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Josh Anderson got away with it this season. Why would he do that? We don’t know.
He wasn’t injured enough to miss many games, but he never managed to make a difference on the ice. He was probably the player who most disappointed Canadiens fans this season… and we’re not sure why.
During his end-of-season media debriefing, the man himself said he wasn’t looking for excuses: he knows he didn’t play well this year. No need to draw him a picture.
Josh Anderson:
“I have no excuses about the way I played this year. I’m going to take some time to reflect and get back to being the player I know I can be”@RDSca
– Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) April 17, 2024
Anderson wants to take advantage of the off-season to establish what made this season so bad for him.
His slumps were numerous (and they weren’t exactly short-lived) and his record of 20 points in 78 games, including just nine goals, didn’t make anyone happy.
His goal? Obviously, you won’t be surprised to learn that it’s to get back to being the player he used to be.
He feels he owes it to the Canadiens in general and to Martin St-Louis, who has never lost faith in him. It’s true that he never criticized #17 at his press conferences.
#Habs Josh Anderson says he owes it to Martin St-Louis [who never lost faith in him this season], all his team-mates and the #GoHabsGo organization as a whole to bounce back next year.
– Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) April 17, 2024
Of course, we know that Montreal is where it’s at next year. Salary restraint or not, there’s no way a club is going to want his $5.5 million-a-year contract for another three years.
And since the GM doesn’t want to buy anyone out, that closes the door on debate.
He’ll have to find a way to draw inspiration from Brendan Gallagher (I never thought I’d say that a few months ago, but hey), a player who didn’t give the Habs a run for their money, but did better this season.
That would be a good start.
In gusts
– Still.
Nearly 540,000 people watched (on average per minute) the @CanadiensMTL – @DetroitRedWings game last night on RDS.
This is one of the best numbers in a long time.
Fact: Hutson and Mailloux are selling.
Will they be around in October?
– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) April 17, 2024
– King Clancy: Nick Suzuki nominated by the Habs. It’s for his community involvement.
Nick Suzuki is the Canadiens’ nominee for the King Clancy trophy, which recognizes leadership on and off the ice and making a “noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.”
– Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) April 17, 2024
– The lottery will be on May 6 or 7.
The NHL Draft Lottery will take place on May 6 or May 7, depending on the first-round playoffs schedule, which has not yet been finalized.
– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) April 17, 2024
– Good question.
Free Puck | What will the Habs defense look like next year? https://t.co/Tt69dYI3rJ
– La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) April 17, 2024
– Dominant, you say?
The Panthers gave up 9 goals in the 450 5v5 minutes Barkov and Forsling were on the ice for together this entire season lmao
– Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) April 17, 2024
– He has to get up.
The captain wants to stay aggressive with the bat. https://t.co/Vy3JssF6CF
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) April 17, 2024
– Banned for life for betting? The NBA doesn’t mess around.
NBA has leveled a lifetime ban on Jontay Porter for gambling.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 17, 2024
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