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Renaud Lavoie confirms that the St. Louis Blues have placed Blues forward Mathieu Joseph on waivers.
This is the type of situation that gets people talking at the sports bar, especially when it involves a local player.
Joseph carries a contract that could cool some interest, but his on-ice energy is undeniable.
Tye Kartye of the Seattle Kraken was also placed on waivers today, while Sonny Milano cleared waivers.
Kent Hughes must take a serious look at whether the rebuild can absorb this kind of asset.
The Gatineau native brings reliable penalty-killing execution, an area where Montreal has struggled at times.
Let’s be clear, a winger capable of disrupting opposing speed is not easy to find.
The risk is real given the impact on the salary cap over the coming years.
The Blues are clearly looking to create financial flexibility, and St. Louis’ record is forcing difficult decisions.
In the Atlantic Division, rivals are also monitoring this type of personnel move.
If a team like Ottawa or Buffalo decides to act, the Canadiens could regret standing pat.
Canadiens face decision as Mathieu Joseph hits waivers
The Canadiens currently hold a record that allows them to take calculated risks to improve the lineup.
This is not about emptying the vault, but about adding a reliable player to stabilize the third line.
It is worth remembering that Mathieu Joseph has several seasons of NHL experience, including Stanley Cup championships.
His leadership could help the younger players.
Management must decide whether it wants to add affordable toughness and experience.
The Montreal Canadiens need players who are not afraid of battles along the boards.
All eyes now turn to what happens next ahead of Saturday’s game.
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