Category: Habs

Hainsey to join Bulldogs

In a rather strange move on Friday, Canadiens D Ron Hainsey will indeed be joining the Hamilton Bulldogs, but he’s not taking the normal route to get there. Hamilton GM and Canadiens’ Assistant GM Andre Savard confirmed that Hainsey has signed a one-way

CBA FAQ’s

The NHL lockout is now in full effect, with no immediate end on the horizon. And why would there be, considering neither side appears to be willing to negotiate; the NHL won’t move off its “Cost Certainty” (aka: Salary Cap) demands, while the NHLPA won’t

1994 Revisited, LOCK-OUT!

The National Hockey League as we know it is over. At 2:35 PM EST in a New York hotel conference room, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced to the world that there would be a lockout commencing September 16, 2004 at a minute past midnight.

Locked Up

On Wednesday, just hours before the NHL CBA expires, the Canadiens announced the signing of young centre Corey Locke to a 3 year, entry-level contract. As per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed.

Bye Bye Beauchemin

On Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that they have claimed Canadiens’ prospect D Francois Beauchemin off waivers from the club. In order to be eligible to play in the AHL this season, all players who normally must be exposed to be sent down ha

Habs win game, lose players

Finally, the chance to say a pair of “golden words” is upon us. Everyone join in and cry out “Habs Win!” Now, doesn’t that feel better? On Saturday, the Habs opened up this year’s rookie tournament with a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.