Arvid Soderblom<\/a> cleared waivers after being placed there by the Chicago Blackhawks. He’s played five games this season and 117 over his NHL career.<\/p>\nKent Hughes faces a major waiver risk with Samuel Montembeault<\/p>\n
If Poirier can attract a waiver claim without NHL experience, there’s little reason to believe Montembeault would clear. Montreal would risk losing an established goaltender for nothing.<\/p>\n
The B\u00e9cancour native has 231 NHL appearances under his belt. He’s currently on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, with November 10 listed as his earliest possible return.<\/p>\n
That leaves Kent Hughes with a decision. Waivers aren’t a realistic solution, especially when other teams have already shown interest in Montembeault.<\/p>\n
Dreger reported Saturday that Montreal wants to do right by Montembeault if Fowler and Dobes take over. The New York Rangers have also been mentioned as a possible trade destination.<\/p>\n
A trade makes far more sense. It would allow Hughes to get something back rather than watch another organization claim his goaltender without compensation.<\/p>\n
The Canadiens are also in a strong position at 11-3-3, sitting second in the Atlantic Division with 25 points.<\/p>\n
Montreal hosts the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, with its goaltending situation still unresolved. Poirier’s claim is another reminder that NHL teams are watching the waiver wire closely.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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Samuel Montembeault’s situation takes an unexpected turn after Stars waiver claim<\/p>\n
Should the Montreal Canadiens trade Samuel Montembeault this season?<\/p>\n
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