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The Montreal Canadiens were a very intriguing team entering the NHL Draft this year, as they had several options available to them thanks to cap space, dollars and several picks in the top three rounds. With Marc Bergevin spearheading his second draft as general manager, there was plenty of interest with his phone was ringing so much on Saturday, he joked he already needed to charge it three times by the afternoon. Insisting the Habs would be satisfied if they left with all their picks, they did so with the exception of their final seventh round pick, dealing it to Florida for a 2014 pick. And by the reaction of the Canadiens draft table, which even displayed a few subtle smiles and fist pumps at some points, they were happy with their day. While the temptation to trade up in the Draft was there, it didnt work out. "The price to pay was high, we were willing to do that, but the team decided to take the pick," said Bergevin. Much talk prior to the Draft was the Habs interest to select a goaltender, and they landed a hometown boy and the highest ranked netminder in Zachary Fucale. "The timing was right to jump on a goalie of that caliber," noted Bergevin. "I was happy; surprised that he was still there." Some other teams were in the trade market, but while Bergevin was aware of some familiar Blackhawks, it wasnt the right time. "They piqued my attention, because I know those players," commented the GM. "Internally we discussed it, but we felt it was not the right time." Clearly, the Habs were looking to address some needs, with size being a big key. "I believe you have players that get you in the playoffs, and you have players that get you through the playoffs." As for interest in another addition, Bergevin had some fun with the media while showing what his interest level in Vincent Lecavalier is. "On a scale of 1 to 10? Pretty high." Up next, Free Agent Friday on July 5th, and all the action that still could happen before then. Expect Bergevin to keep his phone fully charged this week, just in case. Chicago Bulls Pro Shop . Bryzgalov stopped 25 shots on Saturday in the Oklahoma City Barons 4-1 victory over the Abbotsford Heat. The Oilers signed Bryzgalov to a one-year $2 million contract last Friday after shedding payroll by dealing defenceman Ladislav Smid to the Flames. Chicago Bulls Shirts . PETERSBURG, Fla. https://www.cheapbulls.com/ . A big centre with all the tools to be an elite player, Johansen paced the Blue Jackets with a standout game Saturday night. He had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points as Columbus beat the New York Islanders 5-2 to snap a five-game losing streak. Chicago Bulls Gear . Traditional contenders Brazil, Greece and Turkey drew the other three spots to complete the 24-team field for this summers tournament in Spain, basketball governing body FIBA announced Saturday at its meeting in Barcelona. Fake Bulls Jerseys . The lawyers filed a 33-page amended complaint Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan, expanding on the suit originally filed Oct. 3 in New York Supreme Court. Arbitrator Fredric Horowitz last week refused to compel Selig to testify in the grievance, and Rodriguez then walked out of the hearing without testifying. OXON HILL, Md. -- Bud Selig oversaw baseball during a time of transformation and turmoil -- wild cards and a ballpark boom, the cancellation of a World Series and the Steroids Era. For much of his reign, though, there was one constant: those first-place Atlanta Braves, built by John Schuerholz.The former commissioner and the longtime general manager met up again Sunday, both elected by an overwhelming margin to the Hall of Fame.Even so, Selig didnt see it as a sure thing.It reminded me of many a ninth inning when I used to pace around, the one-time owner of the Milwaukee Brewers said on a conference call.Schuerholz was picked by all 16 voters on a veterans committee at the winter meetings in suburban Washington. Selig was listed 15 times.The ultimate of honors, Schuerholz said.It took 12 votes for election, and former player and manager Lou Piniella was third with seven. Harold Baines, Albert Belle, Will Clark, Orel Hershiser, Davey Johnson, Mark McGwire and George Steinbrenner also were on the ballot considered by the Todays Game Era panel, and none of them got more than five votes.Selig became the fifth of 10 commissioners to reach the Hall. He will be enshrined July 30 in Cooperstown, New York -- on his 83rd birthday.His election was sure to draw fire from fans who link him to some of the games darkest moments.He called off the 1994 World Series during a players strike. He was in charge when illegal steroids left a cloud of performance-enhancing drugs that still lingers -- and that might prompt some to wonder whether power hitters and power pitchers who benefited from PEDs should now be welcomed to the Hall, too.Sometimes in life you have to go through certain things to maybe solve the problem, Selig said.Under Selig, the playoffs expanded from four teams to eight to 10 and the leagues were split into three divisions. Video replay was added to review umpire ccalls, revenue sharing was put in place and 20 new stadiums opened across the majors.ddddddddddddWe were a sport resistant to change, he said. And, yes, I believe in those years as commissioner, thats the most change in baseball history.There was no variance, however, once Schuerholz took over as GM of the Braves in the winter of 1990.Atlanta had never won even a single playoff game in its 25-season existence before going from worst-to-first in its first year under Schuerholz, starting an unprecedented run of 14 straight division titles.The Braves were boosted in that time by their Big Three of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz, and manager Bobby Cox, all of them already in the Hall. Star third baseman Chipper Jones is expected to join them soon enough.Schuerholz was the first GM to run clubs that took World Series crowns in both leagues, winning with Kansas City in 1985 and Atlanta in 1995.I loved to build teams, he said.In 26 years as a GM, his teams won 16 division titles and six pennants.I always had aspirations to be a successful general manager, Schuerholz said.The 76-year-old later became president of the Braves and is currently a vice chairman with the team, helping prepare for its move to SunTrust Park next season. His son was a minor league infielder with the Braves and works in their front office.Born in Baltimore, and the son of a former Philadelphia Athletics minor league second baseman, Schuerholz played the same position at Towson University in his hometown. He was teaching eighth-grade English and world geography in 1966 when, during a class break, he wrote a letter to the president of the Orioles, saying he really wanted to work in baseball and hoping for a chance.It all started with that letter, he remembered. ' ' '