Kent Hughes and the Canadiens Place 23-Year-Old Defenseman on Waivers
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We've got some action on the NHL waiver wire today - and it directly involves the Montreal Canadiens.
Kent Hughes has placed defenseman William Trudeau on NHL waivers, and there's a real chance he could be claimed by another team.
Waiver action involving two players, including a 23-year-old defenseman from the Montreal Canadiens
Here's the official announcement from the Habs:
"The Canadiens have placed defenseman William Trudeau on waivers for the purpose of a loan to the Laval Rocket."
- Montreal Canadiens
- Montreal Canadiens
This also means that Trudeau is healthy again and ready to return to action!
Let's really hope he joins Pascal Vincent's squad in Laval and isn't claimed by another team.
We'll know the outcome tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
Here's the usual update from Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman regarding today's waiver activity:
"Milne (MIN) clears...
Trudeau (MON) on waivers"
- Elliotte Friedman
Trudeau (MON) on waivers"
- Elliotte Friedman
Wild forward Milne has 0 points in 1 NHL game, and over the past two AHL seasons he's recorded 26 points in 60 games and 21 points in 40 games.
William Trudeau, 23, is a left-shot defenseman from Quebec, standing 6'1" and weighing 205 pounds. He was a 4th-round pick by the Canadiens in 2021. He also signed a one-year contract on July 03, 2025.
Last season with the Laval Rocket, he posted 19 points in 68 games and a strong +14 plus-minus rating.
More details to come.
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