Canadiens Make First Decision on Newly Acquired Defenseman Alexandre Carrier
We already have an interesting development regarding the Montreal Canadiens' new acquisition, Alexandre Carrier.
Let's recall that he was just acquired from the Nashville Predators in exchange for young defenseman Justin Barron.
All the details are here:
Following this acquisition, many keen observers pointed out that Carrier is currently on the injured reserve list.
Well, not for much longer.
The Canadiens will remove Alexandre Carrier's name from the injured reserve list
This has just been announced and confirmed by the organization.
- Eric Engels
This was the missing piece of information, which has now been confirmed. The Canadiens will officially remove his name from the IR.
As a result, we could see him in uniform as early as this Friday against the Detroit Red Wings.
We are excited to see him in action.
Alexandre Carrier, 28 years old, hails from Quebec City, Quebec, and has played 28 games this season with the Nashville Predators.
He was a regular defenseman there, shoots right-handed, and has had very strong seasons recently:
30 points in 77 games in 2022 (+26 rating)
20 points in 73 games in 2023-24 (+7 rating)
He is under contract until 2027, earning $3.75 million per year.
| POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 18 | 2143 ANSWERS Canadiens Make First Decision on Newly Acquired Defenseman Alexandre Carrier Are you satisfied with the Alex Carrier trade? | ||
| Yes | 1855 | 86.6 % |
| No, I prefer Barron | 288 | 13.4 % |
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