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The Canadiens removed Hillis from COVID-19 protocols and reassigned him to AHL Laval on Wednesday.
Hillis debuted Jan. 1 as a replacement amidst Montreal's COVID-19 outbreak but is no longer needed now that several regular forwards have cleared protocols. It would likely take another outbreak or a handful of injuries for the 21-year-old to see NHL ice time again this season.
