by Kamal Panesar
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
Press Release - Louis Leblanc signs with Habs
CANADIENS SIGN FORWARD LOUIS LEBLANC TO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT
MONTREAL (July 30, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens General Manager, Pierre Gauthier, announced today the signing of forward Louis Leblanc to a three-year contract. As per Club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Leblanc was selected in the first round, 18th overall, by the Canadiens at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
In 2009-10, Leblanc suited up with the Harvard University Crimson in the ECAC. As a freshman with the Ivy League team, the 6’1’’ and 184 lbs centreman led his team in several offensive categories, including goals (11), assists (12), points (23), game-winning goals (3) in 31 games...
MONTREAL (July 30, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens General Manager, Pierre Gauthier, announced today the signing of forward Louis Leblanc to a three-year contract. As per Club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Leblanc was selected in the first round, 18th overall, by the Canadiens at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
In 2009-10, Leblanc suited up with the Harvard University Crimson in the ECAC. As a freshman with the Ivy League team, the 6’1’’ and 184 lbs centreman led his team in several offensive categories, including goals (11), assists (12), points (23), game-winning goals (3) in 31 games...
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Press Release - Habs Announce Six Appointments
Habs announce six appointments in club’s hockey department
MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens’ Executive VP Hockey and General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced Tuesday six appointments within the club’s hockey department.
Serge Boisvert and Ryan Jankowski will join the Canadiens’ amateur scouting group. Vaughn Karpan becomes a professional scout, and Christer Rockstrom will assume scouting duties for European leagues as of September 1st.
At the administrative level, the team announced the appointment of Ken Morin as hockey information coordinator.
Finally, Pierre Allard becomes the Canadiens’ new strength and conditioning coach.
SERGE BOISVERT,...
MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens’ Executive VP Hockey and General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced Tuesday six appointments within the club’s hockey department.
Serge Boisvert and Ryan Jankowski will join the Canadiens’ amateur scouting group. Vaughn Karpan becomes a professional scout, and Christer Rockstrom will assume scouting duties for European leagues as of September 1st.
At the administrative level, the team announced the appointment of Ken Morin as hockey information coordinator.
Finally, Pierre Allard becomes the Canadiens’ new strength and conditioning coach.
SERGE BOISVERT,...
Monday, July 26, 2010
Andrei Markov a Hab for Life? Not for me!
By Willey
Let me first start off by saying congratulations to Andrei Markov for officially becoming a Canadian Citizen. Being Canadian is a privilege and honor. Generally speaking Canadians are adored, respected and beloved worldwide and Markov personifies all of these traits to a T. So congrats to you Andrei!
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After amassing 15 points in 43 games playing center for the Voskresensk Khimik, Markov was drafted 162nd overall in the sixth round of the 1998 entry draft. Despite being drafted as a center, both the Habs management and Moscow Dynamo saw more potential for Markov as a defenseman.
Very few players are able to successfully make this transition however, and...
Let me first start off by saying congratulations to Andrei Markov for officially becoming a Canadian Citizen. Being Canadian is a privilege and honor. Generally speaking Canadians are adored, respected and beloved worldwide and Markov personifies all of these traits to a T. So congrats to you Andrei!
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After amassing 15 points in 43 games playing center for the Voskresensk Khimik, Markov was drafted 162nd overall in the sixth round of the 1998 entry draft. Despite being drafted as a center, both the Habs management and Moscow Dynamo saw more potential for Markov as a defenseman.
Very few players are able to successfully make this transition however, and...
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
A Whole Lot of IFs...
by Tyg
I’ve heard a lot of people, both online and in media outlets, point out that Carey Price will be under enormous scrutiny and pressure next season now that Halak has been shipped off to the Blues. To some extent, I can see that being true, but I’d like to submit that he’s not the only one.
Compared to Maxim Lapierre, Benoit Pouliot, and Andrei Kostitsyn, Price is probably the one sitting in the most comfy chair right now. The Habs are still confident in Price, and rightfully so, but what about the other three?
Maxim Lapierre
Max, to his credit, knows he didn’t do so well last year. Regardless of whether he was plagued by a nagging foot injury or not,...
I’ve heard a lot of people, both online and in media outlets, point out that Carey Price will be under enormous scrutiny and pressure next season now that Halak has been shipped off to the Blues. To some extent, I can see that being true, but I’d like to submit that he’s not the only one.
Compared to Maxim Lapierre, Benoit Pouliot, and Andrei Kostitsyn, Price is probably the one sitting in the most comfy chair right now. The Habs are still confident in Price, and rightfully so, but what about the other three?
Maxim Lapierre
Max, to his credit, knows he didn’t do so well last year. Regardless of whether he was plagued by a nagging foot injury or not,...
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Official Press Release - Habs name Randy Cunneyworth Head Coach of the Bulldogs
RANDY CUNNEYWORTH NAMED HEAD COACH OF THE HAMILTON BULLDOGS
Randy Ladouceur appointed assistant coach with the Bulldogs
MONTREAL (July 20, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced today that the club has named Randy Cunneyworth Head Coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. The Canadiens also announced the hiring of Randy Ladouceur as the Bulldogs’ assistant coach.
