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Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
It certainly looks like another solid acquisition by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens is taking shape.<\/p>\n
Kent Hughes has shaken up the Canadiens’ bottom six, and it’s already paying off. Without much noise, the Montreal Canadiens added Alexandre Texier, Samuel Blais, and Phillip Danault.<\/p>\n
Together, that represents $7.275 million on the salary cap this season, with clearly defined roles to fill.<\/p>\n
That said, let’s get back to Samuel Blais.<\/p>\n
Another solid acquisition by Kent Hughes seems to be taking shape, following the recent performances of Samuel Blais<\/p>\n
In Blais’ case, the story is quite unique-but also rewarding.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old forward signed a one-year, one-way contract, was then claimed on waivers, before returning to the organization. With the Laval Rocket, he recorded 9 points in 9 games, including 3 goals.<\/p>\n
Since his recall, Blais has also produced quickly in Montreal. He registered 4 points in his first 5 games with the Canadiens this season, including 2 goals. At $775,000, that’s the kind of file that puts a smile on a general manager’s face.<\/p>\n
“Samuel Blais, in 5 games since joining the Canadiens (team rank – 5-on-5):<\/p>\n
– Goals: 2 (2nd – tied with Caufield and Demidov)
– Points: 3 (5th – tied with Caufield)
– Hits: 15 (2nd)
– Ice time: 39:39 (LAST ON THE TEAM)”<\/p>\n
In the end, Texier, Blais, and Danault don’t need to be stars to make headlines. Their contracts, their numbers, and their timing already tell a story. And in Montreal, that matters.<\/p>\n
These are three solid pickups by Kent Hughes, and quietly, he has completely rebuilt the Canadiens’ forward depth.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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