Trade between the Canadiens and Devils confirmed: he breaks the silence
A few days ago, the Canadiens announced a trade with the Devils involving defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic.
While he may not have made headlines for his on-ice play, the news of his departure was met with great sadness by the team's community, from players to the media.
Kovacevic was highly regarded by everyone. A true gentleman, the comments have been unanimous: it was a real pleasure to have him around.
Now that he has moved to join the Devils, acquired in exchange for a 2026 4th-round pick, JK has commented on his trade for the first time.
Naturally, he has good things to say about the Canadiens, who gave him his first real chance by claiming him off waivers and giving him playing time. He didn't disappoint, being one of the few players with a positive plus-minus on the team.
It's something I talked about with the staff in Montreal. The two aspects I focus on and put all my efforts into are defending well and being hard to play against. I think I've made progress in both areas.
I'm not a finished product yet. I'm going to keep improving and progressing!"
- Johnathan Kovacevic
At 6'5" and 223 lbs, Johnathan Kovacevic has the perfect profile to become a very tough player, as he's already solid in his own zone. He aims to stand out with the Devils, and he could become a steal for them.
Unfortunately, his development will not take place in Montreal. Kent Hughes has decisions to make on defense, and much better defensemen will soon join the organization, such as Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux, and David Reinbacher.
Source: Danslescoulisses.com
Johnathan Kovacevic ne se considère pas comme un produit fini
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