Canadiens Sign Mathieu Darche to One-Year Contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced today that they have signed left wing Mathieu Darche to a one-year contract worth $700,000. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. In 59 games this past season, he had 12 goals and 14 assists for 26 points. He missed 15 games with a groin injury. In 189 career NHL games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens, he has 25 goals and 35 assists for 60 points. This is a good depth signing for the Canadiens, as Darche is a very hard-working forward on the ice who plays with lots of heart. He will continue to bring plenty of veteran, offensive depth to the team's fourth line next season.