FirstStar Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hudon, Charles Position: LW Shoots: Left height: 5'11 Weight: 170 For complete stats: CLICK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 there we go. I heard he had an amazing Russia Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbaker8787 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 there we go. I heard he had an amazing Russia Series Ya I didn't watch too much myself but Craig Button was raving about him as well as the coach. Seems like a hard worker and a great pickup for the 5th round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thought I'd create a quick thread for this kid. Saw all 4 Canada/Russia games. Only habs prospect to play in the tourny. With the way he played in the tourny, there's little doubt that'll he'll be back for the WJC in December. My only issue... He's another small winger. We already have Gallagher in the WHL and Bournival in the Q. All 3 of them are skilled players who lack size and that could be the difference between making the NHL and not. Hudon was an exciting kid to watch, worked the corners well and was dangerous around the Russian net. Can't wait to see more of him in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie6898 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thought I'd create a quick thread for this kid. Saw all 4 Canada/Russia games. Only habs prospect to play in the tourny. With the way he played in the tourny, there's little doubt that'll he'll be back for the WJC in December. My only issue... He's another small winger. We already have Gallagher in the WHL and Bournival in the Q. All 3 of them are skilled players who lack size and that could be the difference between making the NHL and not. Hudon was an exciting kid to watch, worked the corners well and was dangerous around the Russian net. Can't wait to see more of him in December. Agreed and sure he is small but If he has the skill to make the league than that is no problem. Sure we have other small players but if we surround them with the right players, it can really give us an advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJhall18 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I watched all four games of the series, just to see what Hudon might have to offer the Habs one day, and I have to say I was quite impressed. By no means am I experienced at judging talent, but I have to say this guy has a very tantalizing package of skills. I expected him to play small minutes, without time on the PP or PK. He ended up playing decent minutes (obviously behind blue-ship prospects Huberdeau, Schiefle, Rattie, Strome, etc) but he also manned the 2nd PP unit, and spent significant time on the PK - of which he looked VERY good defensively. Without being one of the top names, Hudon definitely impressed me the most outside of perhaps 2013 draft prospect Monahan. Hudon was very creative with the puck (excellent EXCELLENT vision and very quick agile hands), although he will need to work on his shot and his skating needs a lot of work (but it was the same with Gallagher before him). Although 5`11 is smaller (its not tiny, we need to remember) he was difficult to knock of the puck, and he battled hard along the boards. With some bulking up, I dont really see his size being an issue, considering his offensive (and seemingly defensive) abilities. 4 games is a very small sample size, and its a long difficult road to the NHL, but I think this kid has a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I watched all four games of the series, just to see what Hudon might have to offer the Habs one day, and I have to say I was quite impressed. By no means am I experienced at judging talent, but I have to say this guy has a very tantalizing package of skills. I expected him to play small minutes, without time on the PP or PK. He ended up playing decent minutes (obviously behind blue-ship prospects Huberdeau, Schiefle, Rattie, Strome, etc) but he also manned the 2nd PP unit, and spent significant time on the PK - of which he looked VERY good defensively. Without being one of the top names, Hudon definitely impressed me the most outside of perhaps 2013 draft prospect Monahan. Hudon was very creative with the puck (excellent EXCELLENT vision and very quick agile hands), although he will need to work on his shot and his skating needs a lot of work (but it was the same with Gallagher before him). Although 5`11 is smaller (its not tiny, we need to remember) he was difficult to knock of the puck, and he battled hard along the boards. With some bulking up, I dont really see his size being an issue, considering his offensive (and seemingly defensive) abilities. 4 games is a very small sample size, and its a long difficult road to the NHL, but I think this kid has a shot. Another year of JR. and a year or 2 in Hamilton, and he might make 6'0, and 180-185#. I really don't care as much for size, as much as I care about "desire to win". I want players who will "go to the wall" to win. I want them to "bring it" EVERY game. If they do,,,,then that's all I can ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Another year of JR. and a year or 2 in Hamilton, and he might make 6'0, and 180-185#. I really don't care as much for size, as much as I care about "desire to win". I want players who will "go to the wall" to win. I want them to "bring it" EVERY game. If they do,,,,then that's all I can ask for. Guys like Gio and St Louis have shown that it isn't the size of the player, but the size of his heart. Yes, small players can succeed and have in the NHL. Thing is, you have to spread them out. We just saw over the last 3 seasons the problems a small team faces. I don't see Gallagher, Bounival and Hudon playing together on the habs at the same time. Unless they're all on different lines. I think it'll come down to one of them making it and the other 2 looking for employment elsewhere. I doubt that Gio will still be around when these guys are ready to make the jump, but we still have DD. As skilled as they are, I don't see Hudon, Gallagher and DD on one line. I really liked what I saw from Hudon