Injured to his lower body ahead of the first game of the season a week ago, Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble is getting closer to a return to play.
This would be why the Montreal organization has still not recalled a defender from the Laval Rocket after demoting attacker Alex Barré-Boulet last Sunday.
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At least that’s what Renaud Lavoie put forward on Tuesday during his Checking has JiC.
“Jayden knocks on the door. It’s clear, clear and precise that this young man is going to play this week,” declared the TVA Sports hockey reporter.
“I was watching his training, he was moving a lot better than what we showed you last week,” he also mentioned. The injury that seemed to bother him seems to have recovered.”
The 23-year-old American may only have 56 games under his belt in the NHL, but his return could nevertheless stabilize the team’s defense, which has been repeatedly guilty of mistakes and questionable decisions since the start of the season. season.
“We gave him the time he needed to get back into shape and now, above all, it is time to see him back in this training,” commented Renaud. He’s not a savior, but he’s someone who is capable of doing a very honest job, of being very good defensively. He had an excellent camp with the Canadiens.”
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