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The Price is still right for the Montreal Canadiens as the Habs prepare to move into the second phase of their training camp with their goaltender of the future coming along for the ride.

08-31-2007 - Canadiens Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007

Goaltender Carey Price remains atop the Montreal Canadiens Top 20 prospect list.

07-02-2007 - Canadiens 2007 draft review

For the second consecutive year, the club selected a Minnesota high school defenseman with its first overall selection.

06-13-2007 - Canadiens 2007 draft preview

The Montreal Canadiens hold the No. 12 and No. 22 picks in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

06-09-2007 - D’Agostini a key cog in the Bulldogs success as a rookie

Matt D’Agostini has made a mark in the AHL as a rookie this year the direct way -- continually put his name on the score sheet. The Hamilton Bulldogs won the Calder Cup on in June 7, and D’Agostini played a key role in their championship.

05-30-2007 - Canadiens 2002 draft evaluation

The Montreal Canadiens garnered Chris Higgins and little else in the 2002 Entry Draft.

05-21-2007 - Canadiens AHL prospects season review

The Hamilton Bulldogs are on a tear in the AHL playoffs, currently owning a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals against the Chicago Wolves, with the series headed home.

04-30-2007 - Canadiens European prospects season review

The Montreal Canadiens had four prospects plying their trade in European leagues in 2006-07.

04-27-2007 - Canadiens junior prospects season review

The Habs had four prospects in the WHL - two of whom saw their seasons stunted by injuries, one prospect in the OHL, and a pair in the QMJHL.

04-27-2007 - Canadiens 2006-07 rookie review

Although the club missed out on a playoff berth in the last game of the regular season, when it comes to the development of the Montreal Canadiens’ future, this season was – hands down – a success.

02-28-2007 - Canadiens Top 20 prospects

The Montreal Canadiens kick off the new Top 20 prospects series.

01-23-2007 - Canadiens NCAA prospects update

The Montreal Canadiens have a trio of prospects playing in the NCAA.

01-07-2007 - Canadiens 2007 WJC review

Montreal Canadiens prospects all played key roles and acquitted themselves well on their respective teams.

01-04-2007 - Valentenko a ‘big hit’ at the WJC

Defenseman Pavel Valentenko was a 2006 selection of the Montreal Canadiens.

12-19-2006 - Canadiens 2007 WJC preview

Four Montreal Canadiens prospects will be participating in the 2007 WJC, for four different countries.

12-07-2006 - Canadiens AHL/ECHL update

A look at the season thus far for the Montreal Canadiens prospects playing with the Hamilton Bulldogs and Cincinnati Cyclones.

11-28-2006 - Canadiens junior prospects update

The Montreal Canadiens have eight prospects in the junior ranks, with four out west in the Western Hockey League, one in the Ontario Hockey League, and a trio in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

09-25-2006 - Hamilton Bulldogs 2006-07 season preview

Stability at the NHL level which will see little to no room for AHL players to crack the opening night roster creates a situation where roles and line-ups can be defined early on in the season.

09-12-2006 - Canadiens training camp preview

Following a season of upheaval that saw a bevy of talented rookies crack the big-league roster, this season for the Montreal Canadiens is more about maintaining the status quo.

08-14-2006 - Canadiens top 20 prospects

Guillaume Latendresse moves atop the Montreal Canadiens top 20 list.

08-10-2006 - Fischer succeeds in USA camp, at defense

Previously invited as a forward, Montreal Canadiens pick David Fischer is doing well at Team USA WJC camp this year at his chosen role of defense.

07-21-2006 - Habs make minor league shake-up

Recent changes to Montreal’s minor-league system have the team hoping that more space will result in a net gain for the Canadiens franchise for now and long into the future.

07-20-2006 - Behind the scenes at the Habs’ Prospect Camp

If youth is the future upon which success will be built, the Montreal Canadiens annual prospect camp is an opportunity for the team to ensure that the foundation is laid the right way.

06-28-2006 - Q&A with Mathieu Carle

Like most Quebeckers, Mathieu Carle grew up watching and cheering for the Montreal Canadiens.

06-25-2006 - Canadiens 2006 draft review

The team played a high-risk game of cat and mouse in the first round, but ended up getting everything they wanted –- and then some.

06-18-2006 - Canadiens 2006 draft preview

The Montreal Canadiens hold the No. 16 pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

06-12-2006 - Canadiens 2001 draft evaluation

The 2001 Entry Draft marked a watershed moment in turning around the Habs’ fortunes, and this was the first year that André Savard was at the helm of the draft as Director of Hockey Personnel.

