Laval wrapped up their latest homestand last week and despite the fact they’re still missing several key players, they were able to pick up five of six points to hold onto second place in the North Division.
The Habs looked to get back in the win column on Tuesday as they were in Florida to take on the Panthers. It was certainly an eventful game and featured a three-goal comeback from Montreal but it wasn’t enough as they fell 7-4.
One thing that has quickly become evident with the Habs under Martin St. Louis is that there are few blowouts and a high compete level almost every night. That was the case this past week as while Montreal only walked away with four of eight points, every game was close despite their roster being further depleted at the trade deadline.
The wait is over for the Canadiens as they have officially signed college defenceman Jordan Harris to a two-year, entry-level contract. The deal begins this season.
The Artturi Lehkonen trade wasn’t Montreal’s only move of some significance at the trade deadline as they also flipped Brett Kulak to Edmonton for William Lagesson, a 2022 second-round pick, and a 2024 seventh-rounder. Our writers offer up their thoughts on the swap.
Montreal’s biggest move on trade deadline day came when they moved Artturi Lehkonen to Colorado for Justin Barron and a 2024 second-round pick. Having had some time to ponder the move, our writers offer up their thoughts on the move.
Home ice was kind to Laval last week as they returned to their friendly confines and picked up a pair of victories to put them up into second place for the time being in the North Division.
Montreal wasn’t going to move Artturi Lehkonen unless they got a deal they really liked and they found one as the winger has been moved to Colorado for prospect defenceman Justin Barron and a 2024 second-round pick.
Andrew Hammond’s tenure with the Habs has come to an end fairly quickly as they have moved him to New Jersey in exchange for AHL forward Nate Schnarr.
The Habs have made their first move of trade deadline day as they’ve dealt defenceman Brett Kulak to Edmonton. The reported return is William Lagesson and a 2023 second-round pick.