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Logan Mailloux on Trade to St-Louis, Praise For Canadiens, Embracing Local Culture
... that he had nothing but praise for was 20-year-old David Reinbacher.
“His game is great; especially for the amount of hockey he’s missed in the last couple of years,” said Mailloux, referencing his former teammate’s growth. “I think, when he got in, with both sides of the puck, he’s so good. He’s so good defensively, not too many guys can squeeze by him on the wall or get by him at all. He got more and more comfortable and he was a key player for us. He’s going to be a heck of a player.”
Source: https://rg.org/news/hockey/logan-mailloux-on-trade-st-louis-blues-praise-canadiens-embracing-local-culture-
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Which NHL teams improved the most this offseason? Ranking all 32 - The Athletic
2. Montreal Canadiens
Net Rating added: +23In: Zack Bolduc, Noah Dobson
Out: Emil Heineman, Logan Mailloux, David Savard, Christian Dvorak, Joel ArmiaIf you’re a Canadiens fan, it’s time to get excited. Only one team has improved more over the last summer externally and it’s likely that few teams will improve more internally, given the collective age of Montreal’s roster.
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1 hour ago, WildTurkeyXX said:
I can definitely get behind this signing. If he can ever find his game he could absolutely develop into a quality middle 6 center. At this point in his career there are some pretty big question marks, but as many have already stated, it's a very low risk signing. Well worth the (little) risk.
38g in 306games, he is what he is, i sure hope he isnt in the middle six.
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35 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:
Third line centre? 🤷♂️
In Laval.
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33 minutes ago, Habsfan89 said:
... I would trade Beck over Hage, .
Not sure anyone wouldnt.
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“No Favors From Me” — Kozlov on Zharovsky’s Rise And NHL Potential
“We brought Zharovsky up for the playoffs because one of our under-21 players got injured,” Kozlov explained in an exclusive interview with RG. “Initially, I thought I’d just dress him, maybe give him one or two shifts.”
But what Kozlov saw in those early moments changed everything.
“When he stepped on the ice, I noticed he didn’t seem nervous. I liked that. I liked how he always had a clear plan when he had the puck. He either passed it directly to a teammate, took a shot, or made a move himself—he wasn’t just getting rid of it.”
Source: https://rg.org/news/hockey/no-favors-from-me-viktor-kozlov-discusses-zharovsky-rise-nhl-potential-canadiens-
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37 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:
I think Hage, Fowler, Reinbacher, Paupanekis all have a shot at being a core playerIts exciting to watch
Hage & Reinbacher seem safe bets.
A goalie who had good and not so good AHL playoff games (3-3 2.48 0.902%) and the other guy, who knows, both seem long shots to me.
Is anyone a good goalie scout?
I remember Button going on and on about how good Fucale was.
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3 hours ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said:
Paupanekis (who scored 22 goals in junior) ahead of Beck (memorial cup MVP), Roy and Xhekaj and on the same level as Kapanen? Somebody must really like his potential. Hope they are right.
yes the author thinks Paupanekis was a steal of the draft.
Roy seems fading off the radar.
1 hour ago, JoeLassister said:Yeah. Seems like I had higher expectations for Bogdan
A small d-man who dosent skate all that well (I think is said) was a long shot to begin with.
4 hours ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:Second tier is empty but I don’t think it will remain that way - I think there are 4 or 5 players with a shot to make it there...
That is #1 line or 1st pair-d.
Who are you thinking of?
Reinbacher is only one that seems reasonable expectation.
Fowler has same resume of Primeau, so who the hell knows is even is a capable starter at NHL level.
Hage may be top six centre in couple/few years, but unlikely to be bumping Suzuki off the 1st line.
The russian is a long long way from 1st line winger.
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8 minutes ago, tomh009 said:
From the article:
"As for Reinbacher, a major knee injury unfortunately hindered his development this season. From the get-go, the likely outcome for Reinbacher was a second-pair role, but there was room for more.
No one ever thought he would be a Dobson or Shae Weber, a #2/#3 is what he always was projected as.
If need a goal in last minute of game, he wouldnt be the one Marty puts on the ice.
If defending a 1 goal lead , then he would be.
Vast majority of group wont ever meet fan expectations or hopes, safe to say.
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Quite a grouping of XXXL teenager d-men at start of 2nd round.
All small compared to that 7-footer than just joined the OHL i suppose.
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AHL names 2024-25 winners of excellence awards | TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League
The Rocket won the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy for finishing with the best record in the AHL during the 2024-25 regular season before advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in four seasons. Off the ice, they remained a model of excellence in all areas of their operation, seeing continued business growth and providing a first-class experience to their fans at Place Bell where they averaged better than 9,900 fans per game during the regular season (including 23 sellouts).
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Matheson #s dropped, assume some must be the Hutson-factor.
23-24 82gms 25:33 62pts PP-3:41 PK-2:59
24-25 80gms 25:05 30pts PP-1:57 PK-3:28
Who knows, maybe he and Dobson could be a good pairing and just stick Hutson on right-side with Guhle?
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2 hours ago, JoeLassister said:
So I feel trading Matheson + for another winger is what kinda derails (or rush) the rebuild.
So what do you do with Matheson?
Used to playing 25minutes/game but no longer will, he will get zero PP time anymore and his contract is running out.
So trading him at some point still makes sense, be in now, mid-season or at deadline (least preferred if in a playoff spot).
BUT, he is the only Hab d-man over the age of 28, so creating an even younger d-core likely not recommended.
Will be interesting and are always injuries so need depth also.
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1 hour ago, Plutarch said:
I'm curious to see how people view goalie development. Playing more games and facing more shots in the CHL may be a better option for many goalies.
What is track record of CHL vs NCAA goalies upon graduating to pros?
Seems most of best goalies are European, arnt they? Who do play more games/season than NCAA also.
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1 hour ago, IN THE HEARTS OF MEN said:
I'd also add that maybe Gorton and Hughes still rate our guys better than we do as fans
a) Dach is still highly rated regardless of knee issue- likely still have hope their 1st big trade pans out.
B) they consider Newhook more of a C than a W, as his history throughout his career in all leagues suggest (including the NHL) - likely long term winger but right now their options are limited.
C) expecting Hage to jump straight into the NHL from NCAA - Not at #2 centre and likely get his feet wet in Laval next spring.
D) Beck and Kapanan as quality depth centers - same as fans i expect.
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2025-26 Depth Assessment: Goalies – HabsWorld.net
Needs Assessment: Low – Is this Montreal’s long-term tandem between the pipes? Probably not but Montembeault is set as the starter for the next little while and they need to see if Dobes is a potential longer-term option for them. With playoff hopes, there’s some risk here but no realistic way to get a meaningful upgrade either.
Needs Assessment: Low – With what should be (pending waiver clearance) Kahkonen and Fowler in goal, Laval’s in good shape. With Gaudreau and Jones set to play in Trois-Rivieres as well, they’re set unless they want a third goalie.
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Why another winger, dosent even make sense, does it?
Unless are trading a d-man & also a winger to make room.
Cant see Hughes adding anything but a centre or maybe a vet d-man for depth.
Matheson 31/Carriere 28, rest are 21-25yr old.
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1 hour ago, GHT120 said:
And the cap is REALLY going up
2025-26: Increase by $7.5 million.
2026-27: Increase by $8.5 million.
2027-28: Increase by $9.5 millionSo fans are gonna REALLY get screwed in prices, wonderful.
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After seeing that vast majority just dont pan out as hoped, that would be logical or rational.
But fanatics are what they are.