Confirmed with Link: Canadiens Extend Nicolas Beaudin (1-Year, 2-Way) & Lucas Condotta (2-Years, 2-Way)

[Adam Michaels]

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[Pompeius Magnus]

Good, they're both going to be a pretty big part of the Rocket's leadership group next season.

 

[Adam Michaels]

And now all that's left is to sign Ylonen.

 

[Milhouse40]

Good.....more players.
La cours est pleine!!!

 

[Archijerej]

They seem to like Condotta.

 

[sampollock]

KEEP the rocket room going ..

 

[26Mats]

And now all that's left is to sign Ylonen.

Ylonen might have to be patient to get his shot. But I'm hopeful he can make the most of it when he does. He's already turning 24 at the beginning of the year.

Could be a great 4th liner, if not more.

 

[le_sean]

I would have done the opposite and give Beaudin two years and Condotta one. But it’s likely a personal preference for Beaudin since he’ll have a very hard time getting NHL games in Montreal considering the abundance of LD on the team.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Hughes making short work of the off-season signings.

 

[BLONG7]

And now all that's left is to sign Ylonen.

This is great news............hopefully Ylonen signs soon......has there been any news on this guy at all??
Hopefully he wants to stay with the Habs?

 

[Treb]

This is great news............hopefully Ylonen signs soon......has there been any news on this guy at all??
Hopefully he wants to stay with the Habs?

Not like he has much of a choice, unless he wants to go back to Finland.

He's waiver eligible though, so wouldn't be surprised if a team like Arizona claim him if he loses his bid at camp.

16 forwards aiming for a spot at camp, only two are waiver exempt (Slafkovsky and RHP) so 2-3 need to go down.

We have 8 D for the NHL, but if they want to keep 14 forwards, they need to send one down. Xhekaj, Barron, Guhle and Harris are all waiver exempt.

 

[Redux91]

Hughes making short work of the off-season signings.

You mean, "his job"? Lol

 

[schwang26]

They seem to like Condotta.

Imo he deserves a shot as a 4th liner on the Habs. I really like him. And he can fight when needed.

 

[morhilane]

They seem to like Condotta.

Only Rocket player to play all his game last season I believe and the only guy there who can play "enforcer" there as well. He also didn't look that bad in his 1 game call-up to the Habs at the end of the season, so he's a good call-up option if needed.

 

[Tyson]

And now all that's left is to sign Ylonen.

This is the tricky one. He has the tools to be an NHL player but with the emergence of Heineman, Newhook and RHP, is he really needed?
Don't get me wrong, I like this player but I am not sure Hughes sees him as part of the future.

I would have done the opposite and give Beaudin two years and Condotta one. But it’s likely a personal preference for Beaudin since he’ll have a very hard time getting NHL games in Montreal considering the abundance of LD on the team.

Beaudin will be a bottom pairing D in Laval at best. Trudeau passed him up and took PP minutes from him. At this point he is an AHL vet counted on the help the younger players.

 

[Tyson]

They seem to like Condotta.

They should because he is excellent at the AHL level.

 

[le_sean]

Beaudin will be a bottom pairing D in Laval at best. Trudeau passed him up and took PP minutes from him. At this point he is an AHL vet counted on the help the younger players.

At best? He was easily their best offensive defenceman last season.

 

[Archijerej]

Don't get me wrong, I like this player but I am not sure Hughes sees him as part of the future.

You don't sign, or protect from waivers, only those players that you see as part of the future. He's a potential asset.

At best? He was easily their best offensive defenceman last season.

I have a lingering feeling we may have seen the last of Norlinder.

 

[Wats]

They seem to like Condotta.

Looked like a legitimate gritty 4th liner in his NHL game.

Not like he has much of a choice, unless he wants to go back to Finland.

He's waiver eligible though, so wouldn't be surprised if a team like Arizona claim him if he loses his bid at camp.

16 forwards aiming for a spot at camp, only two are waiver exempt (Slafkovsky and RHP) so 2-3 need to go down.

We have 8 D for the NHL, but if they want to keep 14 forwards, they need to send one down. Xhekaj, Barron, Guhle and Harris are all waiver exempt.

Hopefully we see a smart trade using cap space and cheap young guys.

 

[montreal]

I would have done the opposite and give Beaudin two years and Condotta one. But it’s likely a personal preference for Beaudin since he’ll have a very hard time getting NHL games in Montreal considering the abundance of LD on the team.

Condotta was the better player in Laval, he looks like he could play in the NHL, Beaudin was a healthy scratch in Laval as his defensive game is scary. With all the blueliners they have coming in, there's no need for 2 years with Beaudin unless they want him on the big club to help with the tank.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Condotta was the better player in Laval, he looks like he could play in the NHL, Beaudin was a healthy scratch in Laval as his defensive game is scary. With all the blueliners they have coming in, there's no need for 2 years with Beaudin unless they want him on the big club to help with the tank.

Condotta might be a good replacement for Pezzetta if we lose him on waivers or if we need to include him in a trade for a good player.

 

[Tyson]

At best? He was easily their best offensive defenceman last season.

I watched every Laval game and Trudeau was much better and Beaudin was even scratched on occasion.

 

[Runner77]

They seem to like Condotta.

The guy is a horse, he’s got a thick build.

And is the only Rocket player to have played every game last season.

 

[Steve Shutt]

NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com
This article make it sound like Beaudin's defensive game was pretty solid last year:

A 2018 first-round pick, Beaudin found himself in the Canadiens organization this season after they acquired him from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for minor-league forward Cameron Hillis just weeks into the campaign. The move has since panned out extremely well for both Beaudin and the Habs.​

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The 23-year-old defenseman had gone through some troubles adjusting to the pro game while in Chicago, issues undoubtedly exacerbated by the inconsistencies of playing time during the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s also got a rather slight frame, standing at just 5-foot-11 and 168 pounds.​

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But things took off for the left-shot defender with the AHL’s Laval Rocket, where he scored twice and added 23 assists for 25 points in 39 games after the trade, trouncing last season’s offensive production. He saw some limited minutes at even strength, but he dominated them defensively – per data from Pick224, he was on the ice for just 16 goals at even strength in 42 total AHL games last year. He’s not expected to earn a spot with the Canadiens out of camp, but do look for him to take on an increased role in Laval next year.​

 

[bcv]

NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com
This article make it sound like Beaudin's defensive game was pretty solid last year:

A 2018 first-round pick, Beaudin found himself in the Canadiens organization this season after they acquired him from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for minor-league forward Cameron Hillis just weeks into the campaign. The move has since panned out extremely well for both Beaudin and the Habs.​

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The 23-year-old defenseman had gone through some troubles adjusting to the pro game while in Chicago, issues undoubtedly exacerbated by the inconsistencies of playing time during the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s also got a rather slight frame, standing at just 5-foot-11 and 168 pounds.​

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But things took off for the left-shot defender with the AHL’s Laval Rocket, where he scored twice and added 23 assists for 25 points in 39 games after the trade, trouncing last season’s offensive production. He saw some limited minutes at even strength, but he dominated them defensively – per data from Pick224, he was on the ice for just 16 goals at even strength in 42 total AHL games last year. He’s not expected to earn a spot with the Canadiens out of camp, but do look for him to take on an increased role in Laval next year.​

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