Happy birthday to Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who turns 23 today. #Habs #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/zEk1TGDrgN
– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) July 6, 2023
Although he could play in Europe in the short term, the fact remains that, in the long term, he sees himself in Montreal. He likes the city and the fans… most of whom don’t boo the young man.
The development camp also led us to believe that, one day, he could form an interesting pair with Lane Hutson. Let’s just say that’s reassuring for some fans.
But what I also remember about Reinbacher’s contract signing was the emotion he felt as he put ink to paper to become a member of the Habs.
what an incredible moment
who’s chopping onions?#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/OYODwCVLLb
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) July 5, 2023
Of course, we know that signing a contract is an emotional moment for a young player like him. It is, after all, the culmination of several years’ work.
So it’s touching to see him so emotional with his family on the line.
It also shows that he’s happy to be in Montreal. He more or less had a choice in signing here, you might say, but it’s clear that the past week has helped forge a bond between the young defender and the city of Montreal.
If he develops well over the course of the contract, the Habs will have the defense they obviously aspire to have, and Reinbacher will have the chance to sign an even bigger contract in 2026 – or 2027, if he plays a bit in Europe this year.
It’s up to him to make sure he earns it.
In bursts
– Happy birthday, KK.
– Signing in Laval.
The Rocket agree to terms on a one-season, one-pronged contract with forward Alex-Olivier Voyer.
Details: https://t.co/lnexVSdQeoRocket agree to terms on a one-year, one-way AHL contract with forward Alex-Olivier Voyer.
Details: https://t.co/kT1nIYQPFP#GoRocket pic.twitter.com/aTQ1ESXHxH– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) July 6, 2023
– The Yankees’ manager isn’t the most popular.
The manager will never learn and it could be very costly. https://t.co/3cBpQhh9bo
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) July 6, 2023
– Jakob Pelletier learned from Darryl Sutter, in the end. [BPM Sports]
– Will time prove the Flyers right?
Daniel Brière on taking Matveï Michkov in the draft.
In his opinion, it was unthinkable to pass up such an exceptional talent. He says he’s a unique player who can single-handedly change the pace of a game.
Listen here ➡️ https://t.co/4xvjKIcsBs pic.twitter.com/L3qBzofi9a
– 98,5 Sports (@985Sports) July 6, 2023