The Canadiens loaned Alzner to AHL Laval on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Alzner has bounced back and forth between the big club and the minors this campaign, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. It's likely only a matter of time until the veteran blueliner is once again summoned by the Canadiens to serve as an emergency depth option.

Alzner returned to the Habs and was at Thursday's practice session, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alzner figures to be the emergency depth option for the Habs moving forward and could still find himself spending time in the minors down the stretch. The veteran blueliner has appeared in just nine games this season and is unlikely to crack the 10-point mark for the first time since 2012-13.

Alzner was returned to AHL Laval on Thursday, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alzner will get the opportunity to log some additional minutes while the rest of the Habs are enjoying the All-Star break. The veteran blueliner has appeared in just one of Montreal's previous 13 contests and figures to serve primarily as a healthy scratch when up in the NHL the rest of the season.

Alzner was recalled from AHL Laval on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Alzner will join the team for its trip to Columbus, though there is no guarantee he will slot into the lineup. If the defender does slot into the lineup, Brett Kulak or Jordie Benn figures to be the odd man out.

Alzner was sent down to Laval following Montreal's 5-1 win over the Panthers on Tuesday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The plan is for Alzner to suit for AHL Laval on Wednesday before re-joining the Canadiens for their trip to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets. The veteran blueliner has become a non-factor in reality as well as in fantasy.

Alzner was in the active lineup Thursday and registered one shot along with one hit in a 4-1 loss to St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Alzner replaced the smaller Mike Reilly against the physical Blues. It marked the first time Alzner's played since he was recalled from AHL Laval in late December.

Alzner was recalled from AHL Laval on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Since being demoted, Alzner hasn't exactly found his game in the minors, posting just a goal and assist in 10 games with AHL Laval. However, with David Schlemko landing on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, the 30-year-old Alzner stands to get a healthy dose of game action in his return to the parent club.

Alzner scored a goal, finished plus-2 and was named the first star in his debut at AHL Laval on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old Alzner was assigned to Laval on Tuesday after clearing NHL waivers. "I was shocked, honestly," Alzner told Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette about his goal after the game. "I don't typically get those ones off too well. They're kind of tough when they're coming right at you. But I was just lucky I got a hold of it and it found a spot. I don't know if the goalie was really expecting it to come high. That's kind of what I needed just to kind of settle me into the game. It's good to score a goal at any level." There are no immediate plans to bring Alzner back to Montreal.

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.

Alzner was placed on waivers by the Habs on Monday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

By waiving Alzner, Montreal clears a spot on the 23-man roster to activate Shea Weber (knee) off injured reserve, which will likely occur ahead of Tuesday's clash with Carolina. What this means for Alzner's future remains to be seen, as the 30-year-old may not be willing to report to AHL Laval, especially considering he hasn't played in the minors since 2009-10 when he was with the Capitals. If he clears waivers -- which is certainly not guaranteed -- the expectation is the team will assign him to the minors.