When Shea Weber went down, adding a right-shot defenceman jumped much higher on Montreal’s shopping list and they found one early in David Savard. Is he the right fit for the Habs? Our writers off up their thoughts.

With the deadline for arbitration fast approaching, the Habs took care of one of their arbitration-eligible RFAs as they re-signed Artturi Lehkonen to a one-year, $2.3 million contract.

Shea Weber won’t be the only Hab on injured reserve to start the season as the team announced on Friday that Paul Byron will be out for the next five months after undergoing successful hip surgery.

The Habs have added some more depth up front as they agreed to terms with Mathieu Perreault on a one-year, $950,000 contract.

Before free agency got underway, the Habs were able to retain Joel Armia on a four-year, $13.6M contract. Was that the right move to make or too much for what he brings? Our writers offer up their thoughts.

Sean Burke’s time as Montreal’s goaltending coach was short-lived as the Canadiens announced on Friday that Eric Raymond has been appointed as their new goalie coach.

The Habs made their biggest splash of the opening of free agency with their sixth signing of the day, signing winger Mike Hoffman on a three-year, $13.5M contract.

The Habs have added to their back end, announcing the signing of David Savard to a four-year contract.  The deal will carry a cap hit of $3.5 million.

On top of adding Chris Wideman and David Savard, the Habs have added some right-shot depth in the minors, agreeing to terms with Louis Belpedio on a one-year, two-way contract.

On top of adding to their NHL roster, the opening of free agency also allows the Habs to try to bolster Laval’s group.  They’ve done just that, agreeing to terms with Jean-Sebastien Dea on a one-year, two-way contract.