Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: Palushaj claimed; Weber a victim of depth
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By James Stephan (@J_Habs)
On February 5, 2013 the Colorado Avalanche claimed Montreal Canadiens forward Aaron Palushaj. Palushaj had been put on waivers a day earlier after being cleared to play, and it finally looked like the Hamilton Bulldogs were going to get some much needed offensive relief.
Palushaj was acquired by former Habs GM Pierre Gauthier from...
Weber, Streit to play in Switzerland
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Yannick Weber and New York Islanders captain Mark Streit plan to play in Switzerland during the NHL lockout. Bern announced it has signed Streit, and Geneva-Servette says it has added Weber, according to TSN. Streit had seven goals and 40 assists last season, and Weber had four goals and 14 assists.
Swiss clubs sign Streit, Weber
New York Islanders captain Mark Streit and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Yannick Weber are returning home to play in Switzerland during the NHL lockout.
Bern says it has signed Streit and Geneva-Servette says it recruited Weber.
Geneva-Servette coach Chris McSorley says the club expects to announce another signing on Wednesday.
San Jose Sharks captain Joe Thornton is also expected...
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September 18, 2012
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Swiss clubs sign Streit, Weber during NHL lockout
New York Islanders captain Mark Streit and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Yannick Weber are returning home to play in Switzerland during the NHL lockout.
Bern says it has signed Streit and Geneva-Servette says it recruited Weber.
Geneva-Servette coach Chris McSorley says the club expects to announce another signing on Wednesday.
San Jose Sharks captain Joe Thornton also expected...
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September 18, 2012
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Notebook - Feb. 16, 2012
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BROSSARD – Yannick Weber has his boarding pass, Carey Price and Max Pacioretty don’t mind a little crease crashing and...
Canadiens' Weber a defensive success
Canadiens defenseman Yannick Weber has often said he'll play wherever the team wants. Three weeks into the season, though, it's pretty clear that the back end is where he belongs.
Before Saturday's game, Weber was fourth on the team in ice time per game, averaging 20 minutes, 12 seconds per night. He ranked second among Montreal defensemen in scoring, trailing Josh Gorges...
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October 30, 2011
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After two…
TUC has been traveling for the past five days, and internet has been intermittent. However, I was lucky enough to catch both Habs games in full. Without further ado, a few thoughts, as the Habs sit at 1-1.
- Carey Price is the key to the Canadiens season, plain and simple. Thus far, he looks cool as a cucumber, and he’s picking up right where he left off in April.
- Yannick...
This Week’s Collection of Seriously Dumb & Clever Athlete Quotes
There’s never a shortage of dumb athlete quotes on a week-by-week basis. As always, we do not discriminate when it comes to which sports the athletes play. With that said, football is pretty good at producing some quality material.
Here are this week’s brainiacs going public….
Yannick Weber of the Montreal Canadiens said,
“If only women paid as much attention to their breast...
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