The Montreal Canadiens are holding forward Tomas Plekanec out of the lineup Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, their last game before Monday's Trade Deadline.

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie said there is nothing imminet on the Plekanec trade front, but the team is holding him out for precautionary reasons.

The 35-year-old Plekanec has six goals and 18 assists in 60 games for the Canadiens this season.

Plekanec has spent his entire career with the Habs and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season.