Quotes & Highlights from Montreal Canadiens end-of-season media availability

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After a stunning run to the Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens held their exit meetings and end-of-season media availability on Friday.

The players will speak to the media via Zoom one at a time throughout the morning, followed by general manager Marc Bergevin and interim head coach Dominique Ducharme later this afternoon.

This article will be updated throughout the morning as more players speak to the media.

Eric Staal was the first player to talk to the media.

Being away from his family, Staal said that his wife was very important in this year as they have been apart since he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres.