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Off to a good start
- Updated: August 22, 2016
BROSSARD – Alexander Radulov began soaking up his new surroundings over the weekend before hitting the ice for the very first time in Canadiens colors on Monday morning.
After being introduced to members of the Canadiens’ brass at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, Radulov suited up and practiced with many of his new teammates, including captain Max Pacioretty, Torrey Mitchell, Sven Andrighetto, Stefan Matteau and Mike Condon, along with Russian prospects Nikita Scherbak and Mikhail Sergachev.
The 30-year-old right-winger, who also took time out to skate and pose for pictures with campers at the inaugural Canadiens Girls Hockey School after his practice session, couldn’t stop smiling as he fielded questions from media members in the dressing room before going house hunting for a second straight day.
“It’s an honor. I’m really happy to finally be here, get ready for the season, train with the guys and be in this amazing facility. It’s a lot of fun and I’m excited,” said Radulov, who was met by a throng of reporters for his first formal media scrum since signing a one-year free-agent contract with the Canadiens on July 1st following a four-year stint with CSKA Moscow in the KHL. “I’m excited to be back in the NHL, first of all. Being a part of Montreal, they’re a huge club. It’s always a hockey town. They always want to make a run and go for the Cup. That’s the reason I chose Montreal. I just want to win. I think this is the place. I’m ready for it.”
The fact that Radulov had spent a couple of years plying his trade in Quebec City earlier in his career made Monday’s experience feel like a homecoming of sorts. A standout for the QMJHL’s Quebec Remparts between 2004 and 2006, Radulov said it certainly played an important part in his decision to sign on the dotted line seven weeks ago.
“When I first got to Canada, it was Quebec City. It wasn’t the NHL, but I had a good experience. We had a good group of guys there. We won the Memorial Cup. It was a lot of fun. I saw …
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