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The Canadiens bought out the contracts of underperforming forwards Mariusz Czerkawski and Randy McKay on Tuesday, making them unrestricted free agents.
Montreal, under new general manager Bob Gainey, also re-signed Chad Kilger to a two-year deal. Kilger wasn't extended a qualifying offer by Monday's midnight deadline -- his qualifying price was $1.24 million. Gainey then signed Kilger for less money Tuesday.
Kilger, a checker, had nine goals and seven assists in 60 games last season. Czerkawski, a former 35-goal scorer, dropped to five goals and nine assists in 43 games last season. McKay had six goals and 13 assists in 75 games.
Montreal, under new general manager Bob Gainey, also re-signed Chad Kilger to a two-year deal. Kilger wasn't extended a qualifying offer by Monday's midnight deadline -- his qualifying price was $1.24 million. Gainey then signed Kilger for less money Tuesday.
Kilger, a checker, had nine goals and seven assists in 60 games last season. Czerkawski, a former 35-goal scorer, dropped to five goals and nine assists in 43 games last season. McKay had six goals and 13 assists in 75 games.
