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Very soon it’s throw everything storage, close up shop, hop into the car with Luci, Gaston, and maybe Teesha the cat, and drive 2300 miles to Montreal, where I’ll be working at Classic Auctions, which many of you know is the biggest and best historical hockey auction house on the planet. This gig could last just a month, or many years. It’s been in the works for months, but it was difficult for both sides because of the distance. But in the end, they decided to give me a chance, and I’m honoured and excited. Classic Auctions has been around for 19 years, and is legendary for the rare, high-end items it deals with in their auctions. They sold Paul Henderson’s ’72 Summit Series game eight jersey for 1.2 million, and their lots have always blown my mind – stuff from the Rocket, Bobby Orr, Lord Stanley, Howie Morenz, the 1972 Summit Series, Georges Vezina, Jean Beliveau, and on and on and on. It’s always amazed me, the things that end up at this Montreal-based company. I still didn’t know if I had this job when I sent my letter to my company saying I was retiring, and Luci and I had already planned to drive across Canada, even if the job didn’t come about. But it did come about. A new adventure. Holy smokes. If you want to check out some of their auctions, past and present, and see some of the most amazing hockey memorabilia, just click here – Classic Auctions and have a look around.

The Senators won the a game they should have lost in regulation on a lucky last second tying goal, sound familiar? Well this one was a legal goal so it's less familiar. Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby will try once more to grab their 3rd win in the series as the Penguins attempt to move closer to the conference finals. Daniel Alfredsson and a newly healthy Jason Spezza will ineffectually attempt to stop this. Follow @AndrewBerkshire Follow @HabsEOTP

MONTREAL – Lars Eller hit his stride during the 2012-13 campaign, and he certainly has the statistics to prove it. Over the course of the season, the young Dane experienced far more highs than lows. Foreseeing Eller’s emergence as a bonified o...

Alexei Emelin underwent surgery on his left knee and apparently is lost for the next six months, which brings it to about the end of November before he’s up and at ‘em again. However long it takes, as long as he’s 100% when he does come back. I wonder if this tough hombre would throw himself in front of a steamrolling Milan Lucic if he could do it all over again. I’m thinking that he might, as bad an idea as it might be. Emelin plays a physical game to say the least, and he might not be wearing the CH or any other big league jersey if he didn’t play this type of game. I love Emelin’s game. It’s hard-core, lay your body in and pack a wallop. It’s the way select, rugged rearguards have played since players decided 100 years ago that a great way to slow someone down is to imitate a brick wall. I’m surprised Don Cherry doesn’t talk more about this guy. Has he at all? Emelin should be one guy Cherry should appreciate, with the ruggedness that he brings to the table. Instead, the old bugger goes on about ballet star Nazem Kadri. To put yourself in front of a large, hard-skating Milan Lucic rumbling down the side showed some serious guts that I, for one, don’t have. And you have to know that players around the league, after they’d seen the collision on the news, gained a whole new level of respect for this 28-year old Russian tank. It was a big-league play that went bad, and only because Lucic had built up a full set of steam. Don’t forget, Lucic may be 6’4″, 220 pounds, but Emelin isn’t exactly Woody Allen. He’s right up there at 6’2″, 223, so I’m sure Lucic felt the impact as well. Random Note: Happy belated birthdays to two Montreal Canadiens players who would’ve celebrated birthdays in May if they weren’t dead. Like George Brown, who would’ve been 100 on May 17. And Fred Coriveau, who would’ve been only 85 on May 15th. These boys once wore the sweater of the Montreal Canadiens, which is a damn fine accomplishment. George played 79 regular season games in the 1930s, and Fred suited up for three games during the 1953-54 season.

