2009–10 Montreal Canadiens season
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The 2009–10
Montreal Canadiens
season is their 101st season
of play and 93rd in the National Hockey League
(NHL). The 2009 NHL Entry Draft
took place in Montreal
, Quebec
, on June 26–27.
. Martin, the former coach and general manager of the Florida Panthers
, and former coach of the Ottawa Senators
and St. Louis Blues, is known for his defense-first style.
On June 20, the Canadiens announced that owner George Gillett
had reached an agreement to sell his 80% share of the team, the Bell Centre
and the Gillett concert promotion company to Geoffrey, Justin and Andrew Molson. This represents the third time that the hockey club will be owned by the Molson family
, which owned it from 1957 to 1971 and from 1978 to 2001. The purchase price was not disclosed but was estimated at between $506 and 537 million. The deal was approved by the NHL board of governors on December 1.
At the Entry Draft, this year held in Montreal at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens made Louis Leblanc
their first-round pick. The pick was notable as it was the Canadiens' first first-round pick of a francophone since the team picked Eric Chouinard
in the 1998 Entry Draft. Leblanc was born in the Montreal suburb of Kirkland, Quebec
.
General Manager Bob Gainey pursued a policy of change for the lineup. Prior to free agency, he traded for top center Scott Gomez
in a seven-player deal from the New York Rangers
. In free agency, the Canadiens signed Gomez's former New Jersey linemate Brian Gionta
, high-scoring Calgary Flames
forward Mike Cammalleri
, checking line winger Travis Moen
, and three defencemen: Hal Gill
from Pittsburgh Penguins
, Jaroslav Spacek
from Buffalo Sabres
, and Paul Mara
from New York Rangers
. Captain Saku Koivu
was not offered a contract and instead signed with Anaheim Ducks
. Alexei Kovalev
turned down a contract and signed with Ottawa Senators
. Mike Komisarek
signed with Toronto Maple Leafs
and Tom Kostopoulos
signed with Carolina Hurricanes
.
due to early injuries to Andrei Markov.
On December 28, 2009, forward Michael Cammalleri scored the 20,000th goal in franchise history in a game against the Ottawa Senators.
On February 8, general manager (GM) Bob Gainey
announced his retirement as GM from the club, staying on as advisor to the club. Assistant GM Pierre Gauthier
becomes the interim GM. Gauthier and coach Jacques Martin held the same positions with the Ottawa Senators
in the late 1990s.
, who had led the league with the most goals scored during the regular season (318) and the most points (121). Despite trailing 3 games to 1 after the first 4 games, the Canadiens won the final 3, holding the Capitals to 3 goals. Montreal went 3-1 on the road in the series.
In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Canadiens faced the defending Stanley Cup
Champion Pittsburgh Penguins
. Once again, the Canadiens found themselves trailing, this time 3 games to 2. After edging the Penguins 4-3 at home in game 6, the Canadiens jumped out to a 4-0 lead in game 7 on the road and would go on to win by a final score of 5-2, thereby clinching the series 4 games to 3.
In the Eastern Conference Final against the Philadelphia Flyers
, the Canadiens were shut out by scores of 6-0 and 3-0 in the first two games. They came back and won game 3 at home by a score of 5-1. Game 4 was scoreless until 5:41 of the second period when Flyers forward Claude Giroux scored his 7th of the playoffs on an assist from Kimmo Timonen
. Ville Leino
would score at 14:53 of the same period and Giroux would seal the win with an empty-net goal with 1:13 remaining in the game. The 3-0 Flyers' win game them a 3 games to 1 lead in the series. The Canadiens would open the scoring in game 5 just 59 seconds into the game on Brian Gionta
's 9th of the playoffs, but the Flyers took a 3-1 lead on a short-handed goal by Flyers' captain Mike Richards
at 4:25 of the first period and even-strength goals 84 seconds apart by Arron Asham
and Jeff Carter
in the second period. The Canadiens cut the Flyer's lead to one on Scott Gomez
's 2nd of the playoffs (assisted by P.K. Subban and Brian Gionta) at 6:53 of the third period, but Jeff Carter would seal the 4-2 Flyers' win with an empty-net goal at 19:37 and give Philadelphia a 4-games-to-1 series win. The Canadiens' playoff performance was the franchise's best in 17 years. However, with this loss the Canadiens failed to become champions during the 2000s. Having won at least one Stanley Cup in each decade since the 1910s, the 2000s was their first decade without a Cup, thus ending a nine-decade streak of at least one championship per decade.
