The CanadiensMTL did not demand this opportunity to compete for the Stanley Cup. They didn't even ask for it. But it happened. And neither Paul Byron nor Brendan Gallagher will take that rare chance for granted. (By: EricEngels)
But the idea that we’re just picking up where we left off, after a four-to-five month break in the action, is convoluted at best. Even with the rosters relatively unchanged.
“So, if you look at our team in July, August, it’s certainly a lot different than it did look in March. And that’s the same for every single team. I think every team is going to get the advantage of that. I know Pittsburgh had guys who were injured and are coming back and I think that’s what makes this format potentially exciting for teams.
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