The Montreal Canadiens recalled defenceman Joel Hanley on an emergency basis in case Alexei Emelin cannot go tonight against the Minnesota Wild.
Habs do emergency recall of D Joel Hanley in case Alexei Emelin can't go tonight
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Emelin missed practice today as his wife is expected to give birth to their third child today. He may be able to play, but with the team down to five defencemen without Emelin, it’s wise to not take a chance.
Hanley has played five games with the Canadiens and has yet to register a point.