The Habs currently have five goaltenders in their system, all playing in different leagues from the AHL, ECHL, Slovakia, Sweden, and Finland. Here’s how each has started off the new season. AHL Jean-Francois Damphousee-G. A free agent pickup this summer, Damphousse currently plays for the Hamilton Bulldogs. The former 1st round pick of the New … Continue reading Hab Goalie Prospect Update

With only half a roster in place last year, the Hamilton Bulldogs were one of the top AHL teams in the leagues history, breaking all kinds of records along the way, coming one win away from a championship cup for a champion team. This year the team is almost completely full, with the exception of … Continue reading Habs AHL/ECHL Prospect Update

Taking a look at how the Habs prospects in the CHL, NCAA, and the European leagues are doing so far, excluding the goalies who will be in a separate article. The only prospect that has yet to play is Ryan O’Byrne, who will start his season this Friday. But for the rest of the prospects, … Continue reading Lambert named CHL player of the week

With Special Contribution: Dan Linn Jerome Marois has been sent down from the Hamilton Bulldogs to the ECHL, as he was moved to make room for Chris Higgins one would assume. Marois has been loaned to the Long Beach Ice Dogs. Chris Higgins played 2 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season.Other newsAfter being runner up for … Continue reading Chris Higgins sent to Hamilton

Q: What was it like attending the rookie camp for the Montreal Canadiens? And did coach Vigneault give you any pointers? A: It was a great experience to play against a higher level of talent and get an idea of what is expected from the Habs management. I felt I responded well and competed well. … Continue reading Cory Urquhart Interview

Name: Jerome Marois
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Height: 6’1
Weight: 199
Birthdate: 1-27-81
Hometown: Quebec City, Quebec
Acquired: 1999 NHL Draft, 9th round (253rd)

Name: Marc-Andre Thinel
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Left
Height: 5’11
Weight: 181
Birthdate: 3-24-81
Hometown: St. Jerome, Quebec
Acquired: 1999 NHL Draft, 5th round (145th)

Name: Dany Stewart
Position: Center/Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Height: 5’11
Weight: 170
Birthdate: 4-23-85
Hometown: Charlottetown, PEI
Acquired: 2003 NHL Draft, 4th round (123rd)

Name: Scott Selig
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
Height: 6’2
Weight: 195
Birthdate: 3-2-81
Hometown: Duxbury, Mass
Acquired: 2000 NHL Draft, 6th round (172nd)

Name: Olivier Michaud
Position: Goalie
Catches: Left
Height: 5’10
Weight: 163
Birthdate: 9-14-83
Hometown: Beloeil, Quebec
Acquired: Signed as Free Agent Sept ‘01