(Tampa) Ryan Poehling will be back in the Canadiens’ squad on Saturday night in Tampa.
Posted at 1:17 p.m.
The striker, who hasn’t played since March 13, will reclaim a spot as fourth-line center along with Jesse Ylonen and Tyler Pitlick.
“I just want to be able to build on the game I was playing before this break,” he said after morning practice in Tampa. I have always believed in being a player capable of playing anywhere on the ice, and I want to continue like this. »
Poehling said he recently met with the Canadiens’ coaches to discuss his game. “Yes, we had meetings, and I have to play smarter on the ice,” he added. . I have to be able to anticipate the games, to place myself in the right places. »
It won’t be the only change to the Montreal squad, and everyone already knows that this game against the Lightning will be Jordan Harris’ first in the National League.
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Jordan Harris
The young defender should start the game with David Savard, while Chris Wideman and Laurent Dauphin will be left out.
“It’s good for the youngest to have these opportunities,” replied the Quebec defender. We can build something from the youngest. We, the veterans, it is our role to help them, as others have done for us before. Jordan is a calm youngster, I’ve liked what I’ve seen of him so far, the way he skates. He has a lot of mobility, and I can’t wait to see him in a match situation. »
Martin St-Louis, for his part, repeated that he is very happy to be back here, but that at the same time, there is still a game to be played.
Jake Allen will be in goal Saturday night against the Lightning. The Canadian has also announced that Carey Price has resumed training on ice in Brossard.