Habs blow three-goal lead but rebound to clip Thrashers Montreal, QC (Sports Network) - Robert Lang's empty-net goal proved to be the
game-winner in a wild finish at Bell Centre, as the Montreal Canadiens blew a
a three-goal lead in the third period but eventually barely held on to secure
a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Andrei Kostitsyn's goal with 5:11 remaining in regulation put the Habs back on
top 4-3 after they allowed three Atlanta goals within 59 seconds earlier in
the period.
Andrei Markov, Matt D'Agostini and Tomas Plekanec also scored for Montreal,
which has won three of its last four games. Carey Price a... More...
Chad Anderson has signed a one-year two-way contract with the Canadiens, according to TSN. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Our View:The 26-year old defenseman has yet to make his NHL debut but contributed two goals and 11 assists over 55 games last season with the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL. He shouldn't hold any fantasy value next season.
Bryan Smolinski continues to be an unsigned free agent, and even at 36years old he still believes he can be a full-time skater at the NHL level, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:Smolinksi skated on the Habs fourth line in the playoffs centering Steve Begin and Tom Kostopoulos, and the trio was very successful. Smolinski should sign with someone soon, though he is no longer fantasy relevant.
Montreal defenseman Ryan O'Byrne had grand theft charges against him dropped after he apologized to the victim and performed community service in Canada, according to TSN.com.
Our View:O'Byrne was arrested after being accused of stealing a woman's purse. He is a former third-round draft pick who recently signed a three-year deal with the Habs. He may warrant fantasy consideration at some point in his career, but that time is not now.
