Canadiens sign Patrice Brisebois to one year

Habsfan84 · 08-04-2007, 08:44 AM

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed free agent defenceman Patrice Brisebois to a one-year contract for the 2007-08 season.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"Patrice is a seasoned veteran who brings a vast experience at the NHL level. His presence adds depth to our group of defensemen," said Bob Gainey.
Brisebois, 36, returns to Montreal where he spent the first 14 seasons of his career.
''I don't know how they're going to use me but you know I'm going to give everything for that team, my heart and soul,'' said Brisebois. ''I always did that. I'm 36 years old, I still have the passion for the game, I want to compete and I want to help that team to win and make the playoffs.''

As a member of the Canadiens from 1990 to 2004 he played 791 regular season games recording 79 goals and 263 assists for a total of 342 points, and 491 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-2, 203-pound Brisebois is fourth on the Canadiens all-time list for goals by a defenceman.
A member of the Stanley Cup champions Canadiens back in 1993, the Montreal native played 78 playoff games with the Canadiens.
Over the past two seasons, Brisebois played 113 games with the Colorado Avalanche recording 49 points. He underwent back surgery last year, but he says he is healed up and ready to play.
''I feel great. I feel happy. I'm really anxious to start the season, put the sweater back on and jump on the ice,'' said Brisebois.
Brisebois was selected in the second round by the Canadiens (30th overall) in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.

Habsfan84 · 08-04-2007, 09:20 AM

a good sign even though the fans of Montreal booed him. he is a good defenceman and he was probably signed for cheap.(a rumor had him going at 700 thousand)

Drury77 · 08-04-2007, 04:48 PM

He's either a glutant for punishment or he really thinks things can be different this time around.

The Hab fans are some of the most brutal fans when your a player who is playing up to expectations.

Habsfan84 · 08-05-2007, 07:06 PM

I sure hopes he plays well because i'm sure he will be a top six defenceman.

08-04-2007, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,588	Canadiens sign Patrice Brisebois to one year MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed free agent defenceman Patrice Brisebois to a one-year contract for the 2007-08 season. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "Patrice is a seasoned veteran who brings a vast experience at the NHL level. His presence adds depth to our group of defensemen," said Bob Gainey. Brisebois, 36, returns to Montreal where he spent the first 14 seasons of his career. ''I don't know how they're going to use me but you know I'm going to give everything for that team, my heart and soul,'' said Brisebois. ''I always did that. I'm 36 years old, I still have the passion for the game, I want to compete and I want to help that team to win and make the playoffs.'' As a member of the Canadiens from 1990 to 2004 he played 791 regular season games recording 79 goals and 263 assists for a total of 342 points, and 491 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-2, 203-pound Brisebois is fourth on the Canadiens all-time list for goals by a defenceman. A member of the Stanley Cup champions Canadiens back in 1993, the Montreal native played 78 playoff games with the Canadiens. Over the past two seasons, Brisebois played 113 games with the Colorado Avalanche recording 49 points. He underwent back surgery last year, but he says he is healed up and ready to play. ''I feel great. I feel happy. I'm really anxious to start the season, put the sweater back on and jump on the ice,'' said Brisebois. Brisebois was selected in the second round by the Canadiens (30th overall) in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

08-04-2007, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,588	a good sign even though the fans of Montreal booed him. he is a good defenceman and he was probably signed for cheap.(a rumor had him going at 700 thousand) __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

08-04-2007, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Drury77 Hockey Community Mod Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 894	He's either a glutant for punishment or he really thinks things can be different this time around. The Hab fans are some of the most brutal fans when your a player who is playing up to expectations. __________________ Visit Traci's Card Place \| Stop by the Bruins Forum \| Stop by the Predators Forum

08-05-2007, 07:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,588	I sure hopes he plays well because i'm sure he will be a top six defenceman. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum