FRANCIS BOUILLON RUMORS
Eric Engels: Philadelphia Flies by Montreal
Francis Bouillon stood in the room after last night's miserable performance against the Philadelphia Flyers and tried to boil it down to a lack of execution.
Brendan Gallagher--Montreal's hardest working player in every game--was more accurate in suggesting the team didn't compete hard enough. When asked about the two hits the team had accumulated through two periods...
Bouillon back?
As per RDS during the intermission this evening, the Canadiens are currently working on an extension for defenceman Francis Bouillon.
This may come as a surprise to many, as Boullon is seen as a depth player on the Habs, but he's a fan favourite, a hard worker, and never complains about his role. I suspect Bergevin is approaching this with the understanding Bouillon may be...
Francis Bouillon scores on his own net to ruin Peter Budaj’s shutout
Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj had a shutout going halfway through the third period and the Canadiens had been utterly dominating the Florida Panthers. That’s when defenseman Francis Bouillon blocked Florida Panthers forward Thomas Kopecky’s shot and then tried to clear the puck. Unfortunately for Bouillon and Budaj, Bouillon fired the puck right past Budaj and ruined...
Canadiens Defenseman Francis Bouillon Scores on Own Net Against Panthers (Video)
Montreal’s Francis Bouillon potted his first two goals of the season Sunday night. Unfortunately for the Habs, one of them found the back of the wrong net.
With the Canadiens leading Florida 4-0 midway through the third period, Bouillon controlled a Tomas Kopecky slapshot in front of his own net and tried to send the puck off the back boards. But instead of clearing the puck harmlessly...
Bouillon Offensive Explosion Continues in Win Over Dallas
Before Nashville’s March 12 game against the Phoenix Coyotes, Francis Bouillon had not scored a goal in 87 games. On that night, he ended his drought and the Predators emerged victorious.
Two weeks and 7 games later, Bouillon netted his second goal of the season at Chicago. The Predators won that game as well.
Two days later, Bouillon scored his third against the Detroit Red Wings...
Via PuckScene.com
April 06, 2012
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Bouillon provides spark for Predators with first fight since sustaining concussion
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Nashville Predators dramatic come-from-behind win featured Francis Bouillon’s first fight since returning from a concussion sustained last January in Chicago.
At 16:04 of the first period, Bouillon was asked to fight by Blue Jackets tough guy Derek Dorsett. Leading the team with 71 penalty minutes, Dorsett easily won the bout.
After being held out of the...
Bouillon’s stability boosts defense’s consistency
In the first few weeks of the season the Predators’ defense was searching for answers and consistency. They got just that when Francis Bouillon returned to the lineup in late October. Bouillon has been back in the lineup for 12 games now, and the team is 7-2-3 in those games. As many of his peers mentioned, he has stabilized the defense and made everyone else’s job easier.On...
Bouillon's Return Solidified Predators Defense
To see how important the return of Francis Bouillon to the Nashville Predators has been, you simply have to look at the team's record. Prior to his return on October 25, the team was 3-3-1 and the defense was yielding 2.71 goals per game and was lacking Bouillon's veteran presence. The Preds even started three rookies on defense on a couple of occasions.In his first outing...
Bouillon on verge of return
For the last two weeks, Predators defenseman Francis Bouillon has been participating in contact drills with the team. Today, Bouillon and coach Barry Trotz said he could make his season debut on Tuesday against San Jose.“I think I’m ready to go,” said Bouillon, who has been out since last January with a concussion. “I think I’m back in shape and I feel pretty solid. ...
Bouillon makes trip to Western Canada with Predators
Predators defenseman Francis Bouillon hasn’t played a game since January 16th when he suffered a concussion when he was hit into the board at the United Center in Chicago by then Blackhawk Troy Brouwer. Bouillon missed 51 regular season games as well as the playoffs last season.
“It is tough to say right now,” Bouillon said when asked how close he is to being game ready. It...
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