Archive for June, 2011

Bring Your Own Water: Superstitious Horton

| June 15, 2011 | Reply
Bring Your Own Water: Superstitious Horton

Nathan Horton of the Boston Bruins pours water onto the ice at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, prior to game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals. (Photo: Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty Images, Video Posted on YouTube by vhschola)

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Dinamo Riga: Trotter Signs with Habs

| June 15, 2011 | Reply
Dinamo Riga: Trotter Signs with Habs

The official website of Dinamo Riga of the KHL has announced that Brock Trotter will not be back for the second year of his two-year contract.  The website reports that Trotter has signed with the Montreal Canadiens.  There has been … Continue reading

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Cammalleri Appointed to NHLPA Competition Committee

| June 13, 2011 | Reply
Cammalleri Appointed to NHLPA Competition Committee

NHLPA ANNOUNCES NEW COMPETITION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Monday, 13.06.2011 / 4:05 PM / News Montreal Canadiens PRESS RELEASE TORONTO – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that two new members will be representing the Players as members of … Continue reading

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Boston Bruins, Victims ’til the End

| June 12, 2011 | 18 Replies
Boston Bruins, Victims ’til the End

It occurred to me today, that in these 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs, most people have not exactly been fair in regards to the Boston Bruins. Continue reading

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All Habs News: Trotter Returns, Classic Dumped, Juniors Stay Put

| June 12, 2011 | 1 Reply
All Habs News: Trotter Returns, Classic Dumped, Juniors Stay Put

All Habs News: Wednesday April 20, 2011 Happy Birthday!! All Habs community: Matthew Hadley NHL: Wade Redden, Mathieu Schneider ►Trotter returns?: The Reusch Blog is reporting that Canadiens prospect Brock Trotter will return to the Habs from a one-year stint … Continue reading

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Clock Ticks for Gauthier, Markov’s Future Uncertain

| June 11, 2011 | 2 Replies
Clock Ticks for Gauthier, Markov’s Future Uncertain

Pierre Gauthier evidently has a plan this offseason, with the 2011 NHL entry draft and free agency approaching. Continue reading

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Habs Sign Darche to One-year Deal

| June 10, 2011 | 2 Replies
Habs Sign Darche to One-year Deal

Canadiens sign Mathieu Darche to a one-year contract Friday, 10.06.2011 / 8:59 AM / News Montreal Canadiens PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of forward Mathieu Darche to a one-year contract (2011-12). … Continue reading

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Goalies Take Center Stage at Habs Development Camp

| June 10, 2011 | 3 Replies
Goalies Take Center Stage at Habs Development Camp

When you are asked to think about the word “arena” a first thought might take you to the Bell Centre: squeezing through crowded corridors, the ear-splitting jigawatt sound system, and the smell of spilled beer around you. Then again, if you are a hockey parent you may visualize a community rink: excited young voices, bad coffee and the distinctive odor of locker rooms and equipment bags. Continue reading

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Andrei Kostitsyn Scores a One-Year Contract

| June 9, 2011 | Reply
Andrei Kostitsyn Scores a One-Year Contract

Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced Thursday the signing of forward Andrei Kostitsyn for the 2011-12 season. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Continue reading

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Nattinen Begins Prep for Hamilton at Development Camp

| June 9, 2011 | 7 Replies
Nattinen Begins Prep for Hamilton at Development Camp

Joonas Nattinen, a 20-year old center, is attending his third development camp — his first while under contract to the Canadiens. In May, Pierre Gauthier signed the young man from Jamsa, Finland to a three-year deal. All signs point to Nattinen joining the Bulldogs in the Fall. Continue reading

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