FILE - In this April 22, 2009, file phtoo, Boston Bruins' Phil Kessel(notes), right, celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with teammate Mark Recchi(notes) during an NHL hockey playoff series in Montreal. Recchi, 41, agreed to a one-year deal with the Bruins, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday, July 2, 2009.

In this March 12, 2009, photo, Calgary Flames forward Michael Cammalleri(notes) skates against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Montreal Canadiens signed Cammalleri to a five-year, $30 million contract on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

FILE - In this March 17, 2009 file photo, Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil(notes), left, hits Buffalo Sabres' Jaroslav Spacek(notes) during the third period of an NHL hockey game at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. The Montreal Canadiens have signed free agent defenseman Spacek to a three-year contract.

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 file photo, Montreal Canadiens' Chris Higgins readies to shoot, and score an empty-net goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period of a hockey game in Philadelphia. The Canadiens won, 3-1. New York Rangers Scott Gomez's(notes) brief New York tenure ended Tuesday June 30, 2009 when the star center was traded by the Rangers to the Montreal Canadiens as part of a six-player deal including Higgins.

In this photo taken on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, New York Rangers' Scott Gomez(notes) looks to pass during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y. Gomez's brief New York tenure ended Tuesday June 30, 2009 when the star center was traded by the Rangers to the Montreal Canadiens as part of a six-player deal including Chris Higgins.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Joonas Nattinen of the Montreal Canadiens poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Gabriel Dumont of the Montreal Canadiens looks on during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Coach Jacques Martin of the Montreal Canadiens talks with first round draft pick Louis Leblanc during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Mac Bennett of the Montreal Canadiens looks on during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Joonas Nattinen of the Montreal Canadiens looks on during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Alexander Avtsyn of the Montreal Canadiens looks on during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Alexander Avtsyn of the Montreal Canadiens looks on during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Mac Bennett of the Montreal Canadiens poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Mac Bennett of the Montreal Canadiens poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Mac Bennett of the Montreal Canadiens looks on after he was drafted by the Canadiens in the third round during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Joonas Nattinen, from Finland, speaks to reporters after being chosen by the Montreal Canadiens in the third round at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft in Montreal Saturday, June 27, 2009.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc of the Montreal Canadiens poses for a photo after he was selected #18 overall by the Canadiens during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc of the Montreal Canadiens poses for a photo after he was selected #18 overall by the Canadiens during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc greets Director of Player Recruitment and Development Trevor Timmins of the Montreal Canadiens after Leblanc was selected #18 overall by the Canadiens during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc of the Montreal Canadiens talks to the media after he was selected #18 overall by the Canadiens during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens draft pick Louis Leblanc poses for a photo with general manager Bob Gainey at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens draft pick Louis Leblanc slips on his jersey as coach Jacque Martin and owner George Gillett look on at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens draft pick Louis Leblanc slips on his jersey as general manager Bob Gainey looks on at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc of Montreal Canadiens poses for a group photo with executives and front office personnel from Candiens after they selected Leblanc #18 overall during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc of Montreal Canadiens poses for a group photo with executives and front office personnel from Candiens after they selected Leblanc #18 overall during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc of the Montreal Canadiens stands on stage after he was selected #18 overall by the Canadiens during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc puts on his new Montreal Canadiens sweater after he was selected #18 overall by the Canadiens during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc puts on his new Montreal Canadiens sweater after he was selected #18 overall by the Canadiens during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Louis Leblanc of the Montreal Canadiens stands on stage after he was selected #18 overall by the Canadiens during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A giant puppet of legendary Montreal Canadiens hockey player Maurice Richard is pulled along at the annual Saint Jean Baptiste Day parade in Montreal, Wednesday, June 24, 2009.