On several occasions , he has denied that the Canadiens were for sale and said that he was merely reviewing his assets as part of an estate - planning exercise .
The announcement yesterday ended speculation over Gillett 's future in Montreal .
On several occasions , Gillett has denied that the Montreal were for sale and said that Gillett was merely reviewing Gillett 's assets as part of an estate - planning exercise .
The announcement yesterday ended speculation over Gillett 's future in Montreal .