The Boston Bruins have a chance to grab a 3-0 lead in the series against the New York Rangers tonight, all but assuring a conference finals appearance. Things are getting weird too, with John Tortorella saying Brad Marchand is the best player in the series, and Marchand being humble and saying he hasn't been playing that well. Marchand, being humble. Of course right after the mic was turned off Marchand proceeded to complain about the Rangers diving for three hours. Rumours surfaced today that if Torts doesn't pull off a conference finals birth this year, he's done like dinner as Slats goes into job preservation mode. Should be a good game, starting at 7:30pm on TSN and RDS. Follow @AndrewBerkshire Follow @HabsEOTP

The Montreal Canadiens have signed second round pick from the 2012 NHL Entry Draft Sebastian Collberg to an entry level deal. Collberg finished his season in Sweden before coming over to Montreal to rehab a concussion, then joined the Hamilton Bulldogs for the final weekend of their AHL schedule. Collberg is a ridiculously skilled young winger who can play both sides but shoots right. Collberg distinguished himself well everywhere he played this season, from the Allsvenskan to the Elisterien, despite limited ice time in the top league. He notched a point per game for Sweden in the World Junior Hockey Championships, where he won a silver medal, losing out to Alex Galchenyuk's American team. PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL- Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Tuesday the signing of forward Sebastian Collberg to a three-year contract (2013-14 to 2015-16). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. In 35 games with the Frölunda Indians in the Elitserien (Sweden) this season, Collberg totaled nine points (6 goals, 3 assists) and six penalty minutes. The 5'11'' and 181 lbs right winger also appeared in 15 games with Örebro HK in the HockeyAllsvenskan (Sweden), notching eight points (6 goals, 2 helpers) and two penalty minutes. Collberg completed his season in Hamilton taking part in two games with the Bulldogs. Collberg, 19, suited up for Team Sweden at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship presented in Ufa, Russia, guiding the Swedish squad to the silver medal. He completed the tournament with six points (4 goals, 2 assists) in six games, ranking tied for first on the team in goals and points. A native of Mariestad, Sweden, Collberg was selected in the second round, 33rd overall by the Canadiens at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He took part in the second half of the Canadiens' Development Camp in June 2012. A second announcement game in the form of making the signing of Swedish defenseman Magnus Nygren official, with a press release of his own. It's unknown if either Swedish prospect will be joining the club in either Hamilton or Montreal this coming season, but it's certainly become more likely now. PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Tuesday the signing of defenseman Magnus Nygren to a two-year contract (2013-14 and 2014-15). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. In 51 games with the Karlstad Färjestad in the Elitserien (Sweden) this season, Nygren raked up 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists). He led the league defensemen in goals, and was tied for fourth among all Elitserien rearguards in points. He served 49 penalty minutes and displayed a +11 plus/minus differential. Nygren was named Elitserien best defenseman at the end of the season earning the Salming Trophy. He added four points (1 goal, 3 assists) in 10 playoff contests. Nygren, 22, notched 65 points (24 goals, 41 assists) in 132 games since making his professional debut with Färjestad back in 2009-10. The 6'01'' and 191 lbs rearguard served 63 penalty minutes. A native of Karlstad, Sweden, Nygren was selected in the fourth round, 113th overall by the Canadiens at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He took part in the second half of the Canadiens' Development Camp in July 2011. The Canadiens also took today to announce that Alexei Emelin has finally undergone reconstructive surgery to both his ACL and MCL, with a recovery time of 6 months. That recovery time would put his prospective return date as late November, early December, which is a huge blow to the Canadiens to begin next year. Follow @AndrewBerkshire Follow @HabsEOTP

