Canadiens Part Ways With Andrei Markov
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It is officially over. After 16 seasons, Andrei Markov will not be in a Canadiens uniform to start the 2017-2018 season, the team announced on Thursday.
It is officially over. After 16 seasons, Andrei Markov will not be in a Canadiens uniform to start the 2017-2018 season, the team announced on Thursday.
As a leader both on and off the ice and with his knee problems firmly behind him, Andrei Markov remains an important piece of the Habs puzzle. He may have lost a step or two but The General is as smart as ever and remains a valuable contributor.
Andrei Markov’s over usage by Michel Therrien became a big story for the Habs, especially in the postseason where he was clearly worn down. Next season, how much should he play in order to prevent that from happening again?