Veteran leaves the Canadiens and he's on his way to Pitsburgh
While Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens organization announced three signings this morning:
Some of the organization's players were at risk of leaving, as they became free as a bird. This is notably the case of veteran Xavier Ouellet, a pillar of the Laval Rocket.
Unfortunately for the fans of the organization, it's official. It's over for Ouellet, who is moving to Pittsburgh (according to Renaud Lavoie):
"Xavier Ouellet signs a two-year deal with the @penguins: $750,000 (NHL) $450,000 (AHL)" - Renaud Lavoie
Ouellet, 28, wore the "C" for Laval and put up a solid 41 points in 61 games in 2021-22. (+ 9 points in 15 playoff games)
Another big Rocket player, Laurent Dauphin, was at risk of leaving and it's also official:
More details will follow!
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13 JUILLET | 107 ANSWERS Veteran leaves the Canadiens and he's on his way to Pitsburgh Are you disappointed with Xavier Ouellet's departure? | ||
| Yes | 31 | 29 % |
| No | 76 | 71 % |
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