Rookie defenseman Jarred Tinordi is proving himself to be playoff-ready with his performance through two games.
Montreal Gazette
Tinordi has yet to contribute offensively, but he's playing to his strength as he registered four hits and three blocked shots in Friday's win over the Senators. "I think the playoffs are good for my style," said Tinordi. "I'm not out there to score goals. I'm realizing what kind of defenseman I am and I'm comfortable playing in defensive situations." Like his father, former NHLer Mark, Tinordi adds an element of toughness to the blue line that any team would welcome.
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Jarred Tinordi has added some physicality to Montreal's lineup that has been absent since Alexei Emelin got injured.
Montreal Gazette
"His physical presence is tough to match. At 6-6, he's a big, physical guy," said teammate Josh Georges after Saturday's win over Toronto. "I think after being sent down and coming back, he has a little more bite in this game. He wants to be a guy who has an impact and tonight he stepped up on the PK and had some big hits." He registered four hits and a plus-2 rating against the Leafs and had an assist, with a plus-1 rating, versus Winnipeg last Thursday. He will probably get the nod to start the playoffs on Montreal's blueline.
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Jarred Tinordi was recalled to the Canadiens and will play immediately.
Montreal Gazette
There's only two games left, but this is significant news. Tinordi only has six NHL games under his belt, but it's clear the Canadiens want to look at him before the playoffs start. That will come against the Jets on Thursday and Saturday at the Leafs. The team's 22nd-overall pick from the 2010 draft has a very real chance to carve out a postseason role if he impresses. No word yet on who will be removed from the lineup on Thursday. "I definitely didn't expect this, but it's definitely a good surprise," Tinordi said. Tinordi had 13 points in 67 AHL games this year, to go with one in the NHL.
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Montreal Canadiens reassign Jarred Tinordi to AHL Hamilton.
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Tinordi played in six games since being recalled March 14. He had one assist, two penalty minutes and was a plus-2 during that time.
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Montreal has recalled Jarred Tinordi from AHL Hamilton.
Montreal Gazette
In 55 games with the Bulldogs this season, the 21-year-old defenseman has generated 11 points, 51 penalty minutes and a minus-7 rating. Tinordi is unlikely to have any fantasy value while he's up with the Canadiens.
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