Although salary terms were not disclosed by the Canadiens, it is being widely reported that the deal agreed to by Greg Stewart is for one year at $500,000. Interestingly, the salary is less than the qualifying offer amount. Also, Stewart would have to clear waivers if sent to Hamilton.
With Matt D’Agositini left as the lone restricted free agent to sign, it sets up an interesting cap situation for the Canadiens. There may not be room on the roster for both D’Agostini and Max Pacioretty.
In addition, rumors persist that Bob Gainey is shopping players like Jaroslav Halak and Tomas Plekanec in pursuit of Alexander Frolov or Patrick Marleau. It is difficult to see how the salary of Manny Fernandez (also rumored to be of interest to the Habs) could be accommodated.
TSN.ca Staff
8/10/2009 12:14:24 PM
The Montreal Canadiens have signed restricted free agent Gregory Stewart to a one-year contract.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The 23-year old played 20 games with the Canadiens last season and recorded one assist.
In 51 games with the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs, Stewart recorded seven goals and 10 assists along with 170 penalty minutes in 51 games.
Stewart was selected in the eighth round by the Canadiens, 246th overall, at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
'bout bloody time they signed him *nods*
Glad to hear he's finally signed.
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