As the Montreal Canadiens pass the quarter point of the 2021-22 season, things certainly haven’t gone as planned. That said, while the campaign may be a write-off from the perspective of wins and losses, there are still things to play for. In particular, the new administration will be looking for bright spots when making decisions on what to do with its charges for subsequent years.
After racing into the NHL with 18 goals in his rookie season, Artturi Lehkonen has settled — some would say stagnated — into a more pedestrian role as a sort of defensive specialist/jack-of-all-trades player.