Quentin Miller already knew his next destination. The 18-year-old Canadian, a fourth-round pick, attended this camp with the goal of gaining experience before returning to the Quebec Remparts as the number one pick.
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From experience, Miller has found ways to cut back on some of them. The Montrealer was very good in his only start against the Boston Bruins at the rookie tournament in Buffalo and also took part in a few intra-team games at Habs camp, including the one at the Bell Center rink.
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In the locker room after the game, Miller had a big smile on his face. He blocked Cole Caufield in the shootout before being thwarted by Nick Suzuki near the end of that practice.
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“The Bell Center is an arena that you wanted to play in from a young age,” Miller said. It was difficult, but it was really fun. I thought the shootout was special. Suzuki pulled off an incredible feint, but I managed to stop Caufield. I was very happy with that. I stayed in the present moment, but I found it comfortable to face them. »
In that shootout, Miller also stopped defenseman Mike Matheson and the ever-enigmatic winger Joel Armia.
A ticket to Quebec
At the time of the interviews, the Habs had not yet announced the list of four players being cut, the four being juniors. Miller was one of them.
“I will play for the Remparts this year and try to gain as much experience as possible for the future,” he said. I would like to win with the Remparts. »