NewsMontreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Monday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Alexander Romanov on his entry-level contract.The three-year agreement (2019-20 to 2021-22) will see Romanov earn $832,500 at the NHL level in each season, with signing and performance bonuses starting in the 2020-21 season. The average annual value of the contract is $1.17 million. He is set to make $70,000 per season at the AHL level.Romanov will be eligible to join his new team to take part in the club's training camp for Phase 3 of the NHL's Return to Play Plan. He...…NewsMontreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Monday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Alexander Romanov on his entry-level contract.The three-year agreement (2019-20 to 2021-22) will see Romanov earn $832,500 at the NHL level in each season, with signing and performance bonuses starting in the 2020-21 season. The average annual value of the contract is $1.17 million. He is set to make $70,000 per season at the AHL level.Romanov will be eligible to join his new team to take part in the club's training camp for Phase 3 of the NHL's Return to Play Plan. He...WW…

NewsMONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced today that the team has agreed with forward to wait for a 7-to-10 day period before deciding if he would join his teammates at training camp.Considering Max's health condition (Type 1 diabetes), both parties have agreed to take this responsible approach and to take this time to evaluate the ongoing situation, in order to make the best decision for Max's health at the end of this period. The Winnipeg, MB native tallied 17 goals and 27 assists in 71 games in 2019-20.Phase 3 of the NHL's Return to Play Plan will...…NewsMONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced today that the team has agreed with forward to wait for a 7-to-10 day period before deciding if he would join his teammates at training camp.Considering Max's health condition (Type 1 diabetes), both parties have agreed to take this responsible approach and to take this time to evaluate the ongoing situation, in order to make the best decision for Max's health at the end of this period. The Winnipeg, MB native tallied 17 goals and 27 assists in 71 games in 2019-20.Phase 3 of the NHL's Return to Play Plan will...WW…

NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract (2020-21 to 2021-22) with forward Arsen Khisamutdinov.Khisamutdinov, 22, totaled three points (1 goal, 2 assists) and 14 penalty minutes in 31 games with Nizhnekamsk in the KHL. He added 13 points (9 goals, 4 assists) in 14 contests with Samara (VHL). The Ufa, Russia native played 40 career games with Nizhnekamsk since making his KHL debut in 2018-19, registering eight points (3 goals, 5 assists) and 14 penalty minutes. Two of his goals...…NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract (2020-21 to 2021-22) with forward Arsen Khisamutdinov.Khisamutdinov, 22, totaled three points (1 goal, 2 assists) and 14 penalty minutes in 31 games with Nizhnekamsk in the KHL. He added 13 points (9 goals, 4 assists) in 14 contests with Samara (VHL). The Ufa, Russia native played 40 career games with Nizhnekamsk since making his KHL debut in 2018-19, registering eight points (3 goals, 5 assists) and 14 penalty minutes. Two of his goals...WW…

NewsTORONTO -- The Montreal Canadiens announced that head coach Claude Julien will be heading to Montreal today, to rest at home following stenting of a coronary artery carried out at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto Thursday afternoon. Doctors expect a full recovery.On a more personal note, Coach Julien would like to convey his most sincere thanks to everyone at St. Michael's Hospital for the wonderful care he received during his stay. He also wishes to personally and sincerely thank everyone who has sent their well wishes during this time.  View Less…NewsTORONTO -- The Montreal Canadiens announced that head coach Claude Julien will be heading to Montreal today, to rest at home following stenting of a coronary artery carried out at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto Thursday afternoon. Doctors expect a full recovery.On a more personal note, Coach Julien would like to convey his most sincere thanks to everyone at St. Michael's Hospital for the wonderful care he received during his stay. He also wishes to personally and sincerely thank everyone who has sent their well wishes during this time.  View LessWW…

NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract (2021-22 to 2023-24) with forward Jan Mysak.The agreement, which has an AAV of $850,833, will see Mysak earn $750,000 at the NHL level in both 2021-22 and 2022-23, and $775,000 in 2023-24. The deal also contains signing bonus payments of $92,500 each year. Mysak is set to make $80,000 per season at the AHL level.Mysak, 18, has played 13 games with the AHL's Laval Rocket this season, scoring two goals and amassing 14 shots. The 5'11''...…NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract (2021-22 to 2023-24) with forward Jan Mysak.The agreement, which has an AAV of $850,833, will see Mysak earn $750,000 at the NHL level in both 2021-22 and 2022-23, and $775,000 in 2023-24. The deal also contains signing bonus payments of $92,500 each year. Mysak is set to make $80,000 per season at the AHL level.Mysak, 18, has played 13 games with the AHL's Laval Rocket this season, scoring two goals and amassing 14 shots. The 5'11''...WW…

