GHT120 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 So ... I guess the door is open to try to get him to sign a "tryout contract" with Laval for the rest of this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I am happy about this signing, and this quote: Kent Hughes on signing Struble: “We had to show him we had a plan and a place for him. It’s certain we’re placing a ton of emphasis on development, and we’re making it clear we have a good place to develop.” — Eric Engels (@EricEngels) March 15, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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huzer Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, GHT120 said: So ... I guess the door is open to try to get him to sign a "tryout contract" with Laval for the rest of this season. He did and will play in Laval to end the year. . Struble also signed an AHL contract allowing him to finish the current season with the Laval Rocket. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/two-year-entry-level-contract-for-jayden-struble/c-342242984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 16 minutes ago, huzer said: He did and will play in Laval to end the year. . Struble also signed an AHL contract allowing him to finish the current season with the Laval Rocket. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/two-year-entry-level-contract-for-jayden-struble/c-342242984 That should help the Laval injury situation a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Hope he can hold him own in the AHL. When will his 1st fight be... the 1st game or the 2nd? He will have no problem finding many more opponents willing and eager to drop the gloves vs what the NCAA is like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 7 hours ago, tomh009 said: That should help the Laval injury situation a little bit. In theory, yes, but they're not exactly lacking for defensive depth at the moment (knocks on wood). They already had eight healthy defenders on the roster. Now, if they want to continue playing Nicolas Beaudin on the third line (they actually did this for multiple games last week), then there might be a spot for Struble to step into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/what-the-canadiens-get-in-physical-ncaa-signing-jayden-struble/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 6 minutes ago, DON said: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/what-the-canadiens-get-in-physical-ncaa-signing-jayden-struble/ Had forgotten that he is only 6-foot ... so very strong and occasionally physical but not a physical presence ala WiFi ... but VERY interesting to read that despite being a left-hand shot he plays RD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Will soon see if he can help Laval anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 2 hours ago, GHT120 said: Had forgotten that he is only 6-foot ... so very strong and occasionally physical but not a physical presence ala WiFi ... but VERY interesting to read that despite being a left-hand shot he plays RD. If I am not mistaken, he was the best prospect in the VO2/physical tests at the combine, at the time he was strong and fit like an Ox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 8 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: If I am not mistaken, he was the best prospect in the VO2/physical tests at the combine, at the time he was strong and fit like an Ox. He was tops in several combine tests, which usually means little, but playing physical is his strong suit, from all reports anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 A few years ago with a bare prospect cupboard I'd be much more excited about this signing, but we have so many young defenders ahead of him he'll have to really distinguish himself to make the big squad. Hopefully he'll be a great example of our new developmental system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 The Habs have quite a few D prospects so it could be hard for him to make it, but Hughes can always make trades. Ironically, speaking of trades a lot of what I have read about Struble reminds me of Romanov. i.e. he hits, and open ice; etc. Apparently, he is an excellent skater and really good passer so that will definitely help him. However, I think if he makes it will be his toughness that distinguishes him from the rest of the prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 We seem to have a glut of young defenders and it makes me wonder if Matheson is going to be traded. I personally want to keep him because he is outstanding but if we do trade him, I expect a serious return. How do we make room for all these Dmen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 32 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: We seem to have a glut of young defenders and it makes me wonder if Matheson is going to be traded. I personally want to keep him because he is outstanding but if we do trade him, I expect a serious return. How do we make room for all these Dmen? Mattheson is younger and IMO better than Edmundson ... so Joel is the one to move now ... as time progresses, let the youngsters battle it out and see what happens (including offers from other teams for the youngsters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, GHT120 said: Mattheson is younger and IMO better than Edmundson ... so Joel is the one to move now ... as time progresses, let the youngsters battle it out and see what happens (including offers from other teams for the youngsters). exactly, that is why I was so adamant at hoping they would trade Eddy at the deadline. I hope he is traded this summer. I like Edmundson, I was cheering for the Habs to trade for him to play with Petry. But the Habs will be better served if he is traded sooner than later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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