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Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames – Heritage Classic
Aug 5th
I’m very happy that the NHL is doing a second outdoor game this year between 2 canadien teams. Of course the fact that the Habs are playing in it certainly helps boost my enthusiasm for the game… but regardless what other canadian teams would be in the mix I think it’s a good thing.
It will surely be a fun event. The game is scheduled to be played in Calgary on February 20th.
Here’s a short video clip on the upcoming game courtesy of Sportsnet.
Andrei Markov to become a Canadian citizen
Jul 15th
Andrei Markov, one of the best defensmen in the NHL and a defenseman who we’ve had for the last 10 years in Montreal, will become a Canadian citizen on Friday July 16th 2010.
I’ve always been a huge Markov fan and he’s almost been a forgotten star in the NHL because he seems to do everything so quietly…. like ranking among the top offensive defensemen in the league.
Andrei, congrats on becoming a Canadian citizen.
@yarfangor on twitter wondered if that meant Markov could now play for Team Canada….. 
Montreal Canadiens sign Alexander Avtsin to 3 year deal
Jul 15th
Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier announced the signing of prospect Alexander Avstin to a 3 year deal.
I’ve been anxious to see much more of Avtsin since he was drafted. The 19 year old just finished this year’s development camp last week.
The scouting reports said this guy had an physical game and lot’s of offensive skill. There was talk of Alexander possibly playing with the Juniors de Montréal or Hamilton. Now it’s official that we’ll see him in North America.
I would guess that Avtsin will spend the season in Hamilton. I’m sure we’ll see a glimpse of him at camp!!
Check out the official release:
http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=534383
Montreal Canadiens sign David Desharnais to a 1 year deal
Jul 14th
RDS reports that the Habs have re-signed David Desharnais to a 1 year, 2 way deal.
Desharnais’s agent mentions in the article that David preferred to avoid arbitration and wants to prove his worth on the ice. In this age of big business in sports…. and all the big money…. it’s completely respectable to me that Desharnais made that choice.
In fact, another player (not a Habs player) who settled for a smaller contract just last year (I believe it was last season) was Manny Malhotra. He pretty much went in and worked really hard…. put his focus on playing hockey as best he could and this year he signed a 3 year 2.5 million dollar deal.
Not sure that Desharnais will follow that exact path but I think he’s got a shot at sneaking in and taking some ice time this season. Seeing him play last year I can’t help but think a bit about Gionta and Martin St Louis. Not just because Desharnais is 5’7, I mean yeah that’s part of the comparison but the other part is that Desharnais was all hustle.
I look forward to seeing him a little more this year.
Maxim Lapierre signs a 1 year $900 000 contract
Jul 13th
According to RDS, Maxim Lapierre and the Montreal Canadiens have agreed on a 1 year $900 000 contract.
Last year, Plekanec had signed a 1 year deal and responded with a big year. I’m wondering if this will light a fire for Lapierre. Hopefully it will.
Lapierre has shown that he can be an effective pest for opponents. I’m always hopeful for every player that wears the “CH”…. and I only wish Lapierre all the success.
Maxim also provided a bit of humor in the playoffs…. anyone remember 2 diving penalties in a playoff game for Maxim?? Followed by 1 for Gionta…. man…. memories. What’s the record for diving calls in a game anyway?
