Confirmed Signing with Link: [MTL] D Gustav Lindstrom signs with the Canadiens (1 year, two-way) | placed on waivers (cleared)

Ezpz

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Decent singing for Habs with Reinbacher out for a good deal of the season, and when he does get back, he'll almost certainly be behind schedule on being ready for some NHL games late season.


Kind of weird from Lindstrom's perspective though. Habs have so much clutter at the bottom of their roster on defence. Even with Kovacevic traded, they have what, like half a dozen+ guys all sort of competing for #5/6/7 jobs? Most of them on the young, developing side too, where Montreal is really going to want to see what those guys still have to offer in terms of "upside". Seems kind of like Lindstrom resigning himself to the idea that he's going to be in the AHL, hoping for some call-ups.


He's not an impact player, but i do think he's an NHLer. Even if that's as a serviceable #7 guy who doesn't really stand out. Surprised a big RHD couldn't find a spot elsewhere to walk right into an NHL 6/7 role. Unless he really just loves Montreal/Laval and the way the organization operates. There's obviously a degree of familiarity/comfort there.
He's being signed on October 9th so he probably had no offers and Hughes approached him if he wanted to stay in North America. If he does well in Laval he'll likely be called up during injuries so others in Laval can marinate. He may also be flipped later in the year.

Not ideal but his alternative was probably Sweden or another AHL deal for less cash.
 

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He's being signed on October 9th so he probably had no offers and Hughes approached him if he wanted to stay in North America. If he does well in Laval he'll likely be called up during injuries so others in Laval can marinate. He may also be flipped later in the year.

Not ideal but his alternative was probably Sweden or another AHL deal for less cash.
Imagine he gets claimed again.
 

Treb

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Wasn’t sure he’s get another chance before returning to Sweden for good, and having a pretty good career there. We all know what he is. He’s not gonna kill you playing here and there. He will get exposed the more he plays.

He's there to be a placeholder in the AHL for Reinbacher who is out 5-6 months. Laval was lacking in RD with Reinbacher injured, so he fills a need for them.

Might get some hotdog eating time if injuries happen.
 

Treb

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Habs are collecting the defensemen like kids are collecting f***ing Pokemons

We needed a good D (especially RD) for Laval's top4 with Reinbacher out.

Wotherspoon - Mailloux
Engstrom - Lindstrom
Trudeau - Jacobs
Sevigny
Jandric
Hayes

RD is still pretty susceptible to injuries.
 

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He was somewhat solid and really unspectacular for us which is exactly what you'd want from a #7 d-man
 

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Surprised the Ducks didn't offer him a 2-way after his PTO. Turns 26 later this month and has 174 NHL games on his resume.
 

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He was super solid for Anaheim...obviously a team not known for defending well last season, but he was a bright spot. Not flashy but you don't need him to be.
 

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