A former forward explains the reasons for his departure from the Canadiens

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Jeff Drouin
July 29, 2022 (10:18 PM)

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We mentioned it earlier today, but several players who played many games with the Laval Rocket have now left the organization:

About two weeks ago, a player who played more than 60 games with the Rocket (and 38 with the Montreal Canadiens) decided to leave the Habs organization.

Dauphin, a 27-year-old from Repentigny, had 12 points in 38 games with the CH in 2021-22. (plus 16 points and 11 goals in 18 games with the Laval Rocket)

To explain his decision, as reported by Marco Normandin, Dauphin was just recently on 91.9 Sports and gave a generous and interesting interview.

Laurent Dauphin revealed that Kent Hughes and the Canadiens offered him a contract very similar to the one he accepted with the Coyotes (they tried to keep him in Montreal), but he decided to return to Arizona for a specific reason:

"It wasn't about the money. The Coyotes' roster simply gave me a better chance of playing regular NHL hockey next season. Also, the type of contract they offered me, with a salary guarantee even if I end up in the AHL, I know that's the kind of contract they rarely give out. So that was a sign that they really wanted me."

- Laurent Dauphin

With this famous contract in question, if he plays in the NHL, he will earn a salary of $750,000, but if he plays in the AHL, he will still earn a guaranteed salary of $400,000.

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