Montreal Canadiens NewsMontreal Canadiens news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Offseason report card: Canadiens should have enough to repeat- July 23, 2008 Last season was full of surprises in the Northeast Division. The Montreal Canadiens finished first after being expected to miss the playoffs.http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/offseason-report-card-canadiens-should... Thousands gather in Quebec for McCartney concert- July 21, 2008 Tens of thousands of fans gathered on Quebec City's historic site, the Plains of Abraham, in hopes of securing a good spot to watch Paul McCartney's free concert Sunday night as part of the city's 400th ...http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/thousands-gather-in-quebec-for-mccartn... Ice Hockey's Pacioretty Signs with Montreal Canadiens- July 19, 2008 MONTREAL, Quebec -- Forward Max Pacioretty A of the University of Michigan ice hockey team has signed a three-year contract with the NHL's Montreal Canadiens , foregoing his final three seasons of eligibility ...http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/ice-hockeys-pacioretty-signs-with-mont... Ex-Michigan winger turns pro, signs with Montreal- July 18, 2008 Max Pacioretty is ready to take a shot at making the Montreal Canadiens. The 19-year-old winger turned pro on Thursday and signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Canadiens.http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/ex-michigan-winger-turns-pro-signs-wit... Canadiens sign prospect Max Pacioretty- July 17, 2008 Max Pacioretty, middle, was selected 22nd overall by Montreal at the 2007 NHL draft.http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/canadiens-sign-prospect-max-pacioretty... Canadiens sign defenceman Ryan O'Byrne- July 17, 2008 Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey today announced the signing of defenceman Ryan O'Byrne to a three-year contract, which will run through the 2010-11 season.http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/canadiens-sign-defenceman-ryan-obyrne?... Sabres Announce Opener and "At Large" Dates- July 16, 2008 The Sabres have announced they'll face the Montreal Canadiens in their home opener.http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/sabres-announce-opener-and-at-large-da... Montreal to host 2009 NHL entry draft- July 15, 2008 The Montreal Canadiens, who celebrate their centennial year next season, will host the 2009 NHL entry draft at the Bell Centre next June, the NHL announced Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/montreal-to-host-2009-nhl-entry-draft?... Theodore a good fit- July 14, 2008 Bruce Boudreau's aggressive, offensive-minded philosophy can be tough on his goaltenders, forcing them to face quality scoring chances if the other five players aren't in sync.http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/theodore-a-good-fit?fromrss=1 Canadiens acquire defenceman Belle from Minnesota- July 12, 2008 The Montreal Canadiens made a minor trade that made a lot of sense today, acquiring defenceman Shawn Belle from the Minnesota Wild in return for restricted free agent Corey Locke.http://www.topix.net/nhl/montreal-canadiens/2008/07/canadiens-acquire-defenceman-belle-fro... |