Montreal Canadiens News

The New York Rangers agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.25 million deal with Chris Higgins, a restricted free agent acquired last week in a six-player trade that sent Scott Gomez to the Montreal Canadiens.

Canadiens round out coaching staff Monday, July 6, 2009 New Canadiens goaltending coach Pierre Groulx.

The Koivu brothers could be united at the Minnesota Wild. After committing $30 million over six years to Martin Havlat during the flurry of the first day of NHL free agency, Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher turned his focus on Thursday to Saku Koivu, the top center on the NHL's open market.

Fans of Montreal Canadiens player Alex Kovalev used the power of the Internet to organize a rally outside of the Bell Centre Sunday afternoon, in the hopes of keeping him in Montreal.

Jean BA©liveau led the Montreal Canadiens to 10 Stanley Cup wins during his playing days.

I can't lie. It was no mystery to me why Scott Gomez was playing poorly. For crying out loud, he signed with the Rangers two seasons ago to give Jaromir Jagr a playmaker to replace Mychal Nylander... by Russell McKenzie 1 270 reads Opinion I can't lie.

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke made big changes on NHL free agency day on Wednesday.

During the course of the last few days, general manager Bob Gainey transformed the Montreal Canadiens' roster.

In this April 22, 2009, file phtoo, Boston Bruins' Phil Kessel, right, celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with teammate Mark Recchi during an NHL hockey playoff series in Montreal.

Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens skates over the centre ice logo during warmups prior to a game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre on April 3, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

The Canadiens and their fans are going to miss Mike Komisarek but far too many fans are taking his departure personally.

Michael Cammalleri found 'greener' pastures yesterday, but Adam Pardy didn't even consider bolting the Flames for more dough.

Anaheim Ducks forward Teemu Selanne says his next NHL season will be his last. Selanne Selanne, a 10-time all-star, celebrated his 39th birthday Friday.

While there were a couple of eyebrow-raising deals around the league, general managers generally were somewhat less inclined to hand out crazy money to unrestricted free agents.

The Americans don't want Brian Gionta, but the Canadiens do. One day after USA Hockey left Gionta off the roster for the 2010 Olympic Orientation Camp, the Montreal Canadiens scooped up the veteran right winger on the NHL's free agent market.

Today: The photo gallery is always on target. Go to the gallery Komisarek can't wait to face Habs Do you know the enemy? That's what Mike Komisarek is now in Montreal.

The day after tomorrow : Both general managers are giving their take on the Dany Heatley situation, with Ottawaa s Bryan Murray meeting the media at 11:30 a.m. ET, while Oilers counterpart Steve Tambellinia s will do the same lunchtime in Edmonton.

Ottawa Senators Dany Heatley celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period, February 21, 2009.

John Madden is close to signing with a team other than the Devils. John Madden isn't coming back to the Devils.

Habs grab blueliner Spacek Jaroslav Spacek, seen checking Montreal forward Tom Kotsopoulos last season, has signed with the Canadiens.