Machine of Loving Grace Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Alex Alain is a free agent. He attended a few camps in 2015 and 2016 but nobody signed him. He's a 21 year old, which has a lot to do with his performance in the Q. He's had two pretty good seasons with the Armada so I'm sure he'll get a look with some but nothing tells me he's an NHLer. Will probably play in the ECHL unless he gets an offer in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 20 minutes ago, DON said: Hope he is at least better than his brother? Laine (80g in 1st two years)? I call BS on that one. Tarasenko seems more reasonable at least. Svechnikov is better than his brother, and yes, I think he can be an elite NHL forward. It's a #2 pick behind a generational player... he nearly scored a goal per game in the OHL... his offensive talent checks every box from skating to shot to strength and power. He's special. Let's not forget Laine was also a #2 overall pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Machine of Loving Grace said: Alex Alain is a free agent. He attended a few camps in 2015 and 2016 but nobody signed him. He's a 21 year old, which has a lot to do with his performance in the Q. He's had two pretty good seasons with the Armada so I'm sure he'll get a look with some but nothing tells me he's an NHLer. Will probably play in the ECHL unless he gets an offer in Europe. He was at Montreal's camp as well last offseason so they got a good look at him then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 He has some offensive skills. Is it enough to make the NHL, probably not, but still there is a chance. We have a bunch of extra contracts. I'd rather give them to guys like this, skilled but question marks, than to AHL grinders. You never know when one will work out like a Tyler Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Commandant said: He has some offensive skills. Is it enough to make the NHL, probably not, but still there is a chance. We have a bunch of extra contracts. I'd rather give them to guys like this, skilled but question marks, than to AHL grinders. You never know when one will work out like a Tyler Johnson. Or wee Davey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 minute ago, BCHabnut said: Or wee Davey. DD had 97 points as an 18 year old and 118 as a 19 year old. He then destroyed the ECHL in his first year there. Alex Barre-Boulet looks to be the new DD (he signed with Tampa last month) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Barre-Boulet is the passer, Alain is the shooter on that team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DON Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 5 more days till the big lottery. Will it be top three, or 5th/6th spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 16 hours ago, DON said: 5 more days till the big lottery. Will it be top three, or 5th/6th spot? TSN Radio in Van runs a lottery simulator segment daily. Yesterday the Habs got the #1 pick. ? Slightly pathetically, I found myself a bit excited by this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 53 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: TSN Radio in Van runs a lottery simulator segment daily. Yesterday the Habs got the #1 pick. ? Slightly pathetically, I found myself a bit excited by this. Why? MB would probably trade the pick to Minny to try and reunite the Suter-Weber pairing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Isn't there enough material on screwups that MB actually has done, that we shouldn't have to make up stupid moves that he hasn't made to bash him with? Its gotten old, and fast. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Commandant said: Isn't there enough material on screwups that MB actually has done, that we shouldn't have to make up stupid moves that he hasn't made to bash him with? Its gotten old, and fast. It was tongue in cheek, obviously. And frankly no amount of MB-bashing is sufficient to suit me, after the garbage he's put us through for the past 3 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 14 hours ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: It was tongue in cheek, obviously. And frankly no amount of MB-bashing is sufficient to suit me, after the garbage he's put us through for the past 3 years. Its just taking over every thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Still won't know where the Leafs 2nd round picks will land until after the next round of playoffs, but the worst it can be is 54th, and the best is 52nd. For anyone else who cares a little too much about the difference between picking 52nd and 54th, join me in hoping for both the Penguins and Sharks to win their respective series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 49 minutes ago, Trizzak said: Still won't know where the Leafs 2nd round picks will land until after the next round of playoffs, but the worst it can be is 54th, and the best is 52nd. For anyone else who cares a little too much about the difference between picking 52nd and 54th, join me in hoping for both the Penguins and Sharks to win their respective series. Go pens sharks! We’re about to draft a kucherov there! edit: kucherov was picked 58th so he’ll actually be a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Trizzak said: Still won't know where the Leafs 2nd round picks will land until after the next round of playoffs, but the worst it can be is 54th, and the best is 52nd. For anyone else who cares a little too much about the difference between picking 52nd and 54th, join me in hoping for both the Penguins and Sharks to win their respective series. Penguins is a must win for us. It helps our pick from the Caps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 13 hours ago, Trizzak said: Still won't know where the Leafs 2nd round picks will land until after the next round of playoffs, but the worst it can be is 54th, and the best is 52nd. For anyone else who cares a little too much about the difference between picking 52nd and 54th, join me in hoping for both the Penguins and Sharks to win their respective series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 It's more common now for first round picks to be traded than in the past so I can definitely see Montreal grabbing another first rounder and using the second round picks to get there. Don't see all four getting used on players for Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I would lean to, simply make the picks and hope can hit on a few NHLers. From Habsprospects; 2018 1st round pick, 4th overall (before lottery) - Montréal 2nd round pick, 35th overall - Montréal 2nd round pick, 38th overall - Montréal (from Chicago - Danault trade) 2nd round pick, TBD - Montréal (from Toronto - Plekanec trade) 2nd round pick, TBD - Montréal (from Washington - Eller trade) 3rd round pick, 66th overall - Montréal 4th round pick, 97th overall - Montréal (from Los Angeles via Montréal - King trade, Mitchell trade) 4th round pick, 102nd overall - Montréal (from Edmonton - Montoya trade) 4th round pick, TBD - Montréal (from Winnipeg - Morrow trade) 5th round pick, 128th overall - Montréal 6th round pick, 159th overall - Detroit (from Montréal - Ott trade) 7th round pick, 190th overall - Philadelphia (from Montréal - pick #199 traded for a 2018 7th round pick) ***order is not official*** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 On 4/25/2018 at 8:29 PM, Meller93 said: Go pens sharks! We’re about to draft a kucherov there! edit: kucherov was picked 58th so he’ll actually be a little better. Kucherov is yet another example of what the Habs have failed to do for several years - nab an elite, impact player outside of the high first round. We can do all the statistical analyses we want showing that the Habs reliably draft guys who play lots of NHL games, etc.; but the bottom line is that no amount of Charlie Hudons will equal one Kucherov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 58 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Kucherov is yet another example of what the Habs have failed to do for several years - nab an elite, impact player outside of the high first round. We can do all the statistical analyses we want showing that the Habs reliably draft guys who play lots of NHL games, etc.; but the bottom line is that no amount of Charlie Hudons will equal one Kucherov. Since Subban so 2007. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Trading two 2nds for Shaw in 2016, a 2nd and a 4th for Petry in 2015 and a second for Vanek in 2014 didn't help our chances Trading a 3rd and 4th to move up for Lernout in 2014 is not panning out . And let's not talk about Vejdemo That 3rd round in 2014 did screw up whatever MB/ TT had done well the first and second years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Thats a tad dramatic. A third round in 2014 screwed up two years of draft work? Meh vejdemo was a project as all third rounders are. He isn't working. Shit happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 48 minutes ago, Commandant said: Thats a tad dramatic. A third round in 2014 screwed up two years of draft work? Meh vejdemo was a project as all third rounders are. He isn't working. Shit happens. I meant going to the conference finals (3rd round playoffs) ... He He I don't know much about Vejdemo except what I read on this board. I hope he graduates with the Habs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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