Habsfan Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Welcome to MTL Shane Wright!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 16 minutes ago, Habsfan said: Welcome to MTL Shane Wright!! Now now...we don't know what HughGort have in mind 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Holy crap. That's crazy. So is Wright the consensus? Can't help but feel pessimistic. I'm hoping hes better than nuge or hirchier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Meller93 said: SHANE WRIGHT IS A HAB I guess that will be debated for next 7 or 8 weeks. Is he a LOCK, no matter how the others fare at the world championships? Guessing is pretty safe bet. Current Habs must be pleased, unless are young centre prospect maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 19 minutes ago, DON said: Current Habs must be pleased, unless are young centre prospect maybe. The only young C prospects (with likely NHL upside) we have, either in Montreal or Laval, are Evans and Poehling. And neither one of them is really likely to be able to compete for a 1C/2C position, so not really a threat for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, tomh009 said: The only young C prospects (with likely NHL upside) we have, either in Montreal or Laval, are Evans and Poehling. And neither one of them is really likely to be able to compete for a 1C/2C position, so not really a threat for them. Didnt say was a threat, was joking that a; Evans, Poehling, Kidney, Farrell, Mysak, Simoneau wouldnt be pleased...just kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, BCHabnut said: Holy crap. That's crazy. So is Wright the consensus? Can't help but feel pessimistic. I'm hoping hes better than nuge or hirchier. Probably too early to completely judge Hischier. Could be 70-80 point guy next season. But imo he’s a notch ahead of Nuge (who’s a great player). I’m big on Wright personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 One thing we know for sure. Shane Wright will be analyzed to death on this forum over the coming weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: One thing we know for sure. Shane Wright will be analyzed to death on this forum over the coming weeks. that would be unfair. until he breaks camp and plays regularly in the NHL or AHL, what would be the point of scrutinizing his every move. I wish Wright all the success in the world, and if he turns out to be a Plekanec/Koivu level 1st line centre: I will be happy I am very convinced he will be as exiting as Caufield is when he makes the NHL and I am confident he will be an amazing centre for the Habs for many many years Go Habs Go !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Meller93 said: Probably too early to completely judge Hischier. Could be 70-80 point guy next season. But imo he’s a notch ahead of Nuge (who’s a great player). I’m big on Wright personally I like Nuge. Very under rated player. Especially defensively. Just not a 1st overall player I would want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Shane wright #51... will be the Habs first overall pick in Montreal, 51 years after they took Guy Lafleur (#10) 1st overall...due to a lottery won on May 10th (5.10) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 17 minutes ago, Commandant said: Shane wright #51... will be the Habs first overall pick in Montreal, 51 years after they took Guy Lafleur (#10) 1st overall...due to a lottery won on May 10th (5.10) Woah, Nostradamus probably prophesied this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Yark. #51 is a disgusting hockey #. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, JoeLassister said: Yark. #51 is a disgusting hockey #. Plus it won’t be available after the David Desharnais jersey retirement ceremony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Plus it won’t be available after the David Desharnais jersey retirement ceremony A joint retirement with Francis Bouillon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Plus it won’t be available after the David Desharnais jersey retirement ceremony Glad I have season tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 The big question for me is (assuming they draft Wright). Does he stay another year in junior? He will be 18 in training camp. Surely there is no need to rush him like a previous high draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: The big question for me is (assuming they draft Wright). Does he stay another year in junior? He will be 18 in training camp. Surely there is no need to rush him like a previous high draft pick. It is a difficult choice as I am not convinced that another year in junior benefits him ... I expect he stays with Habs until he proves he needs to go back to the OHL ... and I am not talking about a "9 game trial" ... longer would use up a year of his ELC (I believe), but better than making premature decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, GHT120 said: It is a difficult choice as I am not convinced that another year in junior benefits him ... I expect he stays with Habs until he proves he needs to go back to the OHL ... and I am not talking about a "9 game trial" ... longer would use up a year of his ELC (I believe), but better than making premature decision. He didn't dominate in junior this year. I don't see how another year in junior would hurt him. Keeping him before he is ready can hurt his confidence AND burn a year of his ELC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 10 hours ago, Commandant said: Shane wright #51... will be the Habs first overall pick in Montreal, 51 years after they took Guy Lafleur (#10) 1st overall...due to a lottery won on May 10th (5.10) They did take Wickeneiser 1st overall in 1980, and watched Savard excel after falling to 3rd. A lot of what you read about Wright vs Cooley, is very similar to Wickeneiser vs Savard, I’m terms of Cooley, and a Savard being the more dynamic players. Although Cooley seems to be better defensively than Savard was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: The big question for me is (assuming they draft Wright). Does he stay another year in junior? He will be 18 in training camp. Surely there is no need to rush him like a previous high draft pick. I think he would have to have a really crappy camp to not start. That’s one thing I hate about the CHL rule, where you can’t send a player to thr AHL. I think unless you are a Crosby/McDavid type player, an 18 year old too good for the CHL, should be able to go to the AHL. That’s one think I do like about drafting college players. Guys like Kariya and Makar, who would never have gone back for another year in Junior, got to go to college, get stronger, have more development time, and than break move up to the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, hab29RETIRED said: I think he would have to have a really crappy camp to not start. That’s one thing I hate about the CHL rule, where you can’t send a player to thr AHL. I think unless you are a Crosby/McDavid type player, an 18 year old too good for the CHL, should be able to go to the AHL. That’s one think I do like about drafting college players. Guys like Kariya and Makar, who would never have gone back for another year in Junior, got to go to college, get stronger, have more development time, and than break move up to the NHL. I agree but I don't see the evidence yet where Wright is too good for the CHL. I hope he becomes too good for the CHL at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 14 minutes ago, hab29RETIRED said: They did take Wickeneiser 1st overall in 1980, and watched Savard excel after falling to 3rd. A lot of what you read about Wright vs Cooley, is very similar to Wickeneiser vs Savard, I’m terms of Cooley, and a Savard being the more dynamic players. Although Cooley seems to be better defensively than Savard was. The depth of the scouting process has changes significantly since 1980 ... I expect HuGo et al will know more about Wright and Cooley than the Habs of the day (under the leadership of the legendary Irving Grundman) did about Wickenheiser or Savard ... one thing I recall being a big point for Wickenheiser (pun intended) is that, by the standards of the day, he was supposed to be a BIG, physically dominant centre ... Wright is bigger than Cooley but Shane is only average, or perhaps slightly below average, in terms of NHL size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Interesting comments from a scout, long interview, loves Geekie, would take him at #1, thinks Lambert could drop to the 2nd round. Long interview, can miss the first 10-15 minutes. Not crazy about Wright. Just 1 scouts opinion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxJtzBxdGIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: The big question for me is (assuming they draft Wright). Does he stay another year in junior? He will be 18 in training camp. Surely there is no need to rush him like a previous high draft pick. You give him 9 games and see where to go after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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