Alex Newhook has been traded to the Montreal Canadiens.
The St. John’s native is being sent to Montreal for the 31st and 37th overall picks in the 2023 NHL draft and prospect Gianni Fairbrother.
Newhook previously won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022. He had 30 points with 14 goals last year with the Avs.
Newhook will also be in the market for a new contract with the Habs, as he is a Restricted Free Agent.