Legend:
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Canadiens. Stats reflect time with Canadiens only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Canadiens only.
during the 2009–10 season.
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in Montreal
, Quebec
.
remain Montreal's top affiliate in the American Hockey League
in 2009–10
.
for the Cincinnati Cyclones
of the ECHL
in 2009–10
.
2009–10 NHL season
The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010...
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
season is their 101st season
Montreal Canadiens seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Montreal Canadiens professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Canadiens completed in both the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League .-NHA :Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins,...
of play and 93rd in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). The 2009 NHL Entry Draft
2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
took place in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, on June 26–27.
Off-season
The Canadiens announced Jacques Martin as their new head coach to replace Guy CarbonneauGuy Carbonneau
Guy Carbonneau is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. He is also the president of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League 's Chicoutimi Saguenéens. He has two daughters Anne-Marie and Kristina, with wife Line Carbonneau. Anne-Marie married his former...
. Martin, the former coach and general manager of the Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
, and former coach of the Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
and St. Louis Blues, is known for his defense-first style.
On June 20, the Canadiens announced that owner George Gillett
George N. Gillett Jr.
-Biography:George Gillett graduated from Lake Forest Academy in 1956. He attended Amherst College and is a graduate of Dominican College in Racine, Wisconsin....
had reached an agreement to sell his 80% share of the team, the Bell Centre
Bell Centre
The Bell Centre , formerly known as the Molson Centre , is a sports and entertainment complex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It opened on March 16, 1996 after nearly three years under construction...
and the Gillett concert promotion company to Geoffrey, Justin and Andrew Molson. This represents the third time that the hockey club will be owned by the Molson family
Molson family
The Molson family of Montreal, Quebec, Canada was founded by John Molson who emigrated to Canada in 1782 from his home in Lincolnshire, England....
, which owned it from 1957 to 1971 and from 1978 to 2001. The purchase price was not disclosed but was estimated at between $506 and 537 million. The deal was approved by the NHL board of governors on December 1.
At the Entry Draft, this year held in Montreal at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens made Louis Leblanc
Louis Leblanc
Louis Leblanc is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently playing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League...
their first-round pick. The pick was notable as it was the Canadiens' first first-round pick of a francophone since the team picked Eric Chouinard
Eric Chouinard
-International:-Personal life:Eric is the son of former Atlanta Flames star Guy Chouinard.-External links:...
in the 1998 Entry Draft. Leblanc was born in the Montreal suburb of Kirkland, Quebec
Kirkland, Quebec
Kirkland is a town on the Island of Montreal in southwestern Quebec, Canada. As of 2006, the population was 20,491. It is named after Charles-Aimé Kirkland, a Quebec provincial politician....
.
General Manager Bob Gainey pursued a policy of change for the lineup. Prior to free agency, he traded for top center Scott Gomez
Scott Gomez
Scott Carlos Gomez is an American ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
in a seven-player deal from the New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
. In free agency, the Canadiens signed Gomez's former New Jersey linemate Brian Gionta
Brian Gionta
Brian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain...
, high-scoring Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
forward Mike Cammalleri
Mike Cammalleri
Michael Cammalleri is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Junior:...
, checking line winger Travis Moen
Travis Moen
Travis Moen is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . Although he was born in Swift Current, he grew up in Stewart Valley, Saskatchewan...
