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The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Zach Redmond to a two-year contract

The Montreal Candiens have signed former Colorado Avalanche defenceman Zach Redmond to a two-year contract,

Canadiens agree to terms on a two-year contract with free agent Zach Redmond. DETAILS -> https://t.co/Gke2cwKYbi pic.twitter.com/YxHgXeK0Pq

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 1, 2016

The 27-year-old right-handed defenceman has put up 33 points in 114 career games, though only six point in 37 games last year.

This move is probably to add an NHL-calibre option to the AHL ranks, and have a viable option for a recall if an injury occurs.