Montreal Canadiens Media Update
MONTREAL, QC. — On Monday afternoon, the Canadiens recalled forward Louis Leblanc from the Hamilton Bulldogs. He will be at practice on Tuesday morning in Brossard.
Leblanc took part in five games with the Canadiens earlier this season, registering a plus-2 differential and amassing two penalty minutes. In 36 games with the Bulldogs thus far this year, the 22-year-old centerman has scored nine goals and posted 20 points in addition to amassing a plus-2 differential.
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On Sunday, Nathan Beaulieu was recalled from Hamilton after having been sent down the night before.
Montreal Canadiens Media Update
MONTREAL, QC. — Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu was called up from Hamilton on Sunday afternoon. This marks Beaulieu’s third stint in Montreal this season, having suited up for five games prior to his most recent recall on Jan. 18 for the game against the Maple Leafs. Beaulieu was returned to Hamilton immediately following Saturday’s game.
The 21-year-old played 13:36 against Toronto, finishing with a plus-1 differential. In six NHL games this year, the blue-liner has one assist to go with his plus-3 differential.
This maybe Louis last shot with the Habs, personally I see little upside in this former 1st round pick.
He prefers not to back check and is not a NHL`er in my opinion!
That’s true Gord. Leblanc tends to avoid contact too. His numbers on the Bulldogs are average this season for a guy who should be dominating at the AHL level. As I said at the time, picking Leblanc was not a hockey decision. To my mind, Chris Kreider should have been the Canadiens choice.
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