Rafael Harvey-Pinard Undergoes Leg Surgery
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Coming off a tough season, the 2024-25 campaign will have an even tougher start for Rafael Harvey-Pinard as the Canadiens announced on Friday that the winger has undergone successful leg surgery.
Coming off a tough season, the 2024-25 campaign will have an even tougher start for Rafael Harvey-Pinard as the Canadiens announced on Friday that the winger has undergone successful leg surgery.
The Habs have basically had three years under new management. While they’ve won some trades along the way, they still have a long way to go to get this team back to playoff contention.
Montreal has been quiet on the defensive front in free agency with their only additions coming from a trio of AHL contracts handed out on July 1st. Even though they have a full group of blueliners, there are a handful of free agents left who could be of interest if other roster moves get made.
The Habs will have an experienced head coach in Laval next season as they announced on Tuesday that they’ve appointed Pascal Vincent as the new head coach in Laval.
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Montreal’s lone UFA signing on July 1st largely went under the radar but Alex Barre-Boulet is an intriguing addition whose skill set could come in handy with the Canadiens, not just in Laval.
When news broke on Monday that Alex Burrows wouldn’t be back behind the bench in Montreal next season but would remain with the organization, some were wondering what his next role would be. It turns out it will be in player development as the Habs announced that he and Lauri Korpikoski have been added to that department.
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