Canadiens sign free agent defenseman Paul Mara

October 6th, 2009 Canadiens-Flames Sums Montreal 2 1 0—3Calgary 1 2 1—4First Period_1, Calgary, Nystrom 1 (Sjostrom, Kronwall), 8:17. 2, Montreal, Gomez 1 (Cammalleri), 18:47.

October 1st, 2009 Gorges' OT goal lifts Canadiens over Leafs 4-3TORONTO — Montreal defenseman Josh Gorges scored with only 12.8 seconds left on the overtime clock, and Carey Price made 43 saves in the Canadiens' season-opening 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. The Canadiens were badly outshot and thoroughly outplayed through two periods, but found a way to hang around and win.

September 26th, 2009 Sabres sign Mancari to 1-year contractBUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres signed restricted free agent forward Mark Mancari to a one-year contract Saturday.

September 24th, 2009 Canadiens defenseman Brisebois retiresMONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenseman Patrice Brisebois retired Thursday, ending his 18-year NHL career with plans to drive on NASCAR's Canadian series. An emotional Brisebois marked the occasion by wearing the Stanley Cup ring he won with the Canadiens in 1993.

July 21st, 2009 Canadiens sign G Curtis Sanford to 1-year contractMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens' offseason makeover took another step with the signing of goalie Curtis Sanford to a one-year contract. The Canadiens announced the deal Monday.

July 17th, 2009 LA Kings re-sign free agent Jack JohnsonLOS ANGELES — The Kings have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Jack Johnson. The team announced the deal on Friday.

July 15th, 2009 Canadiens sign Latendresse, BelleMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Guillaume Latendresse and defenseman Shawn Belle to one-year deals Wednesday. Latendresse had 26 points (14 goals, 12 assists) and 45 penalty minutes in 56 games with Montreal last season.

July 12th, 2009 Sabres sign defenseman DiPenta for 1-year contractBUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have signed free agent defenseman Joe DiPenta.

July 4th, 2009 Coyotes sign Heshka to 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes signed defenseman Shaun Heshka to a one-year contract Friday.

July 2nd, 2009 Maple Leafs sign D Komisarek away from CanadiensTORONTO — Mike Komisarek is about to see the other side of hockey's oldest rivalry. The free-agent defenseman signed a five-year, $22.5-million deal to join the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

July 2nd, 2009 Canadiens sign Cammalleri, defensemen Spacek, GillMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens were busy again Wednesday with the signings of center Mike Cammalleri and defensemen Jaroslav Spacek and Hal Gill on the first day of free-agent shopping in the NHL. One day after acquiring star center Scott Gomez from the New York Rangers in a six-player trade, the Canadiens signed Cammalleri to a five-year, $30-million contract, Spacek to a three-year deal worth $11.5-million, and Gill — fresh off a Stanley Cup title with the Pittsburgh Penguins — for two years and $4.5 million.

July 2nd, 2009 Coyotes sign Aucoin to 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — Free agent defenseman Adrian Aucoin has signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes, giving the team a veteran presence on and off the ice.

July 2nd, 2009 Canadiens sign Cammaleri, defensemen Spacek, GillMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens were busy again Wednesday with the signings of center Mike Cammaleri and defensemen Jaroslav Spacek and Hal Gill on the first day of free-agent shopping in the NHL. One day after acquiring star center Scott Gomez from the New York Rangers in a six-player trade, the Canadiens signed Cammaleri to a five-year, $30-million contract, Spacek to a three-year deal worth $11.5-million, and Gill — fresh off a Stanley Cup title with the Pittsburgh Penguins — for two years and $4.5 million.

June 30th, 2009 Defenseman Johnny Oduya re-signs with DevilsNEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils are keeping Johnny Oduya away from the free-agent market, agreeing to terms with the defenseman on a new contract.

June 27th, 2009 Flames acquire Bouwmeester from FloridaMONTREAL — The Calgary Flames acquired Jay Bouwmeester from the Florida Panthers on Saturday, hoping to sign the smooth defenseman before he can become a free agent next week. The Flames sent defenseman Jordan Leopold and a third-round pick in Saturday's NHL entry draft to the Panthers to complete the deal.