, and three defencemen: Hal Gill
Hal Gill
Harold Priestley "Hal" Gill III is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
from Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
, Jaroslav Spacek
Jaroslav Spacek
Jaroslav Spacek is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
from Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
, and Paul Mara
Paul Mara
Paul Mara is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently an unrestricted free agent of the National Hockey League ....
from New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
. Captain Saku Koivu
Saku Koivu
Saku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga...
was not offered a contract and instead signed with Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. Alexei Kovalev
Alexei Kovalev
Alexei Vyacheslavovich "Alex" Kovalev is a Russian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Kontinental Hockey League....
turned down a contract and signed with Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. Mike Komisarek
Mike Komisarek
Michael Komisarek is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League .- Amateur years :...
signed with Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
and Tom Kostopoulos
Tom Kostopoulos
Thomas Kostopoulos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . Kostopoulos previously played with the Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins...
signed with Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
.
Regular season
For the first time in franchise history, the Canadiens enter the regular season without a captain. On October 6, 2009, the Canadiens signed defenseman Marc-Andre BergeronMarc-André Bergeron
Marc-André Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Career:...
due to early injuries to Andrei Markov.
On December 28, 2009, forward Michael Cammalleri scored the 20,000th goal in franchise history in a game against the Ottawa Senators.
On February 8, general manager (GM) Bob Gainey
Bob Gainey
Robert Michael "Le Capitaine" Gainey is the former executive vice president and general manager of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . He is also a former professional ice hockey player who played for the Canadiens from 1973 until 1989...
announced his retirement as GM from the club, staying on as advisor to the club. Assistant GM Pierre Gauthier
Pierre Gauthier
For the Canadian politician see Pierre Gauthier Pierre Gauthier is an ice hockey administrator in the National Hockey League...
becomes the interim GM. Gauthier and coach Jacques Martin held the same positions with the Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the late 1990s.
Playoffs
In the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Canadiens faced the winners of the 2009-2010 President's Trophy, the Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
, who had led the league with the most goals scored during the regular season (318) and the most points (121). Despite trailing 3 games to 1 after the first 4 games, the Canadiens won the final 3, holding the Capitals to 3 goals. Montreal went 3-1 on the road in the series.
In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Canadiens faced the defending Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
Champion Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
. Once again, the Canadiens found themselves trailing, this time 3 games to 2. After edging the Penguins 4-3 at home in game 6, the Canadiens jumped out to a 4-0 lead in game 7 on the road and would go on to win by a final score of 5-2, thereby clinching the series 4 games to 3.
In the Eastern Conference Final against the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, the Canadiens were shut out by scores of 6-0 and 3-0 in the first two games. They came back and won game 3 at home by a score of 5-1. Game 4 was scoreless until 5:41 of the second period when Flyers forward Claude Giroux scored his 7th of the playoffs on an assist from Kimmo Timonen
Kimmo Timonen
Kimmo Timonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
. Ville Leino
Ville Leino
Ville Leino is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Finland:Leino started playing hockey at age 17 for his hometown team SaPKo in the Suomi-sarja...
would score at 14:53 of the same period and Giroux would seal the win with an empty-net goal with 1:13 remaining in the game. The 3-0 Flyers' win game them a 3 games to 1 lead in the series. The Canadiens would open the scoring in game 5 just 59 seconds into the game on Brian Gionta
Brian Gionta
Brian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain...
's 9th of the playoffs, but the Flyers took a 3-1 lead on a short-handed goal by Flyers' captain Mike Richards
Mike Richards
Michael Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . He previously played for and was captain of the Philadelphia Flyers.-Early years:...
at 4:25 of the first period and even-strength goals 84 seconds apart by Arron Asham
Arron Asham
Arron Asham is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
and Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League...
in the second period. The Canadiens cut the Flyer's lead to one on Scott Gomez
Scott Gomez
Scott Carlos Gomez is an American ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
's 2nd of the playoffs (assisted by P.K. Subban and Brian Gionta) at 6:53 of the third period, but Jeff Carter would seal the 4-2 Flyers' win with an empty-net goal at 19:37 and give Philadelphia a 4-games-to-1 series win. The Canadiens' playoff performance was the franchise's best in 17 years. However, with this loss the Canadiens failed to become champions during the 2000s. Having won at least one Stanley Cup in each decade since the 1910s, the 2000s was their first decade without a Cup, thus ending a nine-decade streak of at least one championship per decade.
