According to journalist Brennan Klak's information, the following players are officially departing from the NHL:
-Defenseman Gabriel Carlsson
Carlsson, 26 years old, was the 29th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft (1st round). He stands at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. In his career, he has played 81 NHL games, accumulating 18 points.
-Defenseman Patrik Nemeth
Nemeth, 31 years old, was the 41st overall pick in the 2010 NHL Draft. He stands at 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 230 pounds. In his career, he has played 504 NHL games, recording 240 penalty minutes and 70 points.
-Goaltender Dylan Ferguson
Ferguson, 24 years old, is a young goaltender who had an impressive performance last season in the NHL, albeit in only 2 games (2.52 goals against average and a save percentage of 0.940). In 8 games with the Belleville Senators in the AHL, he maintained a 2.30 goals against average and a save percentage of 0.926.
His departure is surprising considering he seemed to be on the right track and had solid potential.
Further details will follow.
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AOUT 3 | 294 ANSWERS Three players abruptly leave the NHL, including one surprising departure Would you have liked the Habs to give the young Ferguson a chance? | ||
Yes | 178 | 60.5 % |
No | 116 | 39.5 % |
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