Smilanic, along with a 2023 first-round pick and a 2022 fourth-round pick, were traded from the Panthers to the Canadiens on Wednesday in exchange for Ben Chiarot.

Smilanic (lower body) has returned to play for Quinnipiac University, play-by-play announcer Phil Giubileo reports.

Smilanic (lower body) will miss the start of the World Junior Championship, Jon Morosi of NHL Network reports.

Smilanic was drafted 74th overall by the Panthers at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.