Meller93 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Overall feels like we had a very solid draft though eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, dlbalr said: https://bchl.ca/nhl-draft-profile-ryan-hopkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 24 minutes ago, Meller93 said: Overall feels like we had a very solid draft though eh? There were a few odd picks in there but yeah, solid would be a good way to describe it. For anyone wondering, I'm not sure if I'm doing a grades piece this year or not. It's always hard to squeeze in between free agency and roster news (of which we'll have some by Monday) and I'm not sure I'll have the time to do a full piece. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 50 minutes ago, dlbalr said: There were a few odd picks in there but yeah, solid would be a good way to describe it. For anyone wondering, I'm not sure if I'm doing a grades piece this year or not. It's always hard to squeeze in between free agency and roster news (of which we'll have some by Monday) and I'm not sure I'll have the time to do a full piece. a poll on a thread is fine for me. Commandant has already provided so feedback. You were pretty quick on the draft pick write ups and those provide good insight already #GoodJob @dlbalr 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 10 hours ago, dlbalr said: David Goyette was one we discussed as a Montreal second-rounder, he goes to Seattle at 61. With pick 62, the Habs take Lane Hutson. YAAA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 7 hours ago, dlbalr said: Pick 216 - Miguel Tourigny. Holy moly, well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 4 d 3 c 2 lw 1 rw 1 g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 He's eligible to turn pro now but is going to UMass-Lowell in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, dlbalr said: He's eligible to turn pro now but is going to UMass-Lowell in the fall. Manon's nephew and son of journeyman NHLer Pascal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Martin Lapointe, Nick Bobrov discuss the picks https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/martin-lapointe-nick-bobrov-discuss-the-picks/c-334896628 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Another development camp invite: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Commandant Posted July 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2022 The longest article of the year, affectionately called the Beast, that I have been working on for two days is finally ready. Hope you enjoy. https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2022/07/09/2022-nhl-draft-grades/ 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 51 minutes ago, Commandant said: The longest article of the year, affectionately called the Beast, that I have been working on for two days is finally ready. Hope you enjoy. https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2022/07/09/2022-nhl-draft-grades/ Thanks. The more I investigate Owen Beck the more I really like the pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: Thanks. The more I investigate Owen Beck the more I really like the pick. Same, I never dove into him deeply because the point totals didn't impress me. But the more I read the more I like him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 18 hours ago, Commandant said: The longest article of the year, affectionately called the Beast, that I have been working on for two days is finally ready. Hope you enjoy. https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2022/07/09/2022-nhl-draft-grades/ Epic article! Thank you. And damn - A+ for the Habs!! That is exciting. Also good to read that the Bruins had a cruddy draft 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Epic article! Thank you. And damn - A+ for the Habs!! That is exciting. Also good to read that the Bruins had a cruddy draft 👍 The Athletic also gave the Habs an A+ so I think Hab fans can walk away from this draft feeling pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Will see in the 5 or 10 yr 2022 redraft how they actually did, i suppose. But, seemed a nice haul for sure.. just still wondering if should of used the 13th pick and let Dvorak play centre #2 PLUS have added highly skilled Nazar or BPA then. Romanov for 13th pick, seems sweet deal by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 58 minutes ago, DON said: Romanov for 13th pick, seems sweet deal by itself. Yes. And admittedly a good job by Timmins drafting him late in the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 24 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Yes. And admittedly a good job by Timmins drafting him late in the second. Yes, was smart choice and is a fan favourite for sure...but is one area of depth that they could use to upgrade centre with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 https://theathletic.com/3408251/2022/07/07/nhl-draft-best-available/ Top 20 available on day 2, 1. Lane Hutson, 13. Miguel Tourigny, RHD, ACADIE-BATHURST (QMJHL) February 9, 2002 | 5′ 8″ | 168 pounds Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: Below NHL average Hockey sense: Above NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Shot: Above NHL average Background: Tourigny was one of the top defensemen in the CHL and scored both goals and points at a very high rate for a defenseman, even accounting for the fact he’s a 19-year-old. He was also invited to Canada’s U20 camp in the summer. Analysis: Tourigny is a dynamic player. His skating pops, with the top-end speed to beat checkers wide and lead a rush in transition. He’s an elusive skater with good edgework and is very hard to check on retrievals, despite his diminutive frame. He’s a very smart puck-mover who can make tough, skilled plays with pace and from a standstill, showing ability to hit seams from the offensive blue line. Tourigny is a great passer, but also had a great shot as evidenced by his goal totals the last two seasons. The one obvious drawback is his frame, he’s a tiny defenseman by NHL standards at 5-foot-8. He competes well and defends well enough in junior but whether he can take a regular NHL shift is the question. He’s so talented, and the skating is so good I think he has a very good chance to play games and help an organization, but I can’t just yet stamp him as a guy who is going to have a legitimate NHL career. 20. Owen Beck, C, MISSISSAUGA (OHL) February 3, 2004 | 5′ 11″ | 187 pounds Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Background: Owen Beck played a significant role on a good OHL team. He was a regular in every important situation. He was the 29th pick in his OHL draft. Analysis: Beck brings an intriguing amount of speed and skill to his shifts. He has NHL-level skating, and is able to make highly-skilled plays through checks at full speed. He shows the ability to be able to set up his teammates well while also being able to finish in tight or from the circles. Beck isn’t the biggest forward, but he competes well, can PK and doesn’t shy from getting inside by using his speed. He projects as a bottom six forward, likely on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Beck strikes me as a player we’re going to love, even though he might only score 15-20 goals and 35-40 points. Sort of like how Lehkonen was for us. Him, Mesar and Hutson could be perfectly timed to be that cheap entry level youth when the Habs try to win a cup in 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 16 hours ago, Meller93 said: Beck strikes me as a player we’re going to love, even though he might only score 15-20 goals and 35-40 points. Sort of like how Lehkonen was for us. Him, Mesar and Hutson could be perfectly timed to be that cheap entry level youth when the Habs try to win a cup in 3 years. Kinda hope Hutson is simply a NHL rookie in 3 years and no big expectations. Unless he lights up the NCAA i suppose. Beck also couple (3?) years away at least and i would guess lower offense, maybe 10g-20a, as he likely will be in a defensive forward role (Danault replacement?). Mesar am curious how he will do as an OHL rookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, DON said: Kinda hope Hutson is simply a NHL rookie in 3 years and no big expectations. Unless he lights up the NCAA i suppose. Beck also couple (3?) years away at least and i would guess lower offense, maybe 10g-20a, as he likely will be in a defensive forward role (Danault replacement?). Mesar am curious how he will do as an OHL rookie. Yea, I’m not saying I expect a ton out of them the first few years, but having guys on cheap deals allows the space for vets during a nice run 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 6 hours ago, Meller93 said: Yea, I’m not saying I expect a ton out of them the first few years, but having guys on cheap deals allows the space for vets during a nice run Yep, gotta have 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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