The Montreal Canadiens reassigned three players to the Laval Rocket after Friday’s game versus the Florida Panthers.
Les Canadiens ont retourné Michael McNiven, Nikita Scherbak et Zachary Fucale au Rocket de Laval ce soir.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 30, 2017
Despite a good game on Friday, Nikita Scherbak was returned to Laval. Hopefully he can build on the performance to play well in the AHL to start the year, and perhaps receive a call-up to the Habs when the opportunity arises.
The demotion of Michael McNiven and Zachary Fucale leaves Al Montoya and Charlie Lindgren at training camp to battle for the backup spot.