Ando wrote:

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Sportsnet.ca -- The Habs have locked down their 18th overall draft pick from 2004. Kyle Chipchura has signed a contract with the Montreal Canadiens and can begin play with their AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs.In 59 games this season with the WHL's Prince Albert Raiders, Chipchura has 21 goals and 34 assists to go along with 81 minutes in penalties. (Anyone else seeing a potential old fashioned "Cinderella" type story developing here)

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Why is Chipchura potentially a Cinderella type story Ando?

Kyle Chipchura is all heart, came back from an injury that should've ended his career to become captain of the Canadian junior team. He will be a big part of the habs one day, mark my words.

                             Kyle Chipchura is all heart , but don't expect too much , too soon ..I've seen him play many times  , he gets there but his skating is average , his is very good down low and doesn't hesitate to get in front of the net , he is a fair passer and sees the ice well , he also has a decent shot ....kind of reminds me of a slightly more skilled Brian Skrudland ..he is pretty good at faceoffs as well , he could very well be one of the top penalty killers in the CHL

                             his best asset is that he NEVER quits .....I think Chipchura is probably a 15 goal 2nd or 3rd line centre  , definitely captain material .....two years down the road Chipchura , Higgins and Maxim Lapierre are going to be one of the best short-handed threats in the NHL