Ryder, in Return to Montreal, Gets His Jersey Back TORONTO - Michael Ryder was in a familiar place Wednesday morning with the Canadiens" backdrop behind him as he met the media for the first time since Tuesday's trade which sent him from Dallas to Montreal in exchange for Erik Cole. Originally an eighth-round pick of the Canadiens in 1998, Ryder played in 314 games for Montreal over four seasons while scoring 99 goals and 207 points. Ryder was preparing to head to the rink with his Dallas teammates in Columbus when he got word of the trade. "I didn't expect what happened to happen," said Ryder, who had a 4 a.m. wake up call to meet the Habs in Toronto. It's my first time getting traded, something new to me, but as it all sinks in, I'm happy to be back. This is where I got drafted, started my career and it's good to be back and start a new page. Ryder will make his return to the Canadiens line-up Wednesday night when Montreal visits Toronto. The Newfoundland native helped Boston win a Stanley Cup in 2011 before signing a two-year, $7 million contract with the Stars that summer. Ryder will also being wearing his familiar No. 73 jersey after rookie Brendan Gallagher agreed to switch to No. 11 when he learned Ryder had been traded. 11 is the number Gallagher wore in juniors with the Vancouver Giants and was available since the departure of Scott Gomez. Traditionally when a number swap occurs, a gift is exchanged for the gesture. Outfielder Brian Jordan reportedly received the No. 24 from then-third base coach Fredi Gonzalez in exchange for a $40,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when Jordan joined the Braves. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning paid for punter Jeff Feagles" family vacation to Florida in exchange for No. 10 when he joined the Giants. Ryder and Gallagher haven't had a chance to have that discussion, but Gallagher has some suggestions. "I heard Rolex makes nice watches," he joked. No price has been set or anything yet. If he wants to give me something, I'll gladly take it; I won't be too picky. Ryder has worn No. 73 for his entire career. "I'm going to have to have a chat with the young guy, but yeah, that's nice of him to do that," Ryder, 32, said. I would've changed if he didn't want to. It's nice of him to do that. I'll probably give him a little something later on once I have a little chat with him. Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges was with his good friend and teammate, Cole, when it was announced that Ryder was coming back in the trade. "It's shocking," Gorges said of the trade. The hardest thing is saying bye. After he goes and after he gets into Dallas with the guys, he'll be alright, he'll click in right there. He's got guys that he knows there. He'll fit in very well. He was upset and it's not easy, but in a day or two, I'm sure he'll be fine. Cole, 34, had three goals and three assists with the Canadiens before the trade.