Canadiens Bet On Joe Veleno To Add Bite And Depth

Montreal is giving Joe Veleno a one-year look, which tells you the Canadiens want more than just another warm body for the bottom six. This is the kind of move that usually says the room needs some pace, some pushback, and a little less politeness when the game gets ugly. Veleno has long been one of those names teams circle when they want a player who can skate, chip in, and keep the lineup honest without demanding top-billing.