Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens may soon announce a new acquisition, which could clarify several recent moves.
Earlier today, we noted that this Wednesday has already seen significant activity within the Habs organization. Oliver Kapanen has been sent back to Europe, Lucas Condotta has been called up, and Joshua Roy has yet again been overlooked.
This situation could shed light on these changes. As noted yesterday, rugged forward Max Jones was placed on NHL waivers by the Boston Bruins.
Could the Canadiens have called up Lucas Condotta, the Laval Rocket’s captain, as a temporary measure while they wait for another acquisition? Is this a short-term recall, possibly explaining why Condotta was favored over Roy?
It’s widely agreed that if the Canadiens are seeking a long-term replacement for Oliver Kapanen, who departed for Europe this morning, Joshua Roy would be a more fitting choice than Condotta.
Don’t be surprised if the Canadiens announce an acquisition of forward Max Jones at 2 PM today. While not confirmed, this seems like a plausible move for the team, especially given that Jones is a young, physical forward, a former first-round pick, and possesses good third-line potential.
Some have suggested that the Canadiens might claim Max Jones off waivers, which aligns with Kent Hughes’s desire for a gritty player in his bottom lineup. – Marc-Olivier Beaudoin
The announcement regarding Max Jones is expected at 2 PM this afternoon.
What are your thoughts? Should the Montreal Canadiens claim him today?
At 26, Max Jones is a sizable winger, standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 216 pounds. He was selected by the Anaheim Ducks as a first-round pick in 2016 (24th overall) and has recorded 62 points in 262 NHL games.
