Gomez A Hab, Sedins Signed?

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired center Scott Gomez, Tom Pyatt, and Mike Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for Chris Higgins, Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko.

Looks like the Habs have immediately made changes to their team in wake of the lack of signing of Mike Komisarek, Saku Koivu, and Alex Kovalev. They may very well have made the deal after finding out the asking price for Lecavalier was just far too much.

Good on the Habs for making a bold move such as this. There were several reports throughout the year of specific players not getting along in the dressing room - a split between Nationalities. The Habs look to be picking up key components they wish to have wearing their jersey, and GM Bob Gainey knew a change was needed. I believe this could be the first of many for Montreal. New ownership, new coach, new team.

Also, reports out of Sweden suggest the Sedins have each signed a 6 year $6M dollar contract to remain in Vancouver. These reports are believed to be false, after they were announced on CBC Radio and discussed on TSN. The Canucks offered the Twins one final offer before heading into free agency tomorrow and (to the public knowledge) they have yet to accept or decline the offer.

Micheal A. Aldred
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