05-27-2006 - Belorussian World Championships review

Team Belarus' success was rather predictable not only because Belarus had a solid coach in Washington Capitals coach Glen Hanlon, but also because it was led by gifted prospects Mikhail Grabovsky and Andrei Kostitsyn, both selected by Montreal.

05-27-2006 - Q&A with Greg Stewart

Canadiens prospect Greg Stewart spoke with Hockey’s Future this week at the MasterCard Memorial Cup.

05-19-2006 - Canadiens AHL prospects season review

Youth and a revolving-door of players meant a tough year for the Hamilton Bulldogs.

04-29-2006 - Canadiens 2005-06 rookie review

While a young trio has stepped to the fore for the Montreal Canadiens this year, a few others also got an opportunity, and a surprise was acquired via trade.

04-11-2006 - Canadiens European prospects season review

Russian defenseman Alexei Emelin headlines a list of six Montreal Canadiens prospects who played in Europe this season.

03-21-2006 - Canadiens CHL season review

A look at the seasons of the seven Montreal Canadiens prospects in the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL.

03-13-2006 - Chipchura wraps up junior career

With the Prince Albert Raiders failing to make the playoffs, Kyle Chipchura is likely just days away from turning pro.

03-04-2006 - Canadiens Top 20 prospects

Alex Perezhogin remains atop the Montreal Canadiens prospects list.

02-06-2006 - Canadiens NCAA prospects update

Four Montreal Canadiens prospects are competing in the NCAA this season.

01-06-2006 - Canadiens prospects are well-traveled in 2005-06

As the parent club struggles through an injury-decimated season that has seen a shotgun start fizzle into a pop-gun performance, Canadiens prospects have been wearing out a path traveling back and forth between Hamilton and Montreal.

12-24-2005 - Canadiens 2006 WJC preview

The Montreal Canadiens will be fairly well represented at this year’s World Junior Championship, as five prospects will suit up for four different countries during the event.

11-22-2005 - Canadiens AHL prospects update

Stumbling out the gate, regaining their footing for a brief run, and now finding themselves on shaky footing again, the Hamilton Bulldogs’ season has been all about finding themselves.

11-06-2005 - Kostitsyn blends in well in London

The Montreal Canadiens seventh-round selection (2005) has rapidly formed roots in the Forest City, playing for the OHL Knights.

10-30-2005 - Canadiens CHL prospects update

Carey Price is one of eight Montreal Canadiens prospects playing in the CHL this season.

10-01-2005 - Hamilton Bulldogs season preview

Although the Hamilton Bulldogs may be losing some key personnel, they’re looking towards some younger pups to add some much-needed bite to their bark.

09-25-2005 - Canadiens goaltending pipeline

The recent drafting of Carey Price has changed the landscape for the Montreal Canadiens goaltending pipeline, one with some solid depth.

09-20-2005 - Canadiens training camp notes

A breakdown of the many prospects who have a chance to break the Montreal Canadiens roster.

09-13-2005 - Canadiens training camp opens

Many Montreal Canadiens prospects stand a good chance at making the roster.

08-28-2005 - Canadiens Top 20 prospects

Newly drafted Carey Price debuted at No. 3 on the Montreal Canadiens Top 20 prospects list.

08-12-2005 - Canadiens 2005 draft review

The Montreal Canadiens selected five forwards one defenseman and one goaltender in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

07-24-2005 - Canadiens 2005 draft preview

The Canadiens will select fifth overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, a good spot from which to upgrade its good depth.

05-08-2005 - Canadiens Top 20 prospects

Alex Perezhogin heads up the Montreal Canadiens top 20 prospects ranking.

05-06-2005 - Canadiens 2000 draft evaluation

Three of the Montreal Canadiens' 11 picks in the 2000 Entry Draft have seen time in the NHL.

04-25-2005 - Urquhart's Ice Dogs still alive

Montreal prospect and Halifax native Cory Urquhart has been honing his game in the ECHL’s Western Division.

03-18-2005 - Q&A with Kyle Chipchura

Prince Albert's Kyle Chipchura remains out rehabbing an Achilles tendon injury suffered earlier this seeason.

03-12-2005 - Canadiens prospects playoff preview

The playoff outlook for the Montreal Canadiens CHL, NCAA and European prospects.

03-10-2005 - Canadiens AHL and ECHL prospects update

Review of the seasons of the 11 Montreal Canadiens prospects in Hamilton, and five in Long Beach.

01-16-2005 - Canadiens WJC prospects review

Montreal head scout Trevor Timmins and various team coaches help evaluate the Montreal Canadiens prospects' performance at the 2005 WJC.

01-07-2005 - Canadiens Top 20 prospects

Andrei Kostitsyn remains atop the Montreal Canadiens Top 20 prospects.

