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Canadiens Defenseman Officially Leaves the Organization During Offseason and Signs Overseas
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A first defenseman has officially left the Montreal Canadiens organization during the 2025 offseason.
It's a notable loss for the Canadiens' depth, and especially a big blow for Pascal Vincent's squad, but it's over for Gustav Lindstrom.
As reported by several sources, he is leaving the Canadiens to head to Europe.
"Gustav Lindstrom, who played with the Laval Rocket this season, has signed a five-year deal with Djugarden in the SHL.
Lots of veteran names likely leaving the Rocket this summer."
- Marco D'Amico
Lots of veteran names likely leaving the Rocket this summer."
- Marco D'Amico
Here is the official confirmation:
It's over for right-shot defenseman Gustav Lindstrom within the Montreal Canadiens organization: he signs a contract in Europe
We wish him all the best moving forward.
Now 26 years old, right-handed defenseman Gustav Lindstrom recorded 11 points in 42 games this season with the Rocket (6 points in 32 NHL games last season).
He was the 38th overall pick by the Detroit Red Wings in 2017 and was acquired by the Canadiens in August 2023 as part of the Jeff Petry trade.
Lindstrom also played 14 games with the Canadiens in 2023-24.
As Marco D'Amico notes, unfortunately, more Rocket veterans are expected to follow and leave the organization.
That's the harsh reality of the American Hockey League!
Among the other names who could be on their way out are Cayden Primeau, Alex Barré-Boulet, and Brandon Gignac.
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