- Montreal Canadiens: The Montreal Canadiens have traded goaltender Peter Budaj and forward Patrick Holland to the Winnipeg Jets for forward Eric Tangradi.
“I would like to thank Peter Budaj who has been an outstanding teammate and stood tall for us over the past three seasons. This transaction enables our team to make room for Dustin Tokarski. Eric Tangradi is a young veteran with 136 NHL games under his belt. He adds depth to our group up front and provides us with more options when we will need help coming from our affiliate team in Hamilton,” said Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin.
The 32-year old Budaj was drafted 63rd overall in the second round of the 2001 draft by the Avalanche. Budaj carries a $1.4 million cap hit.
The 22-year old Holland was drafted 193rd overall in the seventh round of the 2010 draft by the Flames.
The 25-year old Tangradi was drafted 42nd overall in the second round of the 2007 draft by the Ducks. He carries a $675,000 cap hit.
Peter Budaj
Patrick Holland
Eric Tangradi