21.05.2013 | Communiqué de presse MONTRÉAL – Le directeur général du Club de hockey Canadien, Marc Bergevin, a annoncé mardi la mise sous contrat du défenseur Magnus Nygren pour une durée de deux ans (2013-2014 et 2014-2015). Tel que le stipule la politique du Club, les termes financiers de l’entente n’ont pas été dévoilés. En 51 matchs cette saison avec le Färjestad de Karlstad dans l’Elitserien (Suède), Nygren a terminé avec une récolte de 32 points (13 buts, 19 aides). Il a dominé les défenseurs de la ligue pour les buts, et a terminé à égalité au quatrième rang parmi les arrières gardes de l’Elitserien pour les points. Il a purgé 49 minutes de pénalité tout en maintenant un différentiel de +11. Nygren a été choisi meilleur défenseur de l’Eliserien au terme de la saison, remportant le trophée Salming. Il a ajouté quatre points (1 but, 3 aides) en 10 matchs de séries éliminatoires. Âgé de 22 ans, Nygren a obtenu 65 points (24 buts, 41 aides) en 132 matchs depuis ses débuts professionnels avec le Färjestad, en 2009-2010. Le défenseur de 6’01’’ et 191 lb a de plus amassé 63 minutes de pénalité. Originaire de Karlstad, en Suède, Nygren a été sélectionné en quatrième ronde par les Canadiens, 113e au total, lors du repêchage de la LNH en 2011. Il a pris part à la deuxième partie du camp de développement des Canadiens, en juillet 2011. Par ailleurs, le directeur général du Club de hockey Canadien, Marc Bergevin, a aussi annoncé mardi la mise sous contrat de l’attaquant Sebastian Collberg pour une durée de trois ans (2013-2014 à 2015-2016). Tel que le stipule la politique du Club, les termes financiers de l’entente n’ont pas été dévoilés. En 35 matchs cette saison avec les Indians de Frölunda dans l’Elitserien (Suède), Collberg a terminé avec une récolte de neuf points (6 buts, 3 aides) et six minutes de pénalité. L’ailier droit 5’11’’ et 181 lb a également disputé 15 matchs avec Örebro HK de la HockeyAllsvenkan (Suède), accumulant huit points (6 buts, 2 passes) et deux minutes de punition. Collberg a terminé la saison à Hamilton, prenant part à deux rencontres avec les Bulldogs.. Âgé de 19 ans, Collberg a défendu les couleurs de la Suède lors du Championnat du monde de hockey junior 2013 présenté à Oufa, en Russie, aidant son équipe à décrocher la médaille d’argent. Il a complété la compétition avec six points (4 buts, 2 aides) en six matchs, terminant à égalité au premier rang de son équipe pour les buts et les points. Originaire de Mariestad, en Suède, Collberg a été sélectionné en deuxième ronde par les Canadiens, 33e au total, lors du repêchage de la LNH en 2012. Il a pris part à la deuxième partie du camp de développement des Canadiens, en juin 2012.

Canadiens sign defenseman Magnus Nygren to a two-year contract Montreal Canadiens’ Press Release MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Tuesday the signing of defenseman Magnus Nygren to a two-year contract (2013-14 and 2014-15). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. In 51 games with the Karlstad Färjestad in the Elitserien (Sweden) this season, Nygren raked up 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists). He led the league defensemen in goals, and was tied for fourth among all Elitserien rearguards in points. He served 49 penalty minutes and displayed a +11 plus/minus differential. Nygren was named Elitserien best defenseman at the end of the season earning the Salming Trophy. He added four points (1 goal, 3 assists) in 10 playoff contests. Nygren, 22, notched 65 points (24 goals, 41 assists) in 132 games since making his professional debut with Färjestad back in 2009-10. The 6’01’’ and 191 lbs rearguard served 63 penalty minutes. A native of Karlstad, Sweden, Nygren was selected in the fourth round, 113th overall by the Canadiens at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He took part in the second half of the Canadiens’ Development Camp in July 2011. **** Canadiens sign forward Sebastian Collberg to a three-year contract Montreal Canadiens’ Press Release MONTREAL– Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Tuesday the signing of forward Sebastian Collberg to a three-year contract (2013-14 to 2015-16). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. In 35 games with the Frölunda Indians in the Elitserien (Sweden) this season, Collberg totaled nine points (6 goals, 3 assists) and six penalty minutes. The 5’11’’ and 181 lbs right winger also appeared in 15 games with Örebro HK in the HockeyAllsvenskan (Sweden), notching eight points (6 goals, 2 helpers) and two penalty minutes. Collberg completed his season in Hamilton taking part in two games with the Bulldogs. Collberg, 19, suited up for Team Sweden at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship presented in Ufa, Russia, guiding the Swedish squad to the silver medal. He completed the tournament with six points (4 goals, 2 assists) in six games, ranking tied for first on the team in goals and points. A native of Mariestad, Sweden, Collberg was selected in the second round, 33rd overall by the Canadiens at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He took part in the second half of the Canadiens’ Development Camp in June 2012.

