All Habs Headlines: Thursday September 22, 2011
Happy Birthday to NHLers: Derick Brassard, Ethan Moreau!
►Přibyl stars!: On Tuesday Sparta Praha of Czech Extraliga played their second game of the season. It was a 3-2 overtime loss to the Liberec Tigers, but Canadiens prospect Daniel Přibyl was the game star for Praha.
►Captain Streit: On Wednesday former Canadiens defenseman Mark Streit was named captain of the New York Islanders. Streit becomes the first Swiss-born captain of a NHL team — not bad for an undrafted player.
New York Islanders press release
►Bill protecting arena deal passes: The next step in a plan to build an NHL-calibre arena in Quebec City was taken with the passing of a controversial bill in the Quebec legislature. Bill 204 protects the deal between Quebec City and media giant Quebecor from lawsuits.
Read: Controversial bill adopted to protect Quebec City arena deal
►Massé hopes to stick with Bulldogs!: Dany Massé split his time with the Wheeling Nailers and Hamilton Bulldogs last season. This year he would like to spend the full schedule in Hamilton. Massé will have to impress Canadiens brass and Hamilton coach Clement Jodoin in the remaining pre-season games to have a chance.
Read: Dany Massé veut se mettre en valeur (in French)
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Lions in Winter writer Topham looks at what is determined to be five available roster spots and the players who have the best chance to fill them.