The general manager had finally found a high-caliber player to play in the top 6, but that's over for a while, and no one can replace the contribution that Patrik Laine would have brought internally.
However, especially against a rival like the Senators, Kent Hughes can decide to add weight, and that's exactly what he just did by recalling Lucas Condotta and Luke Tuch from Laval.
The two forwards had been assigned to join the Rocket's camp, but they have been recalled for the two matches against their rival from Ottawa.
The message is clear: things are going to get physical, and no one will injure our players again. Kent Hughes has decided to add weight to his lineup and is sidelining the main trio, as well as several key players.
This is also a great audition for Oliver Kapanen and Alex Barré-Boulet, who could take advantage of Patrik Laine's injury to make their mark.
Joshua Roy will also play a crucial role alongside Kirby Dach. We must not forget about him.