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The Montreal Canadiens organization, led by Kent Hughes, has once again shown its class.
A new face was given the green light to train with members of the Canadiens organization, and his presence drew attention in Brossard.
Quebec native Raphaël Lavoie of the Vegas Golden Knights joined several Canadiens players for a summer workout, while Ivan Demidov remains away on vacation.
Seeing a player from another organization take part in these workouts is a little unusual, but it can only help his preparation.
Lavoie is clearly using the right connections to get ready in Montreal alongside members of the Canadiens.
The forward carries an intriguing profile.
Selected 38th overall by Edmonton in the 2019 NHL Draft, the Chambly native has never managed to establish himself at the NHL level.
His size still stands out.
At 6-foot-4 and 217 pounds, the big centre appears to have untapped potential.
Raphaël Lavoie faces a defining season with Vegas
Lavoie will enter the final year of his contract with the Golden Knights, making this a defining season for his career if he wants to avoid continuing his career in Europe.
He has been held without a point in 17 NHL games, but he has consistently produced in the AHL.
Last season with the Henderson Silver Knights, he recorded 30 goals and 56 points in 45 games.
That’s strong production.
The first clip shows Lavoie moving through drills alongside several Canadiens players during the summer session in Brossard.
Another sequence offers a closer look at his size and movement as he works with the group on the ice.
Time is running out for the big forward. At 25 years old, with his contract set to expire soon, every workout matters.
Will he finally earn a permanent place in the NHL?
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