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Position: | Right Wing | |
Shoots: | Right | |
Height: | 6’2" | |
Weight: | 214 lbs | |
Birth Date: | 02/09/1983 | |
Birth Place: | Quebec City, QC, Canada | |
Acquired: | NHL Entry Draft | |
Draft Team & Year: | Montreal Canadiens in 2002 | |
Draft Round: | 7th | |
Overall Choice: | 212th | |
Salary: | $450,000 |
Scouting Report
Strengths: | Is a physical presence and isn’t afraid to fight it out along the boards. Possesses a good shot and is strong on the puck. |
Weaknesses: | Must work on his skating in order to make it to the next level. Has to work hard for any points he gets. |
Projected Role: |
Jonathan Ferland could become a 4th line agitator, but is in danger of quickly dropping on the depth chart because of the surplus of quality prospect forwards in the Habs’ organization. |
Biography
Ferland saw his first NHL action last season with the Montreal Canadiens where he played 7 games and scored his first NHL goal. He has 4 goals, 1 assist, and 38PIM in 17 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs this season. |