Mattias Norlinder announces a big decision for the next stage of his career
Over the past few months, the picture of the future for defense has changed considerably for the Montreal Canadiens.
After drafting Kaiden Guhle and Logan Mailloux, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton got their hands on two other important pieces: Jordan Harris and Justin Barron.
The future looks bright on the Montreal blue line, but let's not forget that at the beginning of the season, one of the names that was always at the top of this list, of the CH's promising young defensemen, was Mattias Norlinder.
Norlinder, who has been praised endlessly in Sweden for the past two years, had a much more difficult year in 2021-22.
After being sent back to Frolunda (following a 2 point performance in 6 games in Laval and 1 point in 6 games in Montreal), he faded offensively.
In 21 games of the season, in the SHL, he collected: no goals and 2 points. All this with a negative differential of -7. However, he has recovered well for the playoffs. (6 points in 9 games)
Anyway, Norlinder's team in the SHL, Frolunda, published a message on social networks where they wish good luck to their defenseman. The intentions of the youngster are now known!
So Norlinder will officially land in Canada next season and he will try to land a job with the Montreal Canadiens too.
Otherwise, he will help the Laval Rocket.
Where do you see him starting next season?
| POLL | ||
Where do you see Mattias Norlinder starting next season? | ||
| Canadiens | 62 | 25.2 % |
| Rocket | 147 | 59.8 % |
| Lions | 15 | 6.1 % |
| Other | 22 | 8.9 % |
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