If he's going to be in Europe next year, that actually works out well, because there's no room for him in Laval. But the year after there may be when some of the young guys graduate.
Projected D next year in Laval:
Hutson - Reinbacher
Engstrom - Mailloux
Trudeau - AHL VET
I expect, at least, one of Hutson, Reinbacher and Mailloux to play full time with Habs in the 2024-25 season. I could even see 2 of them.
I also think Barron, Norlinder, Kovacevic are gone this summer.
Depends if we keep 7 or 8 d-men, If we go with 7, I go with Hutson.
Matheson-Guhle
Hutson-Savard
Struble-Xhekaj* or Mailloux or Reinbacher
Harris
for AHL:
?-Mailloux
Engstrom-Reinbacher
Trudeau-AHL VET
So no place for Nurmi shot term, he will not be signed.
*Xhekaj doesn't need waivers next year, could begin in Laval... if we prefer Mailloux or Reinbacher in the NHL.