The Montreal Canadiens recently, to the surprise of many, placed forward Alex Barre-Boulet on waivers with the intent of assigning him to the Laval Rocket.
On Sunday, the Detroit Red Wings placed goaltender Ville Husso on waivers, while Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Barré-Boulet was also put on the wire.
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Alex Barre-Boulet on waivers. The 27-year-old enjoyed a very solid training camp with his new team, to the point that the Canadiens preferred to send top prospect Joshua Roy to the Laval Rocket rather than Barre-Boulet.
It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.
No one knows what went on exactly in negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and recent-signee Alex Barre-Boulet. Maybe general manager Kent Hughes opened the door for the ex-member of the Tampa Bay Lightning to make the Habs roster out of training camp for 2024-25, maybe not.
The first days of free agency have come and gone. The Montreal Canadiens were notably quiet as the only notable they signed was Alex Barre-Boulet. The Canadiens weren’t willing to give the term that some of the big-name free agents were seeking and as a result stayed put.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Alex Barré-Boulet to a one-year contract worth $775,000. The 27-year-old has established himself as one of the best AHLers over the past decade.
It wasn’t the prettiest of wins for the Tampa Bay Lightning as a determined Philadelphia Flyers squad hung around until the end, but the Bolts outlasted them to win, 6-3.