A former forward explains the reasons for his departure from the Canadiens
We mentioned it earlier today, but several players who played many games with the Laval Rocket have now left the organization:
About two weeks ago, a player who played more than 60 games with the Rocket (and 38 with the Montreal Canadiens) decided to leave the Habs organization.
Quebec forward Laurent Dauphin has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Arizona Coyotes.
Dauphin, a 27-year-old from Repentigny, had 12 points in 38 games with the CH in 2021-22. (plus 16 points and 11 goals in 18 games with the Laval Rocket)
He was acquired from the Nashville Preds in 2020 for Michael McCarron in a one-for-one trade.
To explain his decision, as reported by Marco Normandin, Dauphin was just recently on 91.9 Sports and gave a generous and interesting interview.
Laurent Dauphin revealed that Kent Hughes and the Canadiens offered him a contract very similar to the one he accepted with the Coyotes (they tried to keep him in Montreal), but he decided to return to Arizona for a specific reason:
- Laurent Dauphin
It's a shame for Montreal, but it's certainly understandable.
With this famous contract in question, if he plays in the NHL, he will earn a salary of $750,000, but if he plays in the AHL, he will still earn a guaranteed salary of $400,000.
For the full interview and interesting details:
| POLL | ||
Who will have the better career? | ||
| Ryan Poehling | 140 | 23.9 % |
| Jake Evans | 388 | 66.3 % |
| Laurent Dauphin | 57 | 9.7 % |
| List of polls | ||
