The Montreal Canadiens are gathering for their annual golf tournament today, and not only did general manager Marc Bergevin announce that the team will go without a captain, he also mentioned they will go without signing Martin Brodeur to a contract.

One of the least sensible rumors of the summer was the recent suggestion by former Hab Vincent Damphousse among others, that the Montreal Canadiens were looking into signing the 42 year old Brodeur to a contract.

Mar 24, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj (30) in goal during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Banknorth Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Brodeur was once a fantastic goaltender, perhaps the best that has even played the game. He certainly has the credentials to back up that claim, most wins, shutouts and games played by an NHL goaltender, but he doesn’t have the credentials to backup Carey Price this season.

With Peter Budaj and Dustin Tokarski already signed for the upcoming season, the Canadiens have one too many goaltenders, and have no room for an aging veteran.

Bergevin echoes that sentiment this morning when asked about the Broduer rumors, stating “I already have three goalies on my team, I don’t want four.”

Brodeur has struggled over the past four seasons, his save percentage dropping each year and was among the worst in the NHL last season.

Brodeur was one of the greatest goaltenders of his era, but would be more of a distraction in Montreal than a help to the team. Hopefully Bergevin’s claim today will put the silly rumors to rest.