Rookie Camp ended, and to be expected, Demidov showed he's an absolute stud. Reinbacher also had a great camp, which was reassuring with the injury plagued season he had last year. Moving on to training camp, which began today, again all eyes will be on Demidov and Reinbacher, as we will all be eager to see how they will fare against stiffer completion.
When it comes to Demidov, well, he will be just fine. He's a lock on the first or second line opening night
As for Reinbacher, the question still remains if he will make the team, or play in the AHL given all the NHL defensemen the Habs already have. My hope is he makes the team and is paired with Hutson from the get-go and can thrive. Very optimistic and wishful, but I really think it is possible.
As for Kapanen, Beck, Roy and Blais, they need to show up big in order to make that opening night squad. I think Kapanen has the inside track, but I'd love to see Beck make it as I love his game and I truly think he will be a solid NHLer. He thinks the game really well and he really deserves it.
Now, several people who are posting in the comments are upset that I post a French article every week. I did not want to get into the details but I figure why not. When I was invited to write for Hockeybuzz the agreement I made was to write an exclusively French article each Monday and the other 3-4 articles of the week are in English. We want to do this out of respect for the French Canadian Habs fans out there and I personally think it's important. Those are my parameters. I love all your passion for the Habs and I can't wait to continue debating hockey with you guys!