Former Habs first choice takes advantage of opportunities
PUBLICATION
Jeff Drouin
December 17, 2021 (3:50 PM)
With the 26th overall pick in the 2015 draft, the Montreal Canadiens selected right-handed defenseman Noah Juulsen.
*Two picks later, not wanting to twist the knife, the New York Islanders took Quebecer Anthony Beauvillier.*
Juulsen was never able to settle in on a regular basis with the Tricolore, in part because he was never able to stay healthy. On January 11, 2021, the organization decided to place him on waivers, which is when the Florida Panthers claimed him.
He will have only spent in Florida with only four games played with the big club. He was traded to the Vancouver Canucks last October.
Slowly but surely, the 24-year-old has been building his confidence with the goal of settling into the NHL for good. Obviously, his head coach Bruce Boudreau seems to like him a lot, considering that he is currently playing in the Canucks top-4 defense.
He played no less than 17 minutes last night against the San Jose Sharks, which is an opportunity for him to prove himself in the big leagues.
Juulsen has never been a high scoring defenseman in the pros, but he plays good hockey defensively. He wouldn't have hurt the Montreal Canadiens this year, who are sorely lacking in right-handed defensemen in their lineup.
|
10 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Door Opens for a Bargain Trade Between Montreal and Anaheim Involving Trevor Zegras |
|
11 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Canadiens Organization Show True Generosity with Kent Hughes' Thoughtful Call-Up of Lucas Condotta |
|
13 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Alex Romanov is given the chance to crush the Montreal Canadiens and their fans: his reaction is perfect |
|
14 hours ago | By Elias Adaime PK Subban's Brother Malcom Has Signed a New Contract |
|
15 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Insider Pierre LeBrun Reveals New Details on a Potential Trade Involving David Savard and Christian Dvorak |
|
17 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Seattle Kraken Players Spotted Partying in Montreal Ahead of Their Game Against the Habs |
|
19 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Montreal Canadiens Working on Trade Involving Two Players, Per Elliotte Friedman |
|
20 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Montreal Star Eugenie Bouchard Reveals Photos of Her Viral Halloween Costume |
Previously on HabsFanatics