6-foot-3 centre placed on waivers becomes a realistic option for the injury-plagued Canadiens
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We have a very interesting last-minute announcement from the National Hockey League waiver wire.
The Montreal Canadiens may have just been given the opportunity, for free, to possibly claim a 6-foot-3 center by the Boston Bruins.
As Kent Hughes needs to replace Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach (injured), a name he knows well has suddenly become available for free.
Don't be surprised at all if John Beecher becomes a Montreal Canadiens player as early as tomorrow afternoon!
John Beecher has just been placed on NHL waivers by the Boston Bruins and it smells like a claim by the Montreal Canadiens
We know the Canadiens tried to get David Kampf, who ultimately chose the Vancouver Canucks, so don't be surprised if Kent Hughes now takes a shot at Beecher.
"John Beecher (Boston) placed on NHL waivers." - Friedman
I obviously cannot guarantee that the Canadiens will claim him, but I can guarantee that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are currently looking closely at this situation.
As Marc-Olivier Beaudoin points out-why not?
"John Beecher: A 24-year-old left-shot center, 6'3", 220 pounds, effective in the faceoff circle.
No, he is not the savior for the second line. No, he won't score 50 points per season.
But with all the injuries on the Canadiens, I would definitely claim him.
Zero risk." - MOB
No, he is not the savior for the second line. No, he won't score 50 points per season.
But with all the injuries on the Canadiens, I would definitely claim him.
Zero risk." - MOB
John Beecher, 24 years old, is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound center who was the 30th overall pick by the Boston Bruins in 2019 (1st-round pick).
He played with the renowned US National Development Team (20 points in 27 games) and has accumulated 22 points in 136 career games in the NHL.
Story to follow!
And you-would you claim John Beecher on the NHL waiver wire?
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