dlbalr Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 20 hours ago, GHT120 said: As for the reason the habs apparently suggesting the SHL, as a fan I would prefer to see him in the OHL ***if*** there was confidence there will be a season (although Erie, Flint and Saginaw being in the US would/could be problematic ... even more so for the WHL with Everett, Portland, Seattle, Spokane and Tri-City) ... wonder if he could be traded to Blainville-Boisbriand (???) From Caufield's perspective, wonder if he would get more money in SHL than the the max signing bonus ($92,500?) he would receive from signing with the Habs and going the CHL route? Players in one junior league can't be traded to another. For him to go to the QMJHL, he'd have to sign with Sault Ste. Marie, get cut, and clear waivers. Then he'd become a free agent and could sign elsewhere. As for the money, I think he'd probably do a little better than that overseas while getting a better level of competition along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Who is likely quicker; Byron or Ylonen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, DON said: Who is likely quicker; Byron or Ylonen? You dare question Lord Byron? Off to the pillory with you, lad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Two for Ylönen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Another opinion on Norlinder from over in Sverige Mattias Norlinder, LHD, Frölunda HC (Montreal Canadiens)Fearless. That is the best word to describe Canadiens prospect Mattias Norlinder. He was true to this characteristic throughout the preseason while also showing his killer instinct which is not very common among defensemen. However, Norlinder certainly does not lack an offensive upside and it was evident particularly during the game against Malmö Redhawks. Frölunda won this duel 8-3 and Norlinder scored a hat trick. Although he did not notch any of these goals during a power play, he has had a pretty big role in the first unit so far in this season. Norlinder usually plays with Lucas Raymond on his left side and they have already shown really good chemistry between each other. But what exactly makes Norlinder fearless? It is the poise that he plays with. He is not afraid to try risky plays but he does it with such confidence that it pays out almost every single time. It is very enjoyable to watch and also effective in all three zones. When you combine these aspects with his intelligence and excellent movement, you get a defenseman that is not only good defensively but extremely dangerous offensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, GHT120 said: Another opinion on Norlinder from over in Sverige Mattias Norlinder, LHD, Frölunda HC (Montreal Canadiens)Fearless. That is the best word to describe Canadiens prospect Mattias Norlinder. He was true to this characteristic throughout the preseason while also showing his killer instinct which is not very common among defensemen. However, Norlinder certainly does not lack an offensive upside and it was evident particularly during the game against Malmö Redhawks. Frölunda won this duel 8-3 and Norlinder scored a hat trick. Although he did not notch any of these goals during a power play, he has had a pretty big role in the first unit so far in this season. Norlinder usually plays with Lucas Raymond on his left side and they have already shown really good chemistry between each other. But what exactly makes Norlinder fearless? It is the poise that he plays with. He is not afraid to try risky plays but he does it with such confidence that it pays out almost every single time. It is very enjoyable to watch and also effective in all three zones. When you combine these aspects with his intelligence and excellent movement, you get a defenseman that is not only good defensively but extremely dangerous offensively. better than Mike Reilly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Norlinders 1st SHL goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/cole-caufield-jayden-struble-invited-to-us-national-junior-evaluation-camp/c-319245094?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=CHCcontent&utm_content=EN-0930-CaufieldStruble caufield and struble invited to usa camp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 « Wow ! C’est un de nos très beaux espoirs. Il y a ceux qui sont déjà à Montréal comme Kotkaniemi, Suzuki, Romanov. Après ce groupe, c’est probablement Norlinder qui nous impressionne le plus. J’aime son jeu dans l’ensemble. Il est un très bon défenseur ... » "Wow! He is one of our best prospects. There are those already in Montreal like Kotkaniemi, Suzuki, Romanov. After that group, It is probably Norlinder that impresses us the most. I like his entire game (two-way game?). He is a very good defenceman." I don't take it as a slight of Caufield, but and endorsement of Norlinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, dlbalr said: 8-10 weeks means December at best. ☹️ As a side note, Ilves has Joona Ikonen (not related) playing on their top line ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 2 hours ago, tomh009 said: 8-10 weeks means December at best. ☹️ As a side note, Ilves has Joona Ikonen (not related) playing on their top line ... Another prospect, like Thrower (first that comes to mind), Bournival, Bozon, , ... that will not make it to the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: Another prospect, like Thrower (first that comes to mind), Bournival, Bozon, , ... that will not make it to the NHL. Quite possibly, yes. Although you can still do it later ... but we will lose him if we don't sign him, and it might be too risky to sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 3 hours ago, dlbalr said: Tough luck for the kid ... wish him well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 First round of Liiga games: Leskinen 0+0, 19:05 TOI in 2-1 KalPa win Ylonen 0+0, 16:40 TOI in 3-1 Pelicans win Also ... Anttoni Honka 0+1, 16:01 TOI in 2-5 JYP loss Jesse Puljujarvi 0+1, 18:51 TOI in 4-2 Karpat win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Norlinder 2pts +2 5gms 18+min/gm, seems lots icetime for SHL rookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, DON said: Norlinder 2pts +2 5gms 18+min/gm, seems lots icetime for SHL rookie. I am very interested to see him at training camp for 21/22 ... nothing but good to great reports coming from overseas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Gordin 1g1a in 1st MHL game of year; played 9:58 in 1 KHL game game no pts. Ylonen 1a in 4 Liiga gms 15:29/gm Mysak plays 1st gm of year in Czech today, on loan from OHL. (0pts, -1 in 2-1 loss, 14:46) Leskinen 1a in 3 Liiga gms 18:40/gm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GHT120 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Alexander Gordin https://hockey30.com/nouvelles/le-petit-nouveau-du-ch-a-tout-un-tir/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 5 hours ago, DON said: I just watched an interview on TSN's site with Coach Leaman talking about that. Caufield said he is focusing on improving leg strength along with his defensive game and mentioned he is working with Rob Ramage. Relating to Norlinder, I've seen numerous impressive clips of him but wasn't sure how good he is because he seems to be able to skate right around the opposition so easily that I sorta questioned if he was playing against pylons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Gordin 1g1a for 2nd straight game. (but his team has scored 18g in last 2 games) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Recognizing that highlight clips are by definition only good ... but this guy is piling them up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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