While many would like to see the Habs bring Andrei Markov back, they’re already spending quite a bit on their back end. If they do re-sign him, there’s a strong case to be made that they’ll be spending too much on their blueline.
The Habs headed into the summer with a need to upgrade down the middle. A little more than a week into free agency, it’s still a glaring need and unfortunately for GM Marc Bergevin, quality options aren’t in abundance.
Carey Price’s record setting extension is the latest of big moves in a busy offseason for the Habs. Having had some time to digest the deal, our writers offer up their thoughts on the eight year, $84 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2017-18 season. The NHL portion of the contract is reportedly worth $700,000.
While it’s not a long-term deal, the Habs have agreed to terms on a three year contract with restricted free agent Alex Galchenyuk. The contract reportedly carries a cap hit of $4.9 million.
Montreal’s big unrestricted free agent signing so far has been defenceman Karl Alzner, who inked a five year deal. Is he the right fit for the Habs? Our writers offer up their thoughts on the signing.
The Habs added some depth on the wing on Monday, announcing the signing of Ales Hemsky to a one year deal. The contract is reportedly worth $1 million.
As anticipated, the Habs wasted little time taking care of Carey Price’s new contract, signing the netminder to an eight year, $84 million extension. The deal won’t begin until the 2018-19 season.
The Habs have agreed to terms on a five year contract worth $4.625 million per season with defenceman Karl Alzner and made the signing official shortly after noon on Saturday.
The Habs continue to be active in signing depth players at the opening of free agency. Their latest signing is blueliner Joe Morrow, who receives a one year, one-way contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.