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Montreal Canadiens organization signs an intriguing 6-foot-4 center

Originally posted on Habs Fanatics | By L. Honein | Last updated Jan 23, 2025 7:21 PM ET

There has been a new signing within the Montreal Canadiens organization. A new young forward has joined the ranks of the Canadiens, and he seems quite promising.

First, take a look at the official announcement from the Trois-Rivières Lions, confirming the forward's signing:

"The Trois-Rivières Lions have announced the signing of forward Métis Roelens! He will join the team in Norfolk. Welcome to the team, Métis!"

Métis Roelens signs with the Montreal Canadiens' ECHL affiliate, the Trois-Rivières Lions

He is a forward with excellent physical attributes who has been productive almost everywhere he's played. Roelens, 24, is a big center standing at 6-feet-4 and 208 pounds.

Originally from Belgium, he grew up in the Quebec City region, where he notably played with the Arsenal of St. Louis Academy. He eventually ended up in the QMJHL with the Gatineau Olympiques.

During his last three seasons in Gatineau, he recorded 44 points in 68 games, 48 points in 56 games, and 29 points in 31 games (for a total of 52 goals).

In the ECHL, he has tallied seven points in just four games, showcasing undeniable offensive talent.

Could he be the type of player to eventually catch the attention of the Montreal Canadiens management and surprise everyone during training camps?

We're excited to see how things unfold, but this is a solid addition by Ron Choules' team.

This article first appeared on Habs Fanatics and was syndicated with permission.

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