Canadiens sign 2015 draftee Bourque to entry-level deal

The Montreal Canadiens signed defenseman Simon Bourque to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Thursday.

Bourque - who was plucked in the sixth round in 2015 - has split this season between the Rimouski Oceanic and Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL. He's posted a combined 15 goals and 51 points - second and fifth, respectively, among defensemen in those categories.

In 245 career games, he has 40 goals and 144 points.