The Montreal Canadiens are sending defenceman Mikhail Sergachev back to the Windsor Spitfires.
The 18-year-old had only dressed in 3 of the Habs first 9 regular season games.
Sergachev was drafted 9th overall in this past June's NHL draft.
He notched 57 points in 67 games for the Spitfires last season.
Windsor's next game is at home on Thursday, against Saginaw, and Sergachev is expected to be in the lineup.
"I had a great experience in Montreal. I think I got better. I'm happy to come back to Windsor try to win a Memorial Cup" @sergachev31 (1/2)
— Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) October 31, 2016
"I want to see my boys! That's the main thing. I want to be back and talk to them and get back in the room." - @sergachev31 (2/2)
— Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) October 31, 2016