11-07-2004 - Canadiens CHL and NCAA prospects update

The Montreal Canadiens have nine prospects playing in the CHL and three in the NCAA.

10-31-2004 - Canadiens 2004 picks find early success

A look at how the Canadiens 2004 picks are performing in their various leagues.

10-21-2004 - Canadiens European prospect update

Early season look at how the Montreal Canadiens prospects playing in Europe are performing.

10-18-2004 - Q&A with Chris Higgins

Montreal Canadiens first round pick in 2002 Chris Higgins is in his second year with the Hamilton Bulldogs.

10-02-2004 - Hamilton Bulldogs season preview

The Montreal Canadiens and the Dallas Stars will share the Hamilton Bulldogs as an AHL affiliate.

09-08-2004 - Canadiens rookie camp preview

Twenty-four prospects will attend the Montreal Canadiens annual rookie camp, the 9th-14th of September at Pierrefonds, Quebec. The camp is a tournament against Toronto, Ottawa and Florida prospects.

07-19-2004 - Canadiens development camp report, Part 2

A look at the forwards who attended Montreal's development camp held July 9-18 at the Sportplexe 4-Glaces, in Pierrefonds.

07-16-2004 - Canadiens development camp report, Part 1

The Montreal Canadiens invited 25 players to attend their development camp this summer held July 9-18 at the Sportplexe 4-Glaces, in Pierrefonds.

07-02-2004 - Canadiens Top 20 prospects

A reranking of the prospects of the Montreal Canadiens, incorporating the newest draft picks.

07-01-2004 - Canadiens 2004 draft review

The Montreal Canadiens picked only one center this time around, while taking three wingers, four defensemen and one goalie to round out the weekend.

06-09-2004 - Canadiens 2004 draft preview

The Montreal Canadiens will select 18th in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

05-21-2004 - Canadiens 1999 draft evaluation

A look at how the Montreal Canadiens drafted in 1999. Not one of eleven picks has played an NHL game.

05-16-2004 - Canadiens Top 20 prospects

Rerank of the Top 20 Montreal Canadiens prospects.

05-05-2004 - Canadiens rookie review 2003-04

A look at the five rookies who suited up for the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003-04 season.

04-26-2004 - Canadiens AHL review 2003-04

A look at each of the 14 Montreal Canadiens prospects who played with the Hamilton Bulldogs this season.

04-14-2004 - Canadiens ECHL season review

A look at the six Canadiens prospects who suited up in the ECHL in 2003-04.

04-03-2004 - Q&A with Andrew Archer

Andrew Archer has had a tough start to his pro career, trying to find a spot in the Hamilton Bulldog lineup after battling an injury to start the season.

03-28-2004 - Q&A with Christian Larrivee

Canadiens prospect center Christian Larrivee is working on his game as a rookie with the ECHL Columbus Cottonmouths.

02-26-2004 - Rookie Report: Michael Ryder

The Canadiens' Michael Ryder is one of the top candidates for the Calder Trophy.

02-24-2004 - Canadiens CHL, NCAA and European update

Stats and notes on Montreal Canadiens prospects in the CHL, NCAA and Europe.

01-23-2004 - Canadiens AHL and ECHL update

Statistics and notes on all Montreal Canadiens prospects playing in the minor pros.

01-14-2004 - Canadiens Top 20 prospects

Mid-season reranking of the Montreal Canadiens top prospects.

01-13-2004 - Canadiens CHL, NCAA and European update

Update with statistics and notes on the Montreal Canadiens CHL, NCAA, and European prospects.

01-06-2004 - Canadiens prospects WJC review

Review of how the five Montreal Canadiens prospects performed at the 2004 World Junior Championships

12-18-2003 - Canadiens World Junior preview

Five Montreal Canadiens prospects will take part in the World Junior Championships.

12-17-2003 - Q&A with Ryan O'Byrne

Interview with Habs 2003 draft pick Ryan O'Byrne, currently with the Cornell Big Red.

12-13-2003 - Q&A with Cornell Asst Coach Brent Brekke

Cornell University Assistant Coach Brent Brekke discusses the progress of Canadiens prospect Ryan O'Byrne.

12-11-2003 - Canadiens AHL update

Update on the stats and progress of the Canadiens AHL prospects, with stats from ECHL players as well.

12-09-2003 - Canadiens prospects update: NCAA, junior and European

Update on the recent progress of Montreal Canadiens prospects playing in the CHL, NCAA and Europe.

12-01-2003 - Measuring improvement of Hab prospects

Michael Lambert leads Habs prospects in improvement in points per game this season.

11-19-2003 - Canadiens juniors and European update

Update on Montreal Canadiens prospects playing in the CHL and in Europe.

11-18-2003 - Canadiens pro prospect update

Stats and descriptions of the progress of the Montreal Canadiens AHL and ECHL prospects.

