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But we can't wait that long, so our writers held their own expansion drafts, based on players available. "We'll come back in September and we'll be better players. Other teams expressed interest in Plekanec as free agency approached, but his desire was to return to Montreal. When free agency opened at noon ET Sunday, the Canadiens announced that Plekanec was indeed returning to Montreal, where is wife, Lucie, and sons Matyas, almost 7, and Adam, 3, stayed while he played in Toronto. by By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. "Last year, from January on, we played almost for nothing, losing most of the games until the end of the year," said Plekanec of the team that went 29-40-13 and missed the playoffs for the second time in the past three seasons. But the veteran center, who returned to Montreal on Sunday after a pit stop with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, is going to make sure he does his part to get the Canadiens back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2019. Oct 27, 2020 ... Feb 25 2018 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Montreal (MTL) with Kyle Baun for Kerby Rychel, Rinat Valiev and 2018 2nd round pick. His exit interview with Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin in February included mention of a possible return after July 1. Because of that experience last season, they'll be that much better this year. Without yet having spoken with Claude Julien, who was his Canadiens coach when he broke into the NHL, Plekanec figures at least part of his role this season will be to mentor Montreal's younger players. [RELATED: Plekanec signs one-year contract with Canadiens | NHL Free Agent Tracker]. Guys are always finding out, and especially after last year, how hard it is to play in a market like this. We'll learn on June 21 what the Vegas Golden Knights roster will look like. Plekanec never dreamed of that kind of longevity when he was selected by the Canadiens in the third round (No. Forward Tomas Plekanec is returning to the Canadiens after they dealt him at the deadline this past season. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2019. How will they do this season? It's not every trade season we get a deal between the rival Maple Leafs and Canadiens, but we did in 2018, with veteran two-way center Tomas Plekanec joining Toronto. "It's kind of common sense," he said, speaking on his drive home following his formal session with Montreal media Sunday. Dave Stubbs, Plekanec signs one-year contract with Canadiens. That's going to be part of my role now, giving young guys any little detail that will help them grow into players and be part of this market for as long as they can, and being an NHL player anywhere else they might go.". We encourage you to review it carefully. Nobody can predict anything once you make the playoffs -- look at (Stanley Cup finalists) Washington and Las Vegas this year.". NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Veteran center Tomas Plekanec, who has spent his entire 14-year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, has been traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He returns to the only NHL organization he knew until Feb. 25, when he was traded to the Maple Leafs with forward Kyle Baun for forward Kerby Rychel, defenseman Rinat Valiev and a second-round pick (No. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. Plekanec, 35, has played 981 regular-season games for the Canadiens, having made his NHL debut on Dec. 31, 2003 in a 1-1 tie at the Dallas Stars. I think.". "I'm happy and proud to have been part of the NHL for so long, and to be nearing 1,000 games with an organization like the Canadiens," he said. The Canadiens are on the road back to contention following some big summer moves. He laughed when it was suggested to him that he might want to check the bins designated for its used equipment sale. His 1,000th game as a member of the Canadiens could come Nov. 15 in Calgary against the Flames, making the native of Kladno, Czech Republic the first Montreal player since Bob Gainey reached that milestone in 1986-87; Gainey was the Canadiens GM when Plekanec played his first NHL game. "I still have it. "I told them to keep my No. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. "It might have been my second season here that things didn't go that well," Plekanec said about 2006-07, when Montreal finished in fourth place in Northeast Division and missed the playoffs. Healthy Jagr plays in Czech second-league game, Canadiens preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more, Trade grades: Leafs outdo Habs in Plekanec swap, Canadiens trade NHL veteran Plekanec to Leafs. "That made me a better player and a better person, and able to appreciate what I have in Montreal. When he was traded to Toronto, Plekanec left some things at Montreal's practice rink, telling equipment staff that he'd back to claim them in July no matter where he'd be playing. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. And when you make the playoffs, everybody knows what can happen. "You get older, you get some experience, you see all the young kids around -- that's what happens with players like me. Plekanec signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Canadiens. All Rights Reserved. ... How the Canadiens can navigate the NHL’s flat cap era and become a contender. Playing in a market like Montreal isn't easy. "Nobody wants to be a loser. about … 14 until July 1 before they gave it to someone else," he said. I'm really happy to be back as part of the organization. It definitely wasn't about the (contract) number. 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MONTREAL -- Tomas Plekanec isn't certain what his role will be this season with the Montreal Canadiens. "It was pretty easy," he said, saying that he greatly enjoyed his brief time with Toronto.