As a free agent following the NHL lockout in 2004-05, Brisebois left the Canadiens to sign with the Colorado Avalanche in a two-year deal on August 3, 2005 [REF].
On August 3, 2007, Brisebois, again a free agent, returned to the Montreal Canadiens accepting a one-year incentive laden deal for the 2007-08 season [REF].