Charles Hudon

Charles Hudon
Hudon with the Laval Rocket in 2020
Born (1994-06-23) June 23, 1994
Alma, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
SHL team
Former teams		 Djurgårdens IF
Montreal Canadiens
Colorado Avalanche
Lausanne HC
National team  Canada
NHL draft 122nd overall, 2012
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2013–present

Charles Simard-Hudon (born June 23, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a left winger for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was selected in the fifth round, 122nd overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2012 NHL entry draft. Hudon has also previously played for the Colorado Avalanche.

Playing career

Junior

Hudon played his amateur midget hockey with the Saint-Eustache Vikings of the Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League (QMAAA). He was then drafted to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) by the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. Following two prolific seasons in the QMJHL, Hudon was selected in the 2012 NHL entry draft (122nd overall) by the Montreal Canadiens.

On May 5, 2013, Hudon was signed to a three-year entry-level contract by the Canadiens organization.[1] During his final major junior season in 2013–14, he led the offense for the Saguenéens with 41 points in 33 games before being traded to the Baie-Comeau Drakkar.[2] Helping the Drakkar reach the President Cup Finals, Hudon co-lead the team in goals (10) and finishing third in points (21).

Professional

In his first full professional season in 2014–15, Hudon was assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Canadiens, where he quickly assumed a top-line scoring role and recorded a spectacular rookie campaign with 57 points in 75 games.[3] Finishing second amongst team and rookie scoring league-wide, he was honoured as part of the AHL All-Rookie Team.[4] Hudon was also selected to the annual AHL All-Star Game, posting a hat-trick and an assist to earn co-MVP honors.[5]

In the following 2015–16 season, Hudon was initially reassigned to the Canadiens' newfound AHL affiliate, the St. John's IceCaps.[6] On December 8, 2015, he received his first NHL recall by the Montreal Canadiens. He made his NHL debut two days later and recorded his first NHL point with an assist in a 3–2 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings on December 10.[7] He posted another assist in his second game before he was returned to the AHL ranks on December 18.

Agreeing to a two-year extension prior to the 2017–18 season,[8] Hudon recorded his first two career NHL goals in an 8–3 win over the Ottawa Senators on October 30.[9] In his first season of regular NHL action, he generated 30 points (10 goals and 20 assists) on a team that struggled for offensive consistency.[10]

On October 6, 2018, Hudon scored his first goal of the 2018–19 season in a 5–1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.[11] Thereafter, he snapped a nine game goal drought on November 10, scoring the first goal in a 5–4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.[12][13] He ultimately disappointed over the course of his sophomore season with the Canadiens, registering only five points (three goals and two assists) in 32 games. Entering the offseason, Hudon rejected a qualifying offer made by the Canadiens, priming him for restricted free agency.[14]

On July 19, 2019, Hudon signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with the Canadiens.[15] He was waived by Montreal before the start of the season, but cleared and was reassigned to the Laval Rocket.[16] After scoring nine goals to start the season with the Rocket, Hudon was recalled by the Canadiens on November 16.[17] He was sent back to Laval on December 7 and earned a spot at the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic.[18][19]

On October 12, 2020, despite his restricted free agent status with the Canadiens after he was tendered a qualifying offer, it was reported that Hudon would play in Switzerland during 2020–21.[20] Five days later, he agreed to a one-year contract with Lausanne HC of the National League (NL).[21]

As an unrestricted free agent from the Canadiens after seven seasons under contract with the organization, Hudon was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 28, 2021.[22] Following attendance at the Lightning's training camp, he was assigned to join AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, for the duration of the 2021–22 season. Hudon subsequently matched his career best mark of 57 points, collecting 30 goals and 27 assists through 66 games played.

