Pierre Lebrun confirms that the Montreal Canadiens were greatly interested in Jakob Pelletier in the past

Ultimately, the Canadiens decided not to pursue Pelletier, opting instead to focus on their current young prospects like Emil Heineman, Alex Barre-Boulet, and Oliver Kapanen.

However, according to recent information from renowned journalist Pierre LeBrun, the Canadiens had shown interest in Pelletier in the past during trade talks with the Calgary Flames. On his podcast, LeBrun revealed that there were serious negotiations between Montreal and Calgary regarding a trade for Pelletier. At the time, the Flames were reluctant to part with him, which led to the discussions falling through.

Despite this, Montreal's interest in Pelletier seems to have faded, as they, along with 30 other teams, chose not to claim him off waivers. However, the question remains: if Pelletier were to become eligible to play for the Laval Rocket, would Hughes and Gorton revisit their interest?

Pelletier, despite his smaller stature (5'9", 170 lbs), is a talented player. He demonstrated his skill in the AHL with 50 points in 52 games, making him an intriguing option for the future. Considering Montreal's previous attempt to acquire him, it's possible that his future could still attract the Canadiens' attention.

Stay tuned as this situation develops!

Source: DansLesCoulisses
Le Canadien a déjà tenté d'acquérir Jakob Pelletier, selon Pierre LeBrun