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Development camp: Mac Bennett

canadiens.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:10:00 EDT

Mac Bennett may come from a long line of hockey players, but even with his pro pedigree, he still has a lot to learn before he masters his craft. To get started, like 39 fellow Habs prospects, Bennett is sharpening his skills at the Canadien...

My Ultimate Foursome: Gregory Stewart

canadiens.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT

MONTREAL -- Caddyshack aside, golf is a pretty serious game. But if certain Canadiens were given the chance to tee off with their dream foursome, the day would be anything but uptight. Here’s a look at who Gregory Stewart would gladly sh...

Lucky numbers

canadiens.com — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EDT

MONTREAL – Less than a week after joining the Canadiens family, Mike Cammalleri and Scott Gomez have already made a few tough decisions, including choosing the numbers they plan to make famous here in Montreal. After almost 80 years on th...

Groulx and Pearn join Habs coaching staff

Montreal Canadiens — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:23:00 EDT

PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey announced Monday that goaltending coach Pierre Groulx and assistant coach Perry Pearn have been added to the team’s coaching staff to work alongside head c...

Plekanec heading to arbitration

Canadian Press — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:47:00 EDT

TORONTO (CP) – Tomas Plekanec is among a group of 20 restricted free agents reportedly seeking salary arbitration in the coming weeks, the NHLPA announced Sunday night. Plekanec scored 20 goals and 19 assists for 39 points in 80 games la...

It's always a small world for Gill

canadiens.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:01:00 EDT

MONTREAL – Before he even skates his first shift with the Habs, Hal Gill is already poised to make Canadiens history in a big way. After ra...

40 players to take part in the Canadiens Development Camp

Montreal Canadiens — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:53:00 EDT

PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL --The Montreal Canadiens announced today that 40 prospects will participate in the team’s annual development camp from July 6-12, at the Bell Sports Complex, in Brossard. It is the most players attending since the f...

Stay in touch !

canadiens.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:40:00 EDT

Canadiens sign Glumac, Darche and Henry

Montreal Canadiens — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:06:00 EDT

MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today the signing of forwards Mike Glumac and Mathieu Darche, as well as defenseman Alex Henry, to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2009-10 season. As per club polic...

What is "G"?

canadiens.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:19:00 EDT

MONTREAL – For the Canadiens, “G” is Brian Gionta, a modest-sized player bent on doing big things with the Habs. In search of his form that saw him notch a career-high 48 goals and 89 points in 2005-06, Gionta isn&rsquo...

Winds of change

canadiens.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:12:00 EDT

MONTREAL – The Canadiens' shopping spree on July 1 marked the end of an era in Montreal. That fact wasn’t lost on GM Bob Gainey. With over 70 seasons of combined experience with the Habs, the dozen players not returning to Montreal...

Extreme makeover

canadiens.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:44:00 EDT

MONTREAL – Bob Gainey hinted that he was ready to be active this offseason. He wasn’t kidding. Stoic. Low-key. Patient. Gainey has built his career and reputation as a hockey executive on those traits. That being said, he pul...

Habs sign Brian Gionta to a 5-year deal

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:20:00 EDT

PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Wednesday the signing of forward Brian Gionta to a five-year contract (2009-10 to 2013-14). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclose...

Hal Gill heading to Montreal

Montreal Canadiens — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:20:00 EDT

PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Wednesday the signing of defenceman Hal Gill to a two-year contract (2009-10 to 2010-11). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed....

Built for speed

canadiens.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:21:00 EDT

MONTREAL – Speed kills. With Scott Gomez already on board, Bob Gainey reached out to speed demon Mike Cammalleri to keep up with the Habs' newest centerman. With the Canadiens burning up the phone lines, making deals beginning with their...

Habs sign Michael Cammalleri

Montreal Canadiens — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:19:00 EDT

PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL --Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Wednesday the signing of forward Mike Cammalleri to a five-year contract (2009-10 to 2013-14). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not ...

Habs ink Jaroslav Spacek

Montreal Canadiens — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:25:00 EDT

PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Wednesday the signing of defenceman Jaroslav Spacek to a three-year contract (2009-10 to 2011-12). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were...

Offseason tracker

canadiens.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:49:00 EDT