Skilled Forward Open to Joining Canadiens In Free Agency, But Only on One Condition
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Among the interesting free agents who will be available today is Quebec-born forward Anthony Beauvillier.
Acquired by the Washington Capitals from the Pittsburgh Penguins at the trade deadline this past March, he finished the season well with the team from the U.S. capital and had a solid playoff run, tallying six points in 10 games.
As reported by the site DansLesCoulisses, Beauvillier recently appeared on Jean-Charles Lajoie's show on TVA Sports and touched on several topics.
Among them was the possibility of him wearing a Montreal Canadiens jersey next season, and he expressed strong openness to signing a deal with the Habs.
Anthony Beauvillier would accept a contract with the Montreal Canadiens if the deal makes sense for him
Here's what he said more specifically:
"I want to know the number of years, I want to know how much, but yes, for sure, if the phone rings and it's the Canadiens, I will seriously consider it."
- Anthony Beauvillier
- Anthony Beauvillier
Although he admitted he's also hoping to receive a contract offer from the Washington Capitals, the idea of seeing Anthony Beauvillier with the Canadiens would somewhat make up for a past mistake by the organization.
At the 2015 NHL Draft, the Canadiens selected defenseman Noah Juulsen 26th overall while the Quebec forward was still available.
The Islanders ended up selecting him two picks later.
And you-do you think it would be a good idea for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens to sign Anthony Beauvillier today?
It'll be one of the storylines to watch closely.
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JUILLET 1|2040 ANSWERS Skilled Forward Open to Joining Canadiens In Free Agency, But Only on One Condition Would you sign Anthony Beauvillier with the Montreal Canadiens for 3 years at 3.8 million per year? | ||
| Yes | 924 | 45.3 % |
| No | 1116 | 54.7 % |
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