Canadiens make a surprise roster move just hours before game vs. Blue Jackets
The Montreal Canadiens made a surprise call-up this morning, and reinforcements will arrive for the team as early as tonight for the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
No one expected this!
The Canadiens announced an unexpected call-up this morning, just a few hours before their game.
Defenseman Marc Del Gaizo is coming directly from the Laval Rocket to help the team.
"The Canadiens have recalled defenseman Marc Del Gaizo from the Laval Rocket. He will join the team in Columbus."
- Montreal Canadiens
- Montreal Canadiens
I'm very happy to see this. In my opinion, Del Gaizo can help thanks to his mobility. I think he's been playing extremely well in Laval this season.
A call-up of Marc Del Gaizo from the Rocket that may be hiding something else
Let's be honest, a team doesn't call up a defenseman at the very last minute without a clear reason, especially when the schedule is packed and the team is looking for stability.
Here's what Vincent Demuy mentioned about this decision, hinting that the context might be more complicated than it seems.
"Probably a defender on the Canadiens' side is not certain of being able to play in Columbus tonight if we proceed with recalling Marc Del Gaizo.
The time continues to be focused on development with Engstrom and Reinbacher with the Rocket Laval. I applaud this decision."
- Vincent Demuy
The time continues to be focused on development with Engstrom and Reinbacher with the Rocket Laval. I applaud this decision."
- Vincent Demuy
Del Gaizo could play his first NHL game with the Canadiens tonight. However, he already knows the big league a bit, having played more than 50 games with the Nashville Predators a few years ago.
This season in Laval, he has collected four points since the start of the season and holds a solid +4 differential.
More details to come.
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