NHL Stars Return to the Ice in Montreal. In a highly anticipated development, nine players took to the ice at the Bell Centre, the home of the Montreal Canadiens, in a rare on-ice session. The move comes as the NHL continues to navigate the ongoing labor dispute, with players and owners at odds over key issues such as revenue sharing and contract lengths. As the league teeters on the brink of a potential lockout, the sight of players skating together in Montreal has sparked hope among fans and observers that a resolution may be within reach.