The grandson of Hall of Famer Bernie `Boom Boom" Geoffrion, the forward had two goals and three assists in 35 games with Montreal and Nashville last season.
The Canadiens acquired the 24-year-old Geoffrion from Nashville for defenseman Hal Gill.
The announcement was made Monday by general manager Marc Bergevin.
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