Leaving the Lightning organization at the conclusion of his contract, Hudon was signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Colorado Avalanche on July 13, 2022.[23]

On July 3, 2023, having left the Avalanche as a free agent, Hudon was signed to a two-year AHL contract with the Ontario Reign, the primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings.[24]

After two point-per-game seasons with the Ontario Reign, Hudon left the club as a free agent and returned abroad in agreeing to a two-year contract with Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) on July 23, 2025.[25]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2009–10 Saint-Eustache Vikings QMAAA 40 23 24 47 32 6 4 5 9 4
2010–11 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 63 23 37 60 42 4 0 3 3 4
2011–12 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 59 25 41 66 50 18 6 5 11 16
2012–13 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 56 30 41 71 66 6 5 5 10 8
2012–13 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 9 1 2 3 4 — — — — —
2013–14 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 33 14 27 41 57 — — — — —
2013–14 Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL 24 12 23 35 26 22 10 11 21 30
2014–15 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 75 19 38 57 68 — — — — —
2015–16 St. John's IceCaps AHL 67 28 25 53 79 — — — — —
2015–16 Montreal Canadiens NHL 3 0 2 2 0 — — — — —
2016–17 St. John's IceCaps AHL 56 27 22 49 52 4 1 3 4 2
2016–17 Montreal Canadiens NHL 3 0 2 2 2 — — — — —
2017–18 Montreal Canadiens NHL 72 10 20 30 38 — — — — —
2018–19 Montreal Canadiens NHL 32 3 2 5 16 — — — — —
2019–20 Laval Rocket AHL 46 27 8 35 51 — — — — —
2019–20 Montreal Canadiens NHL 15 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Lausanne HC NL 33 15 17 32 28 6 2 1 3 6
2021–22 Syracuse Crunch AHL 66 30 27 57 56 5 0 1 1 2
2022–23 Colorado Eagles AHL 61 29 25 54 40 7 4 0 4 6
2022–23 Colorado Avalanche NHL 9 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2023–24 Ontario Reign AHL 56 20 34 54 60 8 3 2 5 10
2024–25 Ontario Reign AHL 67 20 44 64 57 2 0 0 0 0
2025–26 Djurgårdens IF SHL 40 15 16 31 18 3 0 0 0 0
NHL totals 134 14 27 41 58 2 0 0 0 0

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2011 Canada Quebec U17 4th 6 5 6 11 8
2011 Canada U18 4th 7 0 1 1 2
2011 Canada IH18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 5 4 9 0
2014 Canada WJC 4th 7 1 1 2 2
2024 Canada SC 3rd 3 2 2 4 0
Junior totals 25 11 12 23 12
Senior totals 3 2 2 4 0

