Bizarre Firing Involving Canadiens Draft Target Raises Serious Concerns
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Believe it or not, the 2025 NHL Draft is just a little over three weeks away, so it's fast approaching for the Montreal Canadiens. Decision time is coming for Kent Hughes.
We know the Habs currently hold the 16th and 17th overall picks in the first round, and we also know that most experts are projecting forward Justin Carbonneau to be selected by Montreal (with one of those picks).
However, a rather strange element could change things.
I've read some concerns about Carbonneau's attitude and character in reports from various experts, but here's something that could genuinely have an impact.
A bizarre firing announced by Justin Carbonneau won't sit well within the Montreal Canadiens organization
Yes, when an NHL organization evaluates a prospect, the assessment goes far beyond what happens on the ice.. and we've just gotten a clear example!
Check out this solid summary by Charles-Alexis Brisebois regarding the situation.
"According to what Alexandre Gascon shared in the latest episode of the Tellement Hockey podcast, presented by Radio-Canada, the fact that Justin Carbonneau chose to part ways with his agent by email is something that's causing a stir in the NHL."
You read that right.
"And even if his former agent (Jonathan Lachance) doesn't want to bash him publicly, word going around is that he finds it questionable that Carbonneau announced his decision by email.
The Armada player also asked his former agent not to try to contact him anymore."
- DansLesCoulisses
The Armada player also asked his former agent not to try to contact him anymore."
- DansLesCoulisses
Even if it might seem trivial, know that this story is currently making the rounds in NHL team offices, and it's clear it will spark discussions inside the Montreal Canadiens' offices (and it won't be unanimously well received).
I'm really curious to see if this will affect Carbonneau's draft position, but everything points to the fact that it unfortunately will, depending on what explanations are given, I suppose.
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