Montreal Sports - Montreal Canadiens

After playing a grand total of 2:14 in his first start in ages against the Carolina Hurricanes, Gregory Stewart has been sent down to the Hamilton Bulldogs. 

Stewart, who was a healthy scratch more times than not and when he did get the call, was not much of a factor, either due to lack of playing time, or intensity is being sent down for what the Canadiens call a two week conditioning stint. 

The Bulldogs, with injury and call-up troubles of their own, will surely welcome Stewart back with open arms. 

Please read on for the Canadiens’ press release.    

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The news must be positive for Ryan O’Byrne as the Canadiens have returned defenseman Mathieu Carle to the Hamilton Bulldogs today. O'Byrne, who's missed 19 games with a sprained knee, was to meet with team doctors last night in hopes of getting the green light to play as early as this Friday’s stint in Washington. 

While the official word on O’Byrne’s return has not been made by coach Jacques Martin, this announcement concerning Carle may as well be it. 

Please read on for the Habs’ press release. 

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The Baby Habs will be back at the Bell Centre for another AHL game, this time against the Adirondack Phantoms. 

Although the ‘Dogs lost for the first time in regulation time this season (3-1) in their Bell Centre début, there is no doubt that there is an interest in the Canadiens’ farm team as nearly 15,000 fans were in attendance to cheer on the ”home” team. 

The Bulldogs (8-2-1-3), impressed with the reception they received their last time out to the “phone booth” will surely be looking to give the Canadiens faithful a win this time around against the Phantoms who are presently 6-5-1-0. 

Please read on for the official Habs press release.