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BROSSARD, Que. -- When the Montreal Canadiens signed veteran Douglas Murray on Aug. 22, it didnt sound like good news for young defencemen Jarred Tinordi and Nathan Beaulieu. But neither seemed bothered by the move, which took away a possible job opening, as they went through their drills at the Canadiens rookie camp on Friday. "We play similar styles," said the six-foot-six Tinordi, who like Murray is a stay at home blue-liner who likes to hit. "I think I can learn a lot from him in the main camp. "Hes a good player and I think hell help this team a lot with his physical play. But as far as looking at it as my spot, I dont think so. Im just going to play my game and see what happens." Tinordi spent most of last season with Hamilton in the AHL, but was called up for eight regular season games and stayed on for the post-season as the Canadiens were eliminated in five games by the Ottawa Senators. He looked like a strong candidate to start the 2013-14 campaign in Montreal, but now the top-6 on defence looks to be booked by P.K. Subban, Josh Gorges, Andrei Markov, Rafael Diaz, Francis Bouillon and Murray, with the re-signed Davis Drewiske as the seventh man. Murray was signed mainly to fill in for Alexei Emelin, who blew out a knee late last season and will be out of action until at least December after reconstructive surgery. Still, a youngster like Tinordi or Beaulieu can still play his way into the mix with a strong camp. Thats what both hope to accomplish. "Ive just got to play hard, be physical and play with an edge," said the son of former NHL defenceman Mark Tinordi. "I think my puck skills have improved too, so I want to show that, and my skating. "I have high goals for myself. I want to play in the NHL this year, but as far as looking at it as a disappointment (if he doesnt), I wouldnt say that." Beaulieu, 20, is a offensive defenceman and power play point man, who would be more likely to move in if Markov, Subban or Diaz is injured. He played six NHL games last season, picking up two assists. "Look at the guys they signed -- I dont feel they fit my type of game," said Beaulieu. "But Im here trying to make the team. Im not looking at the numbers. "If Im ready to play, hopefully Ill get an opportunity. Management has been spectacular with me so far, so I have no doubts about that." Beaulieu, the Canadiens first round pick in 2011, spent the summer living near the Canadiens training facility and working out daily with conditioning coach Pierre Allard. His got himself into trouble in April when he and his father, former Sarnia Sting coach Jacques Beaulieu, were charged with assault after getting into a fight at a charity golf tournament. However, after pleading guilty, Beaulieu was given a conditional discharge, so he will not have a conviction on his record. "Its over with," he said. "Its been handled and its all about the future now. "Ive already forgotten about it. The organizations forgotten about it. So, its over and done with. Im relieved, and its time to play hockey." At camp, he wants to show the Canadiens that he has taken a step forward as a person and a player. "Ive been trying to take on more of a leadership role," he said. "Its my third (camp), so its important to make an impression early and show that Ive matured, grown up." Other defencemen with NHL aspirations for this season include Greg Pateryn, who looked good in a three-game call-up by the Canadiens last season, and 2011 draft pick Magnus Nygren of Sweden. Morgan Ellis, who spent a first pro season in Hamilton in 2012-13, and Saskatoon Blades Darren Dietz and Dalton Thrower are also in camp. Among the forwards are hulking first-rounder Michael McCarron, who will spend this season with the OHLs London Knights, Kamloops Blazers scoring star Tim Bozon, and former Shawingan Cataractes captain Michael Bornival, who has an outside shot at making the jump to the NHL. Also in camp is Justin Courtnall, the 24-year-old son of former NHLer Geoff Courtnall and nephew of ex-Canadiens winger Russ Courtnall. He signed an AHL contract to play in Hamilton, but hopes to crack the NHL lineup. "My uncle Russ was extremely happy and my dad as well," said Courtnall. "My uncle has only great things to say about the city. "He was a great player and lots of fun to watch. Very fast. I hope I can come close to his reputation here." Asked if he played like his uncle, Courtnall said: "Maybe the skating, but a bit more physical. More like my dad, Id say." Another player to watch in camp is goaltender Zach Fucale of the Memorial Cup champion Halifax Mooseheads. He was drafted 36th overall in June. 