MONTREAL – Entering his fifth pro season, Stefan Matteau firmly believes the time has arrived to make his mark in the NHL.
Set to embark on his first training camp experience with the Canadiens, the 22-year-old forward is out to catch the collective eyes of team brass in the hopes of being a mainstay in the lineup in 2016-17.
Acquired from the New Jersey Devils at the trade deadline last February, Matteau made 12 appearances for Michel Therrien’s troops down the stretch. Briefly getting a taste of sporting the CH on his chest only inspired him further heading into an extended summer break.