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Plan of succession lacking in Canadiens' makeover
There was a time when the position spoke of hockey royalty. Captain of the Montreal Canadiens.
Koivu tied atop list of Canadiens captains
No fewer than 27 men have been given the honour of captaining Montreal's famous hockey club.
Former Montreal Canadiens captain signed with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Saku Koivu's days as Montreal Canadiens captain are over, as the Finnish veteran joined the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.
NHL / Canadiens losing Kovalev to Senators
Alex Kovalev signed a two-year, $10 million deal Monday with the Ottawa Senators, leaving the Montreal Canadiens after parts of five seasons.
Remembering Saku Koivu and the Search for the Canadiens' New Captain
I woke up on July 1 with an empty feeling. That morning brought with it a drastic change - the realization that Saku Koivu would no longer be a part of the Montreal Canadiens... Remembering Saku Koivu and the Search for the Canadiens' New Captain by James Sheehy 73 reads Opinion I woke up on July 1 with an empty feeling.
Senators sign Kovalev to 2-yr deal
Kovalev jumps to Sens Alex Kovalev THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Senators signed slick forward Alex Kovalev to a US$10-million, two-year contract Monday.
Beliveau not shocked by Koivu's departure
The Montreal Canadiens' greatest captain was surprised, and he wasn't, when it became clear last week that Saku Koivu had played his final game wearing the "C" above his CH crest.
Canadiens sign sniper Cammalleri for five years
After a one year stint with the Calgary Flames that saw him score a career-high 39 goals, forward Mike Cammalleri is moving on.
Wild sign D Hdiny, await word from Saku Koivu
With fans waiting for word on the possible signing of Saku Koivu, the Minnesota Wild gave them something different Friday: a deal with defenseman Shane Hdiny.
Wild pursuing Saku Koivu to fill hole at center
The Koivu brothers could be united at the Minnesota Wild. After committing $30 million over six years to Martin Havlat during the flurry of the first day of NHL free agency, Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher turned his focus on Thursday to Saku Koivu, the top center on the NHL's open market.
Ducks' Selanne says he will retire after season
Anaheim Ducks forward Teemu Selanne said his next NHL season will be his last. Selanne, a 10-time all-star, turned 39 on Friday and told daily Helsingin Sanomat that a man that age does not belong in a league like the NHL.
Wild pursuing Saku Koivu to fill hole at center
Eds: APNewsNow. Will be UPDATED. By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS The Wild are trying to bring center Saku Koivu to Minnesota.
Habs sign Cammalleri, Gionta Mike Cammalleri. THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens leapt into the free agent market with both feet on Wednesday.
Canadiens land Gomez from Rangers
Habs go get Gomez Scott Gomez will help fill the centre void in Montreal. New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired forward Chris Higgins and defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Scott Gomez and Tom Pyatt , and defenseman Mike ...
Koivu era may be over in Montreal
How about Heatley for Phaneuf? : So, herea s the rumour: The Calgary Flames add Jay Bouwmeester, then flip Dion Phaneuf to Ottawa for Dany Heatley.
Montreal Canadiens-Tampa Bay Lightning: Deal Will Depend on Islanders' Pick
As team general managers and staff from all thirty teams, as well as top prospects expected to go in the first rounds, ... by Kevin van Steendelaar 22 reads Opinion T-minus 47 hours and counting until the start of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Hit the Post with Cjad's Rick Moffat, Voice of the Canadiens&Als
That's the agent for the most wildly cheered selection of Round 5--Gabriel Dumont.
If Bob Gainey finds the right dancing partner, the Canadiens could make some noise on home ice this weekend when the National Hockey League draft lands in Montreal.
Habs hope to make a splash on trade market
If Bob Gainey finds the right dancing partner, the Canadiens could make some noise on home ice this weekend when the NHL Draft lands in Montreal.
Habs won't make offer to Francis Bouillon
Canadiens defenseman Francis Bouillon, who has been with the team for most of his nine-year NHL career, won't return to the squad next season.