The Montreal Canadiens are showing interest in unrestricted free-agent defenceman Xavier Ouellet, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun. 

The 24-year-old was bought out by the Detroit Red Wings earlier this week after recording seven assists over 45 games during the regular season. Ouellet has five goals and 18 assists over 141 career games with the Red Wings. 

According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, the Habs are also showing interest in pending unrestricted free agent forward Tobias Rieder.