Andrew Cassels, Tom Chorske, Stephane Richer and Ryan Walter were traded.
In February, the Canadiens reacquired Chris Nilan three years after he left Montreal.
In March, the team traded Petr Svoboda to Buffalo in return for Kevin Haller.
The regular season resumed and the Canadiens continued to struggle, slipping to fifth-place overall, but finished first in the Adams Division.
[1][2] Divisions: ADM – Adams, PAT – Patrick p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy bold – Qualified for playoffs