It's another big trade successfully executed by Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.
Tourigny is unequivocal:
When asked about this acquisition, Utah's head coach, André Tourigny, mentioned that he immediately knew it would be a massive addition for the Canadiens.
And the Quebecois defenseman didn't take long to prove him right.
The impact of Alexandre Carrier on the Canadiens' success has been immediate and impressive.
The Canadiens' record with Laine and Carrier is worthy of a championship team.
Alexandre Carrier, 28 years old, a right-handed defenseman standing 5 foot 11 and weighing 174 pounds, has accumulated five points in nine games this season with the Canadiens (with a +/- of 0).
He is emerging as a potential long-term replacement for the highly reliable and useful David Savard, in case of a trade or departure via free agency this summer.
Do you believe that with these recent additions, the Montreal Canadiens will actually be able to stay in the NHL playoff race until the end?
Considering the team's recent success, it's hard not to believe.
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JANVIER 8 | 2791 ANSWERS Kent Hughes and the Canadiens Have Completed Another Big Trade According to Utah's Head Coach Now that the Habs acquired Alexandre Carrier, would you trade Matheson or Savard? | ||
Yes | 1875 | 67.2 % |
No | 916 | 32.8 % |
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