The Montreal Canadiens, like every team in hockey, have had some great free agent signings and some regrettable signings as well. The Habs have gone through four different general managers since the beginning of the new millennium and each of them have some highs and lows when it comes to free agency.
The Canadiens have developed a reputation as a team that can’t attract the top free agents. This is not a new phenomenon as the tax situation in the province of Quebec is among the worst in the league.
Still, there are bonuses to playing in a hockey-mad city like Montreal and some players are attracted to that atmosphere.