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A shot at redemption

MONTREAL – Coming off a subpar campaign, Alexander Semin is eager to turn things around with the CH in 2015-16.

On Friday, the Canadiens agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the 31-year-old right-winger, who was bought out by the Carolina Hurricanes on July 1 with three years remaining on his contract.

The move north of the border marks a fresh start for Semin, who put up just six goals and 19 points in 57 games last season, while also amassing a minus-10 differential along the way.

“I want to try [to get going again] because last year I had a bad season.