Habs sign McCarron to entry-level deal
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The Habs did not waste any time getting their first round pick from June’s draft signed as the club announced on Thursday that they have signed winger Michael McCarron to a three year, entry level contract.
The Habs did not waste any time getting their first round pick from June’s draft signed as the club announced on Thursday that they have signed winger Michael McCarron to a three year, entry level contract.
The Habs took care of another one of their restricted free agents on Wednesday, inking centre Gabriel Dumont to a two year, two way contract.
The Daniel Briere signing is one of the most polarizing acquisitions the Habs have made in quite some time.
The Hamilton Bulldogs appear to be the focus for the Habs in the second day of free agency.
The Habs added some prospect depth on the second day of free agency, as they announced that they have inked winger Stefan Fournier to a three year, entry level contract.
Those looking for the Habs to add toughness have received what they were looking for as the team announced on Friday that they have acquired enforcer George Parros from the Florida Panthers.
It was widely speculated early Thursday afternoon but it has now been confirmed that forward Daniel Briere has inked a two year, $8M deal to join the Montreal Canadiens.
Although the UFA market for defence is rather weak, this years’ crop of free agent forwards is deeper in certain categories.
After their struggles in the postseason, many fans are hopeful that Marc Bergevin will find a way to improve the defence in free agency.
This coming Friday at noon EST marks the official beginning of the free agency period although teams can begin to negotiate as early as Wednesday.