GHT120 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Mysak goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Is Roy's skating what may hold him back at pro level? Dosent look the quickest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 < deleted > total brain fart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, DON said: Is Roy's skating what may hold him back at pro level? Dosent look the quickest. That's the biggest area of concern right now. He doesn't need to be a speedster but with the Habs transitioning to playing a more up-tempo style, he's going to need to find a bit more top-end speed. On top of that, coasting less will also need to happen. But it's important to note he was a fifth-round pick. Players picked in the fifth round often have holes in their game. He'll be a good test for the revamped development department as if they can improve his skating, Roy could be an interesting NHL prospect in a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 45 minutes ago, dlbalr said: That's the biggest area of concern right now. He doesn't need to be a speedster but with the Habs transitioning to playing a more up-tempo style, he's going to need to find a bit more top-end speed. On top of that, coasting less will also need to happen. But it's important to note he was a fifth-round pick. Players picked in the fifth round often have holes in their game. He'll be a good test for the revamped development department as if they can improve his skating, Roy could be an interesting NHL prospect in a couple of years. It will be interesting to see what player development can do with him ... skating is something that can be improved to a degree ... coasting is something that can definitely be addressed if the player is willing ... and if he is never going to be fast he will have to play with pace (i.e., make smart decisions and move the puck quickly), which could allow him to fit in with faster players ... from comments I've heard I suspect a/the reason he is playing with Bedard and McTavish is that he fits with their "hockey smarts" ... if true, that can also be something that helps compensates for a lack of flat-out speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Mysak shouldve had a pp goal just now against the fins but the ref blow the whistle to fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 We can only hope ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, GHT120 said: It will be interesting to see what player development can do with him ... skating is something that can be improved to a degree ... If I recall correctly, Kotkaniemi substantially improved his skating a couple of years back, working in the summer with a former Finnish speed skater-turned-skating coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Dalhabs said: Mysak shouldve had a pp goal just now against the fins but the ref blow the whistle to fast. Late goal by Mysak to tie it up at 3-3, he's 1g+1a for the game now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Late goal by Mysak to tie it up at 3-3, he's 1g+1a for the game now. He also scored the Czechs' only goal in the shootout, but the Finns take a 4-3 SO win on the strength of shootout goals by Simontaival and Jarventie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Roy 1g+4a in the 11-1 spanking of Slovakia, comparing well with Bedard's 2g+2a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 18 hours ago, tomh009 said: Roy 1g+4a in the 11-1 spanking of Slovakia, comparing well with Bedard's 2g+2a. It was 11-1, so 1 dancing banana is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 24 minutes ago, DON said: It was 11-1, so 1 dancing banana is enough. The other two sneaked in while the door was open ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 This is the first time I’ve seen Roy play. My initial impression is that he is similar to Armia. Is that an accurate comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I'm not sure I'd use Armia as a comparable player. Armia is good defensively with offence in spurts. Roy is good offensively with defence in spurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, dlbalr said: I'm not sure I'd use Armia as a comparable player. Armia is good defensively with offence in spurts. Roy is good offensively with defence in spurts. Interesting He has some solid hockey IQ or so it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: Interesting He has some solid hockey IQ or so it seems. Dosent he kinda remind you of Drouin's play? Not saying thats all bad, as Drouin does look pretty darn good 'at times'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2022/8/13/23302854/joshua-roy-wjc-world-juniors-stats-highlights-montreal-canadiens-prospects-2022-world-juniors August 13 games Canada U20 vs Czechia U20 6:00 pm - WJC Preliminary Round - Watch on TSN5, RDS or NHLN-US Riley Kidney -Joshua Roy -Jan Mysak - Frölunda HC vs Färjestad BK 10:00 am - SHL Pre-season (Halden, Norway) Frederik Dichow - https://habsprospects.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 10 hours ago, DON said: Dosent he kinda remind you of Drouin's play? Not saying thats all bad, as Drouin does look pretty darn good 'at times'. I look forward to watching more of Roy. He looked good on the boards and I was impressed with his positioning without the puck. He did make some great passes. He kind of seems like a “glue” type player. A player that holds a line together and makes it work - fills the needed holes. But I’ve only seen him play twice so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 The game against the Czechs should be a better indicator of his play -- and then the Finland game. It's nice to see he's done well so far but those were not particularly challenging opponents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 August 14 games Finland U20 vs Slovakia U20 2:00 pm - WJC Preliminary Round - Watch on TSN3/4, RDS2 or NHLN-US Oliver Kapanen -Petteri Nurmi - Czechia U20 vs Latvia U20 6:00 pm - WJC Preliminary Round - Watch on TSN3/4, RDS or NHLN-US Jan Mysak - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 8/12/2022 at 7:54 PM, DON said: Dosent he kinda remind you of Drouin's play? Not saying thats all bad, as Drouin does look pretty darn good 'at times'. If a 5th rounder yet to play an NHL game is being compared to Drouin - it reflects well for Roy - not so much for Drouin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 41 minutes ago, hab29RETIRED said: If a 5th rounder yet to play an NHL game is being compared to Drouin - it reflects well for Roy - not so much for Drouin. These are (almost) always stylistic comparisons only ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 5 hours ago, tomh009 said: These are (almost) always stylistic comparisons only ... I know. Was meant to be sarcastic comment and shot at a player I hated trading for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 The Habs have officially released the rights to Brett Stapley. http://www.habsworld.net/2022/08/habs-release-brett-stapleys-rights/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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