Montreal Canadiens roster move confirms Jacob Fowler staying with Laval Rocket
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The Montreal Canadiens organization has made its first internal transaction following the break imposed by the Olympic tournament.
The Laval Rocket has officially announced that goaltender Hunter Jones has been reassigned to its ECHL affiliate, the Trois-Rivières Lions.
This reassignment within the organizational structure helps clarify the situation in goal for the American Hockey League (AHL) farm team ahead of the resumption of the regular schedule.
Clear indications regarding Jacob Fowler’s status
This simple personnel move sends two clear messages regarding the organization’s roster management for the coming weeks.
First, Jones’ departure confirms that Jacob Fowler is indeed ready to return to action.
It therefore suggests that Jacob Fowler could very well face the Toronto Marlies on Wednesday night at Place Bell.
– Vincent Demuy
Vincent Demuy also pointed out that this decision strongly suggests Fowler will likely get the start in the Rocket’s next game, scheduled for Wednesday night against the Toronto Marlies at Place Bell.
Second, this situation logically indicates that Montreal’s management has no immediate intention of recalling Fowler to the NHL club.
The young goaltender will therefore continue his development in the AHL, where he is expected to resume his role as the regular starter.
The depth management at this position now appears stabilized as the organization enters the final stretch of the professional season.
Do you think it’s a good move for the Montreal Canadiens to let Jacob Fowler continue his development with the Laval Rocket in the American Hockey League?
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