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Jared Davidson: Anthony Marcotte’s choice for a recall to Montreal

Charles-Alexis Brisebois
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Jared Davidson: Anthony Marcotte’s choice for a recall to Montreal
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Yesterday, it was learned that forward Emil Heineman had been hit by a car in Salt Lake City. Naturally, this changes things in Montreal.

Because the club was in Utah (and is heading to Dallas afterwards) and still has 12 healthy forwards and seven healthy defensemen, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton did not need to provide Martin St-Louis with another forward.

Yesterday, that did not happen.

And right now, we’re wondering if it will happen ahead of tomorrow’s game. If it doesn’t occur, we can assume that Michael Pezzetta will, once again, be in uniform.

According to Stu Cowan, however, a recall could be announced tomorrow.

Unless the Canadiens play seven defensemen (thus dressing Jayden Struble) and 11 forwards if the club decides to wait until Saturday to make a recall?

That’s not impossible.

But regardless of what happens tomorrow night, we know that afterwards, the Canadiens will bring in a player from Laval. After all, the club may not roll with 14 forwards… but 12, including Pezz, is too few.

And according to Anthony Marcotte, it’s Jared Davidson who deserves to be recalled – whether it’s for tomorrow or for Saturday’s game. That’s what he said this morning on BPM Sports.

Obviously, many people will wonder why it’s not Joshua Roy (who will be at the AHL All-Star Game… and who missed his chance earlier this season in the NHL), Alex Barré-Boulet, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, or Owen Beck who stand out the most among the current possibilities.

But as I wrote yesterday, we must not forget who needs to be replaced. Heineman was an effective fourth-line player, not a middle-6 guy.

Because he is good along the boards, has an excellent shot, is a young player the Canadiens might want to test, and would fit well in the spot left vacant by Heineman alongside Jake Evans and Joel Armia, he’s the choice of the Rocket’s voice.

We will see in due time what the Canadiens will announce. To be continued…


in brief

– Noted.

– Soon, the Canadiens will be a real threat every year. [RDS]

– He continues to improve.

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