Kent Hughes Signs Promising 22-Year-Old Defenseman to the Canadiens Organization
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We have a last-minute announcement from Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.
The 22-year-old defenseman William Trudeau, a native of Varennes, Quebec, has just signed a new contract with the Habs!
This is excellent news, as he's one of the organization's solid and underrated young players.
Signing Alert: Defenseman William Trudeau Signed by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens
We're talking about another left-handed defenseman here, which adds to the growing logjam on the left side of the Canadiens' defensive group.
"Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced on Thursday that the team has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with defenseman William Trudeau."
- Montreal Canadiens
- Montreal Canadiens
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This season with the Laval Rocket, the 6-foot-1, 205-pound defenseman recorded 19 points in 68 games, but he continues to be a strong all-around blueliner, as shown by his heavy minutes and impressive +14 rating.
A fourth-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2021 - 113th overall - Trudeau is steadily asserting himself as a potential future NHLer.
He's certainly among those who could help fill the void left by Logan Mailloux in the organization, even if they play on opposite sides, as Trudeau has the versatility to contribute on the right side.
We can't wait to see him again at the next Montreal Canadiens training camp!
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JUILLET 3 | 1988 ANSWERS Kent Hughes Signs Promising 22-Year-Old Defenseman to the Canadiens Organization Do you believe William Trudeau will play for the Montreal Canadiens one day? | ||
| Yes, as a regular in the lineup | 281 | 14.1 % |
| Yes, but likely as a 7th or 8th defenseman | 949 | 47.7 % |
| No | 758 | 38.1 % |
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