AK-1 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 # 51 - Francis Bouillon Position: Defenceman Shoots: Left Height: 5' 8" Weight: 196 Born: 17 Oct '75 Born in: New York, NY, United States Acquired: 25/10/02 - From Nashville from NHL Waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbGamer Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Francis Bouillon: Cap Hit: 1,875,000$. So he’s playing for a new contract…and it probably won’t be with the Canadiens unless he wants to take a discount on his market value. With the work that Bob Gainey has in front of him for next summer, chances are this could be the last year that Francis Bouillon skates in a Canadiens uniform. This is about the point where fans chime in with “Frankie’s over the hill anyways.” If there’s one thing I’ve learnt about Francis Bouillon it’s that when people count him out it’s usually when he performs best. Knowing that he won’t be a priority signing with the Canadiens will only motivate him to show his goods to the rest of the league. We also know he could definitely be used as trade bait. Bouillon is physically imposing at 5”8, 195lbs…sounds paradoxical, but it’s the truth. If he gets his skating back up to the level it was at before his horrible ankle injury a couple of years ago, he will return to form as one of the team’s most punishing hitters. A great year for Francis Bouillon would be: 82 games, never being pulled from the lineup, moving up in the roster, and improving on his +9 from last season. We haven’t seen his very best over the last two seasons, but there’s no reason to believe he won’t play better than ever this year. He’s the type of player who thrives under minimal expectation, and given the pressure of earning an increase in his next contract I personally think we’re going to get a healthy dose of the old Bouillon…the one we all fell in love with. Being the club’s 6th defenseman, and bordering on sitting in the pressbox for a few games would be a disappointment for Francis Bouillon. http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id...p;blogger_id=82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 With three of the top four defensmen set and a young Gorges on the rise, Mr Bouillon may be in tough to be anything more than a 6th d-man... will he even play 82 games as a Hab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioHab Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I think frank is going to have a great year. Being a french player in the clubs 100th is going to be a great inspiration for him on top of this being a contract year and him with something to prove. Good luck to him as he is one of my sentimental favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flunky Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Considering his contract status (final year, impending UFA) and the number of d-men we have in the system, this year will probably be Frankie B's last go-round with the Habs, which is unfortunate because I always liked the little bugger. When he stepped in and held his own against Orr last year, I nearly wet my pants. Pure heart. That Boillion: He's always Beef , sometimes Gold, but never Chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brazinrasin Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Considering his contract status (final year, impending UFA) and the number of d-men we have in the system, this year will probably be Frankie B's last go-round with the Habs, which is unfortunate because I always liked the little bugger. When he stepped in and held his own against Orr last year, I nearly wet my pants. Pure heart. That Boillion: He's always Beef , sometimes Gold, but never Chicken. The writing does appear to be on the wall. I will be sad to see Frank go, he has served the organization well and given us everything he had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hey, there's no guarantee that Frank the Tank is on his way out of Montreal. Mr. Gainey has a penchant for resigning defenceman for insurance purposes. Brisebois is a good example of that. There's no reason Frankie might not be back as a 5-6 guy for a few more seasons. Especially if Valentenko/Carle aren't yet ready. I suppose we shall see what THIS season offers first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flunky Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I hope so too, but the numbers game says otherwise. If we re-sign Komisarek to a multi-year deal, we'll have 5 d-men inked through 2010-11, not to mention Carle, Valentenko, Weber, Subban, Emelin (fingers crossed), McDonagh, Fischer waiting in the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan512 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 I do not think he will last the season in Mtl. Too bad gives his heart and soul every shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainjack22 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Frank "THE TANK" Boullion is the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-1 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Im pretty sure it's Brisebois last year, so unless 2 rookies jumps in next year (which i doubt, it's probably going to be 1 at the time) Franky could still be with us for another year or two easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franck5890 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Im pretty sure it's Brisebois last year, so unless 2 rookies jumps in next year (which i doubt, it's probably going to be 1 at the time) Franky could still be with us for another year or two easily. This is Bouillon's last year on his current contract if I recall; barring a simply outstanding season, I'd be surprised to see him re-signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sach Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 the writing really is on the wall when it comes to the tank, with a powerhouse young dman in valentenko waiting to take over next season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 the writing really is on the wall when it comes to the tank, with a powerhouse young dman in valentenko waiting to take over next season... I agree. Not to mention Komisarek needing a new contract. On Habs Inside/Out Timmins talks as if getting Yemelin over is still a good possibility, as well. Jeez, between Weber, Yemelin, Valentenko, McDonagh, and co. we have too many good young players for Bouillon to hang around. I hope he has an exceptional season, but I think he's gone next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sach Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 valentenko will be on the canadiens defense full time next season, most likely paired with Emelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 valentenko will be on the canadiens defense full time next season, most likely paired with Emelin Although not for this thread... That would be sick. Our defence truely would be a, "Red curtain." Bouillon! I wish you the best, lil' buddy! Have a good season, and then go sign with a Western team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-1 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 valentenko will be on the canadiens defense full time next season, most likely paired with Emelin Guy Carbonneau would never pair 2 rookies d man together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sach Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Guy Carbonneau would never pair 2 rookies d man together. no? you have been talking to guy? Emelin after this season will have played 5 seasons of pro hockey and will be 23.. he is 6'2 about 220 and mean as hell. a fine candidate to step in on our 3rd D pairing next fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsFanInCalgary Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I really like 'The Tank' but as has been stated already, we have way too many D-men coming up. If this is indeed his last year w/ us I hope he has a career season points wise and get a nice raise from someone else next year. Preferably w/ a western team <Chicago maybe- good fit> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 no? you have been talking to guy? Emelin after this season will have played 5 seasons of pro hockey and will be 23.. he is 6'2 about 220 and mean as hell. a fine candidate to step in on our 3rd D pairing next fall Although off-topic, where did you obtain those height/weight numbers on Yemelin? I thought he was much smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flunky Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 How did this become a (Y)Emelin thread? Personally, I'd love to see the guy on Montreal, but I'll believe it when I see it. As far as his size, I've seen him listed anywhere from six foot to six foot two with his weight anywhere between 200 and 220. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedome_mtl Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I love Frankie and how he plays for us,but I'd have to agree with most that this is likely his last season here because of the depth -in-waiting on defense.Several of them appear to be too good to hold down much longer so,space will have to be made to bring them up.I bet Frankie's current team-mates would prefer to see him bolt to the KHL rather than have to get hit by him wearing another uniform! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-1 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 no? you have been talking to guy? Emelin after this season will have played 5 seasons of pro hockey and will be 23.. he is 6'2 about 220 and mean as hell. a fine candidate to step in on our 3rd D pairing next fall No i just happen to know the mentality of the montreal canadiens, name me a year where 2 rookie d man were paired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cujofan311 Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 nice to see frankie b wearing the "A" yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull12 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Habsinsideout is saying Boullion was seen limping after last nights game :c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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