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…
Koivu wants to stay in Montreal
Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette quotes Saku Koivu's agent Don Baizley as saying "Saku would like to stay in Montreal, but we're waiting to see what the team has in mind."
Sedins to Montreal?
A possible destination for the Sedin twins is Montreal according to Eklund of Hockeybuzz.com. "I am chasing a rumor that the Canadiens are pursuing the Sedins, and a rumor involving Komisarek to Boston. I will be blogging more before 3pm.…
Todays Snapshots
Here's a quick look at some of today's news stories... Scott C of the Calgary Herald says the Calgary Flames have decided to keep their pick in the 1st round this year and will give up next years 1st pick…
Vincent Lecavalier trade talks swirl
As Bruce Garrioch of The Toronto Sun reported "While all the talk regarding a deal involving the star centre was focused on the Canadiens, it appears the Kings are serious suitors as well"... Given the current economic status of the…
The Montreal Canadiens to hire Jacques Martin as the new head coach
As reported on TSN "The Montreal Canadiens began their offseason moves with a bang on Monday, as general manager Bob Gainey announced that the club has hired Jacques Martin as their new head coach"... It looks like the Canadiens…
Habs Offer Contract and Captaincy to Kovalev
TSN reports that "The Montreal Canadiens have offered the team's captaincy to pending unrestricted free agent Alex Kovalev and that Saku Koivu is no longer in plans for the team"... What? Kovalev a captain? The guy shows up to…