Less than 24 hours before the NHL trade deadline, the Montreal Canadiens continued to add depth. The team announced that they have dealt veteran center David Desharnais to the Edmonton Oilers. In exchange, Montreal receives 25 year old defender Brandon Davidson.
Desharnais has long been a polarizing figure among Canadiens fans. Some loved him as he was a local kid who persevered despite being a small player. On the flip side, a large portion used him as a representation of what was wrong with the team. They argued the team was too small and used Desharnais as a prime example.