The Montreal Canadiens were really hoping it did not come to it, but they ended up placing forward Jacob de la Rose on waivers.
According to reports, De La Rose has been claimed by the Detroit Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings Claim Jacob De La Rose https://t.co/W8Q2OgGZvF pic.twitter.com/jytof4v7fD
— Pro Hockey Rumors (@prohockeyrumors) October 17, 2018
De La Rose was originally selected by Montreal in the 2nd round of the 2013 NHL Draft. In his time with the Canadiens, he scored eight goals and dished out 11 assists in 119 games.
According to Hockeywriters.com, there are two reasons why De La Rose was placed on waivers.
“First off, De La Rose got drafted by arguably the worst possible team in the Habs, who have an abundance of forwards who can slot in anywhere in the lineup. Secondly, bottom-six forwards are readily available on the free-agent market.”
Let’s hope that the Canadiens’ loss turns out to be the Red Wings’ gain.
BONUS CONTENT:
3 Reasons why Michigan WILL defeat Michigan State
Unless you live under a rock, you certainly know by now that the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans square off this Saturday. Ahhhh yes, campus vandalism and graffiti, insults, and general smack talk have already hit fever pitch.
But, as we begin to look towards the game itself on Saturday, all the makings for an incredible game are there. The Wolverines are coming off an absolute shellacking of the formerly No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers, while the Spartans did what most thought of as the unthinkable by going to Happy Valley and taking down the formerly No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions.
While the Spartans may have taken down Goliath last weekend in Pennsylvania, they will absolutely NOT be able to do so two weeks in a row! Call it a hunch, premonition, or whatever you’d like. But mark my words: there is no chance Michigan State wins this game. Just to back it up, I’ve got three reasons why:
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