Kyle Chipchura News

The Ducks are saying what they have to say these days. They almost seem to be trying to talk themselves into believing another late rush to the playoffs is not only possible but also probable.

The year 2009 has been a rough one for Andrei Kostitsyn. Off the ice, he and his brother Sergei were involved in an outlandish rumor that had them and Roman Hamrlik linked to the Montreal mobster Pasquale Mangiola.

Montreal Canadiens' Ryan O'Byrne gets tangled up with Columbus Blue Jackets' Raffi Torres during game at Bell Centre on Nov.

Guy Boucher, the Hamilton Bulldogs Head Coach, has his 'Dogs sitting pretty in 4th place of the American Hockey League's Western Conference.

Ryan O'Byrne doesn't look at this as a number lost. He views it as history gained.

Montreal Canadiens ship Kyle Chipchura to Anaheim Ducks for draft pick - The Montreal Canadiens traded center Kyle Chipchura to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday for a fourth-round draft pick in 2011.

Two-time reigning MVP Alex Ovechkin said Wednesday he will not tone down his physical play after drawing a two-game suspension for a knee-to-knee hit on Carolina's Tim Gleason.

The Canadiens drafted Kyle Chipchura 18th overall in 2004, but he never made the club's roster full-time. The Canadiens traded forward Kyle Chipchura to the Anaheim Ducks for a fourth-round draft pick on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports out of Montreal, ending a disappointing tenure with the club that drafted him 18th overall in 2004.

Carey Price stops Washington Capitals' Matt Bradley during the teams' matchup earlier this month.

Montreal Canadiens' Glen Metropolit, right, is stopped Detroit Red Wings' goaltender Jimmy Howard during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal Saturday, Nov.

Pre-game notes Guillaume Latendresse will be a healthy scratch tonight. Finally, Jacques Martin's patience has been exhausted.

Carey Price got his second straight start in goal for the Habs Saturday night. Photograph by: Rick Scuteri, Reuters The Canadiens were in Nashville Saturday night to do battle with the Predators.

Assembling a winner from the many new parts the Montreal Canadiens acquired in the summer is taking time - particularly when it comes to scoring goals.

When Canadiens head coach Jacques Martin announced that Carey Price would start last night's game against the Bruins, he explained that he had a lot of confidence in the 22-year-old netminder.

The Bruins will have to keep a watchful on eye on a rejuvenated Tomas Plekanec. Where: TD Garden When: 7 PM EST TV: TSN; RDS; NESN It's the night Canadiens fans have been waiting for.

Andrei, since arriving to North America a few years ago, has felt like a "lost cause." Lots of people agree and as many dona TMt.

Andrei Kostitsyn has been placed in a bad situation by his coach and by the media that covers his team.

The Montreal Canadiens' magical run in overtime continued on Monday night as Roman Hamrlik scored at 1:32 of extra time to give the National Hockey League club a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders.

Montreal Canadiensa center Glen Metropolit was back into action yesterday evening after missing six games with a rib injury.

It's a mistake to say that Canadiens goaltender Carey Price never gets excited. Price, 20, is excited about moving into his new apartment this weekend.