One thing has become increasingly clear about the current Canadiens management; they really like grinders with character. Lucas Lessio is another player who fits that mold. That being said, it makes perfect sense that he was acquired through a trade that sent Christian Thomas to the Arizona Coyotes.
Once part of the Canadiens' organization, he was inserted into the St. John's IceCaps lineup. Through 18 games with them, he looked good while tallying nine points, and earned himself a call-up to the big club. Due to the insane amount of injuries that befell the Habs this year, he was but another replacement player relegated to a tough role.