The pictures and dramatic poses were put away on Friday as the Montreal Canadiens began their first set of on-ice sessions at training camp. There was some news that came out that day as well.
First off, Paul Byron looks good to go as he was taking part in one of the groups. Additionally, the Habs added another name to their training camp roster after signing Joel Ward to a professional tryout. Ward is the second tryout at camp but the only forward attending on that basis. Some fans were concerned that the Habs were going to sacrifice a young spot on the team for some veteran experience, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.