“Yes, there is a big interest for Charles Hudon in Switzerland now.” This leader confirms our information: the Montreal Canadiens winger has been offered to several Swiss clubs and could soon land in the National League.
The 25-year-old explosive player was drafted in 2012 by the Habs (5th round, 122nd position), but failed to win over time in an NHL where competition for a position in the top 6 is monstrous . He has only played one full season (72 matches out of 82) in the most competitive league on the planet. It was during the 2017-2018 fiscal year (30 points including 10 goals). Since then, his appearances with Montreal have become rare. 32 matches the following season, then 15 in the last championship where he made frequent trips between the big league and the American Hockey League (AHL). Suffice to say that the trend is not good.
Yet Charles Hudon damaged AHL in the ranks of the Laval Rocket, a club that was established just a few kilometers from the Montreal Bell Center. In 46 games with the Habs club, he scored 27 goals. And deserved his place in the AHL All Star Game, where his skills had been demonstrated in various competitions. Proof that the wing of 179 cm for 85 kilos has qualities that may not have been fully exploited by the Habs. “In Switzerland, its explosiveness could hurt,” said a sports director of the National League club. Questions remain as to his defensive involvement. This could cool some. But offensively, he would be among the best in the league. ”
Siding?
Currently at the end of the contract, Charles Hudon will probably not receive a new contract proposal from the Canadian who is betting on the emergence of younger players. Another franchise will she try to acquire the Quebecer? “The problem for a player like him is the possible drop in the salary ceiling,” explains this market observer. He will make more money by coming to Switzerland rather than staying in North America. He will be 26 at the start of the next championship, it may be a good time. ”
Grégory Beaud
Created: 07.04.2020, 11:21 a.m.
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