Marc Bergevin managed to make a small transaction on Deadline Day after all.
As was first reported as a possibility this morning, Devante Smith-Pelly is on the move. The forward was traded to the New Jersey Devils, with Stefan Matteau coming the other way.
The Canadiens have acquired Stefan Matteau from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Devante Smith-Pelly.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 29, 2016
There was writing on the wall when the Canadiens claimed Mike Brown at noon off of waivers.