Northeast: Smolinski is one happy Hab
Bryan Smolinksi is preparing for his 14th NHL season, which has been split among seven teams. Still, Smolinski, who qualifies for “seasoned veteran” status remains full of nervous excitement and anticipation with regards to joining the Montreal Canadiens this season.
Even though Smolinski has played for two Original 6 teams in Chicago and Boston and has been a member of another Northeast Division team in Ottawa, he knows that nothing will compare to the feeling of tugging a Canadiens jersey and stepping on the Bell Centre Ice in Montreal this fall.
“It’s going to be a great honor to wear that CH on my chest,” Smolinski said. “The Canadiens are one of the best organizations in sports. They’re an Original 6 team and have always been great ambassadors of hockey. I’m proud that I can be part of that.”
As an opposing player, Smolinski said playing in Montreal always got the juices flowing. Now as a Canadiens player, he can’t even imagine what it will feel like when he plays for the Montreal crowd and not against them.
“Look, this place is a hockey Mecca,” Smolinski said of Montreal. “This is one of the loudest places to play in and I always looked forward to playing here in front of those fans. They’re a great and smart hockey crowd. To play on that stage has always been a pleasure and now I get to do it 41 times a season, that’s going to be unbelievable.”
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Northeast: Smolinski is one happy Hab
Northeast: Smolinski is one happy Hab
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