markierung Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 From the way he is being played during the pre-season, it looks as if Lats might just make the team. If you look at when he goes on the ice compared to when Andrei Kosti goes on, it doesn't look good for the Belarussian. Latendresse is on during every powerplay, Kosti hasn't even seen one yet. Latendresse is getting double the total ice time. Lats has played in more games Carbo put him on as the 6th attacker when the game was on the line last night while Kosti was on the bench. He has also played more games and has been in more pressure situations than Perezoghin and Garth Murray. I think the evidence is pointing strongly in the direction that he is going to make the team. Also, i don't think that spending the sesean on the third line will be detrimental at all. They didn't think it would be bad for Perezoghin or Plekanec. Plekanec did great on the third line and looks to have an even better year. Lats could also see some power play time banging in front of the net. And to all those who say he doesn't create any chances for himselt "cough cough Pierre Mguire" i saw him get robbed at leat twice last night and play a hugely physical game. Since when is a rookie expected to carry his line on the ice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Latendresse has a shot because the Habs need size at forward - specifically, a big body who will stand in front of the net and crash and bang a bit. IF Latendresse does that, then keeping him in Montreal would be reasonable. However, I have yet to see any real sign that this guy is close to becoming an offensive producer at this level. Were he to make the squad, I wouldn't be shocked to see him getting decent ice time including PP time if he can open up space for others, but I WOULD be surprised to see him get many goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I'm getting the impression that if Lats makes the team, it'll be partially "by forfeit" from the other prospects who didn't show up. Granted there's still 4 more games to go, but at this point Latendresse has no competition from any other kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fromage Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I've seen Kosti on the PP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 he's the only prospect that gets so many chances to shine. lats with pleks and jonhson sounds great. I still think that montreal can send him back to drummondville on the last day like they did last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Too early to tell... Last year, he played really well at the camp but didn't make the team. I still think he's being given a good look-at. Probably Kostitsyn isn't being 'looked-at' as much, maybe, because he's got more of a 'lock' on the possibility for the position. I don't know... we're all just speculating here. :king: :hlogo: :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markierung Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Too early to tell... Last year, he played really well at the camp but didn't make the team. I still think he's being given a good look-at. Probably Kostitsyn isn't being 'looked-at' as much, maybe, because he's got more of a 'lock' on the possibility for the position. I don't know... we're all just speculating here. :king: :hlogo: :king: I didn't think of that, you might be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Habby2919 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Since when is a rookie expected to carry his line on the ice? .........Ovechkin or Crosby?? :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nasty Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Watching the game last night and Lats deserves to make the team. I would even promote both he and Kost and demote Perezhogin or Downey. He is has been the given the chance to make this team by playing a ton of minutes...it is his position to lose. Unless Perzhogin really turn things around in the next 4 games then he could be moved. Chipchura has proved he is not ready yet. Dittos for O'Byrne and Benoit...they did not impress me at all last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuRy Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 This is O'Byrne first professional season, give him a break. As for Perezhogin, he can't be sent down to the minors unless he passes through waivers, which is unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I'd love for him to make it, (and not at all because of his French Canadian heritage or mine) but because he can play a style up front that we have lacked for a very long time. And his youthful inexperience would translate into, at least an interesting ride, or a productive and calculated gamble. I say go for it, for all that it's worth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Before preseason I would have said no, but he's the only one who seems to be standing out. (especially now that Grabovsky got injured) I think he'll make it, and I'll be ecited when he does whether this year or next. Perezhogin could be on his way out. meh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicks-Rated73 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I hope he does make it!....Maybe he's just one of those guys who are actually ready to make the jump and it would be much more beneficial to his career by playing on the big team right now!....Not saying he's going to be as good but look at the way Bergeron ( a few years ago ), and Bernier last season on San Jose, jumped into the league with their respective teams. I mean the least they can do is give him a chance, and hopefully within the first couple of games he scores a few goals, his confidence sky rockets, and he breaks out to have a good year!...Who knows.. Go Habs Go :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'm getting the impression that if Lats makes the team, it'll be partially "by forfeit" from the other prospects who didn't show up. Granted there's still 4 more games to go, but at this point Latendresse has no competition from any other kids. Although I agree, I'd like to specify that he deserves it. He worked on his skating further more this year, he improved his defensive awareness AND seems to be more consistent and less impressionable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 When ever I think of this kid I think of a Lantern for some reason. And he's the watchman at a tower or a light house. Oh well I rather have him up in the bigs instead of the minors because you gain more experience and learn more about things in the NHL then you do in the minors. Although speaking from experience in high school sports the minors are like the JV team where they care a lot about fundementals and the Varsity expects you to know the fundementals and only cares about winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV-G Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I've seen Kosti on the PP. I think sending Lats down to another year of junior would be a waste. I think he needs to be pushed and does better when he's playing at a higher level. The only advantage of going to junior would be to play at the World's. I think he would be better saying with the big club. I also think a trade might be looming for some non-producers who have to clear waivers in order to be sent down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Dany Dubé (CKAC