The Montreal Canadiens organization has sent shockwaves through the hockey world with the announcement of not one, but two new additions to their defensive lineup. In a move that has fans buzzing and analysts speculating about the team’s direction, the Canadiens have secured the signatures of two unrestricted free agent defensemen, each bringing a unique blend of skill and experience to the roster. One name is instantly recognizable to loyal followers of the franchise, while the other introduces fresh talent and promise to the blue line.

As these signings become official, excitement and curiosity ripple through the fanbase, with many eager to see how these new faces will shape the team’s future. With training camp on the horizon and competition for roster spots heating up, all eyes are now on these intriguing acquisitions. The Canadiens’ front office, led by Kent Hughes, appears determined to bolster the organization’s depth and defensive prowess, leaving supporters and rivals alike wondering what surprises might still be in store as the offseason unfolds.

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We do in fact have two new acquisitions to announce on defense for the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Two new unrestricted free agents, both defensemen, are joining the Canadiens’ system!

First, a name already well known to fans.

“The Rocket agrees to terms on a one-year, one-way contract with defenseman Tobie Paquette-Bisson.”

– Laval Rocket

Next, a new face on defense!

“The Rocket agrees to terms on a one-year, one-way contract with defenseman Wyatte Wylie.”

– Laval Rocket

These are two more intriguing signings.

Two Defensemen Sign with the Montreal Canadiens Organization

So, these are two players we’ll be seeing at the Canadiens’ next training camp this fall.

Tobie Bisson, 28 years old, is a 6-foot-3, 207-pound left-handed defenseman from Rosemere, Quebec, who tallied 14 points in 59 games last season with the Tampa Bay Lightning’s AHL affiliate.

Over the past two seasons, he has maintained a positive plus-minus of +28.

Wyatte Wylie, 25 years old, is a 6-foot, 190-pound right-handed defenseman who recorded 13 points in 56 games last season with the Ottawa Senators’ AHL affiliate.

He was a fifth-round pick by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2018.

Good luck to both of them.

More details to come in the next few minutes.