Following an injury to Lars Eller in last night’s game between the Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks, the Canadiens announced that they are recalling Sven Andrighetto. He will make his NHL debut tonight against the Dallas Stars.
Here is the Release:
CANADIENS RECALL SVEN ANDRIGHETTO FROM BULLDOGS
MONTREAL, QUE. – Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs general manager Marc Bergevin announced today the Canadiens have recalled forward Sven Andrighetto from the Bulldogs.
In 21 games with Hamilton this season, the 21-year-old has recorded 18 points (nine goals, nine assists) and 16 penalty minutes. In 85 career American Hockey League regular season games with the Bulldogs, the Zurich, Switzerland native has recorded 62 points (26 goals, 36 assists) and 56 penalty minutes.
The 5-9, 186-pound forward was selected by the Canadiens in the third round (86th overall) in the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
The Bulldogs will be back in action today when they’ll visit the Toronto Marlies at Ricoh Coliseum at 5 p.m. The ‘Dogs will return home on Sunday, Dec. 7 when they’ll host the Texas Stars at FirstOntario Centre at 3 p.m.
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Sven Andrighetto has been Hamilton’s most dangerous forward over the last two years and since late last year has been converting from wing to center. His biggest issue is his dimunitive size. At just 5’09” he has scared off teams in the last two drafts. However at 186 lbs, he is well built and strong on his skates, making him difficult to knock off the puck. Andrighetto is a very good skater with excellent top end speed, and very quick acceleration. He has good agility and edgework, making him shifty in the offensive zone and difficult to contain. Add to this excellent stickhandling and puck control, and he can be very dangerous with the puck on his stick.
Andrighetto has an excellent slapshot, especially on one timers. It is hard and extremely accurate. He also has a very good wrist shot and an excellent release. Not just a one trick pony though, Andrighetto is as good a playmaker as he is a sniper, with very good vision and passing skills. Despite his size Andrighetto tries to play a gritty game and get involved in the corners, and he’s more successful than many would expect.
Andrighetto’s defensive game has improved, but remains a work in progress. He has trouble containing bigger opponents who can muscle through him at times. He needs better positioning as well, as he can sometimes simply lose his man. This is the biggest weakness in his game.
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