Makh2o Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 This according to RDS.ca. Now if only we can get him to smuggle Emelin in his luggage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Valentenko sous contrat Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Petrov Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Another prospect closer to being in the mix for the Habs d corps: http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/231031.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortHanded Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Another prospect closer to being in the mix for the Habs d corps: http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/231031.html awesome This probably means he'll be in Hamilton next year right? The sooner he's in NA adjusting to hockey here, the sooner he'll be ready for the NHL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan24 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 More good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 sounds great. I wonder what the terms are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 He will have to work is way up and in three years will go back in Russia because defensemen with no points on the scoresheets don't get money. Unless he blossoms and develops some offense i don't see why we would go nuts over this. But hey the more good prospects we will have in Hamilton the faster we will see some of them in Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfposi Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 He will do well in Hamilton...the biggest worry with him was that the Russian league rules were stunting his physical play. Can't wait to see how he does with the defending champs next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigRedC Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 because defensemen with no points on the scoresheets don't get money. What! Have you seen Philips' new contract? Defensive D are a huge part of any team, and GM's realise that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Are you guys talking about Emelin or Valentenko. I know Emelin is a great prospect in the mold of Kaspiritis but i haven't heard much of Valentenko. Someone mentioned he was a good 2 way player but is he really that good of a prospect? Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I thought the Valentenko signing was already confirmed. We'll still have to wait atleast one more season for him. Emelin is closer and I think is even NHL ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Are you guys talking about Emelin or Valentenko. I know Emelin is a great prospect in the mold of Kaspiritis but i haven't heard much of Valentenko. Someone mentioned he was a good 2 way player but is he really that good of a prospect? Thanks for the info. Quote 1: "Ht: 6’2, Wt: 202 Timmins compared the big Russian blueliner to another player in the organization, Alexei Emelin. “He’s a defensive defenseman with a big, heavy shot who plays physical,” Timmins explained. The young Russian caught Timmins’ eye during his participation in a Russian touring that played against CHL All-Stars. “After that we sent some scouts out to watch him – the rink where they went to see him was nasty cold – probably the coldest, most unpleasant place they’ve ever seen.” " Quote 2: "Some scouts had him rated at the best (1987)-born defenceman in Europe," Canadiens director of player personnel Trevor Timmins said." Quote 3: "Our Russian scout was urging me to pick him in the second round," Timmins said. "He has good size (6-foot-2 and 202 pounds) and he played on the Russian junior team, which toured Canada last fall. I saw him play five times and he could be the sleeper in this draft." Timmins said the Canadiens will explore the possibility of bringing Valentenko to Canada this fall to play major junior hockey. Quote 4: Valentenko, conversely, had a breakthrough year. After a stellar performance at the World Junior Championships where he was the tournament's top defenseman and displayed some offensive upside in leading the Russian squad to silver, he played a solid role with Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik squad. Although only accounting for two assists in 50 games, he played a solid overall defensive game. In another article I read Timmins explains how it's important to get Emelin and Valentenko over quickly because of the style they play. He uses Emelin as an example, saying that each time he gets penalties, the coaches yell at him and that he becomes more hesitant to hit. He also mentions the Kostitsyn brothers, saying how Sergei is developing quicker than Andrei because he came over quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthMonger Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 http://hockeysfuture.com/articles/9357 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 http://hockeysfuture.com/articles/9357 Damn, your article was better than all my quotes put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Obviously this is good news, but this was always expected. An Emelin signing is bigger, if only because it's a more difficult negotiation, but also because he may provide immediate dividends to our club. Valentenko is 1-2 years away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I hope CJAD didn't get the Pavel signing confused with Alexei's and got it backwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) I hope CJAD didn't get the Pavel signing confused with Alexei's and got it backwards No way they would have done that. Oh and great news, him and Carle will look nice in Hamilton next season. Edited June 14, 2007 by JMMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 our Defense that was our weakest position a few couple of years ago will be our force for years to come. now get alexei signed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 our Defense that was our weakest position a few couple of years ago will be our force for years to come. now get alexei signed !! Yeah if we can add 1 or 2 more D prospects this draft we'll be rock solid. The main need is a high potential forward and now I'm hoping for a Mayorov of Couture with the first pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Great news... and not to sound like everyone else, but... Now for Emelin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Emelin may be on his way as well. Gaztte Link http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news...75-6afafc9f821d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfposi Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 our Defense that was our weakest position a few couple of years ago will be our force for years to come. We may be getting good defencemen...but I still think we need a coach specifically for the defence. It is obvious that whoever is working with the D hasn't got a clue about how to create good exit strategies for the defence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyohabs Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Emelin may be on his way as well. Gaztte Link http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news...75-6afafc9f821d If that is true, I'd think there is almost officially no way we bother with Souray. It will be (Y?)Emelin and a UFA (cheaper than Sheldon, outlet-pass capable) D. The Cube on the block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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