10-30-2003 - Canadiens: Goaltending prospects update

Update on all Montreal Canadiens goaltending prospects, across all leagues.

10-28-2003 - Canadiens: CHL, NCAA and European prospect update

Update on how each of the Canadiens prospects are doing in juniors, college hockey, and in Europe.

10-28-2003 - Canadiens: AHL and ECHL prospects update

A look at the Montreal Canadiens prospects playing pro hockey in the early part of 2003-04.

10-13-2003 - Canadiens: Q & A with Cory Urquhart

Interview with 2003 Montreal Canadiens draft pick, Cory Urquhart.

10-07-2003 - Canadiens: Prospects off to good start

An update on Montreal prospects, most of whom have begun their seasons.

09-11-2003 - Canadiens: Rookie tournament summary

A summary of how each Montreal Canadien prospect performed at the Ottawa tournament.

08-07-2003 - Canadiens: Q&A with Matt Shasby

The 1999 Habs draftee talks about his career so far and the recent developmental camp.

07-26-2003 - Canadiens: feature on Andrei Kastsitsyn

Comments from Kastsitsyn and Habs Russian Scout Nikolai Vakourov from draft day upon selection.

07-16-2003 - Canadiens hold prospect camp

It was Christmas in July for NHL-prospect fans in Montreal, as 22 of the Canadiens youngest and brightest took part in the organization's prospect development camp.

07-12-2003 - Canadiens sign Perezhogin

The Montreal Canadiens sign Russian prospect Alex Perezhogin to a rookie contract.

07-09-2003 - Canadiens: conversations with the newest draft picks

Draft day reactions from Montreal Canadiens newest picks Cory Urquhart, Corey Locke, and Jimmy Bonneau.

06-23-2003 - Canadiens 2003 draft review

Summary of the 11 drafts picks by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 Entry Draft.

06-19-2003 - Canadiens: Draft History under Savard

A look at the players GM Andre Savard has drafted for the Canadiens and how they are turning out so far. List of picks for 2003.

05-29-2003 - Canadiens Sign Two 2001 Picks

The Montreal Canadiens have signed two prospects from the 2001 draft, forward Duncan Milroy and defenseman Andrew Archer.

05-22-2003 - Canadiens Sign Chris Higgins

The Canadiens have signed 2002 draft pick Chris Higgins to a rookie contract. Article includes other likely summer signings as well.

04-19-2003 - Canadiens' prospects update (final Euro edition)

An update on 12 of the Canadiens' top European prospects. Including Alexander Perezhogin, Alexander Buturlin, Martti Jarventie, Johan Eneqvist and Joni Puurula.

02-27-2003 - Canadiens' prospects update (CHL and NCAA edition)

An update on 13 of the Canadiens' top NCAA and CHL prospects. Including Chris Higgins, Olivier Michaud, Duncan Milroy, Jonathan Ferland, and Andrew Archer.

02-26-2003 - Canadiens' prospects update (Pro edition)

An update on 8 of the Canadiens' top professional prospects. Including Jason Ward, Mike Komisarek, Michael Ryder, Tomas Plekanec and Josef Balej.

01-02-2003 - Canadiens' prospects update

An update on 10 of the Canadiens' top professional prospects. Including Jason Ward, Mike Komisarek, Michael Ryder, Mathieu Garon and Eric Chouinard.

11-29-2002 - Bulldogs Report: Mike Komisarek Profile

Drafted 7th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Mike Komisarek has made his much-anticipated professional hockey debut this season with the Hamilton Bulldogs...

11-11-2002 - Canadiens' prospects update

An update on 36 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Christopher Higgins, Jason Ward, Scott Selig, Matt Shasby, Michael Ryder, Martti Jarventie and more.

10-28-2002 - Canadiens' prospects update

An update on 34 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Olivier Michaud, Jason Ward, Mathieu Garon, Duncan Milroy, Tomas Plekanec, Josef Balej and more.

10-14-2002 - Canadiens' prospects update

An update on 24 of the Canadiens' prospects. Including Eric Himelfarb, Christian Larrivée, Matt Shasby, Ryan Glenn, Duncan Milroy, and Alexander Perezhogin.

10-10-2002 - Komisarek starts pro career in the AHL

From the first day of the Montreal Canadiens training camp, it seemed like was only a matter of time before hulking defenceman Mike Komisarek would pack his bags and head...

10-07-2002 - Canadiens' prospects update

An update on 22 of the Canadiens' prospects. Including Matt Shasby, Scott Selig, Jonathan Ferland, Duncan Milroy Alexander Perezhogin and Konstantin Korneev.

