I think he would have been able to do the same even if Raynald was out of the can.
Probably, because the coalition that was attempting to take over was doomed the moment Montagna got clipped. Montagna was the link between New York and Montreal and possibly Ontario as well.
I think the coalition attempting the take over was doomed before Montagna got clipped. Attempted hit on Desjardins shows they were already locking horns
