Movement Alert: the Montreal Canadiens have just been given the opportunity to acquire young Joey Anderson for free
Today, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that there is a rare waiver move in the NHL.
It is indeed rare to see this after the trade deadline, but a player is now available for free, and it is former Toronto Maple Leafs player, Joey Anderson.
Joey Anderson placed on waivers
We are talking about a 24-year-old forward who seems to have good potential. He is a 3rd round pick, he was productive in the NCAA (almost a point per game) and in the American Hockey League.
With seasons of 34 points in 44 games, 42 points in 56 games, and 27 points in 30 games.
In 18 games with Chicago this season, Anderson collected five points. He was acquired by the Blackhawks at the trade deadline, in a transaction that sent Sam Lafferty and Jake McCabe to Toronto.
He is a hard-working forward with surprising skills with the puck.
Why could he be of interest to Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens?
Firstly, because his contract ends this summer (no long-term commitment) and, above all, secondly, because he could allow the Habs to send reinforcements to the Laval Rocket for their intense playoff race.
Adding Joey Anderson for free would allow the CH to send a player like Jesse Ylonen to Laval, for example. It would be significant for the Montreal Canadiens' farm team.
Let's remember that Kent Hughes admitted that the Rocket's success is important to him, and it would be important for him that they make the playoffs. This would be a great experience for some of the organization's top prospects, including Emil Heineman, Jayden Struble, William Trudeau, and company.
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