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| Ryan O'Bryne signed a 3-year deal to remain a member of the Montreal Canadiens, according to The Sports Network. "Ryan acquired a great deal of NHL experience last season," said GM Bob Gainey. "He is part of our young core of defenseman and certainly has the potential of becoming a very good NHL player." Shawn Belle also signed a 1-year deal. |
Our View: O'Bryne is just 24 years old, and would seem to have a bright future, even if that doesn't include him staring on any fantasy squads in the upcoming season. |
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| TSN.ca reports that Corey Locke was traded to the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Shawn Belle. |
Our View: Locke could have some impact but has only played one NHL game. Last season, in 78 games with the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs, he scored 30 goals and tallied42 assists.
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| The Sports Network reports that the Habs have signed defensemen Josh Gorges to a three year deal. "His reliability and solid play made him one of our most improved players," general manager Bob Gainey said. "He is a young defenseman with a very good work ethic."
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Our View: At just 23, Gorges looks to improve upon last season's nine points and should see regular time in Montreal's defensive rotation. |
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| The Canadiens have re-signed goalie Jaroslav Halak to a two-year deal worth $1.55 million, according to TSN. |
Our View: The 23-year-old went 2-1-1 with a solid 2.11 GAA with Montreal last season, but his fantasy value will remain limited while serving as Carey Price's backup. |
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| The Montreal Canadiens signed free agent forward Ryan Flinn to a one-year, two-way contract on Monday, this according to TSN of Canada.
As per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.
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Our View: Flinn has seven seasons of AHL experience along with three seasons with Los Angeles Kings and some time with the Phoenix Coyotes prior to the 2006 season. |
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| Marc Denis has signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens, according to The Sports Network. |
Our View: Denis was terrible for the Lightning last season, and because this is a two-way contract, he can be sent to the minors easily. Don't consider him an option in fantasy leagues. |
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| Georges Laraque has signed a three-year, $4.5 million deal to play for the Montreal Canadiens, according to TSN.com. |
Our View: Laraque's value lies with his fists more than his hockey stick. He doesn't do enough to have much value in fantasy hockey leagues. |
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| Andrei Kostsitsyn signed a 3-year deal to remain with the Canadiens on Tuesday, according to TSN. The deal is for $3.25 million a year for the former restricted free agent. |
Our View: Kostsitsyn came alive in the playoffs with five goals and eight points in 12 games, this after a breakout campaign of 27 goals for the former 10th overall selection (2003). Kostsitsyn figures to skate as at top-6 forward next season, one that should challenge the 30-goal mark. |
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