What’s in a Montreal Canadiens Number; 2022-23 edition, Part 2

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The Montreal announced their starting lineup for the 2022-23 season.  First game is Wednesday October 12, 2022 vs the Toronto Maple Leafs.

From the conclusion of the 2022 season, we see seven new faces.  

Here’s an upate from our July post with respect to new numbers.

Johnathan Kovacevic #26

Johnathan Kovacevic was picked up off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets.  He previously wore #65 with the Jets, but will don #26 with the Habs.  Number 26 was last worn by Jeff Petry for past seven seasons.  Josh Gorges wore it too for seven seasons.  Other notables to have worn it include Pierre Bouchard, Mats Naslund, and Martin Rucinsky.

Sean Monahan #91

Sean Monahan was acquired from the Calgary Flames during the off-season.  Monahan has selected to wear #91.  Previously worn by one season back in 2010 by Scott Gomez.

Kaiden Guhle #21

Kaiden Guhle is a new face on defence.  A rookie, drafted back in the 2020 draft, 16th overall, will try to stick with the club.  Wearing #21, a number worm by 37 previous players.  Longest serving are; Gilles Tremblay (1961-67), Doug Jarvis (1976-82), and Guy Carbonneau (1983-94).  Fun-fact.  Glen Sather woore #21 during his brief stint as a Habs back in 1975.

Arber Xhekaj #72

Arber Xhekaj is an undrafted player, who will make his debut with the Montreal Canadiens.  And with number 72.  A number only worn by two other players in Habs history.  Mathieu Carle (2010) and Erik Cole (2012-13).

 

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