MONTREAL -- Danny Briere is not likely to hear many more boos at the Bell Centre. Pittsburgh Penguins Shirts . The free agent from Gatineau, Que., has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The Philadelphia Flyers used a compliance buy-out last week on the final two years of an eight-year, US$52 million deal Briere signed in 2007. Because he turned down an offer from the Canadiens to sign with the Flyers that year, Briere was booed whenever Philadelphia visited Montreal. Now, hes a Canadien, returning to his native Quebec on a deal reportedly worth $4 million per season. "For me, the Montreal Canadiens fans are probably the most passionate fans in the NHL," Briere said on a conference call Thursday night. "Its an honour to be playing for them, in front of them, and all Im hoping is that we will all be cheering in the same direction when the seasons starts." The 35-year-old Briere had reportedly narrowed his list of potential destinations to the Canadiens, New Jersey Devils and Nashville Predators. "Daniel Briere brings a great deal of skills, experience and leadership to our team and he is a significant addition to our group of forwards," Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said in a statement. "Daniel showed a great desire to pursue his career in Montreal and we are very happy that he committed to playing in Montreal for the next two seasons." Initial reaction to the deal was mixed among Canadiens fans, with some welcoming his skill and experience and others concerned that the five-foot-10, 181-pound Briere adds another small body to an already smaller than average team. Others worry about his declining offensive production. Briere had only six goals and 10 assists in the lockout shortened 2013 season and has had concussion issues in recent years. "Last season with the short season, starting behind everybody because of injuries, I am definitely looking forward to bouncing back. Ive done that my whole life, my whole career," Briere said. "Its always been about finding the motivation to bounce back. Coming to Montreal makes it really easy, first of all. Having the chance to play for the Canadiens, I think theres no better motivation than that. "(2013) definitely was a season where I wasnt happy the way things went and Im going to do everything in my power to turn that around." Briere has 282 goals and 373 assists in 847 career NHL games, but was mostly coveted for his post-season play. In the Flyers run to the Stanley Cup final in 2010, Briere had 12 goals and 18 assists in 23 games. In 108 career post-season games, he has 50 goals and 59 assists. Wholesale Penguins Jerseys . The biggest collapse in franchise history was a long time ago, and he was too busy trying to make sure it didnt happen again. Cheap Penguins Jerseys . - Pete Rose didnt want it to be about him, not on a day when four new members were elected to baseballs most exclusive club. https://www.cheappenguinsjersey.com/ . -- Kole Calhoun homered and drove in three runs, Albert Pujols also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 Friday night.Leigh Griffiths returns to the Celtic squad for Saturdays home match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Last seasons top scorer, who has found his first-team chances limited this term due to the form of Moussa Dembele, sat out the midweek draw with Borussia Monchengladbach due to a virus.Central defender Jozo Simunovic, who was rested for the trip to Germany as boss Brendan Rodgers continues to monitor the Croats fitness, is also back in contention for a start against Richie Forans side. Dedryck Boyata has returned to the Celtic fold following a long spell on the sidelines However, fellow-defender Kolo Toure remains sidelined with an abductor problem, while Kieran Tierney faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his damaged ankle ligaments on Thursday.Former Manchester City central defender Dedryck Boyata was an unused substitute in Germany after months out with hamstring and muscle problems, and he could again figure on the Hoops bench at Celtic Park. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6. Fake Penguins Jerseys. 99. No contract. Inverness are the only team to have taken a point from the champions this season after a last-minute goal by Alex Fisher earned them a 2-2 draw at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on September 19.The English forward will not be involved this weekend however as he works his way back from a hamstring issue, joining Carl Tremarco (hamstring) and Aaron Doran (groin) on the sidelines. Owain Fon Williams wil be back in goal for Caley Thistle this weekend But Owain Fon Williams has shaken off the injury that forced him out of the 3-3 draw against Hearts at the last minute. On-loan Billy King also returns after missing the draw with his parent club Hearts.Ryan Esson (elbow) and Kevin McNaughton (Achilles) remain long-term absentees. ' ' '  |
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