Scott Gomez part of the Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens’ newly acquired centreman Scott Gomez has just concluded a conference call with Montreal journalists. He is in Alaska, on a fishing trip.

Gomez said the trade is part of the business and he’s a little disappointed that he didn’t have a chance to play more for New York coach John Tortorella. But he said he’s excited to be playing in the “mecca of hockey.”

source: Habsinsideout.com

Breaking News: Mike Komisarek Decides To Test The UFA Market

Defenceman Mike Komisarek finally decided to test the UFA market that starts tomorrow at noon.

Komisarek’s agent Mike Keator confirmed the information to the media.

“After several discussions and reflections, Mike Komisarek decided to test the market. We want the Canadiens to remain in the process since he was very well treated by this organization. He remains interested to sign a new deal with the Canadiens”, said Keator

Kovalev gets offer. Koivu and Tanguay still waiting

According to RDS, the Canadiens have extended a contract offer to potential unrestricted free agent Alex Kovalev, the second UFA to receive an offer from Bob Gainey after Mike Komisarek. Gainey says he will continue to speak to the Kovalev and Komisarek camps up to (and beyond?) the July 1 noon ET launch of free-agent season.

That means Saku Koivu and Alex Tanguay will have to wait until after July 1 before receiving any offers from the Canadiens, the French-language sports network says.

In other news, the Canadiens have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Christopher Higgins, Tomas Plekanec, Guillaume Latendresse, Matt D’Agostini, Gregory Stewart and Kyle Chipchura.

source: http://habsinsideout.com/

You Know You’re a Montreal Canadiens Fan When

• You started a petition asking the NHL to move the Hockey Hall of Fame to Montreal.
• You examine your family tree hoping one of your ancestors is a former member of the Montreal Canadiens.
• If Vincent Lecavalier doesn’t sign with Montreal,you’ll probably boo him the next time the Tampa Bay Lightnings come to Montreal.

• You can do a better job then current Habs GM Bob Gainey.
• You celebrated in your own way when the Molson brothers are the ones who bought the team and not Quebecor.
• When Rene Angelil mentioned that the Habs need to “reborn” you just rolled your eyes.
• Your fantasy hockey team only contains Montreal Canadiens players.
• You’re hoping the 25th Stanley Cup will be in your lifetime.
• The season hasn’t started and you’re already criticizing the team.

• You booed Patrice Brisebois out of the team and cheered for him when he came back.

My Birthday Wish For The 2009 NHL Draft

Tonight it’s the 2009 NHL draft from Montreal and it’s also my birthday. With the Montreal Canadiens drafting at number 18 I can’t wait to see who Habs GM Bob Gainey will draft.

Also there’s a lot of rumors going around that Vincent Lecavalier will be traded to Montreal? Will it happen? Or will Gainey surprise us with something else?

Mr. Gainey all I’m asking from you on my birthday is a wise choice on the draft. Is it too much to ask for?

Don’t make the mistake of the1980 draft. Don’t  draft a Doug Wickenheiser when you could draft a Denis Savard. Habs Fans know how that draft choice went.

Games     Goals   Assists    Points

Savard           1196      476      864       1337

Wickenheiser   556       111      165        286

Charles Montgomery Burns New GM Of The Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have a new general manager.

Charles Montgomery Burns, who already owns Springfield’s Nuclear Power plant, is now the new GM of the Habs.

How will Mr.Burns’ hiring help the Habs?

When asked during the press conference about his plans for the franchise, Burns simply replied, “Excellent.”

When asked to be a little more specific, he looked at his assistant, Mr. Smithers, and ordered him to release the hounds. With dozens of dogs running towards the reporters, the conference abruptly ended.

Saku Koivu still waiting for news from Bob Gainey

Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu still has no idea if he’ll be part of the Habs next season. According to  Don Baizley who’s koivu’s agent Habs GM Bob Gainey has talked with him but didn’t make an offer yet.

“Saku would like to stay in Montreal, but we’re waiting to see what the team has in mind,” Baizley said.

Koivu has been with the Montreal Canadiens since 1995. In 1999 he was team captain. He never got a problem getting a contract with the team,but this time the Habs may not offer him a contract.

Gainey stated numerous times that the unrestricted agents will be dealt with after the draft.

Is Koivu staying in Montreal?

My thoughts

I believe Koivu won’t be back in Montreal. If Gainey had plans for him,he would’ve offered him a contract a long time ago.

I would like for him to stay, but  injuries trought the years have slowed him down.

Montreal Canadiens won’t sign Francis Bouillon

Defenceman Francis Bouillon won’t be back next season. The Habs decided not to renew his contract.

He played 9 seasons with the Habs. During his stay, he played 485 games, with 21 goals and 81 assists for a total of 102 points.

Joined on the phone by RDS, Bouillon didn’t want to comment.

Sources say that a few teams are interested in his services.

We wish Francis Bouillon the best of luck.

Quebecor’s press release on Monday

There’s something called proofreading. Not sure that they used it before releasing the Press release. Read the fifth paragraph and take a look how the spelled Gillett’s  name.

Questions and Answers About the Toronto Maple Leafs

What do the Leafs and the Titanic have in common?

A: They both look good until they hit the ice. 

What’s the difference between the Toronto Maple Leafs and a cigarette vending
machine?

A: The vending machine has Players!

What do the Toronto Maple Leafs and whales have in common?

A: They both get totally confused when surrounded by ice.

Why are the Toronto Maple Leafs like Canada Post?

A: They both wear uniforms and don’t deliver!

Why doesn’t Hamilton have an NHL team?

A: Because then Toronto would want one…

What do the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Argonauts and the Toronto Blue Jays
all have in common besides being based in Toronto ?

A. None of them can play hockey.

What do you call 30 millionaires around a TV watching the Stanley Cup
Playoffs?

A. The Toronto Maple Leafs. 

What do the Toronto Maple Leafs and Billy Graham have in common?

A. They both can make 20,000 people stand up and yell ‘Jesus Christ’.

How do you keep the Toronto Maple Leafs out of your yard?

A. Put up a goal net. 

What do you call a Toronto Maple Leaf with a Stanley Cup ring?

A. A thief. 

What do the Toronto Maple Leafs and possums have in common?

A. Both play dead at home and get killed on the road.

How many Toronto Maple Leafs does it take to win a Stanley Cup?

A. Nobody knows … And we may never find out.

Why is the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto ?

A. That’s the only way the Leafs will ever see the Stanley Cup.

The last time the Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup most of their fans were in
diapers.

Coincidentally, the next time they win it those same fans will be back in
diapers again!