Sven Andrighetto News

The Canadiens have sent Sven Andrighetto to St. John’s (AHL).

Andrighetto was a healthy scratch on Friday and failed to record a point in four games with the Canadiens. The 23-year-old returns to St. John’s, where he has 11 points (5G /6A) in 10 games this season.

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Andrighetto has cleared waivers and been assigned St. John’s (AHL).

Andrighetto, 23, had 17 points (7G / 10A) in 44 games with Montreal and 23 points (10G / 13A) in 26 games with St. John’s a season ago. He will start this year in St. John’s, but should be one of the first forwards recalled.

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The Canadiens have placed Sven Andrighetto on waivers.

Andrighetto, 23, split his 2015-16 season between the AHL and NHL. With St. John’s (AHL) he collected 23 points (10G / 13A) in 26 games and had 17 points (7G / 10A) in 44 games with the Canadiens. It wouldn't be shocking if another team claims Swiss winger.

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The Canadiens have signed Sven Andrighetto to a one-year contract extension.

Andrighetto, 23, split his season between Montreal and St. John’s (AHL). He had seven goals and 10 assists (17 points) in 44 games with the Habs and 23 points (10G / 13A) in 26 games with the IceCaps.

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Andrighetto (upper-body) will return to the Canadiens lineup on Saturday.

Andrighetto has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury, but will replace Lucas Lessio (lower-body) in the lineup tonight. Andrighetto has 13 points (6G / 7A) in 37 games this season. There’s no word whether Andrighetto will jump back into the Habs’ top-6.

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The Canadiens have recalled Sven Andrighetto from St. John’s (AHL).

Andrighetto has split his season between St. John’s and Montreal and has played well at both levels. In 26 games with the IceCaps, he has 10 goals and 13 assists (23 points) and has five points (4G / 1A) in 17 games with the Habs.

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The Canadiens have reassigned Sven Andrighetto to St. John's (AHL).

Andrighetto was a healthy scratch for four straight games before recording an assist in his last two games. Andrighetto’s return to the AHL suggests that Brendan Gallagher could be ready to play in the Winter Classic.

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The Canadiens have sent Sven Andrighetto to Hamilton (AHL).

Andrighetto’s first career call-up went very well. He tallied two goals and one assist in four games. Andrighetto heads back to the AHL where he has registered 18 points (9G / 9A) in 21 games this season.

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Sven Andrighetto will make his NHL debut on Saturday.

Andrighetto, 21, was recalled by the Canadiens on Friday. He was the Habs third-round pick (86th overall) in 2013. The 5-foot-9 forward has registered 18 points (9G / 9A) in 21 games with Hamilton (AHL) this season. He will replace Lars Eller, who is out with an upper-body injury.

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