Things are moving in the NHL, but also in the AHL.
Especially in Laval!
I say that because the Rocket has announced the signing of seven players.
We’re talking about Jakov Novak, Vincent Arseneau, Joshua Jacobs, Vincent Sévigny, Tyler Wotherspoon, Hunter Jones…
And Laurent Dauphin.
Dauphin returns to Laval after spending the last two seasons with the Coyotes (22-23) and Switzerland (23-24).
Rocket agree to terms of one-season, one-pronged contract with forward Jakov Novak
Details: https://t.co/Xo5HCaP0nxRocket agree to terms on a one-year, one-way AHL contract with forward Jakov Novak
More: https://t.co/Xo5HCaP0nx pic.twitter.com/fg4Hi8Omh8– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) July 1, 2024
The Rocket agree to terms on a one-season, one-piece contract with forwards Vincent Arseneau and Laurent Dauphin, defensemen Joshua Jacobs, Vincent Sévigny and Tyler Wotherspoon and terms on a one-season, two-piece contract with goaltender Hunter… pic.twitter.com/pO2cvEUWA6
– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) July 1, 2024
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The Rocket made the announcement.
What it means is that it came from John Sedgwick (Rocket GM), not Kent Hughes (Habs GM).
Among the group of players who have signed a contract with Laval, Vincent Arseneau is particularly noteworthy.
We’re talking about a forward who will add depth to the Rocket lineup…
But above all, we’re talking about a guy who doesn’t shy away from a challenge.
The proof?
Arseneau put up a furious fight against Matt Rempe last season, while playing for the Providence Bruins:
For those less familiar with Vincent Arseneau, new player for @RocketLaval, here’s his fight against Matt Rempe (!!) last January. #CH #Habs #Canadiens https://t.co/SpsBwjxuhF
– Marc-Olivier Beaudoin (@MOBeaudoin1) July 1, 2024
Things are starting to take shape in Laval.
The Rocket team will be counting on a number of young players next season, and John Sedgwick is making sure he surrounds them in the best possible way by adding veterans to his club.
This will create an interesting dynamic on the ice.
After all, when you look at the experience of the recent additions, it’s still interesting:
- Joshua Jacobs, 341 games in the AHL
- Tyler Wotherspoon, 616 AHL games
- Vincent Arseneau, 256 AHL games
- Laurent Dauphin, 364 games in the AHL
I love it!
Ylönen to Tampa
In the last few days, we learned that Jesse Ylönen was not going to receive a qualifying offer from the Canadiens.
As a result, he became a free agent today…
And the Finn didn’t have to wait long before signing a new deal.
Ylönen got himself a job in Tampa Bay :
The #GoBolts signed 24 y/o F Jesse Ylonen to 1 year deal
NHL 775K
Minors 250K
Guaranteed 350K8P in 59GP
Rep’d by @ianpulver @WillSportsGroup https://t.co/zsr9mdOaRH
– PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 1, 2024
I wonder if he’ll have what it takes to crack the Lightning lineup early next season.
That said, he’d better wake up early… Because to me, it would be logical to believe that this may be his last chance in North America.
Overtime
– A beautiful message.
Johnny Kovacevic with a farewell message for Habs fans ♥️ pic.twitter.com/HppbuSLe7m
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 1, 2024
– It’s done.
OFFICIAL: THE WAIT IS OVER!
We have signed forward Matvei Michkov to a three-year entry-level contract. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/1GbCqoGy5G
– Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) July 1, 2024
– One-year deal for Jack Campbell in Detroit.
Jack Campbell signs a one-year deal with the #redwings worth $775,000.
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2024
– Anthony Beauvillier will continue his career in Pittsburgh.
The Penguins have signed forward Anthony Beauvillier to a one-year contract.
Beauvillier is signed through the 2024.25 season and carries an average annual value of $1.25 million.
Details: https://t.co/N6pl8TwShj pic.twitter.com/as8uXhmQm0
– Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 1, 2024