A definitive taste of what the forward lines will look like, Slafkovský's search for respect and other observations from Canadiens camp.

It took some time for the first line to get going, but Caufield did find Slafkovsky with a cross-ice pass right in front of the net, which the Slovak converted to seal the deal and give Team 1 a 4-2 win. The hulking forward looks set to pick up right where he left off, cleaning his path on the nice and going into heavy traffic.

With training camp underway, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis gave fans a glimpse of how the lines could look this season.

The Montreal Canadiens boast some of the NHL's most exciting prospects, including Ivan Demidov. The promising Russian winger was selected fifth overall by the Canadiens at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and will continue his career in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) before he's ready to move to North America.

Much has been made about the ice time given to top prospect Ivan Demidov in the KHL. It’s understandable, as Demidov represents the Montreal Canadiens’ best hopes to develop a game-changing forward who can make a positive impact every night.

What the Puck Ivan Demidov had two goals and two assists in a KHL game Thursday to lead St. Petersburg SKA to a 7-4 win over HC Sochi. The Canadiens selected Demidov with the fifth overall pick at this year’s NHL Draft.