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A first surprise name would have earned its place in the final lineup of the Canadiens according to many observers: Otto Leskinen could beat the odds

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Jeff Drouin
October 9, 2022 (10:43 PM)

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As the Montreal Canadiens are about to confirm their final roster for the regular season, all indications are that a surprise defenseman, who no one saw coming, has won his bet and his place on the Habs' 23-man roster to start the new campaign.

It's not settled yet, but wow. It's pointing in that direction! No one (or almost no one) saw it coming, but Martin St-Louis had consistently good words for him over the past few weeks.

"I think Barron will be cut. If they start with seven (defensemen), it will probably be Harris who is cut and Leskinen will start as the seventh defenseman." - Grant McCagg

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The Canadiens have just placed two more players on waivers, including a little surprise

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9 OCTOBRE \| 169 ANSWERS A first surprise name would have earned its place in the final lineup of the Canadiens according to many observers: Otto Leskinen could beat the odds Do you think Otto Leskinen deserves to stay with the CH before Barron?
Yes	66	39.1 %
No	103	60.9 %
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