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Montreal Canadiens draft pick Louis Leblanc slips on his jersey as general manager Bob Gainey looks on at the 2009 NHL entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal.The Canadian Press

The Montreal Canadiens recalled Louis Leblanc from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old centre has played 14 games with the Canadiens this season, registering two goals and three assists.

In 25 games with the Bulldogs, Leblanc has nine goals and eight assists.

To make room on the roster for the native of Pointe-Claire, Quebec, the Canadiens returned forward Andreas Engqvist to Hamilton.

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