Veteran leaves the Canadiens and he's on his way to Pitsburgh
PUBLICATION
Jeff Drouin
July 13, 2022 (12:40)
While Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens organization announced three signings this morning:
Some of the organization's players were at risk of leaving, as they became free as a bird. This is notably the case of veteran Xavier Ouellet, a pillar of the Laval Rocket.
Unfortunately for the fans of the organization, it's official. It's over for Ouellet, who is moving to Pittsburgh (according to Renaud Lavoie):
"Xavier Ouellet signs a two-year deal with the @penguins: $750,000 (NHL) $450,000 (AHL)" - Renaud Lavoie
Ouellet, 28, wore the "C" for Laval and put up a solid 41 points in 61 games in 2021-22. (+ 9 points in 15 playoff games)
Another big Rocket player, Laurent Dauphin, was at risk of leaving and it's also official:
More details will follow!
| POLL |
Are you disappointed with Xavier Ouellet's departure? |
| Yes | 31 | 29 % |
| No | 76 | 71 % |
| List of polls |
|
17 minutes ago | By Elias Edmonson Trade Opportunity Emerges Involving Two Young Struggling Players Swapped for Each Other |
|
2 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Analyst Reveals the Surprising Return the Canadiens Could Receive in a Jake Evans Trade |
|
3 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson A Mysterious Goalie Made an Appearance Live From Canadiens Practice This Morning |
|
4 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Martin St-Louis Hints at a Potential Position Change for Slafkovsky After Today's Practice |
|
5 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Rumor About Martin Necas is Confirmed as Pierre LeBrun Reports the Canadiens Made an Attempt |
|
6 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Four Canadiens Players Reportedly Placed on the Trade Market, Including Two Fan Favourites |
|
19 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Patrik Laine Getting Closer to a Return, St-Louis Confirms, and a Return Date Is Suggested by Insider |
|
20 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Canadiens Could Be Forced to Place a Player on Waivers When Laine and RHP Return |
Previously on HabsFanatics
