Neech Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Play the first 10 games or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I think he'll be given every shot to make the team. Bournival was a shot in the dark to make the roster last year, but he had a strong camp and stuck. I'm sure with injuries, and Bourque's trips to the doghouse he'll dress in at least 40 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Wild guess, not likely. But maybe after 5-10 games in Hamilton? (but not even sure what wing he plays normally, nor what current Hab depth chart looks like at that position) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Wild guess, not likely. But maybe after 5-10 games in Hamilton? (but not even sure what wing he plays normally, nor what current Hab depth chart looks like at that position) He plays left wing, but they were putting him at RW in the scrimmages at development camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 My guess is that it's highly likely he starts in Montreal. He stood out more than anyone else at development camp and as I said when they signed him, they didn't beat out half the league to get him to simply throw him in Hamilton right away. There's a chance that he may not be ready for full time NHL duty but unless he falls flat on his face at camp, he'll get an opportunity to prove himself right off the bat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEWATER77 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 i'd say that it's very likely he'll be given every opportunity to succeed with the habs. he's already accustomed to playing against men in the khl...a league that may be more similar to the pace and size of the nhl than we think. therefore, i'll guess that he stays and contributes on a 3rd scoring line..that's right, the habs offense will be much deeper this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I'd say very likely. He had 15 NHL offers and choose our team. He was making $800K tax free in the KHL.... he'd make less than $100K in the AHL. He knew this, he came over for an NHL job... just like Emelin and Diaz a few years ago when they left better paying jobs than the AHL behind in Europe. As for wing... Sekac is a natural LW who can also play RW. Bourque is a natural RW who can also play LW. With that versatility, they can make lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Yeah, the circumstances of his signing pointed to him having a spot in the starting lineup on opening night, but most people have overlooked him when penciling in the forward lines. My guess is that he'll get 5-10 games each alongside Eller and Pleks to find some chemistry. He probably would be wasted on a fourth line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGC21 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm positive Sekac starts opening day on a line with Eller and Bourque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Positive, quite a statement? Are you Bergevin's cousin, or his bookie maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm positive Sekac starts opening day on a line with Eller and Bourque. Im positive Sekac and DLR make the team and Bork is shipped out to make room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Would make my day, but doubt that will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I guess maybe he has improved because he had to, he has worked hard to make the NHL, and that's what may give him what it takes to stay, awesome to hear you guys think he will stick with the Habs, that's what I wanted to hear! Maybe he is what will push Bourque to be all he can be, which would definitely fill any wing spot for the Habs, an inspired Bourque may bring a lot to the team, or more in a trade than a cup of coffee.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGC21 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 On paper, this is how I think MB sees it: - Parenteau replaces Vanek; - Malhotra replaces Briere; - Sekac replaces Gionta. If DLR or Andrighetto have an awesome camp, then I see Bourque being traded to make room. I'm 100% convinced Sekac makes the team otherwise he wouldn't have signed in Mtl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm comfortable saying he will make the team. He looks like a pro without the resume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 On paper, this is how I think MB sees it: - Parenteau replaces Vanek; - Malhotra replaces Briere; - Sekac replaces Gionta. If DLR or Andrighetto have an awesome camp, then I see Bourque being traded to make room. I'm 100% convinced Sekac makes the team otherwise he wouldn't have signed in Mtl. yes, that is how I had understood the signings too and the press conferences seemed to confirm this. But this seems to indicate that Sekac, Bourque, Moen, Prust and Bournival will be competing for four spots (one as the 13th forward), the competition can only be beneficial for the CH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEWATER77 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 prust's often injured shoulder has me wondering about his effectiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Yes last year he only had 11 fights, when he normally has around 20. But, still tied for 12th most scraps in only 52 games. I thought he was fine, but I know many were quite down on his play. I love his grit & effort and seems like a very good 'buddy' for Galchenyuk to have on team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Yes last year he only had 11 fights, when he normally has around 20. But, still tied for 12th most scraps in only 52 games. I thought he was fine, but I know many were quite down on his play. I love his grit & effort and seems like a very good 'buddy' for Galchenyuk to have on team. Prust fought 11 times this year and 10 the year before. He fought so many times with NY because they didn't habe anyone else to. Not to mention the fact that Murray, Parros, and Tinordi were on the roster carrying some of the load this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Prust fought 11 times this year and 10 the year before. He fought so many times with NY because they didn't habe anyone else to. Not to mention the fact that Murray, Parros, and Tinordi were on the roster carrying some of the load this year. Murray/Tinordi fought once each i think and Parros maybe had a couple? And last year 10 was in 1/2 season so pro-rated to 20 and this year he only played 2/3 of the season. So when he is playing he still fights as much as anyone in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 http://www.hockeyfights.com/teams/16/season_leaders/reg2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Murray/Tinordi fought once each i think and Parros maybe had a couple? And last year 10 was in 1/2 season so pro-rated to 20 and this year he only played 2/3 of the season. So when he is playing he still fights as much as anyone in the league. I just don't want to face the facts that Prust may start having injury trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I just don't want to face the facts that Prust may start having injury trouble May start having injury trouble? Since March of 2013, he has had six shoulder injuries (two of those costing him only one game, mind you) plus two other upper body injuries. I think it's time to face that fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 He is just a tad reckless going hard into boards and crashes a lot, but gotta love the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Denial.... I thought for sure he was going under the knife this off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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