Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 That's what I mean about "eerie." It seems like yesterday that the Habs drafted Price. He's still only 25, but we can forsee a situation where his contract approaches expiration and the Habs have Fucale groomed to take over. It's like a weird, telescopic glimpse into a possible future. Don't let Craig Button's cheerleading of him distract you. I'm quite happy with the pick but it's ridiculous that Montreal fills a need in drafting a goalie and already people are ready to buy his sweater and anoint him number one. Who knows how he progresses? Turns out Edmonton wanting him badly and when Montreal took him, they trading the pick with LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Pick, shmick. Fucale is looking like a a major asset. Great example, and maybe even perfect example.. Luongo Schnieder. Pretty good investment in a productive 26th pick getting them Horvat down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Oh! Bolland. Brutal. TSNs gonna be ablaze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Don't let Craig Button's cheerleading of him distract you. I'm quite happy with the pick but it's ridiculous that Montreal fills a need in drafting a goalie and already people are ready to buy his sweater and anoint him number one. Who knows how he progresses? Turns out Edmonton wanting him badly and when Montreal took him, they trading the pick with LA. I think it's just what happens when you pick a G fairly high in the drafting order. A pick at any other position carries no necessary implications for any individual player on your roster. But if Fucale projects to be a #1 at some point, then there is only one player he can supplant. Hence the eerie quality I referred to. But nihiliz is right. That's why BPA should be the default position...if the pick matures as hoped, you've got a great asset no matter what your ultimate personnel decision is. Re: Edmonton, they're turning into the new Philadelphia in the futility of their search for a goalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 A thought while I get 5 minutes to breathe before the next pick to write about: I'd have been content with Fucale at 25 (I know I'd be in the minority there) and could have lived with McCarron at 36 (I still would have said it was a bit early but it'd be understandable). I had no qualms with De la Rose either. So although McCarron at 25 was a bit disappointing for me, I'm happy in general with the three picks on the whole. Funny how that works sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I smells me some Subban coming up... Collberg, now Fucale.. I like this trend. Edit: or...not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Great pick Had this kid at 30 http://lastwordonsports.com/2013/05/10/arturri-lehkonen-2013-nhl-draft-player-profile-30/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Third pick in the second draft: Artturi Lehkonen. Interesting choice. Been a while since we took a Fin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Why wouldn't they have taken subban 55th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 So was the 3rd guy bpa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 A thought while I get 5 minutes to breathe before the next pick to write about: I'd have been content with Fucale at 25 (I know I'd be in the minority there) and could have lived with McCarron at 36 (I still would have said it was a bit early but it'd be understandable). I had no qualms with De la Rose either. So although McCarron at 25 was a bit disappointing for me, I'm happy in general with the three picks on the whole. Funny how that works sometimes. True. Needs did dictate instead of BPA but it worked out. Still not as bad as Dylan McIlrath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I read he is a smallish finn who is a goal scorer. His big knock is work ethic both on the ice and in the weight room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Tyler Bertuzzi is by far the worst pick of the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habscout Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Third pick in the second draft: Artturi Lehkonen. Interesting choice. Been a while since we took a Fin. I'm not too crazy about this pick. One guide has him listed as 5'10' and 152 lbs! Yes, he has speed and acceleration to burn, and is a decent shooter, but his game may not translate to the NHL. Considering two players from the QMJHL were picked immediately after Lehkonen [Marc Olivier Roy and William Carrier], both of which were similar offensive talents, I really question this selection. Especially since Carrier is a power forward at 6'1" and 198 pounds with good skating ability, I wonder why the Habs went overseas with this pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Why wouldn't they have taken subban 55th He's a 5'8 d-man for starters. There's a decent chance he'll slip. My write-up on the 2nd rounders (stats, highlights, quotes, and more): http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=3120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 This is the kid that was the emergency goalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDriveFor25 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Conner Crisp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Darn Hogberg gone I wanted him. Although I'm happy with Fucale as a 2nd rounder I guess. Conner Crisp? Yep best pick ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 6'2 210lbs, played for Niagara ice dogs I read on another thread. Did play back up goalie in a game. Hopefully he is a goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 6'2 210lbs, played for Niagara ice dogs I read on another thread. Did play back up goalie in a game. Hopefully he is a goon It's a great story: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/jrhockey-buzzing-the-net/ohl-58-minutes-fame-erie-otters-centre-connor-024315418.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMELINATOR Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Watched Crisp play here in the Soo.. Big mean guy. Has a few fights on hockeyfights.com.. Scored 22 goals as well last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Habs pick at 86 Sven AndrighettoNice pick here, though here come the size complaints.http://lastwordonsports.com/2013/06/29/sven-andrighetto-2013-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-75/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 This is the kid that was the emergency goalie. He's our back up to emergency back up Josh Gorges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 This is the kid that was the emergency goalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 He's a 5'8 d-man for starters. There's a decent chance he'll slip. My write-up on the 2nd rounders (stats, highlights, quotes, and more): http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=3120 Has some serious skill though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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