A favorite of Martin St-Louis would sign a discounted deal with the Canadiens, and it's big news
Talented players are important in a team, but role players are also essential, as seen with Connor McDavid, who cannot win games for the Oilers.
Indeed, despite being the best player in the world, the Oilers did not have the depth of the Florida Panthers, which is why they did not win the Stanley Cup.
When looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs, it is clear that the problem is their star players demanding a king's ransom in salary, which prevents them from surrounding themselves well.
Looking at the Pittsburgh Penguins and their captain, who has earned $8.7 million over 19 seasons, which is a bargain, we understand why they have won three Stanley Cups.
In Montreal, it seems that everyone is leaving money on the table to build a solid team, but an unexpected player is also willing to do so to renew his contract.
This player is Joel Armia, who Martin St-Louis is a big fan of. The coach has repeated several times last year how much he appreciates the Finnish player and what he brings to the team.
We all knew his talent, but his level of commitment had been an issue in recent years. However, with 17 goals in 66 games, we cannot overlook his impressive season and, especially, his character in bouncing back after a stint in Laval.
- Arpon Basu
Joel Armia on a third line with a decent salary is quite a player for a team. Moreover, he showed up at the Canadiens' golf tournament alongside his compatriot Patrik Laine.
Whether we like it or not, Joel Armia loves Montreal and loves playing for the Canadiens and Martin St-Louis. So don't be surprised if he signs a discounted contract extension to stay with the team at the end of the season or during the season, as he will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1st.
Source: Dans les Coulisses
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