On top of adding to their NHL roster, the opening of free agency also allows the Habs to try to bolster Laval’s group.  They’ve done just that, agreeing to terms with Jean-Sebastien Dea on a one-year, two-way contract.

The Habs have added some grit to their bottom six as they announced the signing of veteran forward Cedric Paquette to a one-year deal worth $950,000.

As expected, the Habs have indeed signed veteran defenceman Chris Wideman. He receives a one-year, one-way contract at the league minimum of $750,000.

The Habs took care of one of their pending unrestricted free agents on Tuesday, announcing the re-signing of Joel Armia to a four-year contract.  The deal carries a cap hit of $3.4 million.

July 28th is typically not an important date on the NHL calendar but it represents the start of free agency.  With the frenzy about to begin, here’s a look at some of the notable forwards set to hit the open market.

July 28th is typically not an important date on the NHL calendar but it represents the start of free agency. With the frenzy about to begin, here’s a look at some of the notable blueliners set to hit the open market.

Monday was the deadline for teams to submit qualifying offers to retain the rights to their restricted free agents.  The Habs opted to submit offers to six of those players while relinquishing the rights to two others.