Josh Anderson sends a clear message ahead of his return to Columbus
Tonight the Habs visit Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets and it's the first time ever that David Savard and Josh Anderson will be playing in front of their former fans at Nationwide Arena.
The two former Blue Jackets players had dinner with Boone Jenner and Andrew Peeke, who they played with during their time in Columbus.
So this game will have special meaning for both Habs players, especially for Anderson, who is increasingly starting to establish himself as a true leader with the Habs.
As reported by Zacharie Gingras-Tourangeau of Fanadiens.com, Anderson says he's ready to take on more responsibility in order to mentor the youngsters and pull his team up, even if he doesn't have any letters on his jersey.
It's a clear message to the leadership that he wants to be involved in moving the team forward and he's definitely ready to have a big role and big responsibilities.
The 27-year-old right winger is heading for a 20-goal season this year, with 18 goals in 60 games, and despite a dip in form over the past month, he has made a considerable impact in the locker room and some experts even see him as a potential future captain.
Will he be able to beat Nick Suzuki and Joel Edmundson for this prestigious title?
Maybe, but one thing is clear in his case, he is enjoying himself immensely in the Habs uniform since his arrival via trade in October 2020.
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