Canadiens Acquire Michael Blunden from the Columbus Blue Jackets in Return for Ryan Russell
Published on July 7, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
MONTREAL (July 7, 2011) - Montreal Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the acquisition of forward Michael Blunden from the Columbus Blue Jackets in return for forward Ryan Russell.
Blunden, 24, played in 37 games with the Springfield Falcons in the AHL in 2010-2011, recording 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) and serving 41 penalty minutes. Blunden also appeared in one NHL game with the Blue Jackets last season.
The Toronto, Ontario native has suited up in a total of 51 career regular season games in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus, including a 40-game season with the Blue Jackets in 2009-2010, registering four points (two goals, two assists) and 59 penalty minutes. Since the 2005-2006 season, the 6-foot-4, 211-pound right winger has played a total of 240 career AHL games, collecting 120 points (52 goals, 68 assists) and serving 294 penalty minutes.
Blunden was drafted in the 2nd round, 43rd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He was acquired by Columbus on January 10, 2008 in return for forward Adam Pineault.
Russell competed in 65 regular season games with the Bulldogs in 2010-2011, recording 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists). Acquired from the New York Rangers on May 31st, 2007 in return for a seventh-round draft pick in 2007, Russell registered a total of 100 points (51 goals, 49 assists) in 243 regular season games with the 'Dogs from 2007-2011.
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