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Released from PTO with Penguins
Gonchar was released from his PTO with the Penguins Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.Saturday's release may represent the end of the 41-year-old Gonchar's NHL career. He enjoyed a long and fruitful stay in the NHL, racking up 220 goals and 591 assists in 1,301 career NHL contests. If Gonchar doesn't get an opportunity to suit up for another NHL club in 2015-16, the Penguins have already communicated that they would love to have him return to their organization in an administrative capacity.
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Habs' Gonchar Won't Be Back With Team In 2015-16
Gonchar will not be re-signed by the Canadiens, TSN's John Lu reports.The Habs will let Gonchar, Mike Weaver and Manny Malhotra walk, presumably replacing all three with younger players. The 41-year-old Gonchar may consider retirement, after tallying 14 points (one goal) over 48 games in 2014-15.
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Habs' Gonchar Back With Team
Gonchar (personal) rejoined the Canadiens for Thursday's practice, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.It looks like coach Michel Therrien will have Gonchar at his disposal when the Canadiens kick off their second-round series with the Lightning that begins Friday, but don't expect the 41-year-old to see any action unless the team suffers an injury on the blue line. Gonchar was a healthy scratch for the entire six-game series against the Senators in Round 1.
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Habs' Gonchar Skips Practice
Gonchar missed Wednesday's practice due to personal reasons, John Lu of TSN reports.
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Habs' Gonchar Replaces Markov
Gonchar replaced Andrei Markov (rest) and had an assist in Friday night's shootout loss to New Jersey.The 40-year-old Gonchar replaced the 36-year-old Markov, a sentence that serves to highlight a potential weakness for Montreal: speed on the back end. Gonchar had been a healthy scratch the past 10 games.
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Habs' Gonchar Scratched
Gonchar was a healthy scratch for Saturday night's game against the Islanders.Head coach Michel Therrien promised changes on the blue line following Thursday's embarrassing 5-2 loss to the Senators, and it was Gonchar finding himself in street clothes. Nathan Beaulieu and Greg Pateryn formed the third defense pairing.
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Canadiens' Gonchar Set To Return Saturday
Gonchar will return to action Saturday against the Coyotes.After missing one game with an undisclosed injury, Gonchar is set to return to game action Saturday against Arizona. Gonchar has tallied one goal and 12 assists in 44 games this season.
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Canadiens' Gonchar Out Thursday
Gonchar (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.Gonchar will be replaced by Mike Weaver for Montreal.
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Habs' Gonchar Returns
Gonchar (upper body) returned to action in Saturday night's win over Toronto. He had missed the past two weeks due to the injury.Gonchar resumed his spot as a top-4 defenseman, skating 19:48 in the win.
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Saturday Return Confirmed For Habs' Gonchar
Gonchar (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve and return to the lineup Saturday against the Maple Leafs, John Lu of TSN Montreal reports.