Several players have recently left the Montreal Canadiens organization, including Mitchell Stephens, a 2020 Stanley Cup champion.
Stephens, under contract until 2024, is believed to have played his last game with the club and might continue his career in the KHL.
This loss is significant for the Laval Rocket and their coach, Jean-François Houle. At 27, Stephens, who was drafted 33rd overall in 2015, has accumulated 16 points in 95 NHL games.
With the Rocket, he scored 41 points in 68 games and then 35 points in 49 games. Despite his departure, the arrival of young talents like Owen Beck and Filip Mesar could reshape the team for the 2024-2025 season.
