The Montreal Canadians Have Been Sold To The Molson Brothers

Brothers Geoff, Andrew and Justin Molson have reportedly reached a deal to buy the Montreal Canadiens and the Bell Centre. Photograph by: John Kenney, The Gazette

Molson Brothers Buy Montreal Canadiens: Reports -- The Montreal Gazette

MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens owner George N. Gillett Jr. has reached an agreement in principle to sell the Habs and the Bell Centre to the Molson family, media reports say.

Confirmation of the deal is expected to come later Saturday, the reports say.

Brothers Geoff, Andrew and Justin Molson announced earlier this month they had placed an offer for the club. Gillett bought an 80.1-per-cent stake in the team on Jan. 31, 2001, the brewery keeping 19.9 per cent.

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My Comment: If true .... this sale is going back to its original owners .... the Molson family.