This year, the Canadiens decided to do something different: offer their players mentors' trip.
At least that's it La Presse wrote about Zachary Bolducwho decided to invite one of his former coaches, Sebastian Leme.
Bolduc credits LeMay with truly helping him become the player he is today and would like to give back.
The idea is clear. Each player can invite someone important in their career to accompany them on the team's trip this week to Pittsburgh and New York.
I think it could be a former coach, trainer, loved one… or someone who really matters in player development. Basically someone who was here long before the NHL.
This is a good idea.
Zachary Bolduc | A hundred times at work https://t.co/gfWToIQs8F
– La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) December 9, 2025
It's a way for the players to say thank you.
They will have the opportunity to ruin someone who was instrumental in their career, and that's a really good idea on the part of the Montreal organization. We often see the mother or father ride (I think that will happen later in the season), but the mentor's ride… that's something special too.
But for the Canadiens, the message is also simple: player development doesn't just happen on the ice. This happens when you have the right people around… and it's also a reminder of how important it is to be in a good environment to move forward.
The Hubs took the time to do something deeply human. And sometimes it seems that it is precisely this gesture that is decisive on the ice.
At least I have a feeling the players will be hungry against the Penguins (Thursday) and Rangers (Saturday) in front of their coaches.
If it helps the team win… so much the better!
After a while
– Hello, Slough.
Photo shoot by Juraj Slafkovsky for Boutique Ernest pic.twitter.com/ifZaFXIkLP
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 9, 2025
– Mathieu Choiniere will remain in Los Angeles.
Here to stay.
LAFC have signed midfielder Mathieu Choiniere to a permanent transfer through the 2028 season with an additional option for 2029.
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– LAFC (@LAFC) December 9, 2025
– I confess.
With all due respect to Phil Rivers, there has to be someone more capable of helping the Colts win than a 44 year old guy who hasn't played in 5 years.
Still, it's great to have a real grandfather in the NFL.– Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) December 9, 2025
– Come on!
FONZIE BACK
Alphonso Davies came off the bench for Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon in his first appearance since rupturing his cruciate ligament in March.
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– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 9, 2025
– Wow.
It looks more and more like a deal involving Tarik Skubal. https://t.co/XPDdKPZix9
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) December 9, 2025
