The Canadiens have positioned themselves to acquire an impact player
As we reported in the last few hours, there has been a lot of action on the NHL waiver wire, and it will have an impact on the Montreal Canadiens.
Currently, 59 players are available on waivers.
Among those 59 players, we find Pelletier.
That said, let's remember that the Montreal Canadiens have positioned themselves well to acquire an impact player via waivers (whether it be Jakob Pelletier, Raphaël Lavoie, Ryan Suzuki, or another), due to their ranking from last season.
The Canadiens Are Well Positioned to Claim an Interesting Player on Waivers
As TVA Sports journalist Nicolas Cloutier mentions, the Canadiens currently hold the fifth spot in the waiver claim priority order.
This is a story to keep an eye on in the coming minutes.
Let's also take a moment to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' situation, as they have placed goaltender Matt Murray on waivers but are really hoping he won't be claimed.
They have essentially structured his contract so he would not be claimed on waivers, and it will be interesting to see if their wish comes true.
It could be a blow to Toronto if he is claimed.
Let's also keep an eye on Marshall Rifai, another player the Leafs are hoping to keep within their organization.
And you, who would you claim? Jakob Pelletier is a name that keeps coming up, but both Leafs players are also intriguing.
| POLL | ||
Which one would you claim? | ||
| Rifai | 44 | 4.4 % |
| Matt Murray | 86 | 8.7 % |
| Jakob Pelletier | 363 | 36.7 % |
| None of those answers | 496 | 50.2 % |
| List of polls | ||
