Habs prospect Michael McNiven more confident entering second pro season

The Montreal Canadiens gave goaltender Michael McNiven a vote of confidence when they elected not to extend a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Zach Fucale.
McNiven was part of a three-way battle for ice time with Fucale and Charlie Lindgren at the AHL level last season. While Fucale was the only member of the trio with a winning record at Laval, the Canadiens decided Lindgren and McNiven had more potential.
McNiven, who is scheduled to start Sunday when the Canadiens face the Toronto Ma