roy_133 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 - Lebrun http://twitter.com/#!/Real_ESPNLeBrun/status/84046588703547392 It's big news so I thought it was worthy of it's own thread, if a Mod disagrees they can lock it. Also from Stubbs http://twitter.com/#!/habsinsideout1/status/84046901539905536 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 5.75 per, from Lebrun http://twitter.com/#!/Real_ESPNLeBrun/status/84047656367824896 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 It's big news Sure is....and pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGGESTHABSFAN123 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of defenseman Andrei Markov to a three-year contract (2011-12 to 2013-14). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “We are very pleased that Andrei has made the decision to pursue his career with the Montreal Canadiens. A player drafted and developed by our organization, Andrei brings a high level of talent and leadership to our team. We look forward to having him back in our lineup for the start of the upcoming season,” said Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier. Markov, 32, completed in 2010-11 his 10th season with the Canadiens in the NHL. The defenseman registered three points (1 goal, 2 assists) in seven games. He served four penalty minutes and maintained a +2 plus/minus differential, while averaging 22:54 seconds of ice time per game. Markov suffered a season-ending injury to his right knee on November 13 against Carolina. Since 2000-01, Markov has registered 366 points (81 goals, 285 assists) in 623 NHL regular-season games. The 6’0’’, 209 lbs defenseman has recorded 361 penalty minutes and maintained a +31 plus/minus differential. Markov has scored 41 of his goals on the powerplay and two on the penalty kill. He has accumulated 18 points (3 goals, 15 assists) in 49 career NHL playoff contests. A native of Voskresensk, Russia, Markov was the Canadiens’ sixth pick (third round, 162nd overall) at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He was part of the Russian team at the 2006 Torino and 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Confirmed: Markov signed for three years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 It's big news so I thought it was worthy of it's own thread, if a Mod disagrees they can lock it. We'll leave it for a couple of days. ---------------------- Nothing official about the $ but it's being circulated that the three years are for the same salary he already had ie 5.75M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreekHockeyCoach Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Excellent news. Kudos to our GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderManNL Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 I'm happy hes signed and will be stick around for awhile longer but lets hope and hes stays healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 but lets hope and hes stays healthy. Thanks........and we will be taking good care of Markie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderManNL Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Excellent news. Kudos to our GM. I'm not a Gauthier fan so he won't be getting any kudos from me until he actually walks on water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 I'm not a Gauthier fan so he won't be getting any kudos from me until he actually walks on water. I've been pretty pleased up to now since he's come aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderManNL Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 I've been pretty pleased up to now since he's come aboard. I was never a fan of the man....and to think, we could have had Yzerman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGGESTHABSFAN123 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 I've been pretty pleased up to now since he's come aboard. Ya, same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskeg2 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob616 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 I was never a fan of the man....and to think, we could have had Yzerman. Yeah, Yzerman sure did a great job picking that Stamkos kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTed3 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 On the plus side, we got him signed. That's the most important thing. I'm not terribly impressed that we gave him 3 years without his taking a slight drop in his salary, but I guess that's life. The bottom line is that there is now a lot of pressure on Markov to show he has recovered fully from his surgery and that he is able to play at his pre-injury level. If not, the organization and the fans will have every reason to be as upset with Markov as they are with Gomez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 On the plus side, we got him signed. That's the most important thing. I'm not terribly impressed that we gave him 3 years without his taking a slight drop in his salary, but I guess that's life. The bottom line is that there is now a lot of pressure on Markov to show he has recovered fully from his surgery and that he is able to play at his pre-injury level. If not, the organization and the fans will have every reason to be as upset with Markov as they are with Gomez. On the positive side, he'll have training camp and pre-season to get into game shape at the same rhythm as the rest of the group instead of jumping into action late fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddienmike Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 On the positive side, he'll have training camp and pre-season to get into game shape at the same rhythm as the rest of the group instead of jumping into action late fall. Yes that's what I think,and I don't think he will let us down,he must know that we have a lot of faith in him after all that's happened,he will repay that faith,that is the character of the man,as I said in the Markov thread makes next season seem farther away,until we get to see our Markov play GO MARKOV GO :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry-Launstein-Jr Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 He's been injured an awful lot throughout his career, and I'm not entirely sold on this deal. I would have liked to see one year, or a little less money. We need his kind of money to get more durable defensemen. We still suffer a lot when he's not in the lineup, even though Subban has helped a lot. We're taking a big chance on a guy who has shown he has problems staying healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisGuthro Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 well before the last 2 seasons he hasnt been injury prone, hes just had bad luck, hes still an elite dman and i personally cant wait to see him suit up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Habs' Markov in fine spirits – and why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Habs' Markov in fine spirits – and why not? me too looks like he's ready for puck drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANADIENS27 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 On the plus side, we got him signed. That's the most important thing. I'm not terribly impressed that we gave him 3 years without his taking a slight drop in his salary, but I guess that's life. The bottom line is that there is now a lot of pressure on Markov to show he has recovered fully from his surgery and that he is able to play at his pre-injury level. If not, the organization and the fans will have every reason to be as upset with Markov as they are with Gomez. Maybe $4-5 million would have been reasonable? And CRB gets to end her Markov watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Maybe $4-5 million would have been reasonable? And CRB gets to end her Markov watch. Oh no, it just resumed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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