Defenseman Jordie Benn will make his debut with the Montreal Canadiens. Benn, 29, was acquired from the Dallas Stars on Monday in a trade for defenseman Greg Pateryn and a fourth-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. Montreal, which won 4-3 in overtime at the New Jersey Devils on Monday, did not have a morning skate but Benn confirmed that he will play Tuesday when he spoke to reporters in the locker room at their practice facility in Brossard, Quebec. "I've never seen so many cameras before in front of my face Obviously being in Dallas is a bit different, but I'm excited, it's awesome," Benn said. "Growing up, obviously everybody knows the Montreal Canadiens and the storied franchise that's here, and I'm just excited to be here." Benn was asked to describe his style of play. "Just a stay-at-home defenseman, give the pucks to the forwards, make them do the work," Benn said. "I'm not supposed to put the puck in the net but if I can contribute offensively, that's great. I'm just supposed to keep the puck out of the net and help our forwards and get them the puck. So as long as I can move my feet and give them the puck with a good first pass, I'll be good." He can play either side, though he said he didn't know who he will be paired with. "Right now I'm more comfortable on the right just because I've been there all year pretty much," Benn said. "I've only played a few games on the left but wherever they need me I'll get used to it pretty quick and we'll get at it.
