Ironic: Johnathan Kovacevic is exactly what the Canadiens need

Its amazing how time changes things.

This summer, the Canadiens traded Johnathan Kovacevic because of congestion on the blue line.

And hes exactly what the Canadiens need right now.

After all, Kovacevic currently finds himself on one of the best duos in the National League.

The pair he forms with Jonas Siegenthaler as of yesterday has allowed the fewest anticipated goals per 60 minutes since the start of the season.

And thats no coincidence: Whos on the pair of defensemen giving up the fewest goals per 60 minutes this season? Johnathan Kovacevic.

https://t.co/qkKQqzZHV1 Alexandre Pratt (@alexandrepratt) November 27, 2024 While Kovacevic swims like a fish in water in New Jersey, the Canadiens are looking for solutions to be more solid defensively.

Kovy is justly recognized as a reliable guy in his zone...

And its ironic, but the Habs could use a responsible defenseman right now.

Kaiden Guhle and David Savard may be doing a fine job defensively, but even so, the Habs are one of the worst defensive clubs in the National League, and it shows when you consider that the Montreal team has allowed no fewer than 82 goals so far.

Only the Penguins, Sharks and Avalanche are worse in this respect: Johnathan Koavecic wouldnt be saving the Canadiens season right now.

That said, when you consider that hes one of the leagues best players in terms of differential (+13), that his pairing is one of the best defensively in the entire NHL and that the Canadiens want to improve defensively, youd think Kent Hughes made a mistake letting him go.

Its part of the game and easier to say afterwards...

But hey.

I never thought Id say this, but I miss him in Montreal.

Overtime I like that.

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