Northeast Division Player Movement
The Northeast Division was probably the most talked about division this off-season. The Phil Kessel and Dany Heatley rumors and stories dragged on for months, and thankfully both have been resolved. The Canadiens have completely revamped their roster, for the…
Schneider Close to Joining the Canucks
According to Sportsnet.ca, the Vancouver Canucks are close to signing offensive defenceman Mathieu Schneider. The deal is reportedly for 1 year. This would be good move for the Canucks who need an offensive minded dman to help run the powerplay.…
Sharks Interested in Heatley.
"Sources say the San Jose Sharks have more than a passing interest in the two-time 50-goal scorer, but if they're going to make the deal, they might have to get a third team involved -- possibly the Montreal Canadiens --…
Some Numbers Just Don’t Add Up
Every free agent period there are always going to be some head scratchers, either for dollar value, length of contract or both. There's not need to go over Hossa's, Gionta's, Cammallari's or Antropov's contact again, but let's take a look…
Kovalev Appeals to Heatley to Stay?
Ok, somebody pinch me. I just read an article outlining how the Ottawa Senators had a press conference to introduce Alex Kovalev to the fans and media. Brian Murray also stated "We can fit both of those guys on our team…
Paul Mara Signs with Montreal
Paul Mara is leaving New York and signing with the Montreal Canadiens. Financial information hasn't been released, but it is a 1 year deal. Mara is a big, solid defenceman who recorded 21 points in 76 games last season, while…
Saku Koivu on His Way to Anaheim
Saku Koivu has left the Montreal Canadiens and signed a 1 year deal with the Anaheim Ducks. Koivu will earn $3.25 million next year. It was apparent that the Canadiens weren't going to sign him, especially after they for some…
Scott Gomez Trade to Montreal
Two sources are reporting the trade as: Scott Gomez, Tom Pyatt, and Mike Busto (both fringe prospects at best) for F Chris Higgins, D Ryan McDonagh (Montreal’s 1st Round Pick in 2007) and D Pavel Valentenko. Though Higgins star has…
Mike Komisarek Not Resigning with Canadiens Before the deadline.
According to The Fan590 in Toronto: Mike Komisarek will test the market place on July 1st, leaving the door open to resign with Montreal after July 1st. Also reported on TSN.
Breaking News…Scott Gomez traded to Montreal Canadians.
According to TSN, Scott Gomez has been traded to the Habs, in exchange for Chris Higgins. Shocking deal really. Details coming...
Daily Rumors – June 30th
Mark Everson of the NY Post is reporting that the New Jersey Devils are close to re-signing Johnny Oduya to a 4 year deal worth in the neighborhood of $3-4 million per year. This would be a good signing for…
Lecavalier to Habs talk reaching fever pitch
The potential for this trade is so exciting in Montreal that the anticipation is palpable. The fans of the Canadiens are staunch supporters of players of French-Canadian decent and next to Vincent Lecavalier all others pale in comparison. The talk…