Chris Kreider<\/a> wouldn’t feel out of place: the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\nHis column clearly explains why.<\/p>\n
The TVA Sports reporter published a full column detailing the obvious connections between the forward and the Canadiens organization.<\/p>\n
“If Chris Kreider joins the Canadiens, he’ll make the team better.<\/p>\n
So tell me with a straight face why they should pass on him?”<\/p>\n
– Renaud Lavoie<\/p>\n
That argument sums up the heart of the debate: regardless of the circumstances surrounding Kreider, adding him would objectively improve the Canadiens’ current lineup.<\/p>\n
Chris Kreider’s ties to the Canadiens make Montreal a natural fit before training camp<\/p>\n
Remember, his contract was bought out by the Anaheim Ducks, and he is free to sign with the team of his choice.<\/p>\n
Kreider knows Martin St-Louis, Jeff Gorton and therapist Jim Ramsay well, three key figures who would make his transition easier.<\/p>\n
It’s also worth remembering that he reportedly asked Canadiens players, during a game two years ago, to trade for him, an anecdote that says a lot.<\/p>\n
He recorded 50 points last season, including 22 goals, production that remains solid despite being 35 years old.<\/p>\n
The Montreal Canadiens’ training camp will begin on September 16, just days before this situation could potentially reach its conclusion.<\/p>\n
Kent Hughes should be keeping a close eye on the situation, considering the urgency on Kreider’s side to get a deal finalized.<\/p>\n
In short, Renaud Lavoie’s comments are only adding to the hope among Montreal fans that Kreider could end up joining the Canadiens.<\/p>\n
And you, what do you think about all of this?<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
7 HOURS AGO|287 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
A strong case is building for Chris Kreider to join the Canadiens<\/p>\n
Do you agree with Renaud Lavoie about adding Chris Kreider?<\/p>\n
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