Jacob Fowler<\/a>. A seemingly insignificant detail, but one that says a lot about what’s coming.<\/p>\nIt was Maxime Truman who pointed it out.<\/p>\n
He highlighted a little-known rule that completely changes how the situation should be viewed.<\/p>\n
In theory, an NHL team’s coaches are not allowed to work with NHL players during the summer.<\/p>\n
So why hasn’t Kent Hughes officially announced Marciano’s new contract yet?<\/p>\n
Apparently, it’s simply to allow him to continue working with the Canadiens’ goaltenders this summer.<\/p>\n
And that’s exactly what reveals management’s intentions.<\/p>\n
You don’t send a coach to work with your goaltenders all summer only to let him walk away afterward.<\/p>\n
Yes, Marciano is expected to sign soon!<\/p>\n
Marco Marciano’s contract with the Montreal Canadiens is only a matter of time<\/p>\n
Marciano is currently working with Jacob Fowler, who is likely the Canadiens’ goaltender of the future, at the team’s own facilities. That certainly doesn’t look like a goodbye.<\/p>\n
It would be counterproductive.<\/p>\n
The most likely scenario is simply a matter of timing.<\/p>\n
Wait until training camp to officially announce the contract while still allowing Marciano to get to work immediately.<\/p>\n
This administrative delay benefits everyone.<\/p>\n
The club gets to take advantage of its goaltending coach’s expertise throughout the summer without running afoul of the NHL rule.<\/p>\n
The question is no longer whether Marciano is staying, but when Hughes will finally make it official.<\/p>\n
And that announcement could very well wait until training camp.<\/p>\n
“Officially, is Marciano currently unemployed? Are we going to wait until camp to announce a new contract?<\/p>\n
That would allow Marciano to work with the Habs’ goalies during the summer…”<\/p>\n
– Maxime Truman<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
14 HOURS AGO|289 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Kent Hughes reportedly on the verge of announcing an important signing<\/p>\n
Is Marco Marciano a good goaltending coach?<\/p>\n
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