NewsMONTREAL - General manager Marc Bergevin announced on Monday that defenseman Jordan Harris will return to the Northeastern University Huskies next season.After discussions between the organization, Jordan and members of his family, it was agreed that this is the right course of action for his development. The organization is fully supportive of this plan. Jordan remains totally committed to the Montreal Canadiens for the future.Harris, 20, played 19 games with Northeastern in Hockey East this season and amassed 19 points (6 goals, 13 assists). The 5'11'' and 185 lbs blueliner led all...…NewsMONTREAL - General manager Marc Bergevin announced on Monday that defenseman Jordan Harris will return to the Northeastern University Huskies next season.After discussions between the organization, Jordan and members of his family, it was agreed that this is the right course of action for his development. The organization is fully supportive of this plan. Jordan remains totally committed to the Montreal Canadiens for the future.Harris, 20, played 19 games with Northeastern in Hockey East this season and amassed 19 points (6 goals, 13 assists). The 5'11'' and 185 lbs blueliner led all...WW…

NewsMONTREAL - The Canadiens and the Montreal community as a whole mourn the passing of Irving Grundman, who dedicated his life to the city he cherished and the citizens he proudly represented both as an administrator and a city councillor.A skilled businessman and a knowledgeable executive, Irving Grundman quickly learned the tools of the trade working alongside his father Morris in the meat industry before founding the Laurentian Lanes, a network of bowling alleys located in Montreal, Ottawa and Kingston back in 1959. In 1968 Grundman, who remained at the helm of this company, moved on to...…NewsMONTREAL - The Canadiens and the Montreal community as a whole mourn the passing of Irving Grundman, who dedicated his life to the city he cherished and the citizens he proudly represented both as an administrator and a city councillor.A skilled businessman and a knowledgeable executive, Irving Grundman quickly learned the tools of the trade working alongside his father Morris in the meat industry before founding the Laurentian Lanes, a network of bowling alleys located in Montreal, Ottawa and Kingston back in 1959. In 1968 Grundman, who remained at the helm of this company, moved on to...WW…

NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Wednesday that head coach Claude Julien and associate coach Kirk Muller were relieved of their coaching duties with the Canadiens earlier today.The organization also announced having promoted Dominique Ducharme as interim head coach in addition to the appointment of Alex Burrows to the Canadiens' coaching staff. Luke Richardson and Stéphane Waite retain their respective duties within the coaching group."I would like to sincerely thank Claude and Kirk for their contributions to our team over the past five years...…NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Wednesday that head coach Claude Julien and associate coach Kirk Muller were relieved of their coaching duties with the Canadiens earlier today.The organization also announced having promoted Dominique Ducharme as interim head coach in addition to the appointment of Alex Burrows to the Canadiens' coaching staff. Luke Richardson and Stéphane Waite retain their respective duties within the coaching group."I would like to sincerely thank Claude and Kirk for their contributions to our team over the past five years...WW…

NewsMONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they have agreed on a three-year deal with the new hockey franchise in Trois-Rivières, making it the team's official ECHL affiliate upon entry into the league for the 2021-22 season."This agreement provides our organization with an interesting opportunity to expand our development pipeline here in Quebec, while allowing us to closely monitor the development of some of our prospects. The ECHL is a league that deserves more recognition for the talent it displays and for its high quality of play," said John Sedgwick, the...…NewsMONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they have agreed on a three-year deal with the new hockey franchise in Trois-Rivières, making it the team's official ECHL affiliate upon entry into the league for the 2021-22 season."This agreement provides our organization with an interesting opportunity to expand our development pipeline here in Quebec, while allowing us to closely monitor the development of some of our prospects. The ECHL is a league that deserves more recognition for the talent it displays and for its high quality of play," said John Sedgwick, the...WW…

NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Thursday that forward Alexandre Alain has informed the organization of his decision not to report to the team's training camp in order to pursue full-time studies and reconsider his future in professional hockey. Following a mutual agreement, the 23-year-old Quebec City native was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract."Alexandre embodies several values that are important to our team. Besides having an impeccable attitude and being a proud competitor, he is an excellent teammate...…NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Thursday that forward Alexandre Alain has informed the organization of his decision not to report to the team's training camp in order to pursue full-time studies and reconsider his future in professional hockey. Following a mutual agreement, the 23-year-old Quebec City native was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract."Alexandre embodies several values that are important to our team. Besides having an impeccable attitude and being a proud competitor, he is an excellent teammate...WW…