Keegan Lowe is the son of former Oilers player/executive Kevin Lowe. Philip’s Samuelsson is the son of former NHL defenceman, Ulf Samuelsson, currently the head coach of the Charlotte Checkers, AHL affiliate of the Hurricanes.
Montreal Canadiens Media Release
NEW YORK — The Canadiens announced on Tuesday that defenseman Keegan Lowe has been acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes, in exchange for Philip Samuelsson.
Lowe is a 73rd overall pick from the 2011 NHL Draft, and played two games with the Hurricanes in 2014-15.
He has three goals and nine assists in 49 games with the Charlotte Checkers this season, and has spent his entire 2016-17 campaign in the AHL.
The 23-year-old prospect will report to the St. John’s IceCaps for the Habs.