The Canadian | Owen Beck dreams of Montreal

Owen Beck is only 18 years old, and he still skates among the junior players in Ontario, but that doesn’t stop him from dreaming of the NHL… and the Canadiens.

“It’s a goal for me to be able to get here as quickly as possible,” he explained Tuesday night at the Bell Centre, before the start of the game between the Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.

“I spent a lot of time watching the Canadiens games this season, and I always try to remember what I learned here before the start of the season, during the camp. I’m putting that aside so I can use it next time. »

Next time, it could be faster than you think, according to the principal concerned, who is obviously a follower of positive thinking.

By the way, could we see him in a tricolor jersey soon, in the very near future?

” Absolutely. I want to give my all in the next training camp, he replied. Then we’ll see how it goes from there. If things work for me, great! »

Before Tuesday night’s game at the Bell Center against the Jets, Beck was introduced to the Montreal crowd, along with three other Canadian teammates, all members of the last Canadian delegation, which returned from the last Junior Hockey Worlds with gold around the neck.

“It was a boost for my confidence to be able to play in this tournament, that’s for sure. To be part of a group like that, who came back with a gold medal, is something I will never forget.

“I didn’t know you could be picked in such a tournament through injury, so when Colton Dach was lost, I got the call about an hour later, and I was overwhelmed. with a sweet feeling of joy. »

Beck, the Canadian’s second-round choice in the last draft, will therefore continue to dream of the Bell Centre, he who claims to be a kind of Phillip Danault, “someone who can neutralize the opponent, but who can also play defense and be good on face-offs,” he added.

In the meantime, there is the dream. Still and always.

“The last camp of the Canadian allowed me to know where I am. I’m not the type to overestimate myself, and I keep both feet on the ground, ”he said, waiting for the next time.