Hanley was reassigned to AHL St. John's on Friday, Chantal Machabee of RDS reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley drew into Thursday's contest with Minnesota due to Alexei Emelin being out for personal reasons, though he only managed one shot in a mere 6:35 of ice time. Expect Hanley to be considered for a call-up whenever the Habs need depth on the blue line.

Hanley was called up from AHL St. John's on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley heads to Montreal ahead of the evening's game against the visiting Wild. Alexei Emelin was excused from morning skate with his wife expecting to go into labor soon, leaving him questionable for the next game, so Hanley will be available as a reinforcement option on the blue line. Still, the undrafted 25-year-old is not worth a look in most fantasy leagues as someone whose playing time is predicated on the health of others.

Hanley was reassigned Monday to the minors.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley suited up in five games for Montreal so far this season, but clearly did not impress the coaching staff as he was sent down to the AHL in favor of Mark Barberio. When Hanley was in the lineup, he failed to register a point and snagged a mere seven hits and four blocked shots. While it is possible the 25-year-old could get called back up later in the year, unless he drastically improves his game, he will continue to offer minimal fantasy value.

Hanley made his season debut Thursday, replacing Greg Pateryn on third defensive pairing in Montreal's 4-1 win over Los Angeles. He had one hit in 13:52 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Michel Therrien told Joey Alfieri of TSN 690 that he thought Hanley could help Montreal's defense in the transition game. Indeed, Hanley is an offensive-minded blueliner who had six assists in a 10-game look with Montreal late last season. He doesn't play a physical game, like Pateryn, and is not a long-term answer, unless he develops in the more traditional areas we've come to expect out of defensemen.

Hanley was promoted from AHL St. John's on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley has tallied three points in nine games with AHL St. John's this season. He's played in just 10 career NHL games (all last season), but has managed six assists during his limited action. It's unlikely the 25-year-old will figure into many fantasy lineup decisions unless something forces him into an expanded role.

Hanley was assigned to the Canadiens' minor league affiliate Sunday, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old impressed in a limited role last year, putting up six assists in 10 games, but will start the season with AHL St. John's. If called up, he could have some fantasy value if he's able to match last year's production.

Hanley signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley was impressive in his 10 NHL appearances this season as he garnered six helpers, including back-to-back multi-point games in March. While his new deal is a two-way contract, the young blueliner has a chance to spend the bulk of the season in the majors given the questions surrounding the aging defense in Montreal. If nothing else, Hanley adds organizational depth and is a prospect for fantasy owners to keep an eye on moving forward.

Hanley notched two assists in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

That's now back-to-back outings with multiple helpers for Hanley, who has only appeared in three career games. It's an unexpected explosion onto the scene for the blueliner -- especially on the third pair -- but it's tough to imagine the 24-year-old keeping this up as the season winds down.

Hanley tallied a pair of assists and a plus-1 rating Tuesday in a 4-3 win over Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Playing in just his second career game -- the first was Sunday -- the 24-year-old blueliner made a stunning impact, helping out on Torrey Mitchell's game-opening tally and Mike Brown's second-period goal that gave Montreal a 3-2 lead at the time. That said, he played only 12:17, which is an awfully low mark for a defenseman, and Hanley's lack of production at the AHL level means this was likely nothing more than a flash in the pan.

Hanley has been recalled by the Canadiens on an emergency basis.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley joins the Habs' blue line mix in advance of Sunday's game against the Flames, with Victor Bartley day-to-day with a lower-body injury. In 61 games for AHL St. John's to date, Hanley has recorded five goals and 13 points.