Suzuki, Fleury crack Canadiens' roster, Poehling sent to AHL

Montreal Canadiens prospects Nick Suzuki and Cale Fleury have made the big club out of camp.

The Habs announced Tuesday that forward Ryan Poehling has been assigned to AHL Laval, meaning Suzuki and Fleury claimed the final roster spots.

Suzuki notched one goal and three assists in five preseason contests while impressing the club with his speed and skill.

The Vegas Golden Knights selected the 20-year-old with the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. The Canadiens acquired him as part of a trade for former captain Max Pacioretty in September 2018.

Montreal selected Fleury in the third round of the 2017 draft. The 6-foot-1 rearguard tallied nine goals and 23 points in 60 AHL games in 2018-19.

Poehling was held to just two exhibition contests after suffering a concussion in the team's preseason opener against the Florida Panthers on Sept. 18.

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