Pre-season
| Preseason: 4–2–1 (home: 4–0–1; road: 0–2–0) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | Location | Attendance | Record | Recap | |
| 1 | September 17 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
2–3 | Bell Centre Bell Centre The Bell Centre , formerly known as the Molson Centre , is a sports and entertainment complex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It opened on March 16, 1996 after nearly three years under construction... |
21,273 | 1–0–0 | ||
| 2 | September 18 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1–2 | Bell Centre | 21,273 | 2–0–0 | ||
| 3 | September 19 | @ Ottawa Senators | 6–1 | Scotiabank Place Scotiabank Place Scotiabank Place is a multi-purpose arena, located in Kanata, a suburban district of Ottawa, Ontario. It is home to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. It has also hosted the Canadian University Men's Basketball Championship... |
17,931 | 2–1–0 | ||
| 4 | September 20 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
2–1 | Colisee Pepsi Colisée Pepsi Colisée Pepsi , formerly the Colisée de Québec , is a multi-purpose arena in Quebec City, Quebec.It was the home of the WHA and NHL Quebec Nordiques from 1972–1995, and is currently the home of the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League... , Quebec City Quebec City Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest... |
15,399 | 2–2–0 | ||
| 5 | September 21 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
3–4 | Bell Centre | 21,273 | 3–2–0 | ||
| 6 | September 24 | Boston Bruins | 2–1 SO | Bell Centre | 21,273 | 3–2–1 | ||
| 7 | September 26 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
2–3 | Bell Centre | 21,273 | 4–2–1 | ||
Regular season
| 2009–10 game log | |
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Legend: |
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| 2009–10 schedule | |
Playoffs
| 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs | ||||||||||
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| class="toccolours collapsible collapsed" style="width: 100%;"> | Eastern Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (1) Washington Capitals | |||||||||
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series | Recap | |
| 1 | April 15 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
3–2 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
OT | Halak Jaroslav Halák Jaroslav Halák is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League . Halák was the 271st overall pick by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Montreal Canadiens:... |
18,377 | Canadiens lead 1–0 | ||
| 2 | April 17 | Montreal Canadiens | 5–6 | Washington Capitals | OT | Halak | 18,377 | Series tied 1–1 | ||
| 3 | April 19 | Washington Capitals | 5–1 | Montreal Canadiens | Halak | 21,273 | Capitals lead 2–1 | |||
| 4 | April 21 | Washington Capitals | 6–3 | Montreal Canadiens | Price Carey Price Carey Price is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . Price was the Canadiens' first round selection in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft... |
21,273 | Capitals lead 3–1 | |||
| 5 | April 23 | Montreal Canadiens | 2–1 | Washington Capitals | Halak | 18,377 | Capitals lead 3–2 | |||
| 6 | April 26 | Washington Capitals | 1–4 | Montreal Canadiens | Halak | 21,273 | Series tied 3–3 | |||
| 7 | April 28 | Montreal Canadiens | 2–1 | Washington Capitals | Halak | 18,377 | Canadiens win 4–3 | |||
| Eastern Conference Semifinals: vs. (4) Pittsburgh Penguins | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series | Recap |
| 1 | April 30 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
3–6 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
Halak | 17,132 | Penguins lead 1–0 | ||
| 2 | May 2 | Montreal Canadiens | 3–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Halak | 17,132 | Series tied 1–1 | ||
| 3 | May 4 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2–0 | Montreal Canadiens | Halak | 21,273 | Penguins lead 2–1 | ||
| 4 | May 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2–3 | Montreal Canadiens | Halak | 21,273 | Series tied 2–2 | ||
| 5 | May 8 | Montreal Canadiens | 1–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Halak | 17,132 | Penguins lead 3–2 | ||
| 6 | May 10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3–4 | Montreal Canadiens | Halak | 21,273 | Series tied 3–3 | ||
| 7 | May 12 | Montreal Canadiens | 5–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Halak | 17,132 | Canadiens win 4–3 | ||
| Eastern Conference Finals: vs. (7) Philadelphia Flyers | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series | Recap |
| 1 | May 16 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
0–6 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Halak | 19,927 | Flyers lead 1–0 | ||
| 2 | May 18 | Montreal Canadiens | 0–3 | Philadelphia Flyers | Halak | 19,907 | Flyers lead 2–0 | ||
| 3 | May 20 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1–5 | Montreal Canadiens | Halak | 21,273 | Flyers lead 2–1 | ||
| 4 | May 22 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3–0 | Montreal Canadiens | Halak | 21,273 | Flyers lead 3–1 | ||
