Canadiens trade McCarron to Preds

The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Michael McCarron to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Laurent Dauphin.

McCarron, a first-round pick by the Canadiens in the 2013 draft, has appeared in 69 NHL games, recording two goals and eight points.

Dauphin, selected in the second round by the Arizona Coyotes in 2013, has appeared in 35 NHL contests, tallying three goals and one assist.