Brian Willsie has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
He generated 30 goals and 68 points in 76 games with Washington's minor-league affiliate in Hershey last season, which placed him 11th in league scoring. Willsie appeared in one game at the NHL level in 2010-11 on Jan. 11 against Florida and he picked up an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss.