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Canadiens' Defensive Depth Takes a Hit as Another Defenseman Leaves the Organization
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We have another departure to announce within the Montreal Canadiens organization. After Logan Mailloux, defenseman Noel Hoefenmayer is now leaving the organization, as he has just signed a contract in the KHL.
"Defenseman Noel Hoefenmayer, who spent most of last season with the Laval Rocket, has signed a one-year deal with HK Sochi in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)."
- TVA Sports
- TVA Sports
Quietly, Mailloux and Hoefenmayer were the two cornerstones of the Laval Rocket's defense, especially on the power play.
This is another major loss for the organization and for Pascal Vincent.
Noel Hoefenmayer Packs His Bags and Leaves the Canadiens Organization to Sign in the KHL
The Laval Rocket confirmed the news, taking care to thank Hoefenmayer for his services.
We join the Rocket in wishing him all the best in his future endeavors.
Noel Hoefenmayer, 26, is a 6-foot-1, 204-pound left-handed defenseman who was selected in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Draft by the Arizona Coyotes (108th overall).
This season with the Laval Rocket, he recorded 14 points in 32 games, along with two more points in six AHL playoff games.
Please also note that Hoefenmayer was acquired by Kent Hughes and the Canadiens last December in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers (in exchange for Jacob Perreault).
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