... in Montreal. Tyler Pitlick doesn't make them better. If they wanted him for organizational depth they could have signed him to a two-way deal in 2022.
As they're still in sell mode, spots in the roster deserve to go to players in the system. If there are a rash of injuries, then they can look at the waiver market.
Gignac would also have to pass through waivers, further reducing the point of the claim.
It's not about making them better, it's about filling spots. Pitlick deal ends after this year so he's just a placeholder. Gignac can fight for a spot next year.
Also, we do have injuries in Dvorak, Dach and RHP.
Laval can still make the PO, but if Roy and Gignac are up it's not going to happen.