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Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: Habs players WHC bound
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) Since the Montreal Canadiens disappointing playoff elimination by the Ottawa Senators, the Habs players have wasted no time by joining the fight for the gold medal at the World Hockey Championships. Danny Kristo – Team USA 7gp, 1g-2a Newly signed prospect Danny Kristo was part of the group of players [...]
Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: Bergevin’s Trade Deadline Options
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) The Montreal Canadiens are currently sitting second in the Eastern Conference, with only the juggernaut Penguins ahead of them. The trade deadline approaches fast and the impression around the league is that GM Marc Bergevin has been working the phones feverishly since the beginning of the season. While the Canadiens have [...]
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Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: Marc Bergevin – A Busy Man
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) Saskatoon Blades blueliner Darren Dietz signs three year Entry Level Deal On March 17, 2013 Marc Bergevin signed dynamic hard working defenseman Darren Dietz from the Saskatoon Blades to a 3 year entry level contract. Dietz was drafted in the fifth round, 138th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, and [...]
Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: Blake Geoffrion considering retirement
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) The Montreal Canadiens released a statement on the condition of Blake Geoffrion on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013. The club explained there was no improvement on Blake`s condition since the injury, and many reports have linked the young forward to be seriously contemplating retirement. It was reported earlier by ESPN columnist John [...]
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Montreal Canadiens Trade Erik Cole to Dallas Stars for Michael Ryder
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) Montreal Canadiens General Manager, Marc Bergevin, has pounded the gavel and made yet another transaction making his mark once again. The Canadiens traded forward Erik Cole to the Dallas Stars in exchange for former Habs forward Michael Ryder and a third round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Cole leaves [...]
Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: Palushaj claimed; Weber a victim of depth
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) On February 5, 2013 the Colorado Avalanche claimed Montreal Canadiens forward Aaron Palushaj. Palushaj had been put on waivers a day earlier after being cleared to play, and it finally looked like the Hamilton Bulldogs were going to get some much needed offensive relief. Palushaj was acquired by former Habs GM [...]
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Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: One Win, One Loss and One Contract to Sign
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) Disappointment was what every Habs fan was reluctantly expecting on Tuesday, January 22nd as the Montreal Canadiens hosted the Florida Panthers. Fans were hoping that Saturday’s Home opening loss to the Leafs was just a case of the jitters and a very short pre-season to prepare. Habs fans rejoiced around the [...]
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Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: Accelerated Compliance Buyout for Scott Gomez
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) There have been new developments in the cases of Scott Gomez and Wade Redden who were both put on the shelf by their respective teams. By staying home both players would essentially avoid any risks to injury, ensuring that they would remain eligible to be bought out in the up-coming post-season. [...]
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Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: End of an Era & Del Zotto deal framework for PK Subban?
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) On January 13th, 2013, Canadiens GM Mark Bergevin met with the media at the Brossard practice facility to announce that the Montreal Canadiens have officially parted ways with enigmatic center Scott Gomez. Bergevin stated that this was in the best interest of the Montreal Canadiens future. After an abysmal season of [...]
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Montreal Canadiens, Marc Bergevin’s To Do List: Part 1.
By James Stephan (@J_Habs) If the NHL and NHLPA would be able to come to terms with a new CBA and salvage part of the 2012-2013 NHL season many fans are wondering what would be on the list of things to do for Montreal Canadiens General Manager Marc Bergevin. From preparing for the upcoming [...]
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