We’re well into the offseason and the Habs are still in need of adding some scoring help. While there aren’t top line guys still available at this point, there are still quite a few free agents who could aid the Canadiens up front.
There’s always something to complain about, isn’t there? A 50-win season for the Canadiens, one of the most dominating goaltending performances we’ve seen by a Habs backstopper ever and a second round playoff loss many felt hard done by.
Mac Bennett was supposed to be one of the more interesting rookies to follow last year for the Hamilton Bulldogs but his rookie season was underwhelming to say the least. As a result, he finds himself on the hot seat heading into 2015-16.
It took right up until the deadline where qualifying offers expire but on Wednesday, the Habs put pen to paper with Jarred Tinordi, signing him to a one year deal. He accepted his qualifying offer which will pay him $850,500 in the NHL.
On Tuesday, the Habs took care of one of their remaining restricted free agents, inking Michael Bournival to a one year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but early reports suggest it’s for $600,000 in the NHL and $125,000 in the minors.
The Habs saw something they liked in defenceman Ryan Johnston at their recent development camp as on Monday afternoon, they signed him to a two year, entry-level contract.
Montreal’s recent development camp has their prospects on the minds of many fans. With that in mind, the prospects are the focus of our mailbag, including Zach Fucale, Jarred Tinordi, Nikita Scherbak, and more.
On Thursday, the Habs inked 2015 first round pick Noah Juulsen to a three year, entry level contract. As per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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?
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.