LW Charles Hudon (2012, 122nd, MTL)

[Nicko999]

He still leads all AHL rookies with 53 pts in 68 games (including the game this afternoon).

And scored a beauty yesterday.

 

[Nicko999]

Another beauty...

 

[Saxon]

Another beauty...

Too bad the Habs don't need scoring wingers or this guy could get a shot in the NHL....

 

[hoc123]

Too bad the Habs don't need scoring wingers or this guy could get a shot in the NHL....

Who needs Hudon when we have Parenteau and Weise and D.S.P

 

[Parliament]

Any MTL fans think he makes the roster next year?

 

[VanNistelrooy]

Any MTL fans think he makes the roster next year?

Not sure there is place for him on the 3 first lines.

 

[Perrah]

Not sure there is place for him on the 3 first lines.

He could play 3rd line winger. IIRC he is very steady defensively so it might even be a good fit to make the 3rd line a bit more offensive than it is cycling Smith-Pelley, Prust or Weise through.

 

[montreal]

Any MTL fans think he makes the roster next year?

perhaps if they trade or buyout PAP.

 

[Hero]

The Hudon/Brown battle continues.

- 5'10 vs 5'11
- 184lbs vs 170lbs
- Late picks in 2012 (Both 94 birthdates)
- AHL Rookies
- Both drafted by their home town teams
- Fiesty, chirpy, leaders

Hudon 54 pts in 69 GP
Brown 55 pts in 68 GP

Looking forward to these two going head to head in Mtl vs Tor games for the next decade

 

[Marc-E-]

Hudon and Scherback will be serious contender for roster spot next training camp.

 

[Hero]

The Hudon/Brown battle continues.

- 5'10 vs 5'11
- 184lbs vs 170lbs
- Late picks in 2012 (Both 94 birthdates)
- AHL Rookies
- Both drafted by their home town teams
- Fiesty, chirpy, leaders

Hudon 54 pts in 69 GP
Brown 55 pts in 68 GP

Looking forward to these two going head to head in Mtl vs Tor games for the next decade

Both selected to the AHL all rookie team. And the scoring race can still go either way.

Hudon 55 pts in 71 GP
Brown 57 pts in 70 GP

 

[radicalcenter]

2 assists in his first 2 NHL games

 

[Mark Kandy]

2 assists in his first 2 NHL games

And he is playing very well. Hardworking player with talent, I think this guy is gonna have a NHL career.

 

[sharks9]

Yea he looks good like pretty much all our rookies so far, he'll be sent back down when we get healthy but it's clear his development is coming along nicely

 

[johna2626]

Anyone know why he hasn't gotten a substantial shot in the NHL?

 

[BenG]

- Apparently, his skating needs a bit of work.
- Some will also say that management is trying to 'hide' him in the minors to protect from the expansion draft, though I do t believe this to be true.

To be fair, he should have gotten a longer stint of 15-25 games by now.

 

[johna2626]

- Apparently, his skating needs a bit of work.
- Some will also say that management is trying to 'hide' him in the minors to protect from the expansion draft, though I do t believe this to be true.

To be fair, he should have gotten a longer stint of 15-25 games by now.

I knew he was injured earlier this season, but was surprised to see how many games he has played in the minors. Doubt he gets much time with Julien either, as his lack of giving young players a chance was one of the biggest complaints I heard out of Boston. Really hope he gets a chance though, he seems like he could be a solid middle six forward

 

[Lebowski]

I knew he was injured earlier this season, but was surprised to see how many games he has played in the minors. Doubt he gets much time with Julien either, as his lack of giving young players a chance was one of the biggest complaints I heard out of Boston. Really hope he gets a chance though, he seems like he could be a solid middle six forward

As far as upside goes... I think he has the skill level to be a legit top 6 winger. Very smart playmaker, good shot as well.

He's not a speedster by any means, but I don't think that should prevent him to have an impact at the NHL level. He played 6 games so far in the NHL, mostly on the 4th line, and he got 4 assists.

I'd rather lose an Emelin or a Byron in the expansion draft than Hudon.

 

[hototogisu]

Anyone know why he hasn't gotten a substantial shot in the NHL?

Nobody really knows. All he does in the AHL is produce.

Either management really likes Hudon and wants to be patient with him, or they really don't like him and don't think he's worth calling up. Hard to say.

 

[Thebesthockey]

with Desharnais shipped out..this is the momennt for a real shot for this kid that deserves it

 

[BLNY]

I knew he was injured earlier this season, but was surprised to see how many games he has played in the minors. Doubt he gets much time with Julien either, as his lack of giving young players a chance was one of the biggest complaints I heard out of Boston. Really hope he gets a chance though, he seems like he could be a solid middle six forward

Julien is far more likely to give him a fair shot than his predecessor. Therrien can be called the main reason he never got an extended shot. He deserves one, but I think they're going to try to get some veteran, proven, NHL scoring for the playoffs. Maybe Hudon gets called up when rosters expand.

 

[Mark Kandy]

It's really time to give Charley a shot. He puts some amazing numbers in the AHL at only 22, plus he did really well in the 6 games he played with Montreal. And I'm not talking only about his 4 assists, but his overall play, even if he was playing on the 4th line and had some very limited icetime.

 

[hototogisu]

In Bergevin's post-deadline presser today he said they felt comfortable trading Andrighetto because they have a guy like Hudon in the system so I guess he's in the plans...

 

[TimeZone]

Kid has some great numbers. Surprised he hasn't gotten a longer look.

 

[NobleSix]

Kid has some great numbers. Surprised he hasn't gotten a longer look.

He was injured both times he's been called up. Bergevin said that the team's intention was to give him a long look at the start of the season, but his injury got in the way of that.

I have a feeling he will be called up within the next few weeks.