dlbalr Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 48 minutes ago, tomh009 said: A nice article on Xhekaj in the local paper: https://www.therecord.com/sports/rangers/2021/12/27/the-evolution-of-arber-xhekaj.html It's behind a paywall so I'll attach a text version here Interesting that it came up as behind a paywall. When I posted it yesterday in the links, it wasn't paywalled then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Mattias goes Arnie: Either his supposed unhappiness with how things went with the Habs was just clickbait (or maybe MB related) or he is smart enough to keep it to himself ... overall he seems very positive about this year and the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 3 hours ago, dlbalr said: Interesting that it came up as behind a paywall. When I posted it yesterday in the links, it wasn't paywalled then. Torstar (which owns The Record) seems to have tightened their paywall very recently, possibly even today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Dichow 0g, 1 shot 5minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Jacob Olofsson transfers to Bjorkloven in Sweden's second division and signs a contract through the end of next season. There's more proof that he won't be signing with the Habs by the June 1st deadline. https://www.bjorkloven.com/artikel/o3buakxua-2e4ad/olofsson-ansluter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 15 minutes ago, dlbalr said: Jacob Olofsson transfers to Bjorkloven in Sweden's second division and signs a contract through the end of next season. There's more proof that he won't be signing with the Habs by the June 1st deadline. https://www.bjorkloven.com/artikel/o3buakxua-2e4ad/olofsson-ansluter do you think it is possible to trade his rights for a 7th round pick in 2023? or some low value asset in return? Another team may have a better chance to sign him and play him in their system (Kraken, Coyotes, Pittsburgh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 27 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: do you think it is possible to trade his rights for a 7th round pick in 2023? or some low value asset in return? Another team may have a better chance to sign him and play him in their system (Kraken, Coyotes, Pittsburgh) No, I don't think it's possible. He simply hasn't played well enough to justify an NHL contract from anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 20 minutes ago, dlbalr said: No, I don't think it's possible. He simply hasn't played well enough to justify an NHL contract from anyone. ok. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GHT120 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 TSN's coverage of the CHL begins January 7th (online - small font) and January 14th on TV ... games involving already drafted Habs prospects (pending any NHL or CHL trades) are highlighted below in blue ... possible #1 2022 draft pick Shane Wright appearances are highlighted in red ... if I missed any Habs prospect games let me know in the next few days and I edit the post Jan 7 Sherbrooke Phoenix @ Charlottetown Islanders Jan 13 Guelph Storm @ Windsor Spitfires Jan 14 Sudbury Wolves @ Kingston Frontenacs Jan 14 Prince George Cougars @ Vancouver Giants Jan 20 Quebec Remparts @ Saint John Sea Dogs Jan 21 Regina Pats @ Brandon Wheat Kings Jan 25 Prince Albert Raiders @ Regina Pats Jan 28 Acadie-Bahurst Titan @ Drummondville Voltigeurs Feb 2 CHL Top Prospects Game Feb 3 Kingston Frontenacs @ Barrie Colts Feb 4 Kamloops Blazers @ Vancouver Giants Feb 8 Regina Pats @ Edmonton Oiler Kings Feb 11 London Knights @ Kitchener Rangers Feb 13 Hamilton Bulldogs @ Kingston Frontenacs Feb 18 Sherbrooke Phoenix @ Rimouski Oceanic Feb 21 Winnipeg ICE @ Edmonton Oil Kings Feb 25 Oshawa Generals @ Kingston Frontenacs Feb 27 St John Sea Dogs @ Moncton Wildcats Mar 4 TBA Mar 8 Prince George Cougars @ Kamloops Blazers Mar 11 Shawinigan Cataractes @ Victoriaville Tigres Mar 13 London Knights @ Sarnia Sting Mar 24 Red Deer Rebels @ Calgary Hitmen Mar 27 Halifax Mooseheads @ Saint John Sea Dogs Apr 1 Winnipeg ICE @ Regina Pats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Kitchener's beat reporter speculates that Xhekaj could be moved by the OHL trade deadline: Quote 16. Speaking of the Rangers, Arber Xhekaj is their biggest asset, and one of the best rearguards in the OHL. Being an overage player limits his destinations if he’s traded but methinks the team would have to get at least two second-round picks for the Montreal Canadiens prospect. And I’m not even sure if that’s enough. 17. London could upgrade at OA. Even more interesting is Guelph, where fans have long jeered Xhekaj. The Storm has two overage openings. Xhekaj in London colours? Excuse me while I barf. In Guelph colours? Not as off putting, but still a bad taste in my mouth. https://www.therecord.com/sports/rangers/2021/12/31/the-ohl-21-limping-in-to-2022.html As an OA, the deadline for Xhekaj to be traded is January 10th. I'd add North Bay to the list of possible suitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Tuch had 2g (1,2) friday Stapley 1g3a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Farrell 1g(7)2a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 14 hours ago, DON said: Farrell 1g(7)2a Thanks for the update, didn't realize the colleges were back playing again. Just another thought, if we are going to talk about Logan Mailloux and only discuss his development as a hockey player (which I am very good with and would prefer) then shouldn't this be the right thread for it? I don't think he needs his own thread any more than Kaiden Guhle or Jordan Harris need their own thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: ... Just another thought, if we are going to talk about Logan Mailloux and only discuss his development as a hockey player (which I am very good with and would prefer) then shouldn't this be the right thread for it? I don't think he needs his own thread any more than Kaiden Guhle or Jordan Harris need their own thread. Fair point ... the separate thread made sense for the specific news of his reinstatement but now this thread would make sense on anything about how he performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/habsent-minded/2022/1/4/22866432/habsent-minded-4-40-montreal-canadiens-world-juniors-prospect-evaluation-podcast-2022-draft-wjc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 There are some rumblings that Kaiden Guhle is on the long list of players that could now represent Canada at the Olympics. That's assuming the Oil Kings would allow him to go considering he'd miss the better part of a month after they just paid a lot to get him. It'd be neat if he makes it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Neat maybe. I got zero love for, or any interest in "The" olympics. If Guhle and team make it to Memorial cup and he is the MVP of the tournament that would be much nicer to see happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Norlinder 0pts, 21:30 in 5-3 loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Welcome home Mattias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 habsprospects.com: MAILLOUX debut today. January 7 games Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk at HC Sochi 9:00 am Alexander Gordin - JHC Spartak Moscow 4 Krylya Sovetov Moscow 3 (Final OT) - Watch online Dmitri Kostenko - three assists Flint Firebirds at London Knights 7:00 pm Logan Mailloux - University of Minnesota at Michigan State University 6:30 pm Rhett Pitlick - Arizona State University at Boston University 7:30 pm - Watch online Luke Tuch - Long Island University at Northeastern University 7:30 pm - Watch online Jordan Harris -Jayden Struble - Lake Superior State University at Bemidji State University 8:07 pm Arvid Henrikson - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plutarch Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Not going to lie. When I saw the headline about Arber X getting traded from Rangers to the Bulldogs... My first thought was how did our AHL team trade for a guy from NYR when I thought he was our prospect... Then I remembered Kitchener and that the Bulldogs are an OHL team now. I was very very confused for a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 https://hamiltonbulldogs.com/article/bulldogs-acquire-arber-xhekaj-rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, DON said: https://hamiltonbulldogs.com/article/bulldogs-acquire-arber-xhekaj-rangers Nice, he gets to go home, play for a better team and be teammates with Jan Mysak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Logan Mailloux 2a 5 shots in 1st game Struble/Tuch 1a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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