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- Name: Charles-Olivier Roussel
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 201 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-09-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: St. Eustache, Quebec
- Acquired: 2nd round (42nd overall), 2009
- Playing In: CHL
Charles-Olivier Roussel
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Roussel was picked up by the Shawinigan Cataractes for his first season of QMJHL action. In 50 games, the blue-liner was able to tally 16 points (3g+13a). In five postseason matches, he added another goal and a pair of assists to his season total.
2008-09: Roussel stepped up his play significantly this season, improving his numbers from last year in all departments. He finished with 11 goals and 33 assists, as well as 77 PIM, which more than doubled his time in the box compared to last season.
Q&A With Roussel.
2009-10: Roussel continued to improve his point totals for Shawinigan, scoring 15 goals, 36 assists for 51 points in 64 games. His point total led all of the team's defensemen. He was held to 1 assist in 6 playoff games. Roussel signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Predators in April 2010.
2010-11: Roussel was one of three experienced defensemen acquired by the QMJHL's Montreal Juniors prior to the season. While his offensive numbers, particularly goals, took a hit after two seasons of double-digit goal totals with Shawinigan, Roussel played a top-four role and was +17 as the Juniors finished first in the West Division. An assistant captain for the Juniors, he scored 5 goals with 25 assists and 46 PMs in 59 games during the regular season. In 10 playoff games he scored 1 goal with 3 assists and was an even plus/minus with 10 PMs as Montreal reached the second round.
Talent Analysis
Roussel's multi-faceted game attracts attention because he has the ability to fill whatever role is asked of him. Whether it is quarterbacking a power play and threading a pass, or shutting down the opposition's top offensive weapons or even physically intimidating the opposing team, Roussel has the ability to accomplish the task without much difficulty.
Future
Roussel had a disastrous season this past year with a new team. He should head to Milwaukee this season, and hopefully prove last year was an aberration.
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Profile Last Updated: December, 20th 2011
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