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MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Tuesday the acquisition of forward Lucas Lessio from the Arizona Coyotes, in return for forward Christian Thomas.
Lessio, 22, recorded 12 points (7 goals and 5 assists) in 24 regular season games thus far this season with the AHL’s Springfield Falcons. He served 12 penalty minutes. The 6’1’’ and 212 lb left winger posted five points (3 goals, 2 assists) and 10 penalty minutes in 29 career regular season games in the NHL.
A native of Maple, Ontario, Lessio was the Coyotes second round selection, 56th overall, at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.