Montreal Canadiens Place Five Players on Waivers Following Roster Cuts

In the wake of the earlier roster cuts, news broke at midday that the Montreal Canadiens had placed forwards Alex Belzile, Lucas Condotta, and Sean Farrell, along with defensemen Nathan Clurman and Marc Del Gaizo, on waivers-promptly drawing reactions from fans.

Here is the official post from the Montreal Canadiens:

Many observers believe Farrell will be closely watched this season, no matter where he ends up playing.

As for Belzile and Condotta, they are two players who know the Laval Rocket well and could once again wear its colors in a few days.

The Laval Rocket could directly benefit from this unexpected reinforcement.

Regarding Del Gaizo and Clurman, their roles were more limited, but they provided useful depth on defense.

Earlier this morning, according to Marco D'Amico, the five names most frequently mentioned are Arber Xhekaj, Owen Beck, Joe Veleno, Olivier Kapanen, Samuel Blais, and Sean Farrell.

Now Farrell is no longer in the equation.

Florian Xhekaj, for his part, wants to prove he is not just a tough player but can also bring stability on defense.

Owen Beck stands out for his maturity and responsible play, even though he is still very young.

Joe Veleno, who arrived this summer, is looking to show he can be a reliable option at center and provide a veteran presence.

Kasperi Kapanen and Sammy Blais, who already have a lot of NHL experience, need to prove they can add depth right away.

More details to follow.