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MONTREAL - With the start of the season on the horizon, the Canadiens placed nine players on waivers on Sunday.

Five forwards are among the group, including Brandon Baddock, Alex Belzile, Joseph Blandisi, Laurent Dauphin and Jordan Weal.
Weal appeared in 49 regular season games for the Canadiens last year, registering eight goals and 15 points. He also appeared in two postseason games as well.
Noah Juulsen, Gustav Olofsson and Xavier Ouellet were the three defensemen placed on waivers.
Goaltender Charlie Lindgren was placed on waivers as well.
Lindgren posted a 2-4-0 record in six regular season appearances with the Canadiens last year, posting a 3.33 goals-against average and a .888 save percentage.