“I expect Alexandre Texier to sit out the next game.”
The Canadiens currently have 13 healthy forwards: the 12 players who suited up yesterday and Florian Xhekaj. And if Oliver Kapanen (whose condition is unknown) continues to improve, the Habs could have 14 healthy forwards heading into the next game.
Martin St-Louis doesn't like to keep a young player on the bench for too long. And eventually, we should expect some changes on the offensive side.
But when? And who's on the chopping block? Those are the questions on the table.
Potentially, two play