Canadiens sign free-agent prospect Alexandre Alain to 3-year deal

The Montreal Canadiens signed free-agent centerman Alexandre Alain to a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday, the team announced.

Alain is a 21-year-old undrafted forward and captain of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in his fifth season in the QMJHL. He finished the 2017-18 regular season as the third-highest scoring player, finishing with 44 goals and 43 assists in 65 games.

The Quebec City native is also currently tied for the team lead in postseason scoring with 19 points (11 goals, eight assists) in 11 contests.

Montreal's 2017-18 campaign did not exactly go to plan for general manager Marc Bergevin and Co., so it should continue to be an active offseason for the Canadiens' front office.