Bob Gainey made a conference analyzing the season of the Habs. What I remember from his speech if the follownig:
-He will try to resign Markov and Sourey.
-He didn't make a move before the deadline trade, because he's looking long term, and he didn't want to lose a young prospect.
-Samsonov reacted quickly, and he won't stay with the team for next year. He will get rid of him either by trading him or buying his contract.
-The team will try to sign two big stars for next year.

GSA