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We've just learned that goaltender Connor Ingram will not be attending the Utah Mammoth training camp, and this could impact the Canadiens.
Even if at first glance this news doesn't seem to affect the Habs, the hockey world sometimes brings surprises that go beyond our expectations.
Earlier on Wednesday, journalist Cole Bagley reported that Connor Ingram, goaltender for the Utah Mammoth, has decided not to attend their training camp this year.
An announcement that might not seem to concern the Canadiens directly, but could actually have a real effect on their goaltending situation.
For those of you who haven't followed this file in recent months, the Canadiens have been juggling a three-goalie puzzle involving Kaapo Kahkonen, Jakub Dobes, and Kevin Mandolese (invited to camp on a professional tryout).
GM Kent Hughes had also hinted that the risk of losing Kahkonen on waivers was a major concern for the organization, and rightly so.
Connor Ingram absent and a potential impact for Kaapo Kahkonen and the Montreal Canadiens
The fact that Ingram is no longer in the picture slightly changes the dynamics of the available goalie market.
As reported by Habs et LNH, this decision reduces potential competition and could really make Kahkonen less vulnerable if the Canadiens are forced to place him on waivers.
Teams that wanted Kahkonen are now focused on Connor Ingram, which benefits the Canadiens. This shift greatly improves the odds of Kahkonen clearing waivers.
Personally, I think this is excellent news for the Habs. When an organization can avoid losing a player for nothing, it's always a relief.
Once again, these are only speculations, but this news could have major repercussions in the coming weeks.
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