Another U.S. forward for Habs' final pick

posted by Kevin Mio at 14h10 EST on Jun 21


With their last pick of the NHL entry draft, 206th overall, the Canadiens selected another U.S. forward, Patrick Johnson. He is a centre from the University of Wisconsin listed at 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds.

 




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Submitted by the_larry on Sun, 06/22/2008 - 00:23.

5'9 - 155! He'll get splattered all over the boards.


Submitted by REB2 on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 17:57.

5-9, 155...sounds a lot like Pierre Mondou


Submitted by saskhab on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 17:29.

"It's a good day for hockey."

This is "Badger" Bob Johnson's grandson. He was Pittsburgh's head coach for the 1991 Stanley Cup before he succumbed to brain cancer in the following offseason.

Patrick's dad is former 1980 US Olympian Mark Johnson, who runs the Women's hockey program at Wisconsin.


Submitted by 1010 on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 18:46.

Nice information. I lived in Calgary during "Badger Bob's" reign. A good coach and a good guy.

GO HABS.


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Submitted by king ddd on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 17:21.

whats with the habs and and the American kids


Submitted by Dodger on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 16:51.

more midgets


Submitted by 1010 on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 18:43.

Like they kept saying last night: It's the new NHL. Hell, they were plucking D men that size in the first round. See Ottawa.

GO HABS.


Submitted by 1010 on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 18:56.

Gainey cannot sign both Hossa and Sundin. Especially now that Tanguay is here. Getting negotiating rights to Hossa would not allow Bob to sign both and if Sundin doesn't know this his agent will. Not enough cap space for starters. The short term deal with Sundin is more appealing to Bob at this point in time.

GO HABS.


Submitted by Gary320 on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 14:28.

On average all the draft pics are small..

These guys are only 17-18.. they still have a good few inches left to grow into..


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Submitted by PattyBoy31 on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 14:32.

I hope not, or else Missiaen will have to start wearing two sets of pads on each leg


Submitted by Mike on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 14:34.

haha imagine. Obviously not but still.


Submitted by Mike on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 14:24.

no d this year? i thought they would of at least picked 1


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Submitted by Ian Cobb on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 14:49.

No were alright on the D, we still have Brisbois here.


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Submitted by PattyBoy31 on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 14:16.

Definetly a longshot for a hidden gem, it'll be a development project!


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Submitted by frank81 on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 14:16.

Interview with Patrick Johnson (middle of the page): http://www.uwbadgers.com/mobile/mobile_story.aspx?sportid=119&storyID=14...


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Submitted by originalsix on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 14:12.

Man, quite small...hopefully there are other upsides to this kid!