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Photo credit: All Habs \/ NHL<\/p>\n
The Laval Rocket added a lot of toughness and experience to its blue line by announcing the signing of a professional tryout contract with veteran defenseman Josiah Didier.<\/p>\n
At 32 years old, Didier is not unknown to the fans and organization of the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n
Indeed, he was drafted by the Canadiens in 2011, 97th overall, before wearing the colors of the Hamilton Bulldogs and the St. John’s IceCaps between 2014 and 2017.<\/p>\n
A well-known veteran in the American League<\/p>\n
Josiah Didier has nearly 500 games of experience in the American Hockey League and recently served as captain for the Providence Bruins and the Grand Rapids Griffins.<\/p>\n
Last year, he played 58 games with Grand Rapids, recording two goals and six assists, in addition to a +10 plus-minus rating.<\/p>\n
“The Laval Rocket signed defenseman Josiah Didier to a professional tryout contract”<\/p>\n
– Rocket Laval<\/p>\n
Some Rocket fans are already very happy:<\/p>\n
“Nice pickup at least in the past he was good defensively, was a fan since we drafted him back in 2011 out of the USHL.”<\/p>\n
– Serenity Hockey<\/p>\n
Even though he has never played in the NHL, his reputation as an exemplary teammate and reliable player could quickly allow him to secure a permanent spot in the organization.<\/p>\n
I also think he will be able to help some young players develop, including Reinbacher, of course.<\/p>\n
In my opinion, he is the kind of veteran who can make a real difference on a developing team like the Rocket.<\/p>\n
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Veteran Defenseman Returns to Canadiens Organization on a Tryout Deal<\/p>\n
Do you think Josiah Didier could earn a real contract in Laval?<\/p>\n
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