Three external defenders who could replace David Savard

For me, the most interesting option is David Reinbacher.

Yes, he’s been injured many times this season, but when he’s been in uniform, he’s done very well. He’s solid and I believe that next year, he’ll start the season with the big club.

But if Hughes wants to give him another season in Laval, he’ll have plenty to choose from. This is the only one of the three named who won’t have a contract this summer. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent, and let’s just say he wouldn’t cost much for one season as a sixth defenseman.

He’s not a hockey fan favorite, but he’s such a responsible back in his zone. In 54 games with San Jose this season, he finished with a minus-9 rating. And in Dallas, where he switched addresses with Mikael Granlund during the season, he collected nine assists in 31 games, while maintaining a plus-15 rating.

As for the other two, they still have contracts, but their respective teams are not in the same position as Montreal. The Flames and Flyers are in the early stages of rebuilding.

Seeler is left-handed, however, and finished with 200 blocked shots and a plus-10 record. Don’t forget that he was a member of the Flyers for the last four seasons and finished with a positive differential for the last three seasons.

The bet that would be most interesting is clearly Andersson, the Flames’ right-hander.

In addition to being excellent defensively, he has a little offensive flair as well. He’ll earn $4.55 million next year, before becoming an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2026.

Craig Conroy won’t let him go on the cheap, though. Many rumors had him headed elsewhere back in March.

Overtime

– It was close.

– Ken Holland has made his choice.

– Good.

– From bad to worse for Moncton.

– Understandable.