Around The Boards: Frenzy
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In what came as a surprise to many, Pierre Gauthier made a fairly big splash on the opening of free agency.
In what came as a surprise to many, Pierre Gauthier made a fairly big splash on the opening of free agency.
The Habs were focused on finalizing their goalie situation for the upcoming season on Tuesday, signing a pair of goaltenders.
Brock Trotter is returning to the Canadiens organization. The Habs have signed the forward to a one-year, two-way deal.
The first few days of free agency have come and gone with the Habs making a couple of splashes with the signings of Erik Cole and Peter Budaj.
The Habs made a big splash in free agency, signing W Erik Cole to a 4 year, $18 million contract.
The Habs have found their backup for Carey Price for the next 2 seasons, signing G Peter Budaj, formerly of the Colorado Avalanche.
The Montreal Canadiens have traded the rights to defenceman James Wisniewski to the Columbus Blue Jackets
Pierre Gauthier isn’t expected to make a big splash come July 1st, and the odds of him signing a “big name” defenceman are even less likely.
Arguably, the Canadiens most glaring need is at forward, both in terms of obtaining some proven scoring in the top-six
The qualifying offer deadline came and went at 5 PM EST with the Habs opting to not qualify five players who played for the team last season.