Long-term injury in the Montreal Canadiens organization is also affecting the Laval Rocket
The Montreal Canadiens organization had another blow as forward Brandon Gignac has been sidelined with a long-term lower-body injury.
As reported by Habs Fanatics, this unfortunate setback impacts the Canadiens and the Laval Rocket because it's depriving them of a versatile call-up option for a good part of the season.
With just 15 games into his 2024-25 campaign, Brandon Gignac has struggled to stay healthy and is already dealing with discomfort throughout portions of the season and this latest injury compounds a frustrating year for the Quebec-born forward.
His production of 6 points in 15 games was far from his standout performance of last season, when he led the Laval Rocket with 55 points in 61 games that included 19 goals.
The absence of Gignac is a significant loss for Laval since he is known for his reliability and leadership, Brandon Gignac was a pivotal part of their offense.
His ability to step up in key moments for Laval and as a call-up for the Canadiens adds to the sting of his absence.
Anthony Marcotte, a trusted voice on the Rocket, confirmed that Gignac's recovery is expected to take weeks:
A season to forget so far for Gignac, who is back on the Laval Rocket's injured list.
Drafted in the third round by the New Jersey Devils in 2016, Gignac's NHL opportunities have been limited, with only 7 NHL games under his belt where he scored 1 goal.
At 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, his skills and work ethic made him a valuable depth option for the Canadiens, but the injuries have not helped his ability to cement a permanent role.
For Brandon Gignac, this injury does not come at a good time and is potentially affecting his career trajectory.
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Do you think Brandon Gignac still has a chance to play in the NHL again? | ||
| Yes | 46 | 28.8 % |
| No | 114 | 71.3 % |
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