In yet another depth signing, the team locked up defenseman Ryan Johnston to a two-year, two-way contract. [Canadiens]
Former Canadiens forwards Andrei and Sergei Kostitsyn won't be back in the NHL this season. Despite rumours of the opposite, the duo agreed to a contract with Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL. [La Presse]
The Habs are definitely counting on their top prospects to fill the roster void, and that means Charles Hudon is poised to make the roster. [EOTP]
Speaking of former Habs, Hal Gill offered a cautionary tale for Boston Bruins fans regarding recently acquired forward Jimmy Hayes.
