Alzner reported to AHL Laval after clearing waivers Tuesday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alzner met with the media with a smile ahead of his first game with the Rocket on Wednesday against Belleville. The 30-year-old defenseman isn't happy to be in the minors, but at a salary of $6 million this season -- the highest-paid player in the AHL -- it's easier to put a smile on his face. His goal is to get back to the NHL either with the Canadiens or with another franchise, though finding takers for a guy with another three years and $11 million left beyond this season will be a challenge.