Au Revoir, Tomas Plekanec.

The Montreal Canadiens traded their long-term centreman to their rivalries to the West in one of the most surprising trades we’ve seen in a while.

 

#TradeCentre: Tomas Plekanec joins the #Leafs. Thoughts? 🤔

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The Leafs packaged Rinat Valiev, Kerby Rychel and a second-round pick in this year’s entry for Plekanec and minor league forward Kyle Baun. The Habs also agreed to absorb 50% of Plekanec’s deal.

A couple members of the team reached out to say their thanks for all the 31-year-old did during his time in Montreal, including team owner Geoff Molson.

The turtleneck wearer leaves Montreal with the 7th most games played in franchise history.

(h/t Montreal Canadiens