Defence is going to be a key priority for the Montreal Canadiens as they wait for Shea Weber to return to action. With the holiday trade freeze in effect, the only way the team could make an addition to the roster was through a call-up. Joseph Morrow had a tough game for the Habs against the Vancouver Canucks, and it looks like the team wanted to have an extra body on the blueline.
Enter Brett Lernout. The 2014 3rd round pick has been a top-four player for the Laval Rocket in their inaugural season. Lernout has three assists in 29 games, but Laval has been using him in those key situations in the game.