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The team let Keaton Ellerby, James Wright and Matt Halischuk become unrestricted free agents after declining to make them qualifying offers. Ellerby, 25, appeared in 51 games for the Jets last season and had two goals and four assists. FUKUOKA, Japan -- Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan brushed off a fall and merely increased his lead in beating three-time world champion Patrick Chan of Canada at the Grand Prix Final on Friday. Hanyu, who had a 12-point lead after Thursdays short program, fell on his opening quad salchow but completed all of his other jumps, including seven triple jumps plus a quad toe loop in the free skate to eclipse Chan by 13 points. "I wasnt completely satisfied with the long program," Hanyu said. "But after falling on the quad I was able to pull myself together and complete all my jumps and that was huge." Chan also hit all his jumps, but he was unable to erase the deficit and finished with 280.08 points to Hanyus 293.25. Nobunari Oda of Japan, a late substitute for defending GP Final champion Daisuke Takahashi, was third with 255.96. "It was a good day and Im happy with how I skated," Chan said. "I felt nervous going into the long program. It was a mental battle even before I got on the ice." Beating Chan was a huge boost for Hanyus chances of being selected to represent Japan at the Sochi Olympics. "This is a huge step for Sochi," said Hanyu, who will turn 19 on Saturday. "I feel I am meeting all the requirements. We still have the national championships but obviously, I am feeling pretty confident." Chan said he wasnt disappointed with the result. "I finished the event strong," the Toronto skater said. "There was a lot of good things I did here, and that was regaining my composure and regaining my concentration after a bad short program and putting out a great long that I dont usually do. Its not very Patrick Chan of me. "Most of the time, I think people know me well that the short program has always saved me ... but I think today was proof that Im getting better and really becoming a more well-rounded competitor." He said his long skate was even more satisfying given his previous track record skating in Japan. "Honestly, I started thinking about my previous performances here in Japan, and I dont really have the best track record," he said. "The last two times I competed here has for the World Team Troophy, and I really havent skated well at every single one of those in Japan, just because its at the end of the season.dddddddddddd "Every time I come back to Japan I feel like I relive those moments where I didnt skate my best and those were really tough times. Thats why I think I learned a lot today." In ice dancing, world champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the United States led after the short dance with 77.66 points, seven-tenths of a point ahead of Tessa Virtue of London, Ont., and Scott Moir of Ilderton, Ont. "Overall it was strong," said Virtue. "Technically we got all the points we wanted which was our objective. We just have to go out and perform the same way in the free dance." Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitri Soloviev of Russia stand third at 68.90 just ahead of Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Waterloo, Ont., at 67.68. "We captured the essence of the program," said Poje. "We didnt lose that uniqueness. We wanted to utilize the taps and the back and forth between the two of us." Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov of Russia were first after the pairs short program with 82.65. World silver medallists Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy of Germany were second with 79.46 while Qing Pang and Jian Tong of China were third on 75.40. Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., totalled 73.07 and are fourth less than three points behind third spot. Kirsten Moore-Towers of St. Catharines, Ont., and Dylan Moscovitch of Toronto are sixth. "This is the type of skate weve been waiting for," said Radford. "After some rough short programs this season, this one gives us a lot of confidence." Moore-Towers and Moscovitch also came off the ice satisfied. "We cant do much better than a clean short," said Moore-Towers. "The best part was our energy. We felt comfortable and at home out there. It was fun and when we get to feel it that way, its enjoyable." The GP Final is the first and only event where most of the worlds top skaters will meet before the Sochi Olympics. The womens free skate and the ice dance and pairs free programs are scheduled for Saturday. 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