The rumor is confirmed by Martin St-Louis and it's really unfortunate for Canadiens forward Jesse Ylonen

Shortly before the trade deadline, Martin St-Louis was placing certain players in the lineup, but we knew it was to showcase them.

This is the case with forward Jesse Ylonen, who hasn't played since last Friday, and several analysts agree that he may have played his last game in Montreal, possibly even in the NHL.

It's unfortunate for him, but he has had several chances to prove himself and hasn't capitalized on them. There will be two lineup changes for Thursday night's game, and with Colin White returning, it's now confirmed that Ylonen is the 14th forward.

Indeed, White will be in uniform and Pezzetta will be scratched (as the 13th forward). There isn't really room for Jesse anymore, and unless there's a wave of injuries, it would be very surprising to see him back in uniform for another Canadiens game.


The other change is on defense, as Jordan Harris will re-enter the lineup in place of Jayden Struble.