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Real Reason Multiple Canadiens Prospects Were Released During Rocket's Playoff Run May Finally Be Revealed
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Earlier today, we were surprised to learn that four Montreal Canadiens prospects were released during the Laval Rocket's playoff run.
It was the Canadiens' AHL affiliate, the Rocket, that made the announcement.
Laval Rocket announced that forwards Tyler Thorpe, Will Dineen and Joe Dunlap were released from their professional tryout contracts. Defenseman Owen Protz was also released from his amateur tryout contract.
- Laval Rocket
- Laval Rocket
They also announced this:
In short, there was a lot of movement today within the Laval Rocket.
Marco D'Amico reveals the possible real reason behind the release of four players by the Laval Rocket, including Owen Protz and Tyler Thorpe.
The Rocket's announcement sparked many reactions and questions.. Why were Protz and Thorpe released in the middle of the AHL playoffs?
They could have been good insurance in case of injuries, right?
Well, on that subject, D'Amico notes that all signs point to Canadiens management simply wanting to allow these young players to begin their training and summer preparation ahead of the next training camp.
Well then..
"The Laval Rocket release two Habs prospects, Owen Protz and Tyler Thorpe from their respective try-outs.
Reminder that Thorpe already signed his ELC for next season, and Protz is 19, and thus not eligible for the AHL next season.
They likely want them to get to training."
- Marco D'Amico
Reminder that Thorpe already signed his ELC for next season, and Protz is 19, and thus not eligible for the AHL next season.
They likely want them to get to training."
- Marco D'Amico
That would explain it for these two young players!
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