ANNOUNCEMENT: Movement for Wills + Nilan to Team 990!

Monday, June 27, 2011 - MONTREAL - This morning, YourCanadiens is proud to announce the launch of a new campaign for the consideration of broadcaster Dererk Wills and former Montreal Canadien Chris Nilan to become the new play-by-play duo on the new home of the Montreal Canadiens on radio, The Team 990.

We have launched a page in support of the movement, along with a letter you can sign to show your support to The Team 990 as they plan to make a decision later this summer. You can also promote this page on your own site by linking this mini banner back to that page.

Check it out! We promise to keep you updated of this initiative's progress as it moves along. We believe the voice of the fans can and will have an impact on The Team's decision process, even though of course a business decision must be made at some point. So if you agree with the selections, get in on it now!

http://yourcanadiens.blogspot.com/p/movement-for-wills-nilan-to-team-990.html

Team 990 to Acquire Habs Radio Broadcast Rights

Montreal's The Team 990 radio station is set to announce on air at 5 PM EST that they have acquired the rights to broadcast Montreal Canadiens games from CJAD 800, Home of the Habs for many years.

When I was a kid, I used to love the CJAD broadcasts featuring the likes of Dino Sisto and Pierre McGuire, but more recent commentators have gone down hill, so the move comes at an opportune time.

It remains to be seen who will actually take care of play-by-play and colour commentary duties, but some possible names include Mitch Melnyk, Chris Nilan, and perhaps (here's hoping) current Hamilton Bulldogs legendary announcer Derek Wills. So long as Tony Marinaro has no part in it, and they don't bring in the likes of P.J. Stock or Benoit Brunet, the move should be lateral at worst.

Tune in at 5 PM to find out more!