The time delay between signings was pretty significant. It was known the Montreal Canadiens would sign Keith Kinkaid before the market officially opened up, and fans were sitting on their hands waiting for the next domino to fall. It may not be a guaranteed name to play on the Habs next season, but the organization did add skill withing bringing on Riley Barber.
Barber is signed to a one-year two-way deal that will see him make $700,000 in the NHL but $300,000 in the AHL with a guaranteed $400,000 salary.
The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract ($700,000 NHL and $300,000 AHL – guaranteed salary $400,000) with free agent forward Riley Barber.