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
QMJHL
All-Rookie Team 2011 [26]
Michel Bergeron Trophy 2011 [27]
RDS Cup 2011 [28]
CHL
CHL Canada/Russia Series 2011, 2012, 2013 [29][30][31]
CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 2012 [32]
International
Canada–Russia Challenge 2012 [33]
AHL
All-Rookie Team 2015 [4]
All-Star Game 2015, 2020 [34][35]
All-Star Game MVP 2015 [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Canadiens sign Charles Hudon to three-year deal". Montreal Canadiens. May 5, 2013. Archived from the original on May 7, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2016 – via NHL.com.
  2. ↑ "Charles Hudon est un Drakkar" [Charles Hudon is a Drakkar] (in French). Baie-Comeau Drakkar. January 7, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via CHL.ca.
  3. ↑ Engels, Eric (September 29, 2015). "25 Canadiens in 25 days: Charles Hudon". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "2014-15 AHL All-Rookie Team announced". American Hockey League. April 8, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Bulldogs' Hudon nets hat-trick in AHL all-star win". Sportsnet.ca. January 26, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Canadiens send Andrighetto, Hudon to AHL, more moves expected". GlobalNews.ca. October 5, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Montréal Canadiens - Detroit Red Wings - Dec 10, 2015". NHL.com. December 10, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Canadiens agree to terms on a two-year extension with Charles Hudon". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved July 20, 2026 – via NHL.com.
  9. ↑ Hickey, Pat (October 31, 2017). "Canadiens' offence explodes in 8-3 rout of Ottawa Senators". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved December 16, 2017. Charles Hudon led the offence with his first two NHL goals
  10. ↑ Melnick, Mitch (April 8, 2018). "Melnick: The good, the bad and the ugly Canadiens season". The Athletic. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  11. ↑ Crosby, Wes (October 6, 2018). "Byron, Canadiens cruise past Penguins". NHL.com. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  12. ↑ Hickey, Pat (November 11, 2018). "Canadiens put on a lively show to edge flashy Vegas Golden Knights". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Canadiens' Charles Hudon: Sparks comeback Saturday". CBSSports.com. November 11, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  14. ↑ Cowan, Stu (June 18, 2019). "Charles Hudon turns down qualifying offer from Canadiens: report". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Canadiens agree to terms with Charles Hudon". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved July 19, 2019 – via NHL.com.
  16. ↑ Cowan, Stu (September 30, 2019). "Canadiens' Charlie Lindgren and Charles Hudon both clear NHL waivers". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  17. ↑ Lefrançois, Guillaume (November 16, 2019). "Hudon rappelé, Kotkaniemi de retour, Drouin et Byron blessés" [Hudon recalled, Kotkaniemi returns, Drouin and Byron injured]. La Presse (in French). Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  18. ↑ Cowan, Stu (December 8, 2019). "Canadiens call up forward Riley Barber from Laval Rocket". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  19. ↑ Wilkins, Cory (January 27, 2020). "28 CHL alumni to play in 2020 AHL All-Star Challenge". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via CHL.ca.
  20. ↑ Lefrançois, Guillaume (October 12, 2020). "Charles Hudon en Suisse" [Charles Hudon to Switzerland]. La Presse (in French). Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Un renfort de poids en attaque" [A major attacking reinforcement] (in French). Lausanne HC. October 16, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  22. ↑ "Lightning sign five players to one-year, two-way contracts". Tampa Bay Lightning. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021 – via NHL.com.
  23. ↑ "Avalanche signs Charles Hudon and Andreas Englund". Colorado Avalanche. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022 – via NHL.com.
  24. ↑ "Reign sign Hudon to two-year pact". American Hockey League. July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Välkommen till Djurgården, Charles Hudon" [Welcome to Djurgårdens IF, Charles Hudon] (in Swedish). Djurgårdens IF. July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Quatre joueurs des Sags sur les équipes d'étoiles de la LHJMQ" [Four Sags players named to QMJHL all-star teams] (in French). Chicoutimi Saguenéens. April 6, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via CHL.ca.
  27. ↑ "Charles Hudon reçoit le Trophée Michel Bergeron" [Charles Hudon receives the Michel Bergeron Trophy] (in French). Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. March 29, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via CHL.ca.
  28. ↑ "Meilleure recrue et joueur-étudiant dans la LHJMQ Charles Hudon et Nicolas Therrien honorés au Gala des Rondelles d'Or" [QMJHL Rookie of the Year and Student-Athlete Charles Hudon and Nicolas Therrien Honoured at the Golden Puck Gala] (in French). Chicoutimi Saguenéens. April 6, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via CHL.ca.
  29. ↑ "QMJHL Announces 2011 SUBWAY Super Series Roster". Canadian Hockey League. October 24, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via CHL.ca.
  30. ↑ "QMJHL Announces 2012 SUBWAY Super Series Roster". Canadian Hockey League. October 16, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via CHL.ca.
  31. ↑ "QMJHL Announces 2013 SUBWAY Super Series Roster". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. October 29, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via CHL.ca.
  32. ↑ "2012 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Rosters Announced". Canadian Hockey League. December 15, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via CHL.ca.
  33. ↑ "Team Canada Roster Announced for 2012 Canada-Russia Challenge". Hockey Canada. June 15, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  34. ↑ "AHL announces 2015 All-Star Classic rosters". Sportsnet.ca. January 21, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  35. ↑ "Rosters announced for 2020 AHL All-Star Classic". American Hockey League. January 3, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
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