“We were looking for a strong leader to coach our farm team in Hamilton. In Randy Cunneyworth, we get an individual who knows the game inside out and who brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a coach, to the table. Together, Randy Cunneyworth...
Randy Ladouceur appointed assistant coach with the Bulldogs
MONTREAL (July 20, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced today that the club has named Randy Cunneyworth Head Coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. The Canadiens also announced the hiring of Randy Ladouceur as the Bulldogs’ assistant coach.
“We were looking for a strong leader to coach our farm team in Hamilton. In Randy Cunneyworth, we get an individual who knows the game inside out and who brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a coach, to the table. Together, Randy Cunneyworth...
Official Press Release - Habs Sign Cederick Desjardins
CANADIENS SIGN CÉDRICK DESJARDINS TO A ONE-YEAR DEAL
MONTREAL (July 20, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of goaltender Cédrick Desjardins to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2010-11 season. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Desjardins, 24, led all AHL goaltenders in 2009-10 with a 2.00 goals- against average in 47 games. He posted a 29-9-4 record, finishing fourth in the league in wins, second in shutouts (6) and sixth with a .919 save percentage.
Desjardins helped the Bulldogs reach the AHL Western Conference Finals, while posting a 6-4-0 record in 10 playoff games....
MONTREAL (July 20, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of goaltender Cédrick Desjardins to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2010-11 season. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Desjardins, 24, led all AHL goaltenders in 2009-10 with a 2.00 goals- against average in 47 games. He posted a 29-9-4 record, finishing fourth in the league in wins, second in shutouts (6) and sixth with a .919 save percentage.
Desjardins helped the Bulldogs reach the AHL Western Conference Finals, while posting a 6-4-0 record in 10 playoff games....
Official Press Release - Habs Sign Ryan Russell
CANADIENS SIGN FORWARD RYAN RUSSELL TO A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT
MONTREAL (July 20, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of forward Ryan Russell to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2010-11 season. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Russell, 23, played in 74 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2009-10. He finished sixth on the team with 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists), and led the team with three shorthanded goals. Russell also maintained a plus-16 differential, added 149 shots on goal and served eight penalty minutes. He added 12 points (7-5-12) in 19 playoff games, while posting a...
MONTREAL (July 20, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of forward Ryan Russell to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2010-11 season. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Russell, 23, played in 74 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2009-10. He finished sixth on the team with 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists), and led the team with three shorthanded goals. Russell also maintained a plus-16 differential, added 149 shots on goal and served eight penalty minutes. He added 12 points (7-5-12) in 19 playoff games, while posting a...
Disappointment in Habland as Simon Gagne joins the Tampa Bay Lightning
by Willey
With the acquisition of Andrej Meszaros, Sean O’Donnell and Nikolai Zherdev by the Philadelphia Flyers the writing was on the wall that NHL veteran Simon Gagne’s days were numbered as part of the Flyers organization.
As word circulated that Gagne could be had via trade, fans everywhere began to dream of his return back home to Quebec.
Simply put, Gagne possess’ all the attributes that the Canadiens require:
He is a top 6 forward on any team in the NHL. He is big at 6’1, 200lbs. He is a leader and has experience at both the NHL and International level. He has had success pretty much every year he has played and most importantly, he is a francophone.
Yes,...
With the acquisition of Andrej Meszaros, Sean O’Donnell and Nikolai Zherdev by the Philadelphia Flyers the writing was on the wall that NHL veteran Simon Gagne’s days were numbered as part of the Flyers organization.
As word circulated that Gagne could be had via trade, fans everywhere began to dream of his return back home to Quebec.
Simply put, Gagne possess’ all the attributes that the Canadiens require:
He is a top 6 forward on any team in the NHL. He is big at 6’1, 200lbs. He is a leader and has experience at both the NHL and International level. He has had success pretty much every year he has played and most importantly, he is a francophone.
Yes,...
The Top-10 Montreal Canadiens Captains of All Time
by Kamal Panesar
The Montreal Canadiens are the oldest and most storied franchise in hockey history. With so much history and tradition behind this great organization, the person who is chosen as captain of the team must take on more responsibility than any other captain in the league.
Not only do they have to lead in the dressing room, but they have to be an ambassador to the city and the community, and must exemplify the kind of character and intestinal fortitude that blends them seamlessly into the fabric of Canadiens lore.
Over the 100 years that this organization has been in existence, there have been 27 different individuals to wear the C, and the captaincy has...
The Montreal Canadiens are the oldest and most storied franchise in hockey history. With so much history and tradition behind this great organization, the person who is chosen as captain of the team must take on more responsibility than any other captain in the league.
Not only do they have to lead in the dressing room, but they have to be an ambassador to the city and the community, and must exemplify the kind of character and intestinal fortitude that blends them seamlessly into the fabric of Canadiens lore.
Over the 100 years that this organization has been in existence, there have been 27 different individuals to wear the C, and the captaincy has...
Monday, July 19, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Who are the Top 10 Canadiens Captains of all time?
I hope you're all enjoying your weekends folks! I myself am running out the door to a bachelor party and will be in radio silence till tomorrow evening.
That being said, I need your help:
I was just given an assigment by the Bleacher Report to make a slideshow, for NHL.com, of the top 10 Canadiens Captains of all time.
So, what I wanted to do was get YOUR thoughts. You tell me what YOUR top 10 list is of Canadiens Captains, in order, and tell me what for each.
What I wil do is put together a consensus top ten list based on your feedback. So fire away!
Enjoy your weekend folks! I'll check back in on Sunday eve...if I survive! ...
That being said, I need your help:
I was just given an assigment by the Bleacher Report to make a slideshow, for NHL.com, of the top 10 Canadiens Captains of all time.
So, what I wanted to do was get YOUR thoughts. You tell me what YOUR top 10 list is of Canadiens Captains, in order, and tell me what for each.
What I wil do is put together a consensus top ten list based on your feedback. So fire away!
Enjoy your weekend folks! I'll check back in on Sunday eve...if I survive! ...
Friday, July 16, 2010
Official Press Release - Larry Carriere Becomes Assistant GM
MONTREAL CANADIENS ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF LARRY CARRIÈRE AS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER/PLAYER PERSONNEL
MONTREAL (July 16, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the appointment of Larry Carrière as Assistant General Manager/Player Personnel. His nomination is effective immediately.
“We are extremely happy to announce the appointment of Larry Carrière as Assistant General Manager/Player Personnel. Larry brings with him an important background in the NHL in several key areas such as recruitment, player evaluation and player development. He will be a key contributor to our hockey management team”, said Canadiens general manager Pierre...
MONTREAL (July 16, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the appointment of Larry Carrière as Assistant General Manager/Player Personnel. His nomination is effective immediately.
“We are extremely happy to announce the appointment of Larry Carrière as Assistant General Manager/Player Personnel. Larry brings with him an important background in the NHL in several key areas such as recruitment, player evaluation and player development. He will be a key contributor to our hockey management team”, said Canadiens general manager Pierre...
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Quick Hit: Habs Sign David Desharnais and Alexander Avtsin
In two more moves intended to boost the Canadiens farm system, the Habs have come to terms with diminutive forward David Desharnais and offensive powerhouse, Alexander Avtsin.
Avtsin was signed to a three-year deal while Desharnais agreed to a one-year two-way contract.
While Avtsin is expected to make the jump to the NHL this season or next, Desharnais remains a bit of a long shot because the Canadiens ranks are already filled with small, quick, skilled forwards.
Look for Desharnais to get a chance when injuries befall the team this year.
For the Desharnais press release click here.
For...
Avtsin was signed to a three-year deal while Desharnais agreed to a one-year two-way contract.
While Avtsin is expected to make the jump to the NHL this season or next, Desharnais remains a bit of a long shot because the Canadiens ranks are already filled with small, quick, skilled forwards.
Look for Desharnais to get a chance when injuries befall the team this year.
For the Desharnais press release click here.
For...
Official Press Release - Habs Sign Alexander Avtsin
CANADIENS SIGN FORWARD ALEXANDER AVTSIN TO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT
MONTREAL (July 15, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of forward Alexander Avtsin to a three-year contract (2010-11 to 2012-13). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Avtsin, 19, played 30 games in 2009-10 with the KHL’s Moscow Dynamo. The 6’2’’, 188 lbs right winger registered 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists), with 10 penalty minutes.
In 2008-09, Avtsin recorded 110 points (56 goals, 54 assists) in 76 regular season games with the Moscow Dynamo-2 (Russia-3), while also serving 130 penalty minutes.
A native...
MONTREAL (July 15, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of forward Alexander Avtsin to a three-year contract (2010-11 to 2012-13). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Avtsin, 19, played 30 games in 2009-10 with the KHL’s Moscow Dynamo. The 6’2’’, 188 lbs right winger registered 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists), with 10 penalty minutes.
In 2008-09, Avtsin recorded 110 points (56 goals, 54 assists) in 76 regular season games with the Moscow Dynamo-2 (Russia-3), while also serving 130 penalty minutes.
A native...
Official Press Release - Canadiens sign David Desharnais to 1-year Deal
CANADIENS SIGN FORWARD DAVID DESHARNAIS TO A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT
MONTREAL (July 15, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of forward David Desharnais to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2010-11 season. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Desharnais, 23, played in six games with the Canadiens in 2009-10, including his first career NHL game on November 25 against the Penguins, in Pittsburgh. He registered one assist and had two shots on goal. The Quebec City native led the Bulldogs in scoring last season (tied for 4th overall in the AHL) with 78 points (27 goals, 51 assists) in only...
MONTREAL (July 15, 2010) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of forward David Desharnais to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2010-11 season. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Desharnais, 23, played in six games with the Canadiens in 2009-10, including his first career NHL game on November 25 against the Penguins, in Pittsburgh. He registered one assist and had two shots on goal. The Quebec City native led the Bulldogs in scoring last season (tied for 4th overall in the AHL) with 78 points (27 goals, 51 assists) in only...
