Jennifer B Cutler: News & Notes From The Canadiens 1st Practice of Training Camp The Montreal Canadiens hit the ice on Friday for their 1st day of training camp practice.

That bottom six is so puny. Hopefully McCaron forces DD out. Oh and great blog as always.

the Habs need to parlay any improved play from Emelin into a trade.He is NOT top 4 material on this team and is way too expensive at $4.1 million per season for next 2 years to have play on the 3rd pairing

There is no doubt that his continued presence on the D will continue to stunt the development of Patyren and Barbario and to some extent Redmond.....all WAY cheaper options for the 3rd pairing

Ultimately, I expect Emelin to stick around and one of the afore mentioned to be lost, either via waivers or via a trade for a low draft pick or minor leaguer (= NOTHING!!) only to ply their skills well with another NHL team

That bottom six is so puny. Hopefully McCaron forces DD out. Oh and great blog as always.
- apex123

McCarron in and DD out for sure, also adding a true top 6 LW to push Shaw back to the right side on the 3rd line would be nice.... Mac, Shaw and Carr would be my 3rd unit

"The Habs need to parlay any improved play from Emelin into a trade. He is NOT top 4 material on this team and is way too expensive at $4.1 million per season for next 2 years to have play on the 3rd pairing".

Agreed 100% ...