The Pensblog · Feb 28, 2018
Burrows Clearing Waivers Should Serve as a “Wake-up Call” for Everyone
Sep 30, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a save against Ottawa Senators left wing Alex Burrows (14) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY SportsDuring yesterday’s media availability to discuss the events of the NHL trade deadline, general manager Pierre Dorion was asked about Alex Burrows and the organization’s plan for the forward after he cleared waivers at noon.
“He’s here. No one picked him up. He’s a high character veteran, that’s the reason we got him last year. Alex has to be better. Alex knows it. He was told. (Clearing waivers) may be a bit of a wake-up call.”