09-30-2002 - Canadiens' prospects update

An update on 20 of the Canadiens' prospects. Including Jonathan Ferland, Duncan MIlroy, Alexander Perezhogin, Joni Puurula, and Vadim Tarasov.

09-25-2002 - Q&A With Montreal Canadiens Prospect Mike Komisarek

Hockey's Future caught up with Mike Komisarek at the Prospect Tournament in Hull earlier this month. Read on for the Q&A session....

09-16-2002 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 7 of the Canadiens' prospects. Including Michael Lambert, Alexander Perezhogin, Konstantin Korneev, Victor Ujcik and Vadim Tarasov.

09-15-2002 - Komisarek Ready to Jump Hurdles

It’s hard to miss Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Komisarek. But then again, missing him isn’t so much the problem as it is trying to make him miss you....

09-11-2002 - From Prospect Tourney to the Big Camp

The Montréal Canadiens' training camp opens later this week. For all of the players who played in Hull, September 12th will mark an important date. However, the nature of the beast indicates that the vast majority of these players' fates are already sealed.

09-10-2002 - Balej a Playmaker?

Carrying the puck down the wing on a two-on-one, it wouldn’t be considered much of a guess to figure out what Jozef Balej is going to do...

09-10-2002 - Canadiens Prospect Report from Hull

Hockey's Future Hull Correspondent Scott Petersen checks back in from the Tournament with his thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens prospects. Read on for more, and keep an eye out for the upcoming reports on Florida, Phoenix, and Ottawa....

09-07-2002 - Florida Propels to the Finals Behind Koivisto's Two Goals

A flurry of action late in the third period from the Florida Panthers quelled any attempt from the Montreal Canadiens to earn a spot in the finals of the Hull Rookie Tournament....

09-06-2002 - Matt Poapst Scores 3 in Ottawa's Win over Montreal

It could be now or never for Matt Poapst. The dream of playing in the National Hockey League might be fading a tad for the already 23-year-old Poapst, a former star at Clarkson University...

09-04-2002 - Canadiens Down the Coyotes in Game 1 at Hull

The shootout at Robert Guertin arena lasted just one period, but it seemed like it would never end. Through a flurry of defensive miscues and endless scoring chances, the prospect-laden...

09-03-2002 - Habs' Development camp overview

Christian Gagne checks in with an overview of the Montreal Canadiens prospect development camp. Christian serves as the editor for the Montreal Rocket page here at HF, and was a key contributor in our 2002 NHL draft coverage.

07-28-2002 - News and Notes from Hab-land

The Montréal Canadiens have made huge steps toward shoring up the team's overall depth in each of the last two off-seasons. They've gone from a team without enough NHL talent, to an organization with few potential openings for prospects.

06-27-2002 - Habs Take the Conservative Approach

The initial impression given by the Montréal Canadiens 2002 draft is that they remained conservative during the opening round, choosing a player with a strong all-round game rather than trying to a hit home run with a potential one-dimensional offensive catalyst.

06-26-2002 - Montreal Looks South of the Border

For three straight years the Montreal Canadiens have gone south to get better. Chris Higgins, added with the 14th overall selection of the 2002 NHL Entry...

06-04-2002 - Montréal Canadiens' draft preview

Writing a draft preview is difficult at the best of times; that being when there are no trades involved and your team is picking first overall. Anything outside this scenario is simply a crapshoot.

05-21-2002 - Habs have impressive goaltending depth

The 2002 NHL Entry Draft is fast approaching. Most Canadiens' fans hope the team avoids grabbing a goaltender with any of their top-end picks. This view is understandable considering the relatively strong group of goaltenders in the Habs' system.

05-07-2002 - Milroy sparkles in playoffs

Duncan Milroy has used this playoff season to assert himself as a big-game performer. His success has allowed him to shine during the most pressure-packed portion of any season, in any league.

04-23-2002 - Hab prospects' year-end review (Euro edition)

Season review on European prospects Alexander Perezhogin, Tomas Plekanec, Joni Puurula, Johan Eneqvist, Alexander Buturlin, Victor Ujcik, Kim Staal, Niklas Anger, and Ilkka Mikkola.

04-21-2002 - The Citadelles swept in 3 games

It was another disappointing end to the season for the Quebec Citadelles and their fans. They were surprised by the Hamilton Bulldogs and swept one more time.

04-17-2002 - Battle plan key to Canadiens victory

The NHL playoffs are a marathon tournament where success is measured not by a player's personal statistics, but by the length of their playoff beard. Longevity is the key to success, and this longevity comes from winning the battles within the war.

04-14-2002 - Hab prospects' year-end review (part 1)

Season review on NCAA prospects Matt Shasby, Mike Komisarek and Chris Dyment.

