Bournival (concussion) has cleared waivers, per Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada.

EDGE Analysis

Habs head coach Michel Therrien would like Bournival to play in the AHL, per Sportsnet's Eric Engels, and that is now a possible arrangement since he went unclaimed during the waiver process. Bournival recently returned to practice and is still trying to make a full recovery from a concussion that has bothered him since last season.

Bournival was placed on waivers by Montreal on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bournival has yet to play for the Canadians this season as he continues to deal with a persistent concussion. If he clears waivers, he'll likely be assigned to the minors.

Bournival (concussion) returned to practice Monday, Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a long road for Bournival, who has been out with this lingering concussion since last season, but he's finally close to game action again. He said he felt good after his first day back at practice, and it's conceivable that he could be back out there for the Habs within a week.

Bournival (concussion) skated following Monday's practice session and took shots on goalie Mike Condon, the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bournival will remain right where he is for now -- inactive and on injured reserve. The Habs are rolling, leading the Eastern Conference with six straight wins to start the season heading into Tuesday night's game against Western Conference leader St. Louis.

Bournival (concussion) will open the season on injured reserve, according to TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Bournival was able to skate on his own Monday, but he was not cleared to play in the Canadiens' season opener. He will need to be before he is able to make his season debut, and it remains to be seen when that will be.

Bournival (concussion) was able to skate on his own Monday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bournival was shut down indefinitely in mid-September as he was dealing with concussion symptoms, but he appears to be making significant progress. With the Canadiens set to open up their season Wednesday against the Maple Leafs, it's unclear if the center will be available for the regular season opener.

Bournival is being held out of training-camp sessions after a neurological exam revealed lingering symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bournival, who dealt with a concussion last season and had been cleared back in May, has been shut down indefinitely.

Bournival signed a one-year (two-way) contract with the Canadiens on Tuesday. Bournival missed time with shoulder and head injuries in 2014-15. When he was healthy, he managed to tally a total of five points in 29 games with Montreal. He will likely split time between the AHL and NHL in 2015-16, and will slot in as a bottom-six forward when with the big club.

Bournival (concussion) skated Thursday morning, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. Bournival didn't suit up for AHL Hamilton after March 13 due to the head injury, but it sounds like he's nearly recovered. He could join the Canadiens for practice at some point in the coming days, but won't merit consideration for joining the lineup at any point during their postseason series. The 22-year-old skated in 29 games for the parent club during the regular season, tallying three goals and two assists.

Bournival was reassigned to AHL Hamilton on Monday, TSN's John Lu reports. Forward P.A. Parenteau (concussion) will finally rejoin the lineup, and defenseman Jeff Petry was recently acquired in a trade. The Habs will thus reassign both Bournival and Greg Pateryn, freeing up room for a pair of proven veterans. Bournival only has five points through 29 NHL appearances this season, but he does have eight points in just seven AHL games.