Montreal Canadiens:Peter BudajTraded To Winnipeg Jets,Christian Thomasand Darren Dietz demoted to Hamilton
The Montreal Canadiens were busy just days before the start of the regular season. The Habs ended months of speculation, dealing veteran goaltenderPeter BudajandPatrick Hollandto the Winnipeg Jets for FEric Tangradi.
Canadiens acquire Eric Tangradi from the Winnipeg Jets, in return for Peter Budaj and Patrick Holland.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL)October 5, 2014
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The writing was on the wall for Budaj afterDustin Tokarskistarted in last year’s playoffs following theCarey Priceinjury. Coach Michel Therrien’s decision to start the young Tokarski instead of Budaj basically sealed Budaj’s fate.
Peter Budajposted solid backup stats last season, including10 wins, a .909 SV%, a 2.51 GAA, and a shutout in 24 games.
But,Dustin Tokarski‘s star hasbeen on the rise since last seasonand the young netminder is now set to play in the NHL full-time.
Beyond solving the logjam in their crease, the Montreal Canadiens also received forwardEric Tangradifrom the Jets.
With15 points in 136 NHL games, Tangradi hasn’t shown much. In the AHL, Tangradi has beennearly a point-per-game player.
Perhaps Tangradi can strengthen the depth chart for the Hamilton Bulldogs and earn a call-up during the season. However, this trade seems to be more about salary relief and respect for a veteran netminder than about acquiring Tangradi’s limited services.
Montreal Canadiens:
Christian Thomasand Darren Dietz Join Dumont, Drewiske, and Bowman as Roster Cuts
Late last week,Drayson Bowmanwasreleased from his tryout contract, whileGabriel DumontandDavis Drewiskeweredemoted to the AHL.
On Sunday,Thomas and Dietz were demotedto the Hamilton Bulldogs as well. This leaves the Montreal Canadiens with24 players in camp and only one cut left to make.
Jacob De La Rose,Jarred Tinordi,Francis Bouillon, and maybeTravis Moenareconsidered to be on the bubblefor the final cut, though, Moen and hisone-way contract and leadership skillsis probably safe.
What do you think, Habs fans? Did the Montreal Canadiens make the right decisions in tradingPeter Budajand demoting Thomas and Dietz?
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