**Segment de joueur :**
[Engels] [“It feels like a dream life, being drafted first by the Montreal Canadiens and playing your first game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.”—Juraj Slafkovsky](https://twitter.com/EricEngels/status/1580213323194281984?t=CX_4lLOzJ0OzUUPehM2h_g&s=19)
[Emrith] [Juraj Slafkovský says his father will be in the stands at the Bell Centre tonight for his NHL debut.](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580218373488537600?t=HMSGXCE6202aG9OW_P_9kA&s=19)
[Emrith] [Juraj Slafkovský on if this is the most nervous he’s been before a hockey game: « this is just like a dream come true so it’s a little different to finally play in the NHL; maybe I’m a little nervous but I don’t show it – at least not yet! »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580219048230457344?t=Ine6W88Qut06wn3pD5eY5g&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kaiden Guhle will have family in the stands tonight for his NHL debut; he had dinner with him mom last night and says she may be more nervous than he is for tonight’s game!](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580221469472145409?t=dklaRXer6yRIupzthQYHVA&s=19)
[Emrith] [Arber Xhekaj on making his NHL debut alongside Juraj Slafkovský & Kaiden Guhle: « it’s awesome! Me, Guhle and Slafkovský became really good friends in the summer… I didn’t think we’d get as close as we were but ended up being good friends and it means a lot to us… »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580222753365712898?t=uHNzhI-J6bGUWV2U8iHBdg&s=19)
[Emrith] [Arber Xhekaj says his dad and brother are in town to take in his NHL debut tonight.](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580223145696690176?t=n4q-zd5B8fdOvLMQTNUXug&s=19)
[Emrith] [Arber Xhekaj: « I don’t know if 2 months ago I thought I was going to be here! I thought I’d definitely have to grind my way up & earn everything, I didn’t think it would happen this quick but obviously I’m here now & I have to take it in & be the player I can be. »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580224349230968832?t=KO3tN03WWlQnXedc8Ljmgw&s=19)
[Friolet] [Jonathan Kovacevic : « Je mentirais si je disais que je n’ai pas de rancune envers Winnipeg. Il y a des gars qui croyaient en moi là-bas et qui étaient près de moi. Je veux leur donner raison. Et montrer aux autres qu’ils ont eu tort. »](https://twitter.com/PFrioletRDS/status/1580225929082982400?t=WMZE4oI8GrDam-d1xvf2JQ&s=19) Traduction : Jonathan Kovacevic : « Je mentirais si je disais que je n’en veux pas à Winnipeg. Il y a des gars qui croyaient en moi là-bas et étaient proches de moi. Je veux leur prouver qu’ils avaient raison. Et montrer aux autres qu’ils avaient tort. **Segment Hughes :**
[Engels] [Kent Hughes says Mike Matheson had an MRI today and there should be news on his status in 48 hours.](https://twitter.com/EricEngels/status/1580227563565174787?t=fkdRsQXpbAVUrzqY8SWWaQ&s=19)
[Engels] [Kent Hughes says Joel Edmundson is progressing well, but still no timeline for his return. « We’re encouraged by his progress. »](https://twitter.com/EricEngels/status/1580227710512615425?t=KnliEGavIHdktRb4ZyfE_g&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes says Logan Mailloux will be returning to the London Knights soon.](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580229098995318784?t=4yoaIQpEYVtkFmPrBqRcEw&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes’ update on Paul Byron doesn’t sound good saying his situation is similar to Carey Price’s last year with setbacks during rehab. Hughes says short to medium term, it doesn’t appear Byron will be able to return to the line-up.](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580229876711235584?t=z4cbk7X7u9C1yfOzq5Gnaw&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes says if there is growth within the team, he will consider it a successful season for the Canadiens.](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580230955226189824?t=ga3UoPN21xqKH2e3C_7pBg&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes: « everybody is excited… it’s the start of a new season & the story hasn’t been written yet. There are always going to be teams that surpass expectations & those who are going to disappoint… I’m an optimist so I’m excited for the start of the season. »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580233715107909632?t=nGsWn09mxAdHA1i1helC6A&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes says he doesn’t have any medical news about Carey Price but says Price will speak with the media next week.](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580234211021459456?t=99BSPa6c3xIWPZ-5RhQLFg&s=19)
