Montreal, Quebec (My Sportsbook) - The Montreal Canadiens have recalled forward Benoit Gratton from Hamilton of the American Hockey League. Gratton is the second-leading scorer in the AHL with 34 points in 25 games, having posted 13 goals and 21 assists for the Bulldogs. The Montreal native, who will turn 27 years old on December 28, has not played in the NHL since the 2001-02 season when he scored one goal in eight games for the Canadiens. He spent last year at Hamilton, notching 21 goals and 39 assists for 60 points in 78 games. In 54 career NHL games with Washington, Calgary and Montreal, Gratton has six goals and nine assists. |
