Utah HC head coach said that the Montreal Canadiens made another big trade this year
The acquisition of Alexandre Carrier by the Montreal Canadiens has started some optimism among fans and analysts.
As reported by Habs Fanatics, André Tourigny of the Utah hockey team was particularly vocal in his praise, calling it a «massive acquisition» during an interview on BPM Sports.
This sentiment is reflected in Alex Carrier's immediate impact wth the Habs and the fact that he is solidifying the Canadiens' blue line.
Carrier has proven his worth since joining the Canadiens by doing doing he's best at by being reliable defensively, and by producing in term of points.
He may not possess a towering presence at only 5'11" and weighing 174 pounds, but his hockey IQ and reliability on the ice make him a solid defenseman for the Canadiens.
More significantly, Carrier offers the Canadiens flexibility for the future and as David Savard being UFA this summer, Alex Carrier's presence could ease the transition and ensure the team retains a dependable right-handed defenseman.
Combined with the acquisition of Patrik Laine, the Canadiens appear revitalized and they seem ready to make the playoffs for the first time in a couple of years.
However, sustaining this momentum will require consistent contributions from new and existing players and a strong push through the demanding second half of the season.
Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton's strategic trades have helped a lot the Canadiens' roster.
Whether these moves will push the team into the postseason remains to be seen, but the outlook is promising.
Fans have every reason to believe the Canadiens can contend until the end.
