As part of a continuing series, writer Benjamin Benya will be previewing all 30 NHL teams over the next two weeks in preparation for the 2010-2011 regular season.
Up next, the always entertaining Montreal Canadiens.
Key Additions: C Dustin Boyd, C Lars Eller, G Alex Auld, C Jeff Halpern, D Alexandre Picard.
Key Subtractions: G Jaroslav Halak, RW Sergei Kostitsyn, C Dominic Moore, RW Georges Laraque, D Paul Mara, C Glen Metropolit.
Perhaps the biggest enigma in the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens had more ups and downs last season than a high-speed roller coaster. On paper, the Habs are a monetary nightmare with six players locking up two-thirds of the allotted cap space. One would think it difficult to build a winner with that pressing an issue, but Montreal survived and thrived with an Eastern Conference Finals appearance from the eight spot.
Last season was more about finding and creating a new identity after a mass exodus of more than eight unrestricted free agents. This season was an exodus too, but one that was more focused on a particular position. With a new GM in Pierre Gauthier taking over for the often perplexing Bob Gainey, ...
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Price is Right: Montreal Canadiens 2010-11 NHL Season Preview
September 26th, 2010 by Benjamin Benya Leave a reply »
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