Alexandre Carrier, who played seven seasons for the Nashville Predators, heads to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Justin Barron.

It’s tonight, in Detroit, that Alexandre Carrier is going to make his debut in the Canadiens uniform. This will undoubtedly be an important moment for him – and for his entire family as well. After all,

The Nashville Predators traded defenseman Alexandre Carrier to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for blueliner Justin Barron. The Predators announced the deal Wednesday night, a little more than 24 hours before the NHL’s holiday roster freeze.