Joël Teasdale out for a minimum of seven months due to a knee injury

The 20-year-old suffered torn ligaments in his right knee (MCL and ACL) during an on-ice session in Boisbriand on August 12

Joel Teasdale

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By Montreal Canadiens
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MONTREAL - The Canadiens announced today that forward Joël Teasdale will out for a minimum of seven months due to a knee injury.

Joël suffered torn ligaments in his right knee (MCL and ACL) during an on-ice session in Boisbriand on August 12. Surgery will be required at a date to be determined. Joël and the Canadiens organization will not make any further comments at this time.

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