The Habs made a trade today ahead of the impending NHL trade deadline on Wednesday.
The team shipped defenceman Greg Pateryn to the Dallas Stars, along with a fourth-round draft pick, for defenceman Jordie Benn.
Benn is 30 years old, and is the older brother of the Stars' team captain Jamie Benn.
Benn has played 244 games in the NHL since January 2012, scoring 9 goals.