The Colorado Avalanche made one more recall before Monday’s home contest against the Washington Capitals. Depth forward Alex Barre-Boulet was called-up to the NHL roster after it was announced that winger Valeri Nichushkin would miss Monday’s game with an upper-body injury.
On Saturday, 20 players were placed on waivers across the National Hockey League, making them available to the other 31 franchises. The Colorado Avalanche put a handful of players on the wire, most notably forward Alex Barre-Boulet.
The Colorado Avalanche announced Friday the signing of forward Alex Barre-Boulet to a one-year, two-way contract. According to PuckPedia, the deal will pay Barre-Boulet $775,000 at the NHL level, $475,000 in the minors with $500,000 guaranteed.
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.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
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.
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.