A lot of action in the NHL waivers, including former fan favorite in Montreal, Alex Belzile
This is probably the time of year when the most players are placed on waivers, as training camps are in full swing in the NHL.
Waves of cuts and players eligible for waivers increase this pace, especially since most teams have two or even three times the required roster size.
Teams all have players eligible for waivers who need to go to the American League, and this is the case for former Bell Centre fan favorite Alex Belzile.
His time in New York isn't as great as he thought, as he left the Canadiens organization in July 2023 for a better chance to play in the NHL with the Rangers.
The result: he hasn't played a single game with the Blue Shirts and has spent 61 games with the Wolf Pack, their AHL affiliate. If he had stayed in Montreal, who knows if he would have been recalled during the season, especially with the numerous injuries.
At 33 years old, Alex Belzile still has a chance to make the Rangers' lineup, but he has just been placed on waivers to be sent to the minors once again.
This has been the story of his career. It's a shame because Alex is a very good hockey player and an even better person, but he took a risk, and it didn't work out.
He will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and Europe could be a good destination to finish his career.
Alex Belzile has played 44 games in the NHL, all with the Canadiens. He had to wait until he was 30 years old to score his first goal in the best league in the world.
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Would you have preferred that Alex Belzile stayed with the Canadiens instead of signing with the Rangers? | ||
| Yes | 46 | 29.5 % |
| No | 110 | 70.5 % |
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