Ducks Acquire Maxim Lapierre from Canadiens for Brett Festerling

The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have acquired center Maxim Lapierre from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Brett Festerling and a fifth round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. Both players will be eligible to be restricted free agents this summer. In 38 games so far this season, Lapierre has five goals and three assists for eight points and 63 penalty minutes, while Festerling has no points in only one NHL game. He has spent the majority of the season with Syracuse of the AHL, scoring three goals and nine assists for 12 points in 32 games. Not a bad move for the Ducks, as Lapierre will bring lots of grit and toughness to their lineup, as well as some versatility. As for the Canadiens, they get a hard-working defenseman in Festerling who can also chip-in offensively from time to time.