Lightning place 6-foot-6 center Jack Finley on waivers as Canadiens eye low-risk option
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The Tampa Bay Lightning just placed center Jack Finley on waivers this Friday.
We’re talking about a true 6-foot-6, 227-pound colossus who is just waiting to break out.
With the rebuild in Montreal, the Canadiens are always looking for muscle and depth down the middle. Finley is a former second-round pick in 2020 who has shown what he can do in the American League.
This morning, fans are wondering whether the Habs should take a chance on the 23-year-old.
He has recorded 2 goals and 1 assist in 20 NHL games this season with the Bolts.
Let’s be honest, his average ice time of 8:57 is fairly limited for a player of his size.
A towering 6-foot-6 center becomes available as Lightning place Jack Finley on waivers
Despite everything, he sports a +2 rating, which proves his defensive effectiveness on a fourth line.
It’s not like the risk would be huge for Kent Hughes, especially with a league-minimum salary of $775,000 through 2028.
We can agree that his offensive production isn’t explosive, but his physical impact is undeniable.
At the end of the day, Finley could become a solid insurance policy for the Laval Rocket or an intriguing project in Montreal.
His offensive breakout may be slow, but he takes up a massive amount of space in front of the opposing net.
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Lightning place 6-foot-6 center Jack Finley on waivers as Canadiens eye low-risk option
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