Deadline Day Likely a Non-Event for Hapless Habs
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While some are hoping for an active trade deadline from the Habs, expect it to be a pretty quiet day in Montreal.
While some are hoping for an active trade deadline from the Habs, expect it to be a pretty quiet day in Montreal.
The Canadiens made a move on their back end on Wednesday, dealing defenceman Jakub Jerabek to the Washington Capitals for a 2019 5th Round Draft Pick.
While Marc Bergevin highlighted the importance of player development when he was first hired, they haven’t done well in that department in recent years.
All organizations have bad stretches or even down seasons due to injuries, slumps, or a combination of circumstances. However, while there has been disappointing underperformance throughout the lineup, any reasonable assessment would confirm that the Canadiens are a poorly designed team.
While Marc Bergevin may believe the solution to Montreal’s struggles is in the dressing room, the time has come for him to consider changing things up.
Some fans and writers have been quick to malign Carey Price after some early struggles and Charlie Lindgren’s hot start. However, it’s far too early to write him off just yet.
On Friday, it was announced that defenceman Mark Streit had cleared waivers after the Canadiens had placed him on the wire on Thursday. He has been sent to Laval of the AHL.
Although Paul Byron has been one of Montreal’s best waiver claims in their history, the diminutive winger may be hard-pressed to equal or improve on a very impressive 2016-17 season.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2017-18 season. The NHL portion of the contract is reportedly worth $700,000.
Montreal’s defensive decision in expansion is well known but the battle between a solid prospect and a veteran is an important one up front.