[Basu] [“I think Filip Mesar is better off scoring 80 points in the OHL than he is scoring 40 points in the AHL.” – Kent Hughes, noting he has spoken to Mesar’s agent and they are discussing where he will play this season. But Hughes’ preference is obvious.](https://twitter.com/ArponBasu/status/1580234664585101312?t=BGNk7xib-74_-mAXc9wUAg&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes on Arber Xhekaj: « I love the notion we don’t fold up a tent, you persevere through things. I think everybody here in this room had moments in their life when things weren’t exactly what they hoped they would be; some curl up & some get up – and that’s Arber »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580235821382107140?t=C4TzPzrBSVPl8jI2pwpAZw&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes: « that’s what we want; what kind of resiliency do we want from all of our players and it’s great to have those examples around and I think a guy like Arber Xhekaj in this market, it’s great for young kids »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580236467229839360?t=aEDFhj22vaxPHn882zzGwQ&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes on Juraj Slafkovský starting the season in the NHL: « we’ve seen the start of a process to adjusting from hockey in Europe to hockey in North America where he’s playing north/south more, a little more physical and we like that… »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580237176750899200?t=5kg1Obic1c6QIVO6PDn1LQ&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes on Juraj Slafkovský starting the season in the NHL: « if he can continue in that direction – great and continues to make strides, he could be here for the whole season… »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580237475640770564?t=cW8c8nqztB-CE79dWyYfVA&s=19)
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes on Juraj Slafkovský starting the season in the NHL: « at any point in time we feel that that’s no longer the case or we can’t get him enough ice time & he needs to be somewhere else then at that point in time we’ll make that decision & we’ll send him to Laval »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580238022490353664?t=amzLlza8JythfeBoUnTs3Q&s=19)
[Friolet] [Kent Hughes à propos d’Arber Xhekaj : « On a vu à Bouctouche avec ce que DJ Smith a dit avant le match. J’ai regardé Xhekaj et je ne pense pas que son battement de coeur a passé 70 ! On voit en lui un gars calme. »](https://twitter.com/PFrioletRDS/status/1580236764731826177?t=LCkR4grvGRLvrYqS5cpnDQ&s=19) Traduction : Kent Hughes sur Arber Xhekaj : « On a vu à Bouctouche avec ce que DJ Smith a dit avant le match. J’ai regardé Xhekaj et je n’ai pas Je ne pense pas que son rythme cardiaque ait dépassé 70 ! Nous voyons un gars calme en lui. »
[Friolet] [Les attentes de Kent Hughes cette saison : -Une croissance de la culture de l’équipe, au niveau du comportement et des interactions -Du progrès sur la glace comme équipe et individuellement -Il veut que tout le monde progresse, autant les jeunes que les vétérans](https://twitter.com/PFrioletRDS/status/1580237982292119552?t=iOS0UYR7Dr0pcbQzhM4QyA&s=19) Traduction : Les attentes de Kent Hughes cette saison : -Une croissance de la culture de l’équipe, en termes de comportement et d’interactions -Des progrès sur la glace en équipe et individuellement -Il veut que tout le monde progresse, aussi bien les jeunes que les vétérans
[Friolet] [Kent Hughes à propos de Jonathan Drouin : « Jo est en retard à cause de sa blessure et sa maladie pendant le camp. Il est un peu en retard, mais il fait partie de l’équipe. Il y a un dialogue positif avec Martin. »](https://twitter.com/PFrioletRDS/status/1580238516499673091?t=TFaK7KTch5uxDS-w3Hu9mA&s=19) Traduction : Kent Hughes sur Jonathan Drouin : « Jo est en retard à cause de sa blessure et de sa maladie pendant le camp. Il est un peu en retard, mais il fait partie de l’équipe. Il y a un dialogue positif avec Martin. »
[Friolet] [Hughes ajoute que Drouin n’est pas le seul joueur à sa dernière année de contrat. Qu’il pourra faire partie du futur de l’équipe s’il peut contribuer positivement. Mais qu’il est tôt pour répondre et qu’il sera jugé pendant la saison.](https://twitter.com/PFrioletRDS/status/1580238878304137221?t=ZzJPjbvQW0Q7AzTYQGpR6Q&s=19) Traduction : Hughes ajoute que Drouin n’est pas le seul joueur dans sa dernière année de contrat. Qu’il peut faire partie de l’avenir de l’équipe s’il peut contribuer positivement. Mais qu’il est tôt pour répondre et qu’il sera jugé en cours de saison.
[Emrith] [Kent Hughes on Slafkovský starting the season in the NHL: « I love giving young guys an opportunity to say ‘hey, I’m going to get better day-by-day, I’m going to push myself & I’m going to deal w/ these pressures in a controlled environment’ & he’s going to have to do that »](https://twitter.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1580238825049059332?t=MXnKkq7VgTJgXsfOMg6vQQ&s=19) **Notes pratiques :**
[Eddy spotting](https://twitter.com/MA_PerreaultTVA/status/1580206888829845509?t=LJvQLthqZzjMQpzYP3TuZw&s=19)
[Bird Intruder](https://twitter.com/Richardlabbe/status/1580219977155559426?t=rKMp5fPYRaWKqryVh37iFQ&s=19)
[Bird Intruder Alt Angle](https://twitter.com/seanfarrell27/status/1580220056382091264?t=zlc2wbj8C2TlUTlJn7quYA&s=19) **Presse complète (liens vidéo) :**
[Players Segment](https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1580212588666933249?t=lSIf0Rtee5qbVr6WK6H-0w&s=19)
[Hughes Segment](https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1580227138669641729?t=a8xvyBlLF9OQDF8UvjzMTA&s=19)
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