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A rather complex situation has just occurred involving a young player from the Montreal Canadiens organization.
Arseni Radkov, who was literally in front of the Canadiens’ net just a few days ago, is being forced to return home immediately due to a passport issue.
Let’s recall that just a few days ago, Kent Hughes and the Canadiens reassigned Radkov to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the QMJHL, and it was expected that he would immediately continue his journey there.
However, there’s now a new challenge.
Arseni Radkov must return home
This will be a situation to keep an eye on for the young goalie Radkov.
“Even though the 18-year-old goalie has played outside of his home country in recent years, he would not be exempt from mandatory military service.”
– TVA Sports
As mentioned by Armada general manager Olivier Picard, we really hope this gets resolved quickly, but it’s clear there is concern about this matter right now.
This is a very big situation to watch!
It’s certain that the Montreal Canadiens (and Armada) management are eager to see Radkov back in Blainville-Boisbriand as soon as possible.
Arseni Radkov, 18 years old, is a 6-foot-4, 194-pound goalie who was a third-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2025 (82nd overall).
He posted a 3.18 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage in his most recent season in the MHL (in 19 games played).
Previously on HabsFanatics