In a year that saw the Canadiens exceed expectations, no player’s performance mirrored the teams as much as Josh Gorges. It was a year that saw Gorges establish himself at the highest level, a year in which he became one of the Habs most reliable performers, a year which many think is only the prelude to a bright future, for both Gorges and the Canadiens. Full Story T.C. Denault 2008-07-24 http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1691

Even with all of the recent acquisitions, there is no player more critical to the Canadiens success this upcoming year than Carey Price; such is the importance of goaltending in today’s game.Full Story T.C. Denault 2008-07-16 http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1690 While the Habs anxiously await the decision of free agent C Mats Sundin, GM Bob Gainey continues to tie up the loose ends. After re-signing Jaroslav Halak and Josh Gorges earlier in the week, the Habs acquired D Shawn Belle from the Wild in exchange for Bulldogs C Corey Locke.Full Story B. La Rose 2008-07-11 http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1689

Canadiens GM Bob Gainey dipped his toe into the free agent waters yesterday and pulled out a pair of signings; one of which many observers thought just wouldn't happen. At a press conference on Thursday afternoon Bob Gainey announced that Montreal native Georges Laraque, signed a three-year contract with the Canadiens.Full Story Matt Godbout 2008-07-04 http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1688 On Thursday, the Habs announced the trading of C Mikhail Grabovski to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Toronto's 2010 2nd round and prospect defenceman Greg Pateryn.  Pateryn was selected in the draft last month in the 5th round, 128th overall. The team also announced the signing of G Cedrick Desjardins to an NHL two-way deal, as well as adding defenceman Alex Henry.Full Story B. La Rose 2008-07-03 http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1687 The beginning of the free agent period on Tuesday saw the Habs making a move, but not one outside the organization. The team announced the signing of RFA forward Andrei Kostitsyn, signing the Belarusian to a reported 3 year, $9.75 million contract.Full Story B. La Rose 2008-07-01 http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1686 With free agency almost upon us, it's time to take a look at exactly what the Montreal Canadiens have to spend beginning July 1st. Do they have enough money to go after one of the tier 1 UFA's and still have room to bring in another player or two? This is just one of the questions that will be answered in the 2008-09 salary analysis.Full Story B. La Rose 2008-06-29 http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1685 In the next ten days, Bob Gainey will spare no expense to lure Mats Sundin into the uniform of the bleu-blanc-et rouge, by offering him the one opportunity that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career. Full Story T.C. Denault 2008-06-21 http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1684 Full Story Matt Godbout 2008-06-21 http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1683 Friday was a busy day for the Habs, but not for the reason that many would have guessed earlier in the week. In the afternoon, it was revealed that the Habs had acquired exclusive permission to speak with Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin, and that a deal has been completed in principle to transfer his rights if a contract can be reached. Nighttime saw the Habs pick up Alex Tanguay from Calgary in a multi-pick swap. Full Story B. La Rose 2008-06-21