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In Desharnais the Canadiens are getting a guy who’s shorter than Gionta (I’m not joking). But I honestly think that if it wasn’t for his height (or total lack thereof), Desharnais would have gotten a shot in the NHL before now. Since coming back from a broken foot injury, he’s been lightning it up for the Bulldogs in Hamilton. His four goals and six assists in seven games only tell half of what he brings to the Bulldogs. His impact on the team was immediately noticeable when he came back. He’s one of those guys who will work really hard every shift. He doesn’t play like a tiny guy. He plays really hard when he’s out there. Oh and yes, he does speak French…. thought I’d throw that out there in case it mattered to anyone.

As per the Canadiens official press release:

MONTREAL– The Canadiens announced Wednesday that centreman David Desharnais has been called up from the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs. Desharnais will join the Canadiens today in Pittsburgh for tonight’s game against the Penguins.

Desharnais, 23, participated in his second training camp with the Canadiens last September. He played in three of the club’s seven preseason games, before being assigned to Hamilton on September 21. In seven games this season with the Bulldogs, the 5’07’’, 177 lbs forward recorded 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists), with 13 shots on goal and 10 penalty minutes. Desharnais missed the first 13 games of the season with a foot injury.

A native of Quebec City, Desharnais signed with the Canadiens as a free agent on November 5, 2008. He played in 77 games with the Bulldogs last season, ranking tied for second with 58 points (24 goals, 34 assists), while posting a +12 plus/minus differential, totalling 97 shots on goal and serving 8 penalty minutes.