Canadiens call-up former first-round pick from the Laval Rocket

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they've called up 21-year-old defenceman Justin Barron from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League.

Barron, a former first-round pick of the Avalanche, was acquired by the Canadiens from Colorado, along with a 2024 second-pick, in exchange for Finnish forward Artturi Lehkonen.

The Halifax native has had a very good season with Laval so far, leading to his call-up to the Canadiens. In 25 games, he's put up 16 points (seven goals, nine assists), six penalty minutes and is a minus-three.

The Canadiens will be back in action on Wednesday night when they continue their seven-game road trip by taking on the Lightning in Tampa Bay.

Les Canadiens ont rappelé le défenseur Justin Barron du Rocket de Laval.

The Canadiens have recalled defenseman Justin Barron from the Laval Rocket.#GoHabsGo— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 27, 2022

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