Koivu Unsure of Future with Montreal
April 23, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Players, Rumors, Signings and Contracts
I never thought I would type those words but Montreal Canadiens captain, Saku Koivu, doesn’t know if he will be returning to the team. This comes after 14 seasons with the Habs.
Koivu will become an unrestricted free agency (along with nine of his teammates) on July 1, 2009 but contract negotiations have not been initiated. "If I’m not signed by July 1, I don’t think I’ll be back in Montreal," Koivu said. "Finishing your career with one team would be awesome in a way, but it’s too early to say because I don’t know what the team’s plan is. …read more
Dandenault Asking to Be Traded by Habs?
February 27, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Fan Fare, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, News, Players, Rumors, Trades
I’ve been reading reports that Mathieu Dandenault is actually asking to leave the Montreal Canadiens. Wow. This could mean major changes on the bench with Steve Begin being traded yesterday.
The defenceman allegedly went directly to general manager, Bob Gainey, with his request. This could be a mutually beneficial move – Dandenault could leave the team and, in return, the Habs will have a little more wiggle room in terms of their salary cap at the trade deadline.
The 33-year-old is in the third and final year of a deal that nets him $1.75 per season.
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