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Christopher Bourque

Pittsburgh Penguins

1986/01/29 26

5-8 174

Boston, MA

3

the Washington Capitals in 2004 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2010-11 0 8 1 0 1 -3 0 1 0 0 0 10

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is fast and tenacious on the forecheck. Displays a little scoring upside, helped by a good shot. Can line up on either side of center and is also decent defensively.
Flaws
  • People will always question his size, so he must continuously add strength to prove doubters wrong at the highest level. Lacks high-end offensive instincts.
Career Potential
  • Diminutive depth winger with good energy.
  • Awards2009AHL - Jack Butterfield Trophy (Calder Cup playoffs MVP)2004HE - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 29, 2011 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
July 2, 2011 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Washington Capitals to a one-yea contract.
June 23, 2010 Signed with the Atlant Mytischi of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
February 13, 2010 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
February 11, 2010 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
December 5, 2009 Claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins and assigned to Hershey (AHL).
September 30, 2009 Claimed off waivers from the Washington Capitals.
July 15, 2009 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Washington Capitals to a one-year contract.
June 29, 2009 Washington Capitals tendered a qualifying offer.
March 25, 2009 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
March 21, 2009 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
January 2, 2009 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
December 29, 2008 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
November 30, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
November 26, 2008 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
October 19, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
October 17, 2008 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
October 6, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
February 28, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
February 26, 2008 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
November 11, 2007 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
November 6, 2007 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
September 28, 2007 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
September 22, 2006 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
January 6, 2006 Re-assigned to Hershey (AHL).
December 18, 2005 Re-assigned to the U.S. National Junior Team.
September 27, 2005 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
August 17, 2005 Signed by the Washington Capitals to a three-year, entry-level contract.
April 7, 2005 Signed by the Portland Pirates (AHL).

Trades

December 5, 2009 Claimed off waivers by the Washington Capitals from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
September 30, 2009 Claimed by the Pittsburgh Penguins off waivers from the Washington Capitals.
June 26, 2004 Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 2nd round (33rd overall) in 2004.

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