When the Montreal Canadiens signed Corey Schueneman to a contract in the summer of 2020, there wasn’t much fanfare made about it. He was clearly meant as a piece of the puzzle in Laval with the Rocket.
At first glance, his 12 points in 36 games for the division champion Rocket doesn’t seem like a lot, but Schueneman was much more than just points. He was able to earn the trust of head coach Joël Bouchard quickly, becoming a reliable option in any situation thanks to his mobility and willingness to carry the puck through all three zones.