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\nLightning 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.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re talking about a true 6-foot-6, 227-pound colossus who is just waiting to break out.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
This morning, fans are wondering whether the Habs should take a chance on the 23-year-old.<\/p>\n
He has recorded 2 goals and 1 assist in 20 NHL games this season with the Bolts.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s be honest, his average ice time of 8:57 is fairly limited for a player of his size.<\/p>\n
A towering 6-foot-6 center becomes available as Lightning place Jack Finley on waivers<\/p>\n
Despite everything, he sports a +2 rating, which proves his defensive effectiveness on a fourth line.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not like the risk would be huge for Kent Hughes, especially with a league-minimum salary of $775,000 through 2028.<\/p>\n
We can agree that his offensive production isn\u2019t explosive, but his physical impact is undeniable.<\/p>\n
At the end of the day, Finley could become a solid insurance policy for the Laval Rocket or an intriguing project in Montreal.<\/p>\n
His offensive breakout may be slow, but he takes up a massive amount of space in front of the opposing net.<\/p>\n
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Lightning place 6-foot-6 center Jack Finley on waivers as Canadiens eye low-risk option<\/p>\n
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