dlbalr Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I edited my response/ could you respond to the end remark Brian about Anderson? I don't think having a 27 year old minor leaguer at rookie camp could ever be considered as sneaking one past anyone. As I said, I'm not sure as to the specifics regarding any restrictions/age limits for the September rookie camp. That said, I'd still be shocked if Finley/Hensick were there. Anderson was still inexperienced (just 57 minor pro games) at that time, those two have considerably more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Goalie Jordan Papirny will be at next month's camp. He was also at the development camp. Beyond Hill/Eberle, it looks like the invited players will all be ones who were at July's camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I don't have confirmation of this one yet but it sounds as if defenceman Marc-Olivier Crevier-Morin will be at rookie camp. He too was at development camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't have confirmation of this one yet but it sounds as if defenceman Marc-Olivier Crevier-Morin will be at rookie camp. He too was at development camp. Brian-- have you an idea when camp opens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 rookie camp is the 11th and real camp 22nd, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Rookie camp is Sept. 12-16, main camp starts on the 18th. One rookie who won't be attending the rookie camp is Magnus Nygren, he will reportedly only be attending the main camp. One more confirmed invite, Nick Sorkin will be at rookie camp. No big shocker there since it appears he's signed to the Bulldogs for this season (despite Hamilton neglecting to announce that when he first signed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Well, I was close on dates. Sorkin held his own in the few games he played didn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Sorkin held his own in the few games he played didn't he? Sorkin wasn't too bad. He's worthy of having around in Wheeling at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 How many spots can they use in Wheeling? Or it just never is an issue, with 50 contract limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 How many spots can they use in Wheeling? Or it just never is an issue, with 50 contract limit? The number of players that they can send down is determined by their affiliation agreement with the Nailers (and we don't know that number). As Pittsburgh is their primary affiliate, I'd expect they can send more down than Montreal/Hamilton. I'd guess no more than 4 or 5 to start as Wheeling has a number of players signed to ECHL SPC's already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 'SPCs'? what the heck is that, I would guess- Semi-pro contracts? Charleston Chiefs type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 'SPCs'? what the heck is that, I would guess- Semi-pro contracts? Charleston Chiefs type? Standard Pro Contract. It's the same terminology used in NHL and AHL contracts that I've used before. Players are either under contract (SPC) or on a tryout (PTO or ATO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 We should see the invites and the schedule for tomorrow. Matt Highmore will be one of the invites, another returnee from development camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I don't have confirmation of this one yet but it sounds as if defenceman Marc-Olivier Crevier-Morin will be at rookie camp. He too was at development camp. This one is now confirmed - though he has a back issue that could prevent him from participating in on-ice activities. We're still waiting on the official list. There was a report that all rookie camp details would be released Monday but nothing happened. The Habs' official Twitter page said the list would then be announced today. Still nothing. In the meantime, I've got the list of the confirmed invitees on the main site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The list is finally out, we may as well use this thread to discuss the invites. There are a few that we didn't already know about, most of which appear to be players that will eventually head for Hamilton's camp. Justin Baker could be an interesting invite though, he has had some success as an offensive defenceman through junior/college. http://canadiens.nhl.com/fr/v2/ext/2014-2015/Alignement%20camp%20des%20recrues%20-%20Rookie%20Camp%20Roster%20%2810-09%29.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Link isn't working bud.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Link isn't working bud.... Ah, there's a space at the end of the URL that shouldn't be there. My bad. Try this, it's linked from the site: http://www.habsworld.net/out.php?20535 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Right on, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 As I said on other tread, am most curious to see how Bozon, Bennett, Crisp, Gregoire and delaRose look. I assume Bozon will 'likely' play AHL and not WHL again eh? Will Wardley earn a contract of some sorts, seems he would fit in nicely with Crisp, Nevins, Finley, Thrower, Dietz, Fournier. No hobbit/smurfs there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 As I said on other tread, am most curious to see how Bozon, Bennett, Crisp, Gregoire and delaRose look. I assume Bozon will 'likely' play AHL and not WHL again eh? Will Wardley earn a contract of some sorts, seems he would fit in nicely with Crisp, Nevins, Finley, Thrower, Dietz, Fournier. No hobbit/smurfs there. Are the smurf days/era officially over? I remember when DD stuck with the big club years ago, Jack Edwards hilariously said "David Desharnais is the latest smurf to find work in Montreal." At the time the top 6 featured Cammalleri, DD, Gionta and Gomez, who wasn't really a smurf, but lumped in with the rest. Last year we had Gio, DD, Briere, Bouillon and Gallagher for diminutive players. This year, only DD and Gallagher. Smaller players like White, Briere and even Gorges have been replaced by Parenteau, Malhotra and Gilbert. It will be interesting to see what the difference is this year. I hope that it translates to them controlling the play with a puck possession cycle game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Not big on possession stats stuff. Get into playoffs relatively healthy is goal one. And win a cup is ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEWATER77 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 possession is 9 tenths of the...win! how about that stat? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Habs were a much better team when playing a puck possession game last year, we know how much the people on this board alone hates the dump and chase. However, there is a need to play both those styles and more, at certain points of the season vs certain teams, and I think having some more size on average, and some better skating players will help both styles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Shea is listed as a tryout. i believe he signed an AHL Bulldog contract in July; similar to Makowski who is listed as having AHL contract? Maybe just a misprint. In regards to the tryouts most would be ECHL fodder or end of the bulldogs roster. The Bulldog roster is pretty full. If Bowman and Nygren remain in tow at some level, it thickens the soup. I see a left handed defenseman and maybe a couple of forwards added from the tryouts, max. Someone would really have to shine to score an entry level contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Shea is listed as a tryout. i believe he signed an AHL Bulldog contract in July; similar to Makowski who is listed as having AHL contract? Maybe just a misprint. In regards to the tryouts most would be ECHL fodder or end of the bulldogs roster. The Bulldog roster is pretty full. If Bowman and Nygren remain in tow at some level, it thickens the soup. I see a left handed defenseman and maybe a couple of forwards added from the tryouts, max. Someone would really have to shine to score an entry level contract. That note on Shea caught my eye as well, I'm guessing that's a typo as the Bulldogs announced that Shea signed a contract. As for the rest of the non-junior aged invites, they're likely looking for depth. What I hope is that they're not hoping that some of these guys can be regulars on the Bulldogs, there better be some better veteran tryouts when their main camp opens. I wouldn't say the roster is full up front for them though, there's room for another forward or two yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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