Alex Galchenyuk’s contract is arguably the biggest thing left to do on Marc Bergevin’s to-do list this summer. It’s likely that like many before him, Galchenyuk will be offered a bridge deal. How much should that contract be worth?
Montreal’s development camp is now underway and there is no shortage of players at the camp. The Habs have 19 undrafted invitees attending, some of which are worth a closer look here.
The Brandon Prust – Zack Kassian swap was the biggest surprise of ‘Free Agent Day’ for the Habs. Having had time to ponder the deal, our writers offer up their thoughts on the trade.
On Thursday, the Habs took care of one of their own free agents, signing RFA Christian Thomas to a one year, two-way contract. He reportedly will earn $600,000 at the NHL level.
The Habs have added another blueliner to the fold, inking Mark Barberio to a one year, two-way contract. He will reportedly earn $600,000 in the NHL and $325,000 of guaranteed money.
Marc Bergevin continued to be active in signing some depth players in free agency, inking forward Bud Holloway to a one year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Habs added some blueline depth to their farm team on Wednesday as they inked Joel Hanley to a one year, two-way entry level contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Marc Bergevin’s first order of business when free agency opened was to take care of one of his own players. On Wednesday, the team inked blueliner Greg Pateryn to a two year extension worth a total of $1.6 million.
The Habs were busy in the trade department on Wednesday, as they acquired RW Zack Kassian from Vancouver along with a 2016 5th round pick. In return, the Canucks acquire Brandon Prust.
On the eve of free agency, Habs GM Marc Bergevin took care of one small order of business, re-signing Brian Flynn to a two year, one-way deal with a reported cap hit of $950,000.