Canadiens sign D Harris to two-year ELC

The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with defenceman Jordan Harris on a two-year, entry-level deal, the team announced on Saturday.

The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with defenseman Jordan Harris (2021-22 to 2022-23). #GoHabsGo https://t.co/w6E1wEADxF

Harris, 21, has five goals and 20 points in 39 games with the Northeastern University Huskies of the NCAA this season and has 13 goals and 64 points in his four-year NCAA career.

The Haverhill, Mass., native was drafted 71st overall in the 2018 NHL draft by the Canadiens.

Harris was was named the NCAA Hockey East Best Defensive Defenceman and named to the NCAA Hockey East First All-Star Team this season.