Canadiens bring back Brisebois

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08/03/2007 - Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Montreal Canadiens signed free agent Patrice Brisebois to a one-year contract on Friday, returning the 36-year-old defenseman to where he spent the first 14 years of his career.

Brisebois, a member of the Canadiens' 1993 Stanley Cup squad, donned a Habs jersey for 791 games and notched 79 goals and 263 assists with the team. In 78 playoff games as a Canadien, Brisebois tallied eight goals and 17 helpers. The blueliner, Montreal's second-round pick in the 1989 draft, ranks fourth on the team's all-time list for goals by a backliner.

"Patrice is a seasoned veteran who brings a vast experience at the NHL level," said Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey. "His presence adds depth to our group of defensemen."

Montreal declined its option on Brisebois after the 2003-04 season, and the defenseman signed with the Colorado Avalanche. After notching 10 goals and 28 assists in his first season in Denver, Brisebois' 2006-07 campaign was cut short after just 33 games due to a herniated disc.

For his 16-year career, Brisebois has tallied 90 goals and 301 helpers in 904 games with the Montreal Canadiens and Avalanche.

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