With Jaroslav Spacek and Paul Mara injured (both with upper-body injuries) and out for the game on Saturday afternoon, it was necessary to call up Yannick Weber. Weber had an excellent camp with the Canadiens and is the logical choice. He can fill Spacek’s role on the second wave of the power- play.
Let there be no question that the Habs are up against the cap. They waited until after 5:00 pm (the end of the cap day) for the call up to save a few dollars.
Friday, 29.01.2010 / 5:15 PM / moves
Montreal Canadiens
PRESS RELEASE
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens announced today that defenseman Yannick Weber has been called up from the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs. Weber will join the Canadiens tonight in Ottawa for tomorrow’s matinee game against the Senators at Scotiabank Place.
The 5’11’’, 193 lbs defenseman played three games with the Canadiens earlier this season. He was held pointless with one shot on goal, while averaging 14:50 minutes of ice time per game.
Weber recorded 23 points (2-21-23) in 44 games with the Bulldogs this season. He added 106 shots on goal and 44 penalty minutes, with a +10 plus/minus differential.