huzer Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/canadiens-acquire-rights-to-alex-newhook/c-345041844?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=CHCcontent&utm_content=EN-0627-AlexNewhook Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced on Tuesday that the team has acquired the rights to forward Alex Newhook in exchange for Montreal's 31st (previously acquired from Florida) and 37th overall picks in 2023 and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Drafted right after Caufield. 33 and 30 point seasons in limited ice time on a deep team. I think he will fit well and score more with better opportunity in Montreal. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Similar to the Dach deal last year. If he turns into a solid top-6 forward this is good value. Nice to get another Newfie on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Just saw this. I don't much about Newhook only that he is a really good skater and has some skill. Perhaps didn't get the opportunity in Colorado. He didn't come cheap as picks 31 and 37 are valuable in this draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Another C almost ensures habs drafting a winger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 minute ago, IN THE HEARTS OF MEN said: Another C almost ensures habs drafting a winger? Just means no PLD price tag was too high. Let the Kings over pay for him. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Suzuki Dach Newhook Monahan* Dvorak Evans Beck Pretty sure they are drafting a winger unless we are flipping a C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, IN THE HEARTS OF MEN said: Another C almost ensures habs drafting a winger? He can play on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, IN THE HEARTS OF MEN said: Suzuki Dach Newhook Monahan* Dvorak Evans Beck Pretty sure they are drafting a winger unless we are flipping a C Don't see Dvorak on this team come training camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, Habsfan89 said: Just means no PLD price tag was too high. Let the Kings over pay for him. Yup. I think it signals the chase for Dubois is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Clearly another move is imminent... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 29 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: Just saw this. I don't much about Newhook only that he is a really good skater and has some skill. Perhaps didn't get the opportunity in Colorado. He didn't come cheap as picks 31 and 37 are valuable in this draft. He got the opportunity to fill Kadri's shoes at the start of the season, but the 2nd year Newhook wasn't up to the task. The Avs need to win now, more than wait a couple more years for Newhook to blossom. Still, with Compher unsigned (yet) as a UFA, it leaves them a little thin down the middle after McKinnon and Johansen. Yes, Rantanen plays C as well. Anyway, I think he was miscast as a 2nd line C and projects better as a winger. Of course, there's lots of talk like that with young Cs, so we shall see. Price seems a little high (when just considering the draft capital), but hopefully he's able to flourish here with some new direction. It's hard for a player (as we saw with Caufield/Ducharme) to get back into any good graces once the coach has lost confidence. That's how it appeared in CO with Newhook. Most fans here would probably (and unfairly) offer to drive Newhook to the airport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, IN THE HEARTS OF MEN said: Clearly another move is imminent... Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Love it! Kent is all business. And he might not be done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Well I'm excited for one as a Newfoundlander myself, gonna be really rooting for Newhook! But I'm also a fan of the deal outside that. I think Newhook has potential as a nice member of the top 6. Really reminiscent of the Dach deal last year. Go Habs Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV-G Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 From another angle, could Newhook be part of a deal going to Winnipeg for Dubois?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Why? There's currently 6 roster centers. Even if Dach shifts to wing, which I don't think is a great idea, and Newhook moves to wing as Commandant pointed out he also plays, it still leaves 4 roster center with no room for young centers unless there's an injury. This doesn't guarantee a trade, but usually teams try to use their excess to fill gaps. The RD and wings are weaker. Seeing as the goal seems to be the playoffs this year, they need to shore up some holes. I don't believe this would mean drafting a winger as @IN THE HEARTS OF MEN suggested. The only real winger worth drafting at 5th is Michkov, if still available, but loading up on centers now won't have much of an effect when Michkov could potentially be in the NHL in 3 more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, REV-G said: From another angle, could Newhook be part of a deal going to Winnipeg for Dubois?? I would say very doubtful since the LA trade for Dubois is in the contract negotiation stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV-G Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 You never know what's going on behind the scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Draft BPA. I don’t see why acquiring Newhook obviates that principle. If we have a logjam at C, move Dvorak. However, we have holes at W and will have more in the near future. So some of these C may end up on the W regardless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On the bright side, I won't have to compare whoever we took at #31 with all the players taken after #17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 This seems like some good instant analysis https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/montreal-canadiens-instant-analysis-alex-newhook-trade-kirby-dach-nhl-draft/ I especially like the following line: It is a gamble, to be sure, but so is making their picks at #31 and #37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Initial reaction is an overpayment but let’s see what the kid has. I wonder if Newhook is part of a package going to Winnipeg 🤔 Im also curious if Newhook plays wing like Dach did, alongside Suzuki? Caufield - Suzuki - Newhook Slafkovski - Dach - Monahan Anderson - Dvorak - Gallagher It feels like Christmas and tomorrow can’t get here soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Why? We have too many forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, huzer said: He got the opportunity to fill Kadri's shoes at the start of the season, but the 2nd year Newhook wasn't up to the task. The Avs need to win now, more than wait a couple more years for Newhook to blossom. Still, with Compher unsigned (yet) as a UFA, it leaves them a little thin down the middle after McKinnon and Johansen. Yes, Rantanen plays C as well. Anyway, I think he was miscast as a 2nd line C and projects better as a winger. Of course, there's lots of talk like that with young Cs, so we shall see. Price seems a little high (when just considering the draft capital), but hopefully he's able to flourish here with some new direction. It's hard for a player (as we saw with Caufield/Ducharme) to get back into any good graces once the coach has lost confidence. That's how it appeared in CO with Newhook. Most fans here would probably (and unfairly) to drive Newhook to the airport. When that's who you spend most of your ice time with, 30 points is pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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