The Montreal Canadiens have traded Steve Begin to the Dallas Stars for defenceman Doug Janik.Begin has played 42 games this season for the Canadiens, and recorded 6 goals and 4 assists. "Steve is a gritty, honest player with a very strong work ethic," said Stars Co-General Manager Les Jackson in a statement. "He's good on the penalty kill and he is a competitor in every sense of the word. We think he'll be a very good addition to our group as we continue to fight toward the playoffs."Janik is 28 years old, he has spent half of the season with Rockford of the AHL. He has one assist in 13 games on the Stars.
"Throughout his five seasons in the Montreal Canadiens' jersey Steve Begin has been a proud competitor who dedicated himself to the team," said Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey in a statement. "As an organization, we are grateful to Steve for his play on the ice as well as his involvement in the Quebec community. We wish Steve the very best with the Dallas Stars. Doug Janik, obtained by the Canadiens in return for Bégin, is a solid defenseman who brings 159 games of experience at the NHL level and who will add depth to our group of defencemen." He will make his Canadiens debut Friday in Philadelphia against the Flyers.
Written By Andrew Di Pardo
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