Canadiens Claim Metropolit Off Waivers from Flyers

The Montreal Canadiens announced that they have claimed center Glen Metropolit off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers placed the center on waivers to make room for Daniel Briere and his salary, who returned on Friday from an injury. In 55 games with the Flyers this season, Metropolit has four goals and 10 assists for 14 points. He was signed to a two-year contract by the Flyers this past summer, so he will still be under contract with the Canadiens next season. Claiming Metropolit off waivers was merely a depth move by the Canadiens. He will fit in nicely on their checking line, but he is hardly an adequate replacement for Robert Lang on the second line. Expect the Canadiens to still make a deal by the trade deadline on Wednesday.