Pierre LeBrun: The Montreal Canadiens have given Dominique Ducharme a three-year contract at close to $1.7 million per season to be their full-time head coach.
Ducks re-sign three
Puck Pedia: The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forward Sam Carrick to a one-year, one-way contract.
Elliotte Teaford: The Ducks also signed defenseman Trevor Carrick and forward Vinni Lettieri to one-year, two-way contracts.
Puck Pedia: Trevor Carrick will get $750,000 in the NHL, $250,000 in the minors and $325,000 guaranteed.