New Canadiens Acquisition Joins Ivan Demidov at Practice in Brossard
The morning was marked by a surprise for several fans present in Brossard. While all eyes were on Ivan Demidov, it was another player who made his first appearance around the Canadiens.
In addition to well-known young stars like Florian Xhekaj and Lane Hutson, it was recently signed goaltender Kevin Mandolese who hit the ice with the rookie group.
An unexpected presence, but one that says a lot about the organization's intentions.
Kevin Mandolese made his first appearance with the Canadiens rookies today
At 24 years old, Mandolese was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 2018 and has already played three NHL games. For him, this opportunity in Montreal is the perfect chance to relaunch his career and show that he can still progress.
What makes this situation particularly interesting is that he's aiming for a spot with the Laval Rocket.
The current goaltending context in the organization, with Jakub Dobes and Kaapo Kahkonen fighting for important roles, creates a space where Mandolese could establish himself.
I think this is a great story to follow, because he has nothing to lose and everything to gain right now.
A Quebec-born goalie trying to earn a place in the Canadiens' system always attracts attention and resonates with local fans. Even if the Habs seem to have a lot of goaltending depth, things can change very quickly.
We'll have to see how he stands out in the coming days, but one thing is certain: this presence adds even more intrigue to the rookie camp.
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| Yes | 312 | 62.4 % |
| No | 188 | 37.6 % |
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