Reinforcements in Montreal: Canadiens Sign 6'4 'Monster Forward' Tyler Thorpe To 3-Year Deal
The Montreal Canadiens have just made a major move.Moments after speculation swirled about potential reinforcements, General Manager Kent Hughes has officially announced the signing of towering forward Tyler Thorpe to a three-year, entry-level contract (2025-26 to 2027-28).Dream Come True for the Habs’ 5th-Round PickThorpe, a 19-year-old power forward standing at 6’4” and 215 lbs, was selected 130th overall by Montreal in the 2024 NHL Draft. Now, he’s secured his first NHL deal while also signing an AHL professional tryout (PTO) for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.Monster 6-Foot-4 Forward Now Available to Join Canadiens Organization as Immediate Reinforcement https://t.co/OT8TPaZPXR #GoHabsGo #Canadiens— Habs Fanatics (@habsfanaticss) April 8, 2025 Here's an excerpt from the official press release:"Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract (2025-26 to 2027-28) with forward Tyler Thorpe.Thorpe also signed an AHL professional tryout for the remainder of the 2024-25 season."- Montreal CanadiensA Rising Force in the WHLThis season with the WHL, Thorpe proved his worth with 27 goals and 52 points in 68 games, along with 69 penalty minutes and an impressive +11 rating—a significant improvement from his previous season (-9). His physicality and scoring touch make him an exciting addition to the Canadiens’ pipeline.This signing follows a similar path to Jacob Fowler, showcasing Montreal’s strategy of developing young talent through both NHL and AHL opportunities.Welcome to the Habs, Tyler!Image - Ron Chenoy-Imagn ...
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