Charles Hudon

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Charles Hudon
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Hudon with the Laval Rocket in 2020
Born (1994-06-23) June 23, 1994 (age 30)
Alma, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
AHL team
Former teams
Ontario Reign
Montreal Canadiens
Colorado Avalanche
Lausanne HC
NHL draft 122nd overall, 2012
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2013present

Charles Simard-Hudon (born June 23, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger for the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected in the fifth round, 122nd overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Hudon has also previously played for the Colorado Avalanche.

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Playing career

Hudon played his amateur midget hockey within his native Quebec with the Saint-Eustache Vikings of the QMAAA. He was drafted to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, 6th overall by the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. Following two prolific seasons in the QMJHL he was selected in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.

On May 5, 2013, Hudon was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens. [1] During his last junior season in 2013–14, continuing as the Saguenéens captain, Hudon lead the offense with 41 points in 33 games before he was traded to Baie-Comeau Drakkar. He helped Drakkar to the President Cup Finals, co-leading the team in goals with 10 and finishing third amongst points with 21.

In his first full professional season in 2014–15, Hudon was assigned to the Canadiens AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs. Hudon quickly assumed a top-line scoring role and recorded a spectacular rookie season with 57 points in 75 games. Finishing second amongst the Bulldogs in scoring and second amongst rookie's league-wide, Hudon was selected to the AHL All-Rookie Team. [2] Hudon was also selected to the AHL All-Star Game, posting 3 goals and an assist to earn co-MVP honors. [3]

In the following 2015–16 season, Hudon was initially reassigned to new AHL affiliate, the St. John's IceCaps. On December 8, 2015, he received his first NHL recall by the Montreal Canadiens. He made his NHL debut and recorded his first NHL point with an assist in a 3–2 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings on December 10, 2015. [4] He posted another assist in his second game before he was returned to the IceCaps on December 18, 2015.

During the 2017–18 season, Hudon recorded his first two career NHL goals in an 8–3 win over the Ottawa Senators on October 30. [5] In his first season of regular NHL action, he ultimately generated 23 primary points (10 goals and 13 primary assists) on a team that struggled for offensive consistency. [6]

On 6 October 2018, Hudon scored his first goal of the 2018-19 season in a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. [7] Hudon snapped a nine game goal drought on 10 November 2018, scoring the first goal in a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. [8] [9] He ultimately disappointed in his second full season with the Canadiens, registering only five points (three goals and two assists) in 32 games. Hudon rejected a qualifying contract offer, priming him for restricted free agency. [10]

On July 19, 2019, Hudon signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with the Canadiens. [11] He was waived by the Canadiens before the start of the season, but cleared and was reassigned to the Laval Rocket. [12] After scoring nine goals to start the season with the Rocket, Hudon was recalled by the Canadiens on 16 November 2019. [13] He was sent back to Laval on 7 December 2019 and earned a spot at the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic. [14] [15]

On October 12, 2020, despite his restricted free agent status with the Canadiens after he was tendered a qualifying offer it was reported that Hudon would play in Switzerland during 2020–21. [16] On October 16, 2020, Hudon agreed to a one-year contract with Lausanne HC of the NL. [17]

As a free agent from the Canadiens after 7 seasons under contract with the organization, Hudon was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 28, 2021. [18] Following the Lightning's training camp, Hudon was assigned to join AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch for the duration of the 2021–22 season. He matched his career best mark of 57 points, collecting 30 goals and 27 assists through 66 games.

Leaving the Lightning organization at the conclusion of his contract, on July 13, 2022, Hudon was signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Colorado Avalanche. [19]

On July 3, 2023, having left the Avalanche as a free agent, Hudon was signed to a two-year AHL contract with the Ontario Reign, the primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. [20]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2009–10Saint-Eustache Vikings QMAAA 402324473264594
2010–11 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 632337604240334
2011–12 Chicoutimi SaguenéensQMJHL592541665018651116
2012–13 Chicoutimi SaguenéensQMJHL5630417166655108
2012–13 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 91234
2013–14 Chicoutimi SaguenéensQMJHL3314274157
2013–14 Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL24122335262210112130
2014–15 Hamilton BulldogsAHL7519385768
2015–16 St. John's IceCaps AHL6728255379
2015–16 Montreal Canadiens NHL 30220
2016–17 St. John's IceCapsAHL562722495241342
2016–17 Montreal CanadiensNHL30222
2017–18 Montreal CanadiensNHL7210203038
2018–19 Montreal CanadiensNHL3232516
2019–20 Laval Rocket AHL462783551
2019–20 Montreal CanadiensNHL15112020000
2020–21 Lausanne HC NL 331517322862136
2021–22 Syracuse Crunch AHL663027575650112
2022–23 Colorado Eagles AHL612925544074046
2022–23 Colorado Avalanche NHL90002
2023–24 Ontario Reign AHL5620345460832510
NHL totals1341427415820000

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2011 Canada Quebec U17 4th656118
2011 Canada IH18 Gold medal icon.svg55490
2011 Canada U18 4th70112
2014 Canada WJC 4th71122
Junior totals2511122312

Awards and honours

AwardYear
QMJHL
All-Rookie Team 2011
Michel Bergeron Trophy 2011
Rookie of the Year2011
CHL Top Prospects Game 2012
AHL
All-Rookie Team 2015 [2]
AHL All-Star Game 2015
AHL All-Star Game MVP2015 [3]

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