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Back in action Pearson (hand) made his Montreal preseason debut in Friday's 2-1 loss to Toronto, The Canadian Press reports.

Impact Pearson, who was acquired from Vancouver on Sept. 19, was limited to just 14 games last season due to a broken hand that needed multiple surgeries to repair. He logged 18:16 of ice time in Friday's contest and posted three shots on goal. It's unclear at this time if Pearson will be able to crack Montreal's middle-six forward group.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Newest Canadien Tanner Pearson is excited to start playing again Veteran forward says there was a point last season in Vancouver where it was 50-50 if he'd ever don skates again because of a hand injury.

SEPTEMBER 21 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Drance: Why the Tanner Pearson trade is a failure of prioritization The Tanner Person trade seems sensible when viewed in isolation, but once again the Canucks have fruitlessly prioritized the short term.

SEPTEMBER 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hand not fully recovered The strength in Pearson's injured hand is at about 80 percent, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes told Eric Engels of Sportsnet on Wednesday.

Impact Pearson is healthy enough to participate in training camp though, and he did pass his physical, so the 31-year-old might be fine for the start of the campaign. Montreal acquired Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from Vancouver on Tuesday in exchange for Casey DeSmith. Pearson had a goal and five points in 14 contests last season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

The Tanner Pearson deal and the twisted branches of the Canadiens' Jeff Petry trade tree Trading for Tanner Pearson allowed the Canadiens to add another draft pick, but it also comes with some complications.

SEPTEMBER 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson and a 2025 3rd-round pick from Vancouver | Montréal Canadiens Goaltender Casey DeSmith dealt to Canucks in return

SEPTEMBER 19 • NHL.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Michael DeRosa - Canucks Trade Tanner Pearson & Pick to Canadiens NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

SEPTEMBER 19 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Dealt to Habs Pearson, along with a third-round pick in 2025, was dealt from the Canucks to the Canadiens on Tuesday in exchange for Casey DeSmith.

Impact Pearson required multiple surgeries to address a hand injury last season, which limited him to five points, 17 shots on goal, 20 hits and 21 PIM in 14 contests. He'll look to get his career back on track in his age-31 season while playing with a new team. Given the Canucks' wing depth and the Canadiens' lack of established wingers, this move could lead to a larger role for Pearson in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Tanner Pearson traded to Montreal, veteran goalie Casey DeSmith in return Tanner Pearson is in the last year of a three-year contract that pays him $3.25 million per season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Tanner Pearson appears recovered from hand injury Tanner Pearson has yet to speak publicly ahead of the 2023-24 NHL season, but Canucks teammates are happy to see him on the ice.

SEPTEMBER 6 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Will be ready for camp Pearson's hand has healed and he is expected to participate at training camp in September, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Pearson underwent two hand surgeries last season, ending the season with five points across just 14 games. The 30-year-old winger will be looking to reestablish himself as a middle-six option for the Canucks. His career high in points in 45 in 69 appearances during the 2019-20 campaign.

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Placed on long-term injured reserve Pearson (hand) was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Friday.

Impact Pearson isn't expected to play again this season after undergoing a second hand surgery Jan. 11. Pearson is in the second campaign of a three-year, $9.75 million contract, so placing him on the long-term injured reserve list will provide the Canucks with some additional cap flexibility. The 30-year-old, who last played Nov. 9, has a goal and five points in 14 contests while averaging 13:30 of ice time in 2022-23.

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