04-07-2002 - Quebec Citadelles Year In Review

Now that regular season is over, let's see how the Quebec Citadelles managed throughout the season.

04-05-2002 - Deadline to sign Balej fast approaching

Josef Balej is arguably the most talented prospect in the Montréal Canadiens' system. There's just too much talent holding onto that black-bladed stick to lose.

04-03-2002 - Quebec Citadelles Report

The Citadelles experienced a difficult week as they collected only two out of a possible 8 points. Still in a tight race to win the Division championship, Quebec remains alone atop the Canadian Division; four points ahead the Manitoba Moose.

03-25-2002 - Ryder and Puurula surging

Most NHL prospects go through ups and downs throughout their development. Therefore timing becomes an important factor in developing players. The key to success is to play well when the opportunity arises.

03-20-2002 - Circumstances involved in Ribeiro's demotion

To say that Mike Ribeiro played himself off the Montréal Canadiens' roster is irresponsible in the fact that it doesn't take into account the circumstances that contributed to his poor play.

03-14-2002 - Larrivée playing for a contract

The June 1st deadline to sign CHL players drafted in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft is fast approaching. The Montréal Canadiens head into this year's deadline with only two players directly affected by the previously mentioned cut-off date.

03-12-2002 - Canadiens' prospects update

An update on 35 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Duncan Milroy, Matt Shasby, Mike Komisarek, Joni Puurula, Victor Ujcik and more.

02-28-2002 - Contracts for Shasby, Dyment and Komisarek?

To date, some Hab prospects have enjoyed breakout seasons; particularly among the Canadiens' defensive draft picks playing NCAA hockey.

02-13-2002 - Habs' draft picks...Where are they now?

Here's a quick look at how and where eleven of the Habs' former draft picks are continuing their professional hockey careers.

02-12-2002 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 35 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Matt Shasby, Mike Komisarek, Eric Himelfarb, Joni Puurula, Tomas Plekanec and more.

02-04-2002 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 35 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Duncan Milroy, Matt Shasby, Mike Komisarek, Eric Himelfarb, Tomas Plekanec and more.

01-28-2002 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 35 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Matt Shasby, Mike Komisarek, Josef Balej, Eric Himelfarb, Tomas Plekanec and more.

01-21-2002 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 35 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Matt Shasby, Mike Komisarek, Alexander Perezhogin, Eric Himelfarb, Niklas Anger and more.

01-17-2002 - Canadiens' Weekly Prospects Update

An update on 13 of the Canadiens' prospects. Including Marcel Hossa, Ron Hainsey, Eric Chouinard and more.

01-15-2002 - Canadiens' Weekly Prospects Update

An update on 18 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Tomas Plekanec, Mike Komisarek, Josef Balej, Eric Himelfarb and more.

01-12-2002 - Comparing minutes played to points scored

Statistics are interesting. They can be made to clarify aspects of the game, but they can also be used as a tool of misinformation. For example, the point-per-game statistic is an incredibly telling piece of information when used properly.

01-07-2002 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 34 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Tomas Plekanec, Mike Komisarek, Alexander Perezhogin, Eric Himelfarb and more.

01-06-2002 - Quebec Citadelles Weekly Report

Annie Pascal reports on the Citadelles last two weeks of play. To view the article visit Quebec's team page on AHLreport.com.

12-29-2001 - Citadelles Mid-Season Review

AHL Report's Annie Pascal breaks down the first half of the Montreal Canadiens top farm team, the Quebec Citadelles. How are the prospects and the team playing? Read on for more....

12-23-2001 - Habs' Prospects Improving

When comparing The Montreal Canadiens' prospects' point per game totals from this season with those of last year's, Chris Dyment shows the greatest improvement...

12-18-2001 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 34 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Mike Komisarek, Tomas Plekanec, Alexander Perezhogin, Eric Himelfarb and more.

12-10-2001 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 34 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Mike Komisarek, Duncan Milroy, Chris Dyment, Eric Himelfarb and more.

12-07-2001 - Prospect Happenings in Hab-Land

News, notes and thoughts on Montreal Canadiens' prospects Arron Asham, Marcel Hossa, Mathieu Garon, Mike Komisarek, and Matt Shasby.

12-04-2001 - Canadiens' Weekly Prospects Update (AHL edition)

An update on 11 of the Canadiens' top AHL prospects. Including Ron Hainsey, Mike Ribeiro, Eric Chouinard, and more.

12-03-2001 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 23 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Mike Komisarek, Josef Balej, Chris Dyment, Matt Shasby and more.

11-29-2001 - Comparing the Habs' Top 4 Defensive Prospects

One of the more interesting ways to judge prospects is to compare their statistics with an established NHLer who once played at the same level...

