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Grading Montreal’s Moves From The Past Week

By Sebastian High

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 19: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Reilly (28) skates during the first period of the NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens on february 19, 2019, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC(Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 19: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Reilly (28) skates during the first period of the NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens on february 19, 2019, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC(Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – FEBRUARY 17: Philadelphia Flyers forward Phil Varone (Photo by Scott Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – FEBRUARY 17: Philadelphia Flyers forward Phil Varone (Photo by Scott Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Riley Barber

Barber was signed to a one year deal with a $700 000 cap hit. There is an off-chance he competes for a spot on the NHL lineup, but he will most likely bolster the revamped Laval offense. It’s a low risk depth signing, but could have a big impact in the minor league level.

Barber scored 31 goals and close to a point per game with the Hershey Bears last season. The 25 year old has played just three NHL games in his career and hasn’t registered a point. Good piece for the Rocket but don’t expect him to play many games for the Canadiens unless there are a pile of injuries.

Grade: C

Phil Varone

Basically the same thing as Barber, Varone is signed to an identical one year, $700 000 deal. He will also add scoring talent to our AHL affiliate. The depth is never a bad thing. Could help the Rocket actually play a few postseason games one of these years.

He was the AHL MVP in 2017-18 and has 97 NHL games played in his career. While he has proven to be able to score at a point per game pace in the AHL, he has only 17 points in his 97 NHL games. Another piece to help the Rocket. Meh.

Grade: C

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