This former Avalanche forward has found a good fit with the Canadiens.
This former Avalanche forward has found a good fit with the Canadiens.
During the 2023 NHL Offseason, the Colorado Avalanche made a notable move, trading Alex Newhook to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2023 first-round pick, a 2023 second-round pick, and Gianni Fairbrother. This provided the former Avalanche top prospect with a fresh start, and it's worked out well for the 23-year-old.
Newhook has found a home in the Canadiens' top six and is having the best season of his four-year career. In 51 games, the promising young forward has 13 goals and 31 points. While his career high in points is 33, he accomplished that in 71 games for the Avalanche during the 2021-22 season. As a result, his pace of production this campaign is significantly better. Had he not missed over two months of action, he would have crushed his career highs by now.
What's also quite impressive about Newhook is that his play is improving down the stretch. He is on fire for the Habs right now, posting one goal and six points over his last five games.
Sometimes, a change of scenery helps a player take that next step, and it's clear that we are seeing that with Newhook in Montreal. Let's see how the St. John's native finishes the campaign from here.
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