We were all expecting this news, but it’s now official.
Jesse Ylönen (as announced) and Mattias Norlinder did not receive qualifying offers from the Montreal Canadiens.
The two youngsters from the Tricolore will therefore be free as a bird starting tomorrow, when the free agent market opens.
The Montreal Canadiens also took the opportunity to submit qualifying offers to young defenders Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron.
The CH therefore ensures not to lose the services of the two defenders. It was only a formality.
All that remains is to extend their contract to confirm their return, but it shouldn’t take long.
Moreover, as Maxime Truman reports, Xhekaj’s agent said that he is already signed, just like his little brother, Florian. Hum…
As for Ylönen’s departure, we already knew that he would not be eligible for the first day of free agents.
His services with the Flannel are clearly a thing of the past, unless there is a very big surprise and the club re-signs him via the free agent market.
As for the future Nicklas Lidström, as he had been compared by a European journalist, he should also leave the CH organization, unless there is a surprise.
There is a strong chance that Norlinder and Ylönen will return to Europe to continue their professional careers, unless they receive an offer from one of the NHL clubs.
I’m really looking forward to it with free agent day tomorrow.
A lot of
– Shane Pinto is reportedly looking to receive a hostile offer tomorrow on the free agent market.
– The Quebecer will be free as a bird tomorrow.
– Who will Ken Holland’s replacement be?
– He will interest several teams, that’s for sure.
– Good signing from the Ducks, who extend Lundestrom’s contract.
