As expected, Nathan Beaulieu has been returned to Hamilton for the Olympic break. During his callup, Beaulieu showed flashes of his puck-moving ability and offensive potential but also displayed his inability to read situations in the defensive zone. Playing significant minutes in Hamilton will not only help the Bulldogs but allow Beaulieu to develop at the slower pace of the AHL to earn his next callup.

Beaulieu to Hamilton

Montreal Canadiens Media Release

MONTREAL, QC – Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs General Manager Marc Bergevin announced Sunday that the Canadiens have assigned defenceman Nathan Beaulieu to the Bulldogs.

In 11 games since his last recall with the Montreal Canadiens, the young defenseman got one assist and a plus-3 differential.