LW Charles Hudon (2012, 122nd, MTL)

[c3z4r]

Grabovski, Gallagher and now Hudon. Habs should give Timmins more 5th round picks.

 

[Kshahdoo]

As I understand, Kucherov was better in the AHL as a rookie?

 

[TT1]

As I understand, Kucherov was better in the AHL as a rookie?

cant really compare both teams

 

[Jared Dunn]

As I understand, Kucherov was better in the AHL as a rookie?

Kucherov is better for sure. Have no problem with that as Hudon is playing way better than expected

 

[Jared Dunn]

How is he in his own end? For some reason I can't shake this idea that he's primarily a two way player

 

[Yarice]

How is he in his own end? For some reason I can't shake this idea that he's primarily a two way player

Don't know what it looks like with the Dogs, but when he was playing in the QMJHL, he was pretty good defensively.

 

[EveryDay]

Don't know what it looks like with the Dogs, but when he was playing in the QMJHL, he was pretty good defensively.

He was also playing on the first PK with team Canada at the WJC.

 

[Ohashi_Jouzu*]

I'm surprised you're not excited about Hudon.

I'd describe myself right now as "cautiously optimistic". Not sure where/when/IF he's ever going to slot into our NHL roster. There really aren't that many players that we can expect to be replacing any time soon (like Malhotra, maybe, or guys who are UFA in a couple of years like Prust or Parenteau?), and I see at least one prospect who I think/expect to win that spot/role over Hudon. Guys like Scherbak and Andrighetto will almost certainly push him out of top 6 wing competition, and I would expect De La Rose to figure in as a 4th line Malhotra replacement ahead of Hudon as well, but maybe a maintenance day for Manny this year gives Hudon the first crack. I dunno. Does he make a guy like Bournival replaceable? I'm not sure about that one. Is he replacing Galchenyuk, Plekanec, or Eller any time soon? Uh... no chance. So where will it be?

And honestly, as soundly as he plays, he never really impressed me live aside from how well he obviously read the junior game. Glad to see that he's making forward progress, though, instead of stagnating or regressing as the level increases. He's not an "untouchable" prospect, to me, so there's only so much I can care.

 

[radicalcenter]

2 assists tonight

29 points in 26 games

 

[BIG GIFS]

I've been so hyped with Hudon ever since we drafted him. It's good seeing he's staying healthy with his past injury problems.

 

[ottawa]

A couple more assists for him tonight...leading with 29pts in 26 games now

 

[ChikN]

This kid is the real deal trust me. Reminds me a bit of Giroux sometimes the way he plays, very neat style on the ice. Not saying he'll become a Giroux or even half the player Claude is though.

 

[RickyR]

Not sure that he's going to get much opportunity anytime soon... Montreal seems to be pretty much set for wingers.

Andrighetto has been looking great in the NHL, and even he is likely to get sent back down when the team is healthy.

 

[sharks9]

Not sure that he's going to get much opportunity anytime soon... Montreal seems to be pretty much set for wingers.

Andrighetto has been looking great in the NHL, and even he is likely to get sent back down when the team is healthy.

We've been pretty healthy for the past 2 seasons, he'll get his chance when we have more injuries.

 

[Nicko999]

Hits the 30 pts mark!!! Now 30 pts in 27 games. He is now 4 pts ahead of the second best scorer in the AHL. The most impressive thing is that he is doing everything as a rookie.

 

[ottawa]

Just another assist for him last night, nbd.

 

[ChikN]

Beasssssttttttt

 

[RickyR]

So what's the thought on this guy? Is he this good? Is he the type of guy who puts up numbers in the AHL but is still a mediocre to servicable nhl prospect? Or potentially a legit underappreciated top talent?

He's on track to do what Strome and Kucherov did last year. Is he equiv talent?

 

[Scuba-Steve]

So what's the thought on this guy? Is he this good? Is he the type of guy who puts up numbers in the AHL but is still a mediocre to servicable nhl prospect? Or potentially a legit underappreciated top talent?

He's on track to do what Strome and Kucherov did last year. Is he equiv talent?

I have seen him play a lot in the QMJHL, and i always thought that his game would translate very well in the pros. But i must that i am impressed right now. If he can stay away from injuries, he's a top 6 foward in the NHL 2 years from now.

 

[Kunta Kinte]

Wow... I haven't followed the AHL at all this year.


Just logged on theahl to see top scorers.

Hudon is 4th? as a rookie? Damn nice.

 

[Yarice]

So what's the thought on this guy? Is he this good? Is he the type of guy who puts up numbers in the AHL but is still a mediocre to servicable nhl prospect? Or potentially a legit underappreciated top talent?

He's on track to do what Strome and Kucherov did last year. Is he equiv talent?

I really love him since way before he was drafted by Montreal, but he is not as good as Strome and Kucherov IMO.

 

[sync95]

Hudon will make a nice trade piece one day in the near future. He has bottom-six floor, 2nd line potential. I'm sure 20 teams would be willing to aquire some of the Habs' surplus. He is beginning to prove that he's not just a prolific junior scorer.

 

[montreal]

nice showing for Hudon at the AHL All Star game, named Co-MVP, scored some sick goals.

 

[JayKing]

 

[Leaf19]

He's got some really slick hands definitely looks like a legit prospect