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Zachary Bolduc admits that the number of people who recognize him in public places “has multiplied”. Meanwhile, Samuel Blais is congratulating himself at the grocery store in his small hometown of Montmagny.
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The two Quebecers have not yet played any out -of -competition match in the tricolor jersey that. Nevertheless, already, their aura as a player from the Montreal Canadiens follows them wherever they go. In addition, Blais must join the group of players who train at the CN complex in Brossard this week. Therefore, while Bolduc, who spent the summer in Quebec, will land a little later in August.
In one case as in the other. Therefore, there is a real excitement, while their membership of the club of their childhood becomes more and more concrete and real. Similarly, Bolduc, let us remember, was acquired from the Blues of St. Similarly, Louis in an exchange for Logan Mailloux on 1is Last July. In addition, Blais signed a contract as a autonomous player without compensation after a season spent in the American League.
“I just can’t wait for it to start!” », Also exclaimed Zachary Bolduc on Monday. Similarly, His compatriot. Moreover, then participated in the first Golf Omnium organized by the LHJMQ Foundation at the Mirage club in Terrebonne.
What also unites both? Moreover, Their desire to “help” the team at all costs.
At the joke, the representative of The canadian | more more real press asked Bolduc if he was preparing to sell punishment. Therefore, The striker. Consequently, who scored 19 goals in his first complete campaign in the NHL in 2024-2025, played a total of 21 seconds in digital disadvantage in 72 games. Moreover, Let’s say that he does not have exactly the most typical profile for this defensive role.
“At the training camp, I will be ready for any opportunity,” he replied spontaneously, and most seriously in the world.
I want to help the Canadian to be a better team. whether at five against five, in digital or digital disadvantage. […] I have never really had the chance to play in disadvantage. but I am intelligent and I can see the game. This is something that I could add to my tool box. I will arrive with this canadian | more more real mentality.
Zachary Bolduc
And to repeat: “I just want to help the Canadian. »Message received.
Samuel Blais, for his part, arrives with the delicate mission to rebuild himself. This ringworm striker, winner of the Stanley Cup in 2019 with the Blues of St. Louis, had never lacked work until he failed, last season, to win a NHL contract. He therefore signed up with the Abbotsford cannucks. in the American League, a team he helped win the Calder Cup given to the champions of the circuit.
The one -year -old agreement has a component offered to him in Montreal is a clear advance in his career. but he does not hold anything for granted.
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Samuel Blais in 2018
“I just want to prove that I still have my place in the NHL,” he said. I have experience, I know how it works. It is up to me to show that I am ready. »»
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Discussions
The two also had the opportunity to chat with their new head coach Martin St-Louis. Once in the case of Blais – “we talked about the player I am. what he wants me to bring to the team”. And already two for Bolduc: once in person when he went to visit the installations of the Brossard training center. and again last canadian | more more real week on the phone.
“We get to know each other better,” said the 22 -year -old winger. He told me about his background, it allows me to learn a little more about him. We talked about hockey, too, how we see things. You feel that he is a passionate guy, and it’s contagious. »»
From his new coach, Bolduc had already heard some testimonies here and there. He was described to him a pilot “near his players. who communicates super well”, and that is what he quickly noticed.
“You feel it right away,” confirms the new number 76 of CH. He has lived a lot and he knows where he leaves. It’s exciting to join this team! »»
Blais also says he is thrilled at the idea of joining a canadian | more more real group. that thwarted expectations last season by sneaking into a playoff series. A club, too, “able to play any style”.
His great friend and training partner, Alex Barré-Boulet, mainly advised him to “enjoy it”. And that’s what he intends to do.
“We are Quebec guys, we have always grown with the Canadian … [Alex] I just told me what I can do and control what I can. It’s going to go well. »»
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