puck7x Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Nice idea for an article by Dan.... http://habsworld.net/article.php?id=797 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 I gotta say, I haven't heard much about the prospect defenceman. Cote, Archer, Sanford... Is this my lack of knowledge, or are they not worth hearing about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montreal Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Originally posted by TrizzakI gotta say, I haven't heard much about the prospect defenceman. Cote, Archer, Sanford... Is this my lack of knowledge, or are they not worth hearing about? Cote and Sanford were signed as CHL FA's, Cote was drafted by the leafs but wasn't signed, we picked him up last summer. Sanford was never drafted (no surprise, how may 5'8 defensemen get drafted) but he had a very good career with Moncton. Cote is a guy that isn't the most skilled but works hard every night, is a team player and plays a very safe solid game in his own end. After two seasons he's the career leader in plus minus with Hamilton with a +44 or so. Last year he led all rookies with a +27. Will take the body, will drop the gloves, doesn't have much of an offensive game. Archer was drafted by Savard in '01 in the 7th round. Former captain of the storm, he also is a defensive defensemen, as his offensive game is limited. But at 6'4 217, he's got NHL size, although he's not the most physical defensemen, he will take the body and can drop the gloves. His main strength is his solid play in his own end, as he plays a very safe game. Sanford is very small but not afraid to mix it up. He's got very good offensive skills, moves the puck well but needs a good bit of work on his defensive game. Sanford is a bit on the fiesty side as he won't back down. I think all three should have a big impact with the Dogs next year. Cote and Archer are more quite guys, as they aren't the flashy type, but are solid defensemen. Sanford is a guy that will put points on the board, and he was 100% in shootouts this year with Hamilton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Cote is the son of former 80's Nordiques player Alain Cote. Its weird to see him in the Habs organisation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Gotta agree with Danis getting Rookie of the Year. This team would have been horrid with anyone else goaltending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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