Regrading Montreal’s 2013 Draft Class
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At the time, Montreal’s 2013 draft class was supposed to be a big part of their future. Five years later, although they have got some NHL talent out of that group, it hasn’t really helped the team too much.
At the time, Montreal’s 2013 draft class was supposed to be a big part of their future. Five years later, although they have got some NHL talent out of that group, it hasn’t really helped the team too much.
Daniel Audette has had some up-and-down moments in his first two professional seasons. With only one year left on his contract and the fact he’s pegged to play an important role in Laval, he finds himself on the hot seat heading into 2018-19.
With a Max Pacioretty trade looking more and more likely, here are some teams that make sense as potential suitors for his services.
The Habs have avoided salary arbitration with centre Phillip Danault, inking him to a three-year, $9.25 million deal. The contract buys out Danault’s two remaining RFA years plus one season of UFA eligibility.
The Habs have settled one of their two potential arbitration hearings as they’ve signed winger Joel Armia to a one-year, $1.85 million contract.
Although training camp is still more than two months away, the Habs are getting a head start on their invitation list as they’ve invited defenceman Simon Despres to camp.
The hope for Max Pacioretty signing an extension to stay with the Habs appears to be just about done now. Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic is reporting that Pacioretty has been told that there will be no contract talks and that they will look to trade him as soon as possible.
It took quite a while but the Habs have finalized their coaching staff, hiring Luke Richardson as an Assistant Coach that will work with their defence.
Joel Bouchard’s coaching staff with Laval has been finalized as the team has hired the recently-retired Alex Burrows as an assistant coach.
With the arbitration deadline approaching, the Habs came to terms with Jacob de la Rose on a two-year contract worth a total of $1.8 million. Meanwhile, both Joel Armia and Phillip Danault filed for arbitration.