WAIVERS: the verdict is in for former 1st round pick, and the Canadiens have officially chosen to pass on Julien Gauthier

Quebecer Julien Gauthier was placed on NHL waivers by the New York Islanders.

The other 31 teams in the league had until 2 p.m. today to add Gauthier to their roster for free.

The verdict has just been announced.

With the big gaps on offense for the Habs, some believed Kent Hughes might have given Gauthier a chance, a short audition, but no.

Would he have been a better option than Lucas Condotta and Mitchell Stephens? That's for you to decide.

26 years old and from Pointe-aux-Trembles, Gauthier is a 6-foot-4, 226-pound forward who was drafted 21st overall (1st round) in the 2016 draft.

He has a fairly solid 9 points in 27 games this season, including five goals. In his NHL career, he has 19 goals and 41 points.

Would you have liked the Habs to claim him?