The Montreal Canadiens are set to invite veteran defenseman Mike Commodore to training camp, according to a report from RDS.
Commodore, 33, signed a deal with Montreal’s AHL Hamilton affiliate in November in the hopes of continuing his NHL career — he’s since appeared in 13games with the Bulldogs, registering one assist and 24 PIM.
The 33-year-old split last season between Detroit and Tampa Bay, notching two assists in 30 games while averaging just over 12 minutes per night.
The Lightning didn’t extend Commodore’s contract for 2012-13, making him an unrestricted free agent.
While the invite’s a positive step for Commodore, he’ll be in tough finding a spot on Montreal’s crowded blueline. Seven guys (Andrei Markov, Tomas Kaberle, Josh Gorges, Alexei Emelin, Francis Bouillon, Raphael Diaz, Yannick Weber) are currendly under contract and an eighth — PK Subban — will reportedly be signed soon.
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It might be tough to gauge the right price for him.
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That phrase is more fun than “turning the other cheek.”
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Just ask Bryan Bickell.
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Did Chicago just flip the switch?
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He’s clearly embracing the role of underdog.
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He’s been the head coach of AHL Toronto since 2009.
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Detroit’s goalie made some especially challenging ones.
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Finally.
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At least he’s still rich and handsome.
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He also thinks the Rangers faced an identity crisis.
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No other defenseman has four goals in first five playoff games.
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Jarome Iginla’s name might come up.
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Torey Krug might eat for free in Boston.
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He took a puck and maybe a stick to the kisser.
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Impressive flash of the glove by Hank.
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New York Rangers forward was stirring the pot for a while.
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Looks like Dougie Hamilton is the odd man out.
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He’s been out with a broken hand.
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He avoided a fight in Game 4.
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Desperation calls for tinkering.
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Video: Howard with a couple of tremendous saves in Game 5
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