Tomas Plekanec has been left exposed by the Montreal Canadiens for the upcoming expansion draft, in a move that surprised very few fans. In a case of “what have you done for me lately?” past contributions to the team are distant foggy memories in favour of the difficulties of the previous season.
The unfortunate reality is that the Canadiens had to protect their best assets headed into the future, and despite a long and loyal stint with the organization that lasted 13 seasons, the Canadiens were simply not in a position to repay the favour and ensure that Plekanec finish his career (or at least his current contract) in Montreal.