DON Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/how-hard-is-it-to-win-a-stanley-cup-without-an-elite-scorer Season Champion Top-10 scorers 2012-13 Chicago 1 (Kane) 2013-14 Los Angeles 0 2014-15 Chicago 1 (Kane*) 2015-16 Pittsburgh 2 (Crosby, Malkin*) 2016-17 Pittsburgh 2 (Crosby, Malkin*) 2017-18 Washington 0 2018-19 St. Louis 0 2019-20 Tampa Bay 1 (Kucherov) 2020-21 Tampa Bay 1 (Kucherov*) 2021-22 Colorado 1 (MacKinnon*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 No respect for Ovechkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 7 hours ago, alfredoh2009 said: I still want Bedar this draft and another generational player between this draft and next year's. Why not? Because a generational player comes by once a generation. You're asking for two in the span of a single year. Why not? Because that's not really possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 3 hours ago, dlbalr said: Because a generational player comes by once a generation. You're asking for two in the span of a single year. Why not? Because that's not really possible. a generational goalie and Bédard would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I want to win $10 Million doesnt make it realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 7 hours ago, alfredoh2009 said: a generational goalie and Bédard would be nice Sure, but you're still asking for two generational players in the span of a year when, by definition, those should be two generations apart. By the way, there is no generational goalie in this draft class so you're asking for basically the impossible to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Assuming a 5th overall pick in this year’s supposedly historically good draft, how reasonable is it to hope for a “franchise” player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Assuming a 5th overall pick in this year’s supposedly historically good draft, how reasonable is it to hope for a “franchise” player? Slim (5%), is my wildass guess. A solid top six forward, seems much better likelihood. For example, Smith is ranked "around" 5th-7th. 6'0" RH centre, who put up 23 points in his last 10 games in USHL Born on St Patricks day; but who the heck knows how lucky he will be? Who Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, dlbalr said: Sure, but you're still asking for two generational players in the span of a year when, by definition, those should be two generations apart. By the way, there is no generational goalie in this draft class so you're asking for basically the impossible to happen. I know, that is what I wish for there are also trades possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 If wishes were fishes, we'd all swim in riches ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, tomh009 said: If wishes were fishes, we'd all swim in riches ... well, most have expressed how goaltenders are voodoo So, I am thinking that maybe through scouting the revamped Habs can find a jewel in this draft or next or in another organization's depth chart to get the goaltending they need to become serious contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, alfredoh2009 said: well, most have expressed how goaltenders are voodoo So, I am thinking that maybe through scouting the revamped Habs can find a jewel in this draft or next or in another organization's depth chart to get the goaltending they need to become serious contenders. That's exactly how we got Montembeault. He's taken a real step forward this year, next year should tell us whether he can be part of the longer-term solution for the Habs. And we do have a number of goalie prospects in the system still, one of them could be the missing piece for goaltending puzzle. Beyond that, I do expect to see the Habs use a pick or two at this summer's draft on goaltending prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, tomh009 said: That's exactly how we got Montembeault. He's taken a real step forward this year, next year should tell us whether he can be part of the longer-term solution for the Habs. And we do have a number of goalie prospects in the system still, one of them could be the missing piece for goaltending puzzle. Beyond that, I do expect to see the Habs use a pick or two at this summer's draft on goaltending prospects. I hope so, I can't wait for the draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 34 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Beyond that, I do expect to see the Habs use a pick or two at this summer's draft on goaltending prospects. habs draft 1 goalie/year, guessing will be the same again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, DON said: habs draft 1 goalie/year, guessing will be the same again. I expect better from the new management. Why would they repeat MB/TT's recipe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, alfredoh2009 said: I expect better from the new management. Why would they repeat MB/TT's recipe ? Is common for most teams to do i think. So you want Habs to not take a flyer on goalies in the later rounds? Or draft 6 goalies? Not sure what your complaint is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 52 minutes ago, DON said: Is common for most teams to do i think. So you want Habs to not take a flyer on goalies in the later rounds? Or draft 6 goalies? Not sure what your complaint is? LOL yes, sure, Mr. Potato Head wants 6 goalies, One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer and the Stanley cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I was not complaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 3 hours ago, alfredoh2009 said: I expect better from the new management. Why would they repeat MB/TT's recipe ? If you draft too many goalies, they end up sitting on the bench or in the press box as there are not enough games for them to start in AHL or ECHL once they graduate from junior or college, and the prospects take a long time to mature. So then you have to release some of your prospects, and you risk letting go someone that still has potential (voodoo and all that). That's why most teams draft only one (or maybe occasionally two) goalies per year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Kudos to the Jets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 15 hours ago, alfredoh2009 said: LOL yes, sure, Mr. Potato Head wants 6 goalies, One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer and the Stanley cup Montrealer Devon Levi to his Northeastern teammate Jayden Struble who just signed with the Habs 😅 pic.twitter.com/eKo9oGkHjQ — /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 15, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Hughes interview https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/qa-canadiens-gm-kent-hughes-on-evolving-plans-injuries-and-the-patience-of-fans/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 JD is in the doghouse. Habs needs centres. How will this play out, slap on wrist and stern warning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, DON said: JD is in the doghouse. Habs needs centres. How will this play out, slap on wrist and stern warning? Probably the same thing every other team in the league does... a 1 or 2 game team suspension for this. People thinking this means they are gonna sit him the rest of the season are just saying that cause they hate drouin. Thats not what any team does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Don't know that it makes a difference, but per TSN690 afternoon show he was two minutes late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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