Breaking: Claude Julien makes a controversial call ahead of tonight's game!

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that David Schlemko will play his first game with the Habs tonight. However, head coach Claude Julien made a pretty controversial call, when he decided to scratch Victor Mete in order to make room for Schlemko.

The team confirmed the news on its official Twitter account:

Claude Julien confirms that David Schlemko will be in uniform tonight. He'll replace Victor Mete in the lineup. #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 29, 2017

In addition, Julien refused to confirm with whom Schlemko will be paired against the Ottawa Senators:

Question from @StuCowan1: Who will Schlemko be paired with tonight?

Claude Julien: Everybody.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) November 29, 2017

More details to come.

Breaking: Claude Julien makes a controversial call ahead of tonight's game!

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