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Habs Top 25 Under 25: #6 Louis Leblanc

A strong freshman season at Michigan moves Mac Bennett up our Top 25 Under 25 for 2011.

The Habs Top 25 Under 25 looks at No. 21 on the list. Gabriel Dumont.

James Mirtle had an interesting numbers crunch this morning, showing how hard it is for an NHL'er to win the Stanley Cup. James' stats show what a small percentage of players playing at least on NHL game get to hoist the 33 pound mug. That got me wondering how many first round picks get to snuggle up to Lord Stanley's chalice?

With his gifts of size, a scoring touch, leadership and improving speed and quickness, Peter Holland fits the bill in regard to the Canadiens greatest area of need.

Leblanc was the only midget player to be invited to the U-18 National Camp in 2008. His play has been described as "a gritty style that has caught many scouts’ attention. He loves to play in front of the net and crease area where he nags the goaltender and draws penalties."

I'm proud to announce to readers here that through Sports Blog Nation, I could be granted press credentials to attend and cover the 2009 NHL Entry Draft on June 26 and 27. The odds are looking good I am told. Long story short: Seven months ago, when asked that I join their rapidly growing project, the press cred promise was the clincher to me signing up with SBN.