| Position: | Defence |  |
| Shoots: | Left | |
| Height: | 6’4" | |
| Weight: | 227 lbs | |
| Birth Date: | 07/13/1976 | |
| Birth Place: | Elk Point, Canada | |
| Acquired: | Trade with N.J. Devils in 2000 (Sheldon Souray & Josh Dewolf & a 2nd round pick 2001 for Vladimir Malakhov) |
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| Draft Team & Year: | N.J. Devils in 1994 | |
| Draft Round: | 3rd | |
| Overall Choice: | 71th | |
| Salary: | $2.432.000 |
Scouting Report
| Strengths: | Strongest shot on team (and arguably the league), punishes opponents with big hits. Isn’t afraid to stand up for his teammates. |
| Weaknesses: | Many bone grafts have made his wrist highly injury prone, his play highly suffers as a result. |
| Projected Role: | 2nd pairing defenceman |
Biography
| Souray was the key acquisition in the Vladimir Malakhov deal, as he was exactly what the Canadiens needed, a big, tough defender with a strong shot from the point. However, several wrist injuries have limited his playing time and ability since then, but despite that, he had a breakout season in 2003-04, including an appearance in the All-Star game. His play suffered after that though, as injuries continued to creep up on him, as did fatigue. |