Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Habs Press Release - Canadiens Recall Michael Blunden

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Canadiens recall Michael Blunden from the Hamilton Bulldogs

MONTREAL (December 14, 2011) – The Montreal Canadiens announced today that forward Michael Blunden has been recalled from the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs.

The 24-year old right winger registered eight points (3 goals and 5 assists) in 17 games with the Bulldogs this season. Blunden added 49 shots on goal.

Blunden was first recalled by the Canadiens on October 23. He was held pointless in eight games. The 6’04’’and 211 lbs forward served seven penalty minutes and totaled 14 hits, while averaging 5:01 of ice time per game.

The Toronto-born Blunden was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets in return for Ryan Russell on July 7, 2011.

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4 comments:

It's about time. I know Moen is hurt, I know Blunden has limited skills for top lines but he is someone we need for that 4th line simply to go out and bang some bodies.

Next let's address Weber, the extra d-man on the roster and then the anemic Mike Cammalleri and I think we are going to be alright

Even with Blunden's call-up, the Habs only have 11 healthy forwards at their disposal for tomorrow's game. Weber will play as the team's 12th forward once again vs the Flyers

@Fred: See, I'm good with 11 forwards. Why play Weber on the 4th? Go with 11 forwards, double shift a few Cammalleri, Pacioretty, Cole, Kostitsyn type of guys, and put Emelin in as the 7th D.

But no, Martin always goes the safe route...Weber on the 4th.

Blech.

Honestly if we dress 7 forwards I would rather see Weber in there then Emelin. I mean Emelin doesn't play the PP or PK wo unless he is getting a regular shift then there is really no point.

At least Weber is used on the PP, albeit inefficiently.

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