Habs Sign Former Flames Prospect Patrick Holland

Best known as the secondary part of the Bourque-Cammalleri trade, Patrick Holland of the Tri-City Americans has been signed to an Entry Level Contract by the Montreal Canadiens. Here’s what SBN Habs blog Habs Eyes On the Prize had to say:

I interviewed Patrick Holland a little over a year ago, and as I remarked to Kevin of HEOTP tonight, I'm happy to see Holland get this opportunity, as he's always come across as shocked that anyone's ever thought he could play at the professional level.

He might not be an offensive powerhouse, but as a defensively responsible player, he'll certainly stick in the AHL and even has a shot at a Sammy Pahlsson role in the NHL in the future.

by Arik Knapp