Two major last-minute announcements from the Montreal Canadiens

With Arber Xhekaj's injury, it quickly becomes apparent that the Canadiens' defense is sorely lacking in physicality. The players were roughed up against the Bruins, who won nearly 80% of the one-on-one battles.

Kent Hughes had to address this, and he decided to do so by recalling defenseman Jayden Struble from the Laval Rocket. Struble has been very solid early in the season, the best defenseman in Laval and the most consistent.

Unfortunately for him, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard has been placed on the injured list. So, his injury seems to be more serious than anticipated.




Let's hope that RHP won't be out for too long, as he is crucial to the team, even if his role is not often highlighted.

As for Struble, he will have the opportunity to play his first career NHL game if the team calls upon his services.