Adam Engstrom traded to the Laval Rocket

The Canadiens have made a personnel move.

The club has announced that Adam Engstrom has been traded to the Rocket. The defenseman, who hasn't played much in the last few games, will now eat up some minutes down below.

Good for him.

The Canadiens have loaned defenseman Adam Engstrom to the Laval Rocket.

The Canadiens have loaned defenseman Adam Engstrom to the Laval Rocket. pic.twitter.com/9uHC014Lql

– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) January 8, 2026

Logically, this means that Kaiden Guhle will be back tonight. Barring a major surprise, it can hardly mean anything other than that.

Details to follow…