Markov will be limited to 20 minutes per game this season, according to Montreal head coach Michel Therrien, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Therrien tried to limit the 37-year-old defenseman last year, but injuries forced the coach to use him close to 24 minutes per night. With Shea Weber arriving in camp after spending time with Team Canada at the World Cup of Hockey tournament, Markov is now getting minutes on the second pairing alongside Jeff Petry. He should also get a healthy dose of power-play minutes, so his overall point production shouldn't take too much of a hit with three-to-four fewer minutes at even strength.