11-26-2001 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 34 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Mike Komisarek, Duncan Milroy, Mike Ribeiro, Eric Himelfarb and more.

11-20-2001 - Quebec Citadelles Weekly Report

The Citadelles are consistently one of the better teams in the AHL week after week. Read on for the AHL Report's weekly Citadelle report....

11-19-2001 - Canadiens' weekly prospects update

An update on 34 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Olivier Michaud, Mathieu Garon, Eric Chouinard, Eric Himelfarb and more.

11-15-2001 - The Quebec Citadelles Report

The Quebec Citadelles look to bounce back after two losses. The AHL Report's Annie Pascal checks in with her latest report on the state of the Citadelles. Read on for more.....

11-12-2001 - Canadiens' Weekly Prospects Update

An update on 34 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Olivier Michaud, Andrei Markov, Eric Chouinard, Duncan Milroy and more.

11-05-2001 - Canadiens' Weekly Prospects Update

An update on 33 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Mike Komisarek, Andrei Markov, Eric Chouinard, Duncan Milroy and more.

11-02-2001 - The Habs' minor league recipe for major league success

Many people in hockey, and by extension the entire sports world feel that winning is a learned ability. Of course it is first and foremost the product of talent...

11-01-2001 - Quebec Citadelles Month in Review

AHL Report's Annie Pascal checks in with her monthly review of the Citadelles fast start to the season.....

09-13-2001 - Habs start camp in neutral

The pennants hang with their usual luster. The goal posts and ice shine with the brightness of a new season. If baseball has the smell of grass and the open sky, then surely hockey has the shine.

09-12-2001 - Habs' camp (day 1)

Although many people's minds were elsewhere, the Canadiens opened their first day of training camp today at the Molson Centre.

09-08-2001 - Montreal Canadiens win Hull Rookie Tourney

In an extremely physical match, the Montreal Canadiens rookies defensively overmatched the skilled Senator representatives ........

09-06-2001 - Panthers-Canadiens Rookie Game Recap

HULL, Quebec - The four-team 2001 NHL prospects tournament continued on Thursday at the Robert-Guertin Arena just outside of Ottawa with the Montreal Canadiens....

09-03-2001 - More recent Hab happenings

With the lull that usually takes place between the Rookie Development camp and the upcoming prospect tournament almost over, it's time to update fans on the most recent happenings related to Hab-Land.

08-26-2001 - Recent Hab happenings

Chris Boucher fills us in on what's happening with some of the Canadiens' prospects not present at the Habs' Rookie camp in Montreal.

08-17-2001 - Tarasov a hybrid goalie

Nine days of intense workouts are beginning to pay off for the players here at the Canadiens' prospect development camp.

08-15-2001 - Recent Hab happenings

While most Canadiens' fans wait for word on Brett Hull, the Habs' prospect development camp continues in Ville St. Pierre. Recent Hab happenings include Marcel Hossa signing a 3-year deal, Vadim Tarasov and Andrei Kruchinin arriving in Montreal, and Alexander Buturlin close to signing a contract in Russia.

08-13-2001 - Habs' development camp continues

The Canadiens' rookie development camp continues under the watchful eye of Clement Jodoin. Weekend practices were up-tempo, and the players remain healthy despite an increase in physical play during most drills.

08-08-2001 - Habs' development camp (day 3)

Day three of the Canadiens Prospect Development Camp came and went with the same level of intensity as the previous two practices. Drills were up-tempo, players worked hard, and Clement Jodoin (AKA: King of the X's and O's) put together another masterfully, well organized practice.

08-07-2001 - Habs open rookie development camp

The Canadiens opened their annual rookie development camp on Monday.

07-15-2001 - Depth no longer a dirty word in Hab-land

During each of the last two off-seasons the Canadiens have found themselves without enough experienced NHL players to fill their roster. Fortunately, André Savard has been able to solve this problem.

07-05-2001 - Canadiens have improved

Every NHL team's main goal is to improve from season to season. This improvement usually comes through the maturing of young players, off-season trades, and a "fiscally responsible" dip into the free-agent waters. André Savard's recent moves definitely fall into the above categories.

07-03-2001 - Canadiens Draft Review

Charles Pace joins the Canadiens' team here at Hockey's Future. His first article is a very interesting look at André Savard's work during his first draft as Habs' GM.

06-21-2001 - Canadiens' Pre-Draft News Update

Days before the NHL Entry Draft, and many Canadiens' fans are already sitting on their hands in anticipation. The next two weeks will be chalk full of big news, so let's take this opportunity to re-cap the most recent happenings in Hab-land.

