Tag: Bob Gainey

Canadiens to start the season without a captain

| September 30, 2009 | Reply
Canadiens to start the season without a captain

TSN.ca Staff9/30/2009 7:40:00 PM For the first time in their 100-year history, the Montreal Canadiens will start the season without a captain. General manager Bob Gainey told reporters on Wednesday that the team will wait a bit longer before naming … Continue reading

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Headcases on the Habs

| September 30, 2009 | 3 Replies
Headcases on the Habs

by Kyle It’s been a long off-season, and finally things are going to heat up for us Habs fans. I just wanted to kick off the season with a short little question that has been in the back of my … Continue reading

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Canadiens defenseman Brisebois retires

| September 25, 2009 | Reply
Canadiens defenseman Brisebois retires

(AP) MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenseman Patrice Brisebois retired Thursday, ending his 18-year NHL career with plans to drive on NASCAR’s Canadian series. An emotional Brisebois marked the occasion by wearing the Stanley Cup ring he won with the Canadiens … Continue reading

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Habs ink Matt D’Agostini to a one-year contract

| August 14, 2009 | Reply
Habs ink Matt D’Agostini to a one-year contract

Montreal Canadiens PRESS RELEASEAug 14, 2009, 2:00 PM EDT MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Friday the signing of forward Matt D’Agostini to a one-year contract for the 2009-10 season. As per club policy, financial terms of … Continue reading

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Habs ink Travis Moen

| July 10, 2009 | 3 Replies
Habs ink Travis Moen

Montreal CanadiensJul 10, 2009, 3:15 PM EDTPRESS RELEASE MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today the signing of forward Travis Moen to a three-year contract (2009-10 to 2011-12). As per Club policy, financial terms of the agreement … Continue reading

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Groulx and Pearn join Habs coaching staff

| July 6, 2009 | Reply
Groulx and Pearn join Habs coaching staff

Montreal CanadiensJul 6, 2009, 11:23 AM EDTPRESS RELEASE MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey announced Monday that goaltending coach Pierre Groulx and assistant coach Perry Pearn have been added to the team’s coaching staff to work alongside head … Continue reading

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Knee Jerk Thoughts to Higgins Trade

| June 30, 2009 | 13 Replies
Knee Jerk Thoughts to Higgins Trade

Posted by Kyle RousselAll Habs What a day. I’m at my desk around 4:55 pm, anxiously waiting to skip out for the 5:06 train to catch a 6:30 viewing of Transformers 2. I loved the first, and have been waiting … Continue reading

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Canadiens acquire Gomez from Rangers

| June 30, 2009 | Reply
Canadiens acquire Gomez from Rangers

TSN.ca Staff6/30/2009 8:01:27 PM Getting a jump on the free agent market, the Montreal Canadiens moved to secure their centre ice position via trade, making a deal with the New York Rangers Tuesday and taking on a whole lot of … Continue reading

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Komisarek to test free agency on Wednesday

| June 30, 2009 | Reply
Komisarek to test free agency on Wednesday

TSN.ca Staff6/30/2009 4:05:41 PM If the Montreal Canadiens want to retain Mike Komisarek’s services, they’ll have to compete with a handful of other teams starting at Noon et on Wednesday. The agent for the veteran defenceman told the media Tuesday … Continue reading

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Who would you choose with the Canadiens first pick?

| June 23, 2009 | 4 Replies
Who would you choose with the Canadiens first pick?

posted by Rocket All Habs The 2009 NHL amateur draft is only days away. It’s fair to say that Bob Gainey, Trevor Timmins and the rest of the amateur scouting staff have done a good job re-stocking the Canadiens talent … Continue reading

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