What happened: Montreal said 57 players will report when training camp opens Wednesday. The opening day in Brossard begins with medicals and physicals before the first full-camp sessions.

Why it matters: The report date moves the Canadiens from prospect work into full preseason evaluation after their rookie camp wrapped earlier this week. It also sets the stage for Montreal's recent contract business and offseason additions to enter the same camp environment ahead of the 2025-26 preseason.

What to watch: Watch Wednesday's opening sessions for the first full roster look of Montreal's veterans, newcomers and prospects together. The next phase will be the early camp cuts and how that 57-man group starts sorting into preseason lineups.