Insider explains why the Blues ultimately moved on from Alexandre Texier
Alexandre Texier arrives in Montreal with a very clear mission: to fill the absence of Alex Newhook for the next few weeks and to make a name for himself.
In my opinion, his profile is very similar to Newhook's, which explains why the Canadiens jumped at the opportunity. He is fast, versatile, and capable of contributing well on the penalty kill.
But a real question kept coming up since yesterday: why did the Blues agree to let him go so easily?
Why the Blues Really Let Alexandre Texier Go
This morning on BPM Sports, Renaud Lavoie explained the situation in depth and revealed why it didn't work out with him in St. Louis.
"Don't forget that his last coach, up until very recently, was Jim Montgomery.
And Jim and him didn't get along. I'm not saying there was a feud between them, but Jim Montgomery did not like Alex Texier at all.
It's been confirmed that he's not his type of player. He's also not the bravest player."
- Renaud Lavoie on BPM Sports
And Jim and him didn't get along. I'm not saying there was a feud between them, but Jim Montgomery did not like Alex Texier at all.
It's been confirmed that he's not his type of player. He's also not the bravest player."
- Renaud Lavoie on BPM Sports
According to him, Texier wasn't liked by Montgomery and has carried for a little while a less solid reputation on the physical side. Indeed, he is not known for going into traffic or imposing a physical style, which does not fit very well with the identity Jim Montgomery wants.
That is precisely what cooled the coach. Montgomery wants aggressive players who are ready to play harder. Texier, for his part, relies primarily on his speed and hockey sense. This difference would have opened the door to his departure, even if the forward still possesses several useful qualities.
For the Canadiens, however, it is an opportunity to seize. But I believe the next question concerns his usage. Will Martin St-Louis give him an important role to fill or could he go directly onto one of the penalty-killing units?
For his part, Texier is looking for a fresh start and a new place to prove himself. He could very well crack the lineup on the road, especially with Joshua Roy sent back down to Laval.
In my view, with his speed, he could force turnovers and even create a few unexpected chances. And let's be honest, the best part of this story is that Texier cost the Habs almost nothing.
So it is hard to criticize the move!
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