| 5 | May 24 | Montreal Canadiens | 2-4 | Philadelphia Flyers | Halak | 19,986 | Flyers win 4-1 | ||
Legend:
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Regular season | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 82 | 25 | 45 | 70 | 5 | 50 | |
| 78 | 12 | 47 | 59 | 1 | 60 | |
| 65 | 26 | 24 | 50 | 7 | 16 | |
| 61 | 28 | 18 | 46 | 3 | 26 | |
| 45 | 6 | 28 | 34 | 11 | 32 | |
| 60 | 13 | 21 | 34 | -7 | 16 | |
| 59 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 1 | 32 | |
| 69 | 16 | 13 | 29 | -1 | 24 | |
| 75 | 6 | 20 | 26 | -2 | 56 | |
| † | 39 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 8 | 31 |
| 74 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 50 | |
| 81 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -2 | 57 | |
| 47 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 8 | |
| 52 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -5 | 20 | |
| 76 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -14 | 61 | |
| 68 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -10 | 68 | |
| † | 21 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 8 |
| 29 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 4 | |
| 82 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 39 | |
| 42 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -16 | 48 | |
| 40 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 10 | |
| 55 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 74 | |
| ‡ | 40 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -12 | 26 |
| 28 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 28 | |
| ‡ | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 16 | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 11 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 4 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 6 | |
| ‡ | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -10 | 16 |
| ‡ | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Playoffs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 19 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -6 | 6 | |
| 19 | 9 | 6 | 15 | -6 | 14 | |
| 19 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -6 | 25 | |
| 19 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 20 | |
| 19 | 0 | 9 | 9 | -1 | 15 | |
| 19 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 12 | |
| 14 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 6 | |
| 19 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -12 | 10 | |
| 19 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 0 | |
| 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 6 | |
| 19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 20 | |
| 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 2 | |
| 19 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 4 | |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 6 | |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 14 | |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 20 | |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | ||||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM | |
| 45 | 2630 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 105 | 2.40 | 1386 | .924 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 41 | 2358 | 13 | 20 | 5 | 109 | 2.77 | 1244 | .912 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Playoffs | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | |
| 18 | 1013 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 2.55 | 562 | .923 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 135 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3.56 | 73 | .890 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Canadiens. Stats reflect time with Canadiens only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Canadiens only.
Milestones
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| Player | Milestone | Reached | |||||||
| Team | Milestone | Reached | |||||||
| Montreal Canadiens | 20,000th NHL goal | December 28, 2009 | |||||||
Awards
| Regular season | |||||||||
| Player | Award | Date | |||||||
| Mike Cammalleri Mike Cammalleri Michael Cammalleri is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Junior:... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | October 26, 2009 | |||||||
| Carey Price Carey Price Carey Price is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . Price was the Canadiens' first round selection in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | November 23, 2009 | |||||||
| Jaroslav Halak Jaroslav Halák Jaroslav Halák is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League . Halák was the 271st overall pick by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Montreal Canadiens:... |
NHL First Star of the Week | December 28, 2009 | |||||||
| Jaroslav Halak | NHL First Star of the Week | April 5, 2010 | |||||||
Transactions
The Canadiens have been involved in the following transactions2009–10 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2009–10 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable.-Retirement:-Free agency:Note: This...
