Spector’s Hockey:

Corus Sports citing CKAC radio in Montreal reports the Canadiens have re-signed forward Maxim Lapierre to a two-year contract. Financial terms haven’t been disclosed. Lapierre was eligible for RFA status in July.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Hat tip to “Canaan”. Analysis to follow soon on my blog. This signing will be one of GM Bob Gainey’s easiest this off-season.

Habster:

If the signing of Maxim Lapierre is true, then it’s good news and is a sign of things to come for the Canadiens RFAs. Bob Gainey isn’t wasting any time and will hopefully lock up all his RFAs within the next week or so.