by Chantal, Managing Editor, All Habs Hockey Magazine MONTREAL, QC — I know a lot of things. Really, I do. But I don’t know everything. This week, I turned to a few of my colleagues to help answer your questions. Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to discuss? Okay, here’s what you can do. Let us know: who you are where you’re from if you wish, send us a photo of you in your favourite Habs gear and of course, your question You can contact us via Twitter, our Facebook page or email at info@allhabs.net We’ll feature you, and your question, in the All Habs Mailbag! Here’s what you wanted to know this week: Who was the best Bulldogs player this season, and who has a shot at making the Habs roster next year? Martin, Brossard Hi Martin! To answer your question, I turn to my colleague Dan, our resident expert on everything Bulldogs: “It was a disappointing season for the Bulldogs, finishing last overall in the American Hockey League, but that doesn’t mean the team was without some noteworthy performances. Nathan Beaulieu got off to a slow start to the year, adjusting to the pro level and also coming from a team which dominated its league to one that struggled mightily to win games. By roughly mid-season, he was the team’s most dynamic player, forming the top defensive pairing with Greg Pateryn. He is the prospect who showed the greatest development over the course of the year. However, Jarred Tinordi may be the prospect with the best chances to start next season in Montreal, simply because his value proposition is more in line with that the Canadiens need. With Raphael Diaz, Andrei Markov, and P.K. Subban in the line-up, Beaulieu’s offensive skills are somewhat superfluous, though he should be ready to fill in for the diminishing Markov after next season. Tinordi, on the other hand, brings size and toughness, and will only continue to get better as he becomes more comfortable with his positioning on the ice and grows into his 6’6″ frame. Among forwards, three standouts project to playing different roles in the NHL. The first is Gabriel Dumont, an AHL veteran who was likely the Bulldogs’ most consistent forward all season. He project to play a fourth line role in the NHL, and could start the year with the Habs depending on what moves are made this summer. Next is Michael Bournival, who played a role for Hamilton not unlike Tomas Plekanec in Montreal. He is unlikely to bring Plekanec’s level of offense to the big leagues, but his two-way game is well-suited for a third line role with the Canadiens, and he’ll be available as an injury call-up at some point during the season. Lastly, Patrick Holland is the most exciting offensive prospect with the Bulldogs. He is undersized, but is a creative playmaker whose confidence increased over the course of his AHL rookie season. The demands of a top six forward means the organization is likely to be patient with him, but he is the most likely of anyone who played the full year in Hamilton to eventually assume a scoring role in Montreal.” Hi! Should Habs trade Tomas Plekanec? Maryse, Montreal Hi Maryse! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! No. Now that the season is officially over, the Habs have their sights on the what looks to be a vintage draft. Who are potential targets? Daniel Hi Daniel! On this topic, I turned to colleagues Kathy and Simon for their guidance. Although Kathy has a thing for centermen, a winger might be more in line with the Canadiens needs in this upcoming draft. Simon likes Adam Erne (Quebec Remparts QMJHL), a 6 foot 200 pound natural scorer with surprising mobility given his stature. Anthony Mantha (Val D’Or Foreurs QMJHL) is another option at 6’3″, 180 lbs. He’s described as a sniper, who can be inconsistent at times and not all that reliable defensively, but he is a francophone and that might g