Adam Engström, Florian Xhekaj and Owen Beck show they're ready for NHL, but there probably won't be spots for them when the Habs open the season.

When Martin St. Louis was named head coach of the Canadiens three years ago, he said one of his biggest strengths was that he would be able to relate to what every player was going through. Article content

St. Louis knew what it was like to not get drafted, to get cut from training camp and to be placed on waivers before going on to have a 16-year Hall of Fame career. So St. Louis understands how young prospects Adam Engström, Florian Xhekaj and Owen Beck felt after playing in the Canadiens’ final pre-season game Saturday night at the Bell Centre — a 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Article content Article content

Engström, Xhekaj and Beck

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