06-19-2001 - Canadiens' Draft Preview

André Savard will experience his greatest challenge on June 23rd. Seen by many fans as the man most responsible for the Ottawa Senators' draft success, his talent-evaluation skills will be relied upon to return the Montreal Canadiens to their traditional place among the league's elite teams.

06-04-2001 - Habs Sign Two of Five

The June 1st deadline came, and the June 1st deadline went. Although contract offers were made to all five of the Canadiens' draft picks affected by the deadline, only Marc-André Thinel, and Jerome Marois were actually inked to deals.

05-24-2001 - Deadline to Sign '99 Picks Fast Approaching

The Montreal Canadiens have until June 1st to sign their 1999 Draft picks who have played Major Junior hockey. Six players fall into this category. They are Alexander Buturlin, Matt Carkner, Dusty Jamieson, Marc-André Thinel, Sean Dixon, and Jerome Marois.

05-01-2001 - Habs' Prospects Improving

When comparing The Montreal Canadiens' prospects' point per game totals from this season with those of last year's, Johan Eneqvist shows the greatest improvement...

04-04-2001 - Buturlin Leads Canadiens' OHL'ers

This is the second in a series of season ending reviews. This review covers Canadiens' prospects from the CHL whose seasons are now complete. The players include Tyler Hanchuck, Alexander Buturlin, Dusty Jamieson, and Peter Chvojka.

03-30-2001 - Hainsey Signs With Habs

Ron Hainsey, the Canadiens' first round pick in last years' draft, was signed to a 3-year contract. He will report to the AHL's Quebec Citadelles immediately, in order to begin an AHL amateur try-out.

03-21-2001 - Hainsey Leads Habs' NCAA'ers

An end of season review covering the top Canadiens'prospects playing US College Hockey. Players include Matt Shasby, Scott Selig, Ryan Glenn, Ron Hainsey, and Chris Dyment.

12-07-2000 - Habs' Prospects Improving

When comparing The Montreal Canadiens' prospects' point per game totals from this season with those of last year's, Ron Hainsey shows the greatest improvement...

10-31-2000 - Habs' Draft Pick Shasby Turning Heads

Matt Shasby was the Canadiens' 5th round pick, 150th overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He's built in a similar mold to three other Habs' draft picks...

10-09-2000 - Habs' Prospects Update

An update on 18 of the Canadiens' top prospects. Including Eric Chouinard, Mike Ribeiro, Marcel Hossa, Josef Balej, and Marc-Andre Thinel.

10-07-2000 - New System, Same Results

The Canadiens began the 2000-2001 season with new players, fewer injuries, and a completely revamped system. Unfortunately, they came away with similar results; An 8-4 loss at the hands of the New Jersey Devils.

10-01-2000 - Habs' Junior Prospects Update (October 1st )

An update on 11 of the Canadiens' junior-age prospects. Including Marcel Hossa, Josef Balej, Marc-Andre Thinel, and Alexander Buturlin.

09-22-2000 - First Phase of Camp Complete

With four games under their belt, the first phase of training camp is now behind the Canadiens. The early part of camp has produced some positives and some negatives. With most of the media and fans focussing on the negatives.

09-18-2000 - Habs Missing Pieces

The Canadiens' health problems of a year ago have been the main topic of discussion during training camp. With health should come scoring, and with scoring should come success. But will this hypothetical scoring be enough?

09-08-2000 - Panthers Prospects Finish Fourth In Quebec Tournament

The Florida Panthers closed out the four-team 2000 NHLprospects tournament today, falling 4-3 in a close, well-played gameagainst the Montreal Canadiens' prospects at Robert Guertin Arena...

09-07-2000 - Montreal Canadiens Prospects Tournament Game 3

Ok. First off, the team played much better...*clap clap* Burturlin (ifyou're still wondering) is hurt and didn't attend the tournament. Another notable MIA was Mike Ribeiro. No, I'm not commenting on hisinvisible play, he was actually not dressed and I don't know why.

09-06-2000 - Panthers Prospects Lose Fight-Filled Battle With Montreal

The four-team 2000 NHL prospects tournament continued Tuesdayas the Florida Panthers (0-2) fell to the Montreal Canadiens (1-1), 4-3, ina wild contest that lasted over three hours.

09-05-2000 - Montreal Canadiens Prospects Tournament Game 1

The first game of the Prospect Tournament took place in Hull, Quebec last night. Once again the Montreal Canadiens’ finest and brightest future stars were assembled to take on a talent stacked Tampa Bay Lightning prospect roster...

08-23-2000 - Habs' Development Camp (Day 7)

André Savard was the only instructor on the ice, as the Habs' Prospects camp continued Wednesday. Groin problems remain the injury of choice for many of the players, as Éric Chouinard became the latest in a list of seven players that have suffered some sort of groin injury during camp.

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