Save for the number one centre narrative; the Montreal Canadiens have been trying to find a top-pair left-handed partner for Shea Weber. We assumed that Karl Alzner would be given the shot at last season, but he was instead paired with Jeff Petry. However, there were some moments – while Weber was healthy – when the two played together.
That said, I think it’s safe to say that Alzner wasn’t going to be the Habs answer in the department. Victor Mete, on the other hand, could and can be.
The 19-year-old already had a steady level of interest around him after being drafted in 2016.