during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
| Date | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2009 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... 6th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... 7th-round pick (#211 overall) in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... |
| June 30, 2009 | To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins is an American professional ice hockey winger with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . While playing college hockey, he was selected 14th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... Ryan McDonagh Ryan McDonagh Ryan McDonagh is an American ice hockey defenseman with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He played college hockey at University of Wisconsin–Madison.-Playing career:... Pavel Valentenko Pavel Valentenko Pavel Valentenko is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for The Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... Doug Janik Doug Janik Douglas J. Janik is a professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently a member of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings organization.-Playing career:... |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Scott Gomez Scott Gomez Scott Carlos Gomez is an American ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... Tom Pyatt Tom Pyatt Thomas Cullum Pyatt is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently with Tampa Bay Lightning . He is the son of former NHL player Nelson Pyatt and brother of Phoenix Coyotes forward Taylor Pyatt.-Playing career:... Michael Busto Michael Busto Michael Busto is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL.-Playing career:... |
| November 23, 2009 | To Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Guillaume Latendresse Guillaume Latendresse -International:-Personal life:His older brother, Olivier, plays for the Abbotsford Heat and was signed by the Phoenix Coyotes. On February 18, 2008, Olivier was acquired by the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:... |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Benoit Pouliot Benoit Pouliot Benoît Robert Pouliot is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
| December 2, 2009 | To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Kyle Chipchura Kyle Chipchura Kyle Douglas Glen Chipchura is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, an affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes. He was selected in the first round, 18th overall of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.-Early life:Chipchura was... |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... 4th-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| February 11, 2010 | To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... 2nd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Dominic Moore Dominic Moore Dominic Michael Moore is an Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. Moore attended both St. Michael Catholic Elementary School and St. Anthony's Catholic Elementary School in Thornhill, Ontario; St... |
| March 2, 2010 | To St. Louis Blues Matt D'Agostini Matt D'Agostini Matthew D'Agostini is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League... |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Aaron Palushaj Aaron Palushaj Aaron Palushaj is an American professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Benoit André Benoit Andre Benoit is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Benoit is currently a member of the Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. Benoit has played for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League , the Binghamton Senators and Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League... |
Sodertalje SK Södertälje SK Södertälje Sportklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey club playing in HockeyAllsvenskan. Södertälje were charter members of Elitserien when the league was founded in 1975 and have since played 24 seasons in the league... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Michael Cammalleri | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
5 years, $30 million, 1-way contract |
| Hal Gill Hal Gill Harold Priestley "Hal" Gill III is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
2 years, $4.5 million, 1-way contract |
| Brian Gionta Brian Gionta Brian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
5 years, $25 million, 1-way contract |
| Mikael Johansson | Färjestads BK Färjestads BK Färjestads Bollklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Karlstad. Färjestad has had 18 Swedish Championship final appearances, winning nine times since Elitserien was started in 1975. The team plays in the highest Swedish league, and have done so since 1965... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Jaroslav Spacek Jaroslav Spacek Jaroslav Spacek is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
3 years, $11.5 million, 1-way contract |
| Mathieu Darche Mathieu Darche Mathieu Darche is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays left wing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. Mathieu is the younger brother of long snapper J. P. Darche.-Playing career:... |
Portland Pirates Portland Pirates The Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Paul Mara Paul Mara Paul Mara is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently an unrestricted free agent of the National Hockey League .... |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
1 year, $1.675 million |
| Travis Moen Travis Moen Travis Moen is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . Although he was born in Swift Current, he grew up in Stewart Valley, Saskatchewan... |
San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $4.5 million |
| Andreas Engqvist Andreas Engqvist Andreas Engqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Djurgårdens IF Hockey Djurgårdens IF Hockey Djurgårdens IF Hockey are a professional ice hockey team based in Stockholm, Sweden. They are the ice hockey department of the sports club Djurgårdens IF. The department was formed in 1922 with the help of Wilhelm Arwe and have since then become Sweden's most successful team, having won the Swedish... |
3 years, 2-way contract |
| Curtis Sanford Curtis Sanford Curtis Sanford is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Philippe Lefebvre | Drummondville Voltigeurs Drummondville Voltigeurs The Drummondville Voltigeurs are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was originally granted for the 1982–83 season, and are based out of Drummondville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Centre Marcel Dionne... |
3 years |
| Marc-Andre Bergeron Marc-André Bergeron Marc-André Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Career:... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Hunter Bishop Hunter Bishop Hunter Bishop is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League .... |
Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey The Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Ohio State University. The Buckeyes are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association... |
2 years |
| Brendon Nash | Cornell University Cornell University Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions... |
2 years |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Komisarek Mike Komisarek Michael Komisarek is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League .- Amateur years :... |
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
5 years, $22.5 million, 1-way contract |
| Alexei Kovalev Alexei Kovalev Alexei Vyacheslavovich "Alex" Kovalev is a Russian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Kontinental Hockey League.... |
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 years, $10 million |
| Saku Koivu Saku Koivu Saku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga... |
Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $3.25 million |
| Tom Kostopoulos Tom Kostopoulos Thomas Kostopoulos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . Kostopoulos previously played with the Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
3 years, $2.75 million |
| Mathieu Schneider Mathieu Schneider Mathieu Schneider is a American former professional ice hockey player. Considered an offensive defenseman, Schneider played 1289 games in the National Hockey League with ten different teams, scoring 233 goals and totalling 743 points... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
1 year, $1.55 million |
| Alex Tanguay Alex Tanguay Alexandre Tanguay is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He has additionally played with the Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL and briefly for HC Lugano in the Swiss National League A in... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
1 year, $2.5 million |
| Robert Lang | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
1 year |
| Francis Bouillon Francis Bouillon Francis Bouillon is an American professional hockey defenseman for the Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League. Nicknames in English for Francis include "Cube" or "Soupy" , "Frank the Tank", and "Franky B"... |
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $750,000 |
Claimed via waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Leach Jay Leach (ice hockey) Jay Christopher Leach is an American professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
November 6, 2009 |
Lost via waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Leach Jay Leach (ice hockey) Jay Christopher Leach is an American professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
December 1, 2009 |
Player signings
| Player | Contract terms |
|---|---|
| P. K. Subban P. K. Subban Pernell Karl "P. K." Subban is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . Subban was drafted by the Canadiens in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft... |
3 years |
| Andre Benoit André Benoit Andre Benoit is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Benoit is currently a member of the Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. Benoit has played for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League , the Binghamton Senators and Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Alex Henry Alex Henry Alex Henry is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Hamilton Bulldogs in the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Mike Glumac Mike Glumac Mike Glumac is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for Adler Mannheim in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Kyle Chipchura Kyle Chipchura Kyle Douglas Glen Chipchura is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, an affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes. He was selected in the first round, 18th overall of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.-Early life:Chipchura was... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Guillaume Latendresse Guillaume Latendresse -International:-Personal life:His older brother, Olivier, plays for the Abbotsford Heat and was signed by the Phoenix Coyotes. On February 18, 2008, Olivier was acquired by the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:... |
1 year, $803,000 |
| Shawn Belle Shawn Belle -International:-Transactions:* June 21, 2003 - Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 1st round, 30th overall.* June 25, 2004 - Traded to the Dallas Stars for Jason Bacashihua.... |
1 year 2-way contract |
| Tomas Plekanec Tomas Plekanec Tomas Plekanec is a Czech professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . After beginning his career for HC Kladno of the Czech Extraliga, he was selected 71st overall by the Canadiens in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... |
1 year, $2.75 million |
| Gregory Stewart | 1 year, $500,000 |
| Matt D'Agostini Matt D'Agostini Matthew D'Agostini is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Gabriel Dumont Gabriel Dumont (ice hockey) Gabriel Dumont is a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing currently playing for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League... |
3 year entry-level contract |
Final player roster
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Draft picks
Montreal's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
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| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/junior/club team (league) |
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| 1 | 18 | Louis Leblanc Louis Leblanc Louis Leblanc is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently playing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League... |
C | Omaha Lancers Omaha Lancers The Omaha Lancers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .From 2002-2009, the Lancers' home ice was the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha. Until the 2001-2002 season, the Lancers played at... (United States Hockey League United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... ) |
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| 3 | 65 (from Atlanta) | Joonas Nättinen Joonas Nättinen Joonas Nättinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the AHL for the Hamilton Bulldogs.-Playing career:In 2008, this JYP-trained player began playing in the SM-ligaa for the Espoo Blues... |
C | Blues Jr. (SM-Liiga) | |
| 3 | 79 | Mac Bennett | D | Hotchkiss School Hotchkiss School The Hotchkiss School is an independent, coeducational American college preparatory boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut. Founded in 1891, the school enrolls students in grades 9 through 12 and a small number of postgraduates... (United States High School) |
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| 4 | 109 | Alexander Avtsin Alexander Avtsin Alexander Avtsin is a Russian professional ice hockey player and prospect for the Montreal Canadiens. He is currently playing for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs-Playing career:... |
F | HC Dynamo Moscow HC Dynamo Moscow HC Dynamo Moscow was a Russian professional ice hockey club based in Moscow. They were members of the Bobrov Division in the Kontinental Hockey League... (Russian Hockey First League) |
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| 5 | 139 | Gabriel Dumont Gabriel Dumont (ice hockey) Gabriel Dumont is a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing currently playing for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League... |
C | Drummondville Voltigeurs Drummondville Voltigeurs The Drummondville Voltigeurs are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was originally granted for the 1982–83 season, and are based out of Drummondville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Centre Marcel Dionne... (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 6 | 169 | Dustin Walsh | C | Kingston Voyageurs Kingston Voyageurs The Kingston Voyageurs are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kingston, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League.-History:The Voyageurs entered the Metro Junior B Hockey League in 1974... (OJHL) |
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| 7 | 199 | Michael Cichy Michael Cichy Michael Cichy is an American professional ice hockey player who was selected by the Montreal Canadiens organization of the NHL in the 7th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
C | Indiana Ice Indiana Ice The Indiana Ice is a Tier I ice hockey team formed in 2004 when it was purchased from the former Danville, Illinois, USA, team, the Danville Wings. It plays the majority of its home games at the Pepsi Coliseum, located on the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. Some of its home... (USHL) |
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| 7 | 211 (from Pittsburgh) | Petteri Simila Petteri Similä Petteri Similä is a Finnish ice hockey goaltender who currently plays in the Mestis for the Kiekko-Laser. He was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 7th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.... |
G | Kärpät Kärpät Oulun Kärpät is an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga based in Oulu, Finland. Their logo features a stoat ; "kärpät" is Finnish for stoats or ermines. The team has won five league championships .-History:... (Jr. A SM-Liiga) |
Hamilton Bulldogs
The Hamilton BulldogsHamilton Bulldogs
The Hamilton Bulldogs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at Copps Coliseum, nicknamed 'The Dog Pound'. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens...
remain Montreal's top affiliate in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
in 2009–10
2009–10 AHL season
The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11...
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Cincinnati Cyclones
Montreal continues their affiliation alongside the Nashville PredatorsNashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
for the Cincinnati Cyclones
Cincinnati Cyclones
The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena....
of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
in 2009–10
2009–10 ECHL season
The 2009–10 ECHL season was the 22nd season of the ECHL. It ran from October, 2009 until April, 2010, followed by the Kelly Cup playoffs which lasted until May 21, 2010 as the Cincinnati Cyclones won their second Kelly Cup championship in three years by defeating the Idaho Steelheads in five games...
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| English: CBC CBC Television CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are... , TSN The Sports Network The Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels... , NHL Network; French: RDS Réseau des sports Réseau des sports , is a Canadian French language Category C specialty channel showing sports and sport-related shows. It is available in 2.5 million homes, and is owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc.... , RIS. |
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| Versus Versus (TV channel) Versus is a sports-oriented cable television channel in the United States. It was previously known as Outdoor Life Network and was launched on July 1, 1995, focusing on fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports... , ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming.... , NBC NBC The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago... , CBS CBS CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of... , Fox Fox Broadcasting Company Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the... , HDNet HDNet HDNet is a men's interest television channel in the United States, broadcasting exclusively in high-definition format and available via cable and satellite television... , NHL Network. |
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