ESPN.com - NHL - Canadiens place unhappy Samsonov on waivers
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The Montreal Canadiens placed forward Sergei Samsonov on waivers Tuesday, TSN of Canada reported on its Web site.
Samsonov, who signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Canadiens as a free agent after finishing last season with the Edmonton Oilers, has one goal in his last 22 games. He has seven goals and 15 assists in 52 games this season.
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Interesting move but IMO it had to happen. Obviously know one wanted him as they were trying to trade him and $3,500,000 for 7 goals at this point in the season is unacceptable. This frees up salary for a rental heading into the play-offs and salary to possibly re-sign both Souray and Markov in the offseason.