It was an interesting first professional season for Lernout. While the points weren't there, the trust from his coach definitely was.
During his rookie season, Brett Lernout proved that he is a decent defensive prospect for the Montreal Canadiens organization. He had a solid season with the St. John's Icecaps in the American Hockey League, culminating with a single game call-up from Habs, where he unfortunately suffered a season-ending injury.
He was eligible for an overage season in the Western Hockey League with the Swift Current Broncos, but after a six game tryout with the Hamilton Bulldogs last season once his junior team was eliminated from the playoffs, he made the jump to professional hockey this year.