BROSSARD – Alexander Radulov began soaking up his new surroundings over the weekend before hitting the ice for the very first time in Canadiens colors on Monday morning.
After being introduced to members of the Canadiens’ brass at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, Radulov suited up and practiced with many of his new teammates, including captain Max Pacioretty, Torrey Mitchell, Sven Andrighetto, Stefan Matteau and Mike Condon, along with Russian prospects Nikita Scherbak and Mikhail Sergachev.
The 30-year-old right-winger, who also took time out to skate and pose for pictures with campers at the inaugural Canadiens Girls Hockey School after his practice session, couldn’t stop smiling as he fielded questions from media members in the dressing room before going house hunting for a second straight day.