Lightning trade Tokarski to the Canadiens for Desjardins

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Lightning trade Tokarski to the Canadiens for Desjardins

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The Montreal Canadiens have acquired goalie Dustin Tokarski from the Tampa Bay Lightning for Cedrick Desjardins.

The 23-year old Tokarski was drafted by the Lightning in the 5th round, 122nd overall in the 2008 draft.

The 27-year old Desjardins was undrafted and carries a $600,000 salary cap hit.

Dustin Tokarski

Cedrick Desjardins

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