Commandant Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7Vae_AkLb4Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Good move. Give the kid some exposure to the NHL, help him understand the challenges before him; at the same time, you may benefit from the burst of youthful energy that a rookie call-up sometimes adds, even if onyl for a game or two. And you buy goodwill from the francophone fan base. The only danger is that Leblanc becomes un héro national and gets spoiled by all the adulation. But I doubt a 3 game call up will have that effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patience is a virtue Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) I like. So, how about... 1 Cam-Plekanec-Gionta 2A Cole-Desharnais-LeBlanc 2B AK-Eller-Palushaj 4 Moen-Nokelainen-Darche Gorges-PK Markov-Emelin Gill-Diaz Weber Edited November 29, 2011 by patience is a virtue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I bet we see Darche in the top 9 and LL on the 4th liner...cause Martin finally has an excuse to play his BFF Darche more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 I'd like to see Pleks and Gio finally broken up Cammy - Plek - Palushaj or Leblanc Cole - DD - Gionta Moen - Eller - Kostitsyn Darche - Noko - Palushaj or Leblanc I just don't like the Plek - Gio chemistry... or lack thereof. I could even see Leblanc not even playing and being an emergency measure only as Weber goes to Fwd..... for the PP and extra d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandy Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I like this move. Didn't expect it really, thought we'd see more Weber/St.Denis but I'm happy we won't. Should be a hell of an experience for Leblanc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsy Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Really classy move. He'll get a nice pay check in time for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willey101 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I don't see Leblanc playing however it is nice to see him get a shot. He is a very reliable player defensively and has some offensive abilities. If he does get in the line-up then I would personally play him alongside Nokelainen and Darche with limited minutes fora few shifts to see if he can play at this level. With that said Not having Pacioretty means we have a void on LW. Does AK46 return back to that position or are we playing one of Cole or Gionta in that role? I really do not want to see Cole as a LWer because he is extremely effective coming down the right wing and using his body to protect the puck so for me the line-up is as follows: Cammalleri-Plekanec-Kostitsyn Gionta-DD-Cole Moen-Eller-Palushaj Darche-Nokelainen-Leblanc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I like the move. The fact that he'll only be with the team for 3 games assures that he won't have the time to become un héro national! Classy move by the habs to allow him to get an NHL sized paycheck just before the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.moustakas Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Good move. Give the kid some exposure to the NHL, help him understand the challenges before him; at the same time, you may benefit from the burst of youthful energy that a rookie call-up sometimes adds, even if onyl for a game or two. And you buy goodwill from the francophone fan base. The only danger is that Leblanc becomes un héro national and gets spoiled by all the adulation. But I doubt a 3 game call up will have that effect. The 'hero' syndrome is always a concern, especially since the team is so devoid of Francophone talent. Were there a more solid core of francophone players, I believe the pressure would be lesser. In any event, a three-game trip out west with games at odd times should shield Leblanc from undue media and fan pressure. Has anyone seen him play this year? Do you think he is ready to put in NHL minutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 The 'hero' syndrome is always a concern, especially since the team is so devoid of Francophone talent. Were there a more solid core of francophone players, I believe the pressure would be lesser. In any event, a three-game trip out west with games at odd times should shield Leblanc from undue media and fan pressure. Has anyone seen him play this year? Do you think he is ready to put in NHL minutes? He's been by far the best player on the bulldogs, but that doesnt say much because the team is a mess. Its hard to say if hes ready for NHL minutes but my gut feeling is he needs more AHl time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Really classy move. He'll get a nice pay check in time for Christmas. These guys make like 60,000 in the AHL, so a call up is massive. Even if it's just one paycheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Let him have the squid´s spot, cant do any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Let him have the squid´s spot, cant do any worse. The squid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Callamari = Squid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 It's really convenient for the team to call him up and have him play as far away from the Bell Centre as possible to get his feet wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 dont know if good or not, he probably needs a full year in AHL and is not exactly ripping it up down there quite yet (shoulder really set him back this year) but no other choice as to whom to call up was there, sign of desparation more than a good move by mgmt i think. but i am sure Martin will have him play 5 minutes or less and he will be a non factor, same chance that Palushaj has benn given to date. they say he is the total opposite of a Cammalleri and is a very intense and hard working young guy, so i cant wait to see how he fares, even if just get a couple shifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCPetit Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 He's been by far the best player on the bulldogs, but that doesnt say much because the team is a mess. Its hard to say if hes ready for NHL minutes but my gut feeling is he needs more AHl time. I also am skeptical about his readiness. On the other hand, I remember that he had a very good training camp last year. Who knows? we might be surprised. Let's hope so, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 To my mind, he doesn't need to be 'ready for the NHL' in a serious sense. He just needs to have enough of a combination of skills with rookie hyper-enthusiasm to be able to contribute over a couple of games. That's quite a different thing from being 'ready' to be an NHL regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 May not even play now that Markov is back. I'm betting they play Weber on the 4th line to have 7 D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I would love to see him in the lineup getting regular minutes on a scoring line, see how he adapts to his future role. Max is out so Louie should be taking his place on that line. I am going to lose my shit if I see Darche in the top 9 or on the PP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Todays practice lines AKostitsyn - Plekanec - Gionta; Cammalleri - Desharnais - Cole; Moen - Eller - Palushaj; Darche - Noko - Weber; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Id love to get Gomez back... seems he played well before getting injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 did anyone think that just maybe he is being showcased tonight and on this road trip in a potential blockbuster with anahiem??? ryan for leblanc(high prospect)/ draft pick/ insert defender here? obviously cap implications restrict this deal but a similar one could be on the cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Do you guys think that Louis Leblanc should finish the season in Montreal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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