The Canadian will begin its preparatory schedule Monday evening at the Bell Center, and for the occasion, youth will be in the spotlight.

Thus, several of the club’s hopes will have the chance to be seen, including David Reinbacher, the club’s first choice in the last draft, who will be playing his first game in the tricolor jersey during this visit from the New Jersey Devils.

“I’m excited and it will be very special to play this match,” explained the young defender. It will be an honor, and it’s a feeling that can’t be described. »

Martin St-Louis will of course be keeping an eye on him. “I don’t want him to think he has to be perfect,” said the Montreal coach. I just want him to play hockey. He’s going to have to make corrections, and that’s okay. He just has to play hockey. »

Martin St-Louis will also have his eye on another defender, Logan Mailloux, who will also be in his first match in this jersey. “He had energy (during the rookie tournament) in Buffalo, and there it’s another level,” explained the coach. But the players are ready to wear this jersey, and they should be… Reinbacher and Mailloux have been excellent since the start of camp, and we want to see their potential. It’s going to be their first game with us, and it’s exciting for them. »

The Canadian will play this match against the Devils by employing two goalkeepers, Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes, who will share the work in front of the net.

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