Theberge43 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=169772&hubname=nhl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigRedC Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 This is awsome news. If Huet can shine like last season, he will be a sure Vezina candidate. Good job Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 While I'm not surprised, it is still a great relief to re-sign Huet. Welcome back Cristobal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Now that Huet is signed I think Aebischer will be traded soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Now that Huet is signed I think Aebischer will be traded soon. Nothing against Aebi, but I hope so.. There's no need for him and Danis, and I feel Aebi would be better trade bait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Fantastic news! Now BG can concentrate on Bouillon and the other guys, and then of course turn his attention to the UFA market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) Loreille - Special3 Edited June 26, 2006 by ATHLÉTIQUE.CANADIEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nasty Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Great News...now to see how much he is getting paid? Have to agree, Aebi is outta here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 From Dany Dubé LCN/TSN : 5.7 Million for 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habschris Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Great news, I'm not worried now about signing Bouillon, i'm more worried about re signing Ryder, Higgins and Komisarek to multi year deals. If the numbers are right on Huet, that's not bad at less then 3mill a year. The habs should have money to sign 1 or 2 free agents depending on who they go after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Lung Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Re: From Dany Dubé LCN/TSN : 5.7 Million for 2 years That's a tad expensive in my book for a possible one-year wonder. I'd be happy to hang on to Aebischer myself for the time being. Jim Carey, Steve Penney, Andrew Raycroft anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thib46 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) That's a tad expensive in my book for a possible one-year wonder. I'd be happy to hang on to Aebischer myself for the time being. Jim Carey, Steve Penney, Andrew Raycroft anyone? Maybe Mr. Dube is correct with the amount, however, in todays market it is probably right where it should be. I do not see the number as being out of wack. If you want out of wack numbers see Richards in Tampa and the dollars allegedly offered to McCabe in Toronto. Edited June 26, 2006 by thib46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 That's not bad actually, he's not making 3 million a season but close to it which sounds about right. Good signing for the Habs - still hoping they retain Aebischer. Hope Bouillon gets signed soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justintb Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Congatulations to Bob Gainey, For not making a boneheaded move once in his life! I think its all known now...that Cristobal Huet deserves to be number one goaltender for the Habs Now...All we need is a major forward...specifically a centreman that will benefit the team. The question now is..who will that person be? I like the sounds of Arnott...He will give the Habs the size that they need down the centre lane (unlike that wimp ribeiro). I also like the sounds of Jeremy Roenick if he is willing to play as a Canadien. Vincent Lecavilier is the number one candidate in my eyes, and with the signing of Huet, I personally believe that David Aebischeir's days in Montreal are over, and he will be dealt to a team within the East. The only team i could think of right now that need goaltending help in the east are Tampa Bay, Ottawa, and Philadelphia. However, this Lecavilier deal sounds more realistic now that BG has signed Huet. If they give away enough, I think it is very possible for things to happen. Ribeiro, Bulis, 1st Round pick, and Aebischeir for Lecavilier and Kubina. If this deal falls through.....I will be needing one less thing christmas, because It will be a present to my eyes!!!! DRIVE FOR 25 IS ALIVE GO :hlogo: GO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smon Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Yeah, I hope they sign Bouillon. I read in the Gazette the holdup is over the length of contract, Bouillon wants a 3 yr deal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I think is it a bit steep, but not overly so. It would have been worse if the deal was for 3 or 4 years. I am a bit concerned that Huet had a great, but perhaps not repeatable, 40 games. Huet has a tendancy to be slow getting across, which will be exploited next season. I don't think he will suck, but he was never as good as Theo was when Theo had his amazing season. If people remember back, Theo was behind a horrible team and was pulling off amazing saves. He was just an incredible talent, and look where he is now... It happens a lot with goalies... Huet had a better team in front then Theo did a few years ago, and in my opinion, was solid, not spectacular. He was certainly more consistent then Theo, which is worth a lot. I would like to see Gainey hold on to Aebi for a bit. First, its protection if Huet falters. Aebi will be out to prove he is a number 1, Huet will still be counting his money... Second, we all know that as the season goes on and Goalies crumble, the value of a good goalie goes up. For example, in a few months, Toronto may be desperate for a goaltender again (not that I would trade with them!). In any case, a good move, I sure hope Huet keeps playing the way he did last season! Brobin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 This is the MAJOR free agent signing I wanted to see in Montreal. You have to have goaltending to get into the playoffs. Huet played well and will continue to be a very good goaltender for Montreal. If Abby gets traded now, does everyone think Danis is ready to play what 20 games for the big club this year? I think it is time for him to prove he can stick. :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Not a bad signing. Kipper got a 3 mill contract after taking the Flames to the Cup final, right? Huet was a similar case, but didn't go as far. This might have been a bit of an overpayment, but nothing incredibly steep. Here's hoping he shines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchus Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Did they re-sign him or resign him. I sure hope they didn't resign him .... Good news. Inevitable, but good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Now we hear by later today whether our Group II's get qualifying offers, Aebischer among them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Wrote up an article on the signing for HW, you can read it here: http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=1147 Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Wrote up an article on the signing for HW Merci Matthew, good article. Hip, hip, Huet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koivu-11 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 WELL GOOD JOB BOB !!!! ahah it rhymes WELL HUET SIGNED IS GREAT AND 2 YEARS IS BETTER FOR THE YOUNGNS WE HAVE DOWN BELOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Nice article Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 "Cristobal Huet is a very valuable player to the Canadiens’ organization. Last season, he led our team to a playoff berth, and more importantly, his playoff performances showed that he is amongst the top goaltenders in the NHL. We know that Cristobal likes the city of Montreal, we were convinced he wanted to stay with the Canadiens, and we are pleased to have him under contract for the next two seasons" -Bob Gainey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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