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Verbeek was an undrafted free agent, who has been with the Canadiens organization since 2019. He has played in seven AHL games this season, scoring one goal with two assists. He will likely report to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).

Merrill has quietly been one of the most effective bottom-4 defensemen in the NHL in recent years and is a very nice pickup for the Canadiens. Merrill plays a very reliable defensive game that will make the Habs' third pairing a little more reliable. Victor Mete was placed on waivers on Saturday, clearing the way for Merrill.

The Devils are anticipating moving a few defenseman ahead of Monday's trade deadline, so Siegenthaler gives them and NHL body to replace anybody they ship out. After appearing in 64 games with the Capitals last year, he has only suited up in seven in 2021, failing to record a point. The 23-year-old is good friend with fellow Swiss native and New Jersey Devil Nico Hischier.



Cozens has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury but is set to return today in Philadelphia. Cozens has had a tough year with injuries, scoring four goals with two assists (six points) in 25 games.


Blueger has missed the last 13 games with an upper-body injury but could return Sunday in New Jersey. If Blueger can play, look for Mark Jankowski to sit.



With a number of Bruins' defensemen unavailable on Sunday, Ahcan will appear in his second career NHL game. He has registered eight points (1G / 7A) in 14 AHL games this year.

Tinordi has only played in one of the last nine games but will replace Matt Grzelcyk (upper-body) in the lineup on Sunday. Tinordi has not registered a point in 17 games this season.


Miller recently returned from a knee injury, so he will presumably sit because of the back-to-back. Jack Ahcan will replace him on the Bruins' blueline.

Grzelcyk was forced to leave Saturday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return. With Grzelcyk out, Jarred Tinordi will draw back into the lineup and Steven Kampfer will likely see some PP1 time.


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