Machine of Loving Grace Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=773467 PRESS RELEASEMONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Wednesday that the team has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract (2015-16) with free agent forward George "Bud" Holloway. Holloway, 27, played 42 games with Bern in Swiss National League A in 2014-15, recording 37 points (13 goals, 24 assists). The 6-foot, 200 -pound defenseman had a plus-7 differential and served 24 penalty minutes.Since making his professional debut in 2008-09, Holloway has collected 120 points (54 goals, 66 assists) in 191 games with the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs. He also played in the ECHL in 2008-09 and in Sweden (2011 to 2014). A product of the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, Holloway totaled 197 points (95 goals, 102 assists) in 282 regular season games in the juniors.A native of Wapella, Saskatchewan, Holloway was selected in the third round, 86th overall by the Los Angeles Kings at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. ---- Was a very good player for the Manchester Monarchs, went to Sweden and was excellent there as well and could be huge for the IceCaps. It says he's a defenceman but he's a right winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 There were a few teams who wanted to bring him back to North America. Interesting signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 A big part of SHL team Skellefteå during his time in Sweden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch_nl Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Interesting indeed! Bud has been considered the best american player outside the NHL for many years. Followed him close during his years in Skellefteå AIK. 15 goals and 20 assist could be expected I think. Would fit both on a second line or third line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I think they're intending for him to play with St. John's but I wouldn't be shocked if he spent some time with Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 I think they're intending for him to play with St. John's but I wouldn't be shocked if he spent some time with Montreal. Same. Also, "The Sekac Effect" claim people made in other places is officially dead before it got a chance to move. Habs have no trouble signing players overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 And the write-up for this signing: http://www.habsworld.net/2015/07/habs-sign-bud-holloway/ (As much as I enjoy the frenzy, five articles in a day is enough. Save something for tomorrow or later in the offseason...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Shrewd signing of a somewhat sought after offensive forward from overseas? (Listen guys, straight up, I am going to be using this picture a lot.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 And the write-up for this signing: http://www.habsworld.net/2015/07/habs-sign-bud-holloway/ (As much as I enjoy the frenzy, five articles in a day is enough. Save something for tomorrow or later in the offseason...) You are doing a fine job Brian. Keep up the good work and I hear there will be a little extra something in your pay packet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Keep up the good work and I hear there will be a little extra something in your pay packet. Care to elaborate on this report? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Care to elaborate on this report? Oh I can't do that I have been sworn to secrecy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 A little tidbit about his time in Sweden. He led the entire league in scoring in 2012-13, finishing 11 points ahead of the second highest point getter, Carl Soderberg. (Yes, that Carl Soderberg, the one who just got a big contract in Colorado.) The year before that, he led the league in playoff points. Second place that postseason was Anaheim's Jakob Silfverberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 A little tidbit about his time in Sweden. He led the entire league in scoring in 2012-13, finishing 11 points ahead of the second highest point getter, Carl Soderberg. (Yes, that Carl Soderberg, the one who just got a big contract in Colorado.) The year before that, he led the league in playoff points. Second place that postseason was Anaheim's Jakob Silfverberg.The times I saw him he seemed to allways score ppgoals. If he can play smaller ice he can be a great addition.Maybe he can be that top6 rw we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch_nl Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Yeah, I agree. I think you're undervaluing this addition. Holloway has been a top scorer in every team his whole career. Strange he never got the chance with the Kings as he lead the Manchester Monarchs in scoring during his two full seasons in the AHL. He did the exact same thing in Sweden. MVP one year. Three seasons. Three finals and two cup won. Same thing in Switzerland. Missed a few games, but had the same point-per-game ratio as the top scorer Martin Pluss. SHL, former Elitserien could be said to be equal to the AHL. NLA in Switzerland is slightly below, but not that far. If the Habs finds a way to get max out of Bud Holloway he will be a top six forward. As I said earlier. Give him a full season and I would expect about 15 goals and 20 helper from this guy. This is not a prospect, but a pro that's used to north american hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEWATER77 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hmmph, I think I'll wait and see what he's got in camp before I go giving him any top 6 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (Listen guys, straight up, I am going to be using this picture a lot.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 The way I see it. Last season team stats: Byron Ritchie out scored him and he tied with MA Gargnani... but he did out score Alain Berger and Chuck Kobasew lmao This AHL scoring depth all the way. St-Pierre, Hensick and now.. Holloway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuternoga Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Interesting under-the-radar move. More importantly, this guy actually has a nickname that isn't just a boring diminutive of his actual name ("Prusty," "Kass," "Bergy," "Pricey," etc., etc.). That alone practically makes him a throwback to the good old days of Chicoutimi Cucumbers, Stratford Streaks, Pocket Rockets, and (my personal favourite) The Flower. Go Bud go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 He's either got a respectable shot, or those goalies are awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Thanks for the video kuternoga. Looks like we finally found our 1st line RW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Looks promising, but so did Jiri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 He's either got a respectable shot, or those goalies are awful. He certainly makes them look bad, and maybe they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 He certainly makes them look bad, and maybe they are. Skellefteå was in a class of their own during those years. Dominating the league. But the oposition is still SHL so should be around the same as the AHL. But this is big ice hockey. The speedier and narrower AHL and NHL ice might make it hard for him. We will se. Its a cheap deal that can prove great if he can translate his play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMAC Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I'm cautiously optimistic with this one. I hope Holloway is one of those classic late bloomers that flourishes late in the NHL, but who knows? Another low risk, potential high reward signing. I am pleased with MB's work this summer, but again... I still want Joel Ward.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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