Ottawa Sun (Bruce Garrioch):

OFF THE GLASS: The Habs are a rare exception among NHL teams: They have no interest in free-agent C Peter Forsberg. As Forsberg prepares to make his comeback, Habs GM Bob Gainey won’t be making a call to Forsberg’s agent, Don Baizley. Instead, it’s believed the Habs have held several discussions with Atlanta GM Don Waddell about W Marian Hossa and have been working on a deal since last summer. A report last night said the Habs have been given permission to talk contract with Hossa, whose agent, Ritch Winter, denied that. “Not true,” said Winter in an e-mail. “It’s just bizarre where this stuff comes from.” If the Thrashers do make a deal, the Habs will have to compete with the Bruins, Senators and Wings. The asking price from the Habs is expected to be W Chris Higgins, a prospect and No. 1 pick in 2008.