Our Sean Lloyd argues that the Montreal Canadiens top-six is set as it is.
In other words, Rene Bourque will slide in on the second unit...
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Habs Top Six, Alfredsson Returns, Leblanc, History and More
Our Sean Lloyd argues that the Montreal Canadiens top-six is set as it is.
In other words, Rene Bourque will slide in on the second unit...
Monday, July 30, 2012
Shane Doan's Demands, Past Habs Glories, Sunday Shinny and More
As I am sure many of you have already seen, it has been reported that Shane Doan is seeking a four year, $30 million contract in order to leave the Phoenix Coyotes.
In the...
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
David Desharnais Profile, Tim Thomas on Facebook, Semin, Voracek and More
What a delight.
After making controversial comments on Facebook before and skipping out on his team's visit to the White House, Tim Thomas has now chimed...
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Alex Galchenyuk, Canadiens Agree to Entry-Level Contract
Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Monday the signing of his 2012's third overall pick Alex Galchenyuk to a three-year contract. Galchenyuk will make $925,000 next season plus performance bonuses if he manages to stick...
Nashville Retains Shea Weber, Doan to Montreal?, Nash, Wilson and More
After many days of waiting, the Nashville Predators matched the Philadelphia Flyers 14-year, $110 million offer for Shea Weber.
While the offer forces the Predators to ante...
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Alex Galchenyuk Signs, Rick Nash to Rangers, Kostitsyn, Julien and More
Finally, the Rick Nash Saga is over, as the star winger has been traded to the New York Rangers.
In return, the Columbus Blue Jackets received Artem Anisimiov, Brandon...
Monday, July 23, 2012
Raphael Diaz Profile, Hasek to Habs, Doan Situation and More
Writing the morning news roundup is fun.
It allows me to rant about a topic of my choice and, hopefully, engage HA's readership in good discussion.
But, boy oh boy, even topics for a brief blurb run short come the tail end of July.
It's...
Montreal Canadiens Offseason Player Profile: Raphael Diaz
Swiss Defender Signs Two Year ExtensionRaphael Diaz - D
5'11" 194 lbs
2011-12 Stats 59GP- 3G- 13A- 16Pts- -7
The Cost
Marc Bergevin managed to avoid going to arbitration with Diaz by inking the young Swiss defender to a two year deal worth $1.2 million...
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Montreal Canadiens Offseason Player Profile: Tomas Plekanec
Tomas Plekanec - C5'11" 198 lbs
2011-12 Stats 81GP- 17G- 35A- 52 Pts- -15
The Cost
Plekanec just completed the second year of his six-year contract worth $5 million per year.
Anybody who truly follows the Habs knows that Plekanec is well worth the price tag.
It...
Scott Gomez's Ace, Weber Fallout, Gagner, Kulemin and More
Hockey Inside/Out sure has a funny story for us.
Guess who won a car at his own charity golf tournament by shooting a hole-in-one?
Scott Gomez, that's...
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Shea Weber Signs Offer with Flyers, Quincey, Negotiations and More
Talk about a late night bombshell, as it was revealed around 1 AM that Shea Weber had signed a 14-year, $110 million deal with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Reportedly, the deal includes...
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Issues for the Canadiens, Stevens, Grigorenko and More
For today's news roundup, I will try something a little different in terms of style and presentation.
Hopefully, this will make the piece a bit more readable and generate further discussion.
Of course, we welcome your...
Unresolved Issues Remain for the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens made a few moves on July 1st and have signed the majority of their restricted free agents.
With most roster spots apparently occupied, the team seems to have a well...
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Canadiens to Build Condo, Bouillon Profile, Green, Pavelec and More
Well, it sure seems the Montreal Canadiens are causing quite a stir with their proposed condominium complex.
Why you ask?
Because the new building is slated to be built at the current location of Centennial Plaza.
You know, that place where fans were asked to pay hundreds of dollars to contribute bricks.
That...
Monday, July 16, 2012
Montreal Canadiens Offseason Player Profile: Francis Bouillon
Frankie B Returns to MontrealFrancis Bouillon - D
5'8" 198 lbs
2011-12 Stats 66GP- 4G- 7A- 11 Pts- -4
The Cost
Francis Bouillon returned to the Canadiens after a three year absence, signing a one year contract worth $1.5 million.
The price tag hardly seems...
Press Release - Habs Sign Blake Geoffrion
CANADIENS SIGN BLAKE GEOFFRION TO A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT
MONTREAL (July 16, 2012) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced today the signing of forward Blake Geoffrion to a one-year, two-way contract (2012-13). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The 24-year old Geoffrion played 35 games with the Canadiens and the Nashville Predators in 2011-2012. He registered five points (2 goals, 3 assists), 40 hits and 27 penalty minutes, playing an average of 11:02 minutes per game. In his second year in professional hockey, he also played with the Milwaukee Admirals and Hamilton Bulldogs in the AHL, recording 21 points (6 goals,...
MONTREAL (July 16, 2012) – Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced today the signing of forward Blake Geoffrion to a one-year, two-way contract (2012-13). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The 24-year old Geoffrion played 35 games with the Canadiens and the Nashville Predators in 2011-2012. He registered five points (2 goals, 3 assists), 40 hits and 27 penalty minutes, playing an average of 11:02 minutes per game. In his second year in professional hockey, he also played with the Milwaukee Admirals and Hamilton Bulldogs in the AHL, recording 21 points (6 goals,...
Geoffrion Signs, CBA, Videos and More
So another day, another signing.
In this case, it is Blake Geoffrion who has accepted his one-year, two-way qualifying offer worth just a hair over 800,000 $.
As you will certainly recall, Geoffrion was acquired from the...