in the Canada/Russia series and can't wait to see more of him at the WJC in December/January. Poor kids, they have so much talent and could probably play in the NHL. But with small players already occupying our top 6, I don't know if we'll ever see them playing in the NHL in a habs jersey. May have to trade them away to give them a chance to crack another teams line up. Bournival, if he makes it will probably be a 3rd liner. I see it coming down to Gallagher and Hudon. Sucks cos I like both of those players. I'm not being biased, I like the small players. Naslund was my favorite player in the 80's, have been on here many times defending Gio. But the reality is, there's only so much room for small players. Both Hudon and Gallagher play big despite their stature. I hope they prove everyone wrong and have long careers in the NHL, like St Louis and Gio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitive Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I think it's worth mentioning that Hudon is having a terrific start to the season thus far. With only 6 games played, he has 5 goals and 5 assists. Let's hope he can keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Bah Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Anyone that watched Charles play for the juniors could see the talent and when you consider other players of small stature that are stars in the NHL,Hudon has all of the attributes necessary.The 2012 Entry Draft will be remembered as one of the best in Habs history.Hudon will join Brendan Gallagher as another great 5th round pick by Timmins,the Head Scout for the Habs.The only thing that's holding the Habs back from more Stanley Cup glory is time,time enough for these great draft picks to mature and take their positions beside the young core of greats leading the way.I can barely stand the wait after almost twenty years of futility,but watching all the talent in the pipeline I'm finding my patience will be rewarded soon.Go Charles Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MkGee Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Read his bio he's small and not the best skater.. but drives to the net.. I guess it would be wise for him to gain weight but not lose any foot speed.. someone stated bourinval as being a winger... out of those three names that were mentioned i dare say he has the best chance at making the habs and staying due to his heritage and the fact that he can play center and win. Also bigger then gallager faster then hudon and a two way center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Looking good. http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/11/29/habs-prospect-hudon-a-good-bet-for-junior-team-canada/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Looking good. http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/11/29/habs-prospect-hudon-a-good-bet-for-junior-team-canada/ There's no doubting his scoring prowess,,,,but I would like to see some back-checking highlights. How is he with-out the puck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfoundlandHab Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I'm guessing everyone knows this already, but Charles Hudon has been invited to the Canadian World Junior Camp. Canadian World Junior Camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I'm guessing everyone knows this already, but Charles Hudon has been invited to the Canadian World Junior Camp. Canadian World Junior Camp The thread for that, can be found here : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detritus Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Just wanted to stop in and say how impressed I am with Hudon. For being a 'mere' 5th rounder, he's being considered with some absolutely fantastic talents as a 'lock' for team Canada. That's phenomenol, given the calibre of some players that are still up to be cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanahan1024 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Bad bounce for habs fans Hudon is injured and out of the world junior tournament. They called up Mark Mcneill to take his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Careyprice Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Injured wont play the wjc tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Injured wont play the wjc tournament. When was he injured? I saw him play in yesterdays game, looked pretty. Quick, feisty, dangerous around the net. I'll have to go check TSN now. Ugh, was looking forward to seeing him play. TSN link here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 A true Hab already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 :lol: A true Hab already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WantMoreCups Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 43 games 25 goals 27 assists n 52 points! N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitive Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 L.A. Lariviere @L_A_theRiver 4h Habs prospect Charles Hudon's season isn't over just yet. He'll report to @BulldogsAHL down south. Hudon has been rather busy this season, and he is not stopping just yet. He will suit up for the dogs for the remainder of the season. I really like how Bergevin is attributing much mportance to the development of our prospects thus far! all these pro tryout contracts and trial games with the habs are going to give the youngsters the experience to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MkGee Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 It was a shame he got injured during the jr's Canada may have medaled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Habs I/O: the Bulldogs have signed forward Charles Hudon to an amateur tryout contract. The 18-year-old played 56 games with the QMJHL’s Chicoutimi Sagueneens this season, posting 30-41-71 totals and a plus-15 in 56 games. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder was selected by the Canadiens in the fifth round (122nd overall) of the 2012 NHL entry draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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