Canadiens get Gustafsson from Flyers for 7th-round pick

The Montreal Canadiens added another defenseman for the stretch run, acquiring Erik Gustafsson from the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2022, the team announced.

The Flyers are retaining 50% of Gustafsson's $3-million salary in the deal, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

Gustafsson had a major breakout offensively in 2019 with the Chicago Blackhawks, posting 60 points in 79 games. However, he hasn't been the same player since while bouncing in and out of the Flyers' lineup in 2021.

The 29-year-old has notched 10 points across 24 contests while averaging over 17 minutes per matchup this season.

Montreal has made a concerted effort to shake up its blue line. The club traded for Jon Merrill on Sunday and waived Victor Mete.

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