Hamilton Bulldogs

Cedrick Desjardins is the AHL’s Goaltender of the Month for December 2009

I wrote a little piece on PK Subban being named to the AHL all-star squad and how much confidence that might give him moving into the second half of the season… well, one of his team mates has also been playing some amazing hockey in Hamilton.

Cedrick Desjardins has been lights out this year.

In 21 games this year he’s got a Goal’s against average of 1.66 and a save percentage of .932. In the month of december Desjardins went 8-0-0 (8 wins, no losses!), he had a goals against average of 1.16 and a save percentage of .949.

Just a few years back we saw Halak playing some strong hockey in Hamilton with the Bulldogs and now Canadiens fans should be happy that there’s another prospect making a strong show.

His strong play in Hamilton might be another factor in making it a little bit easier to move a goaltender in Montreal. He would be a possibility as backup.

PK Subban is an All-Star

At the start of the year, coming out of camp we saw a few young guys leave an impression. One of those guys is young defenseman PK Subban.

Many voiced their desire to see Subban play in Montreal. Especially after all the early season injuries to both Andrei Markov and Ryan O’Byrne. I could certainly relate with the enthusiasm around PK and the desire to see him play in Montreal. A really strong skater with a good hard shot and a player who seems to examplify the very word enthusiasm, he would have certainly looked good in the eyes of many as a call up.

I was certainly tempted by the possibilities myself.

One of the debates around the prospects was to give them time in the minors so they can play at the pro level and not throw them in the fire that it can be in Montreal.

So PK has played half a season in Hamilton and by all accounts he’s really playing well.

PK Subban was recently named to the AHL all-star game.

This is probably the best case scenario if you’re Bob Gainey… and many Habs fans.

Subban has gone down, worked hard under a great coach in Guy Boucher and is performing at a high level. He currently leads the Hamilton Bulldogs defensemen with 20 points.

And what a confidence booster for him this will be going into the second half of the Bulldogs season!

PK is one of the AHL’s stars and this experience will certainly be in his favor as he continues to play this season in Hamilton and then comes into next year’s camp.

Congrats PK!

Ryan White gets another shot

Things seem to happen pretty fast at times…. and with all of the injuries in the NHL this year guys like Ryan White are getting ample opportunity to make an impact in the big leagues.

According to the Habs official website, Ryan White has been called up from the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Ryan White currently has 2 assists, 40 hits and 12 blocked shots in 13 games.

Welcome back!

Ryan White returns to the Hamilton Bulldogs

Today the Montreal Canadiens have announced that forward Ryan White has been assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs.

White certainly made a good impression in his time in Montreal… taking the opportunity to play 13 games since November 4th. Ryan has 2 assists in those games.

With the return of Georges Laraques and the recent experiment to put Marc-André Bergeron at forward… there isn’t much room for him at the moment.

The M.A. Bergeron experiement at forward last night….. I didn’t mind that one bit.

Kyle Chipchura returns to Hamilton

After playing his first game of the year in Montreal, Kyle Chipchura has been sent back down to the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Matt D’Agostini nets 2 goals and Denis plays solid

While not directly related to the Habs…. the Hamilton Bulldogs are about as related a topic as can…

Matt D’Agostini scored 2 goals as did Mike Glumac and the dogs beat the Nofolk Admirals.

Checking the player stats for the dogs… there are some really pleasant surprises.

1. Matt D’Agostini who was making a case to stay in Montreal is playing well… 2 goals 3 assists.
2. Ben Maxwell – 3 goals, 1 assist +2
3. Mike Glumac – 3 goals, 1 assist +1
4. Denis is playing well

Chipchura has played 2 games…. has 1 assist and is +1…. Gregory Stewart has 1 goal 2 assists +1 and has 16 penalty minutes…

Pacioretty has yet to have the quick start offensively some thought he would… but we’re only 4 games in.

My eyes are on the farm team…. I love hockey!!!

Go Dogs!
Go Habs!

(Bulldogs news article)
(Bulldogs stat sheet)