Alexandre Texier, recently linked to the Canadiens, surprisingly clears waivers
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We were eager to get a ruling on today's NHL waiver wire, especially regarding young forward Alexandre Texier.
As a reminder, in the last few hours, Texier's name had been linked to the Montreal Canadiens - most notably by the highly respected Elliotte Friedman.
Just a few hours after Friedman's report (about Texier and the Habs), the 26-year-old forward was immediately placed on NHL waivers by the St. Louis Blues.
Let's just say there was plenty of smoke, which brings us to today's verdict.
A verdict for forward Alexandre Texier and the Montreal Canadiens on the NHL waiver wire
To everyone's surprise, forward Alexandre Texier ultimately wasn't even claimed on waivers!
"St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the Blues have assigned forward Alexandre Texier to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds."
- St. Louis Blues
- St. Louis Blues
Texier was such a promising young player - extremely fast, full of talent and offensive qualities - but it's true that he has been disappointing in recent years.
Texier, 26, is a speedy 6-foot-1, 196-pound forward, drafted in the second round by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2017.
He has 91 points in 240 career NHL games, including 40 goals, and has produced 11 points (in 31 games), 30 points (in 78 games), and 20 points (in 36 games) over the last few seasons.
And you - would you have made the same decision with forward Alexandre Texier?
Previously on Habs Fanatics
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NOVEMBRE 21 | 832 ANSWERS Alexandre Texier, recently linked to the Canadiens, surprisingly clears waivers Would you have made the same decision with forward Alexandre Texier? | ||
| Yes | 510 | 61.3 % |
| No, I would've claimed him! | 322 | 38.7 % |
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