Oliver Kapanen, right, leans into Owen Beck during Canadiens rookie camp in Brossard on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Photo by Allen McInnis / Montreal Gazette

There were no surprises Sunday when the Canadiens announced their final cuts from training camp ahead of Wednesday’s season opener in Toronto against the Maple Leafs (7 p.m., SN, TVA Sports). Article content

The club announced Sunday afternoon that forwards Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj, along with defenceman Adam Engström, have been sent down to the AHL’s Laval Rocket. Meanwhile, f orward Samuel Blais and goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen were placed on waivers. Article content Article content

There was really only one of the 12 forward spots up for grabs when training camp started, and Oliver Kapanen earned it. Kapanen wasn’t

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