Montreal Canadiens sign goalie Curtis Sanford to 1-year dealMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens’ offseason makeover took another step with the signing of goalie Curtis Sanford to a one-year contract. Funeral to be held in Montreal for former two-division champion Arturo GattiMONTREAL — A funeral for former boxing champion Arturo Gatti will be held Monday in his adopted hometown of Montreal. Canadiens sign forward Latendresse and defenseman Belle to 1-year dealsMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Guillaume Latendresse and defenseman Shawn Belle to one-year deals Wednesday. Canadiens sign physical forward Travis Moen to three-year dealMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Travis Moen to a three-year contract on Friday. Canadiens sign free agent defenseman Paul MaraMONTREAL — The Canadiens have signed free agent Paul Mara to a one-year contract, adding size and experience to their group of defensemen. Saku Koivu leaves Montreal after 13 seasons to join Anaheim Ducks in 1-year dealANAHEIM, Calif. — Saku Koivu has left the Montreal Canadiens after 13 seasons to join the Anaheim Ducks. Kovalev wasn’t looking to leave Canadiens, now seeks fresh start with SenatorsOTTAWA — Alex Kovalev’s disappointment in leaving the Montreal Canadiens is balanced by the belief he can be a missing piece in helping the Ottawa Senators rebound from bad times. Phelps back to where he wants to be with world championships loomingINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps has a sense of how his transformation from greatest middle-distance swimmer to sprinter is going. He’ll have to prove it at the U.S. national championships, where there’s more at stake than just titles. Alex Kovalev leaves Canadiens after 6 seasons, signs 2-year deal with Ottawa SenatorsOTTAWA — Alex Kovalev signed a two-year, $10 million deal Monday with the Ottawa Senators, leaving the rival Montreal Canadiens after parts of five seasons. Rangers reach deal with LW Higgins, restricted free agent acquired in trade for Scott GomezNEW YORK — The New York Rangers agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.25 million deal with Chris Higgins, a restricted free agent acquired last week in a six-player trade that sent Scott Gomez to the Montreal Canadiens. Canadiens hire coaches Pearn and Groulx to round out Martin’s staffMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have filled out the staff under new coach Jacques Martin by hiring Perry Pearn as an assistant and Pierre Groulx as goaltending coach. Report: Major League Baseball loans millions to Rangers owner Tom HicksNEW YORK — Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported. Koivu brothers reunion? Needing center, Minnesota Wild are pursuing Saku to play with MikkoMINNEAPOLIS — The Koivu brothers could be united in Minnesota. NHL signing frenzy: Blackhawks get Hossa, Rangers ink Gaborik and Havlat goes to WildJust when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. Gaborik leaves Wild, signs multiyear deal with RangersNEW YORK — Once the New York Rangers got out from under Scott Gomez’s expensive contract, they turned to Marian Gaborik and gave him the money they suddenly saved. What recession? NHL teams dole out big dollars on first day of free-agent shoppingJust when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. Canadiens sign Cammalleri, defensemen Jaroslav Spacek, Hal GillMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens were busy again Wednesday with the signings of center Mike Cammalleri and defensemen Jaroslav Spacek and Hal Gill on the first day of free-agent shopping in the NHL. Canadiens sign Cammaleri, defensemen Jaroslav Spacek, Hal GillMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens were busy again Wednesday with the signings of center Mike Cammaleri and defensemen Jaroslav Spacek and Hal Gill on the first day of free-agent shopping in the NHL. Maple Leafs sign defenseman Mike Komisarek away from rival CanadiensTORONTO — Mike Komisarek is about to see the other side of hockey’s oldest rivalry. Flames get potential free agent Bouwmeester from Florida as few deals completed at NHL draft.MONTREAL — The Calgary Flames have added Jay Bouwmeester to their already impressive defense corps, at least for the next four days. Calgary Flames acquire D Jay Bouwmeester from Florida PanthersMONTREAL — The Calgary Flames acquired Jay Bouwmeester from the Florida Panthers on Saturday, hoping to sign the smooth defenseman before he can become a free agent next week. Islanders select high-scoring center John Tavares No. 1 overall in NHL entry draftMONTREAL — The New York Islanders kept John Tavares and everyone else in the hockey world wondering whether he would become the team’s fourth No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft history. Tavares selected first overall by the New York Islanders.MONTREAL — The New York Islanders kept John Tavares and everyone else in the hockey world wondering whether he would become the team’s fourth No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft history. John Tavares, Victor Hedman could go first overall in NHL draft FridayMONTREAL — John Tavares has waited for this moment nearly all his life even though he is only 18 years old. Michael Phelps wins 100-meter freestyle to sweep both his races at Canada CupMONTREAL — Michael Phelps swept both events he entered at the Canada Cup, though he gave himself a split decision on his performance in his last two races leading up to next month’s U.S. nationals. Michael Phelps sets personal best in winning 100-meter butterfly at Canada CupMONTREAL — Michael Phelps is getting ready for the U.S. championships in impressive fashion. Molson brothers reach agreement in principle to buy Gillett family’s stake in CanadiensMONTREAL — The Molson family is poised to buy back the Montreal Canadiens. Pascal takes WBC light heavyweight title from Diaconu in 12-round decisionMONTREAL — Jean Pascal won a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu on Friday night, claiming the WBC light heavyweight title before 13,659 fans at the Bell Centre who seemed split in their support of the two Montreal fighters. Michael Phelps to swim in Montreal this weekend in final tuneup before US championshipsMONTREAL — Michael Phelps will swim in Montreal this weekend in his final tuneup before next month’s U.S. championships in Indianapolis. Michael Phelps holds on to win 400-meter freestyle at meet in Santa Clara, Calif.SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps is his own worst critic, even after a victory. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist held off a late charge by his rivals to win the 400-meter freestyle Saturday at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix. Molson brothers make bid to buy Canadiens, arena; Molson Coors already owns 20 percent stakeMONTREAL — Three Molson brothers confirmed Wednesday they have made an offer to buy the Montreal Canadiens, the Gillett Entertainment Centre and the Bell Centre. Islanders on the clock: Tavares, Hedman, Duchene wait to see who will go No. 1 in NHL draftPITTSBURGH — Unlike this year’s NHL top draft prospects, Nicklas Lidstrom’s road to the Stanley Cup finals didn’t start at the Stanley Cup finals. Montreal Canadiens hire Jacques Martin as coach; Martin replaces GM Bob Gainey behind benchMONTREAL — Jacques Martin was ready to go. After all, the Montreal Canadiens were calling. Reports: Montreal Canadiens to announce Jacques Martin as coachMONTREAL — Jacques Martin is reportedly the new coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Postseason NHL ScheduleN.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 |