Canadiens fans have Craig Rivet to thank
PUBLICATION
Jeff Drouin
October 13, 2021 (1:01 PM)
Why is this the time to thank Craig Rivet? The reason is quite simple. If Nick Suzuki is donning a Habs jersey today, it's in part because of the former #52 Habs player who was Saku Koivu's best buddy once upon a time.
Let's break it down.
On February 25, 2007, the Montreal Canadiens traded Craig Rivet with a 5th round pick in 2008 to the San Jose Sharks in return for Josh Gorges and a 1st round pick who became Max Pacioretty.
On September 10, 2018, the Montreal Canadiens sent their then captain Max Pacioretty to the Golden Knights in return for Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki and a 2nd round pick that became Samuel Fagemo.
It's a long way to go, but it's still a reality. Like the Eric Lindros trade, which has a big "family tree" when you break it down.
Anyway, thanks, Craig!
|
6 minutes ago | By Elias Edmonson Martin St-Louis Slips in Press Conference, Hints at Potentially Bad News for Samuel Montembeault |
|
51 minutes ago | By Elias Edmonson Insider Reveals the Price Kent Hughes Must Pay to Land Ivan Provorov in a Trade |
|
4 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Canadiens Face a Logjam with Roy's Recall and Laine's Imminent Return, Forcing Hughes to Act |
|
5 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson The Real Reason Logan Mailloux Isn't with the Canadiens Revealed, and It's a Worrying Statement |
|
6 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Mike Matheson Absent from Practice Today: Canadiens Will Hold Press Conference Shortly |
|
7 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson The Montreal Canadiens Recall Joshua Roy and Make a Last-Minute Announcement |
|
7 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Rugged 6-Foot-4 Forward Placed on Waivers; Hughes and Canadiens Hold Priority to Claim |
|
17 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Insider Reveals the Two Least Likely Canadiens Players to Return Next Year |
Previously on HabsFanatics