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Everything posted by DON
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Would like to argue a bit about forwards, but got nothing, seems bang on to me. NHL players with few penalties, Kyle Weldwood, J Jagr, both soft non-checking players and I guess Holland likely will always be more a perimeter player, whom I thought would be a 45+point guy this year in Hamilton.
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Yup, even as a 16 year old, he was all-round tough/gritty player. And likely gone by 15th, still 5 more months and many games till draft so still just a wild stab. Last year couldn't of guessed Shinkaruk & Mantha would be in the 20s. And Shinkaruk went just before Habs picked, which was a bummer (didn't think Timmins would of ever skipped him at 25 and thought he was gonna be a Hab when still available after 23rd pick) I see Bergevin's type, ranked 19th by Jughead Bob McKenzie in, 6'4" 213lb RW for USNTDP Alex Tuch. Jake Glover (44), a big USNTDP d-man is an early favourite of mine, as is Adrian Kemp(27)-LW-Swede and Nick Schmaltz(25)-C-USHL, all who may fall in 20-25th range.
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Such as? And which big upgrade coach, that Molson/Politicians will approve of hiring, do you think is realistic or even on Bergevins radar? The Tampa retread? Would he put Yemelin on left side and call up the Tin-man and all will be rosy? With just 1 all-star forward at present, would need to mortage future to make real change, or simply wait till summertime (smartest route to go, I think).
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More like a 4th and what would you accomplish? to bump up Drewiski for playoff on playoff depth chart, if that is what you want, then sure? Boullion is a fine experienced/character, depth d-man (that I have always been a fan of), which can be invaluable "if" happen to make 2nd round or farther. Unless getting a 2nd round pick (or better) for Markov-Diaz, and only if they are looking for too much in a new contract, cant see any other d being shopped. Malhotra, Ott or other centreman may be what Bergevin may look to add, but sellers wont want older players like #55.
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Fun? Odd take on that, but Habfans are an odd bunch I suppose.
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Agree, and I still see most of fan frustrations as more unrealistic "lofty" expectation related. When no one picked Habs to contend and at best squeak into playoffs, which is more realistic. I know some are calling for team to tank, fire the GM, fire the coach, trade 1/2 the team; but aint happening.
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Because he is a bit of showboat, eggs opponents on with chirping, is visibly easy for opposing fans to recognize, as well as being a star player who is a game changer when playing well. So is almost more a sign of respect (for lack of better word), as Reggie Jackson said "They don't boo Nobodies!" But, is very common in sports and non-issue.
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All 4 players who failed to show up in Pitt, 76-79-31-67 (till last 10minutes) are all headed to Sochi. Simply coincidence? A game off for 79, to reflect/rest/heal-up may be in order? Therrien move to put 55-6 both in game, seems was very unpopular pre-game, but both were solid.
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Seems it was the perfect move, just 79-76-31-67 (till last 10minutes) forgot to show up to play. But both Murray and Boullion played very well, so credit goes to coachs for that and Beaulieu also played well, so again good on coachs.
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Musta hurt giving Mayer a 'B' grade. But good breakdown of dogs d Brian.
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Likely many fans I would assume? Got to give the big fellow props for a good game. Gallagher, Bourque, Briere, Boullion and several others played fine as well. Got beat by tough opponent.
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Louis Leblanc: Ready and Waiting for His Chance
DON replied to Commandant's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
Well Leblanc, Bournival and Beaulieu all looked fine, Beaulieu bit clumsy (nerves) but he can skate and good offensively. -
6 hits/5 blocks for Murray
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Is 67 playing today?
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Well not much. but zero giveaways by any Hab and winning faceoff battle with Pitt again. And Briere and Bourque are showing signs of life. Boullion-Murray-Beaulieu are not the weakest d-men playing tonight for Habs.
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Louis Leblanc: Ready and Waiting for His Chance
DON replied to Commandant's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
1:46 in 1st period, maybe Therrien is just not taking shine......yet? -
did Murray draw too many men, smart play!
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Well,, look what Bourque found.
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Interesting? Emelin seems to be a no-brainer and Boullion has some good and some poor games, so hope is former for him. Not sure what any Diaz scratchs happen, but coachs seem none to pleased with his play?
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Yes, Moan seems quite underrated, is pretty darn good defender and this year he seems more aggressive in post-scrum "debates". I think should be a good game.
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They only sucked (out of playoffs or 1st round losers) from 1993-2008, so were a bit overdue to actually be a good team. But have made smart trades with their favourite friend, the Leafs and were able to sign Chara in bit of a mistake by Ottawa. So kudos to their GM.
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Louis Leblanc: Ready and Waiting for His Chance
DON replied to Commandant's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
Not sure what total waste of time means, but if looking for a 6'4" checker who has basically same offense Leblanc will bring, who also finishs his checks (unlike a certain Bourque fellow) and is sound defensively Blunden is it. if you are looking to the future, Blunden nor Dumont (who also is a smart option) are not in Bergevin's longterm plan, but at the present those 2 are best option to help current team. Beaulieu and Leblanc are both underpowered and get knocked off the puck in the minors and will be no different in NHL, both need more time in weight room. Even Tinordi was being pushed around by smallish NHLers and had his confidence beat up before being sent down. But, if Beaulieu can add to the offense and fans don't freak out when he has MAB like turnovers and soft play in own end, than he may be a positive. I would love to see Leblanc make an impact, but with 6-8minutes I doubt he will, but maybe he will be like Bournival was at start of season and created offense for himself and work his ass off. But, I love Leblanc much more than either the Bourque-Parros option, that is for sure. -
He likely will have a ton more regular and playoff games in junior/world juniors and couple summers of training before he suits up for Hamilton.
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Most of the 50-60 unskilled goons currently making a living in NHL, do so because of fact that fighting sells and is marketed by NHL teams. Same reasoning why a marketable and recognizable goon like Parros gets paid by Molson et al; reasonable signing if you are in the entertainment industry and want to make more money (same as Big George Laroque signing, even though that backfired as well). White must be almost healthy again isn't he? Is Galchenyuk healing progressing as expected??
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As far as worrying about any d rotting in Hamilton, no future regular NHL player has ever been hurt by too much time in the AHL, but force-feeding young d-prospects can be an issue. Time will tell if Beaulieu is ready and whether his defensive gaffs are costly. But if can add to offense, that is one thing that the Habs are lacking and he must be considered an upgrade on the 2pp unit at least.