Canadiens' Josh Anderson hopes his future with fiancée is in Montreal

6 months ago 2 min read

He’s hoping he and fiancée Paola Finizio have a future in Montreal.

Finizio broke the engagement information Wednesday on her Instagram account, posting a photograph of her and Anderson collectively whereas displaying her ring.

“Probably the most good night time in my ceaselessly glad place,” Finizio wrote. “Right here’s to a lifetime of loving you.”

Anderson posted 21-11-32 totals in 69 video games this season earlier than struggling a high-ankle sprain when he crashed into the goalpost throughout a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on the Bell Centre on March 21. Anderson’s 21 objectives ranked third on the workforce behind Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, who each had 26.

Anderson was now not carrying a forged on his proper foot when he received down on one knee to suggest to Finizio.

The Canadiens acquired Anderson from the Columbus Blue Jackets in alternate for Max Domi on Oct. 6, 2020, and former GM Marc Bergevin then signed the 6-foot-3, 227-pound right-winger to a seven-year, US$38.5-million contract with an annual salary-cap hit of $5.5 million.

Anderson’s title was introduced up ceaselessly earlier than the NHL commerce deadline on March 3 and he was very glad when he didn’t get traded.

“I like the place this group is heading,” Anderson stated after the deadline. “I’ve had a number of discussions with (workforce administration) and it might be fairly particular to win right here in Montreal. I’ve stated that ever since I received right here. Who is aware of what the longer term holds, however I believe they’re positively on course and if I’m part of it I’ll positively be thrilled.”

Anderson misplaced his persistence when the potential for an low season commerce was introduced up when gamers met with the media on the finish of the season.

“I’m not going to get into particulars of that,” Anderson stated. “You guys had your time on the commerce deadline and received out all these rumours. I signed a long-term contract. I’m right here for the following 4 years. I’m a Montreal Canadien. I’m right here, I’m within the current, able to win. No matter you guys wish to write — tales or whatnot, commerce rumours — for now I’m a Montreal Canadien.

“On the finish of the day if I get traded or whatnot, it’s what it’s,” he added. “However for now, I’m right here. I adore it right here and I’ve stated that for a very long time.”

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