Cristobal Huet News

Michael Ryder is still trying to make sense of what went wrong last season. The winger was coming off back-to-back 30-goal campaigns with the Montreal Canadiens entering the 2007-08 and expectations were high ...

JosA© ThA©odore had been a member of the Washington Capitals for barely an hour when he received an unexpected phone call from the man who made him want to play in Washington.

'Alex Ovechkin just called me to say we have a great group of guys,' ThA©odore said during his introductory news conference yesterday at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. 'We like to have fun, win and work hard. When he said that, I knew I made the right choice.'

ThA©odore also revealed that he delayed re-signing with the Colorado Avalanche because he suspected that Cristobal Huet might not return to Washington. When Huet bolted to the Chicago Blackhawks, Theodore quickly agreed to a two-year, $9 million contract on July 1.

Bruce Boudreau's aggressive, offensive-minded philosophy can be tough on his goaltenders, forcing them to face quality scoring chances if the other five players aren't in sync.

You can scrub those rumours about Canadiens goaltender Jaroslav Halak running off to seek his fortune in Europe.

It was no secret the Blackhawks were looking for a puck-moving defenseman when the NHL's free-agent signing period started Tuesday.

All-Star Brian Campbell, the top free-agent defenseman available at Tuesday's start of the open-market season, signed an eight-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, who also signed goalie Cristobal Huet to a ...

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Cristobal Huet to a four-year deal worth $5.635 million a season.

CHICAGO -- Brian Campbell is bringing some defense to the Blackhawks. Campbell, the top free-agent defenseman available Tuesday at the start of the open market season, signed an eight-year deal worth $57.12 ...

Cristobal Huet will join his fourth NHL team, signing with the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.

By Pierre LeBrun Sportsnet.ca -- It appears both goalie Cristobal Huet and forward Brian Rolston are headed to free agency later today.

The opening bell will sound on Canada Day Tuesday, marking the start of the NHL's free-agent season.

This summer represents a conundrum for NHL GMs because the free-agent talent pool, compared to the past two summers, is thin -- especially in net.

Carey Price with a young Williams Lake fan. Tribune file photo Williams Lake's Carey Price was selected to the NHL's All-Rookie team last week.

The Canadiens and goaltender Yann Danis are parting company. Danis, whose stock has fallen since he served as JosA© Theodore's backup in the early stages of the 2005-06 season, is scheduled to become an ...

The lady with the Rubenesque figure is still in her dressing room, dabbing on a final coat of rouge and warming up her vocal chords. via Montreal Gazette

“Washington has made it very clear by trading for him and playing him so much that they value his services. I don't think there were any mixed messages there at all.”

Cristobal Huet, who last season boasted a .936 save percentage with the Caps, becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1. While the agent for goaltender Cristobal Huet said he had "exploratory talks" with ... via Washington Times

“From the start it seemed like it might be their night”

Their team won't break the 15-year drought for Stanley Cup winners in Canada, but it didn't take long for Montreal fans to realize they had nothing to complain about. via CBS SportsLine

“We had great support for a period of time at the Bell Centre and from our community ... and this year it reached another level where the fans really made us feel special. It's a great asset and a great help for athletes to know that.”

It was precisely at 2 p.m. that a relaxed-looking general manager Bob Gainey, wearing a greyish shirt with the sleeves rolled up, had the floor at this season-ending review. via Montreal Gazette

The Montreal Canadiens' aborted playoff run underlines two major concerns as they go forward to the team's centennial year. via National Post

Gainey, you'll recall, traded away goaltender Cristobal Huet at the February deadline largely to break the logjam between Huet and rookie Carey Price in the mind of Montreal Canadiens head coach Guy Carbonneau. via The Toronto Star