The Canadiens acquire Alexandre Carrier

The Canadiens made a trade on Wednesday night.

Kent Hughes successfully acquired the services of defenseman Alexandre Carrier from the Nashville Predators.

In return for the Quebecer, the Predators received Justin Barron.

The Canadiens acquire defenseman Alexandre Carrier from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Justin Barron.

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We are talking about a trade involving two right-handed defensemen, but Montreal is gaining a player with much more experience.

This is especially the addition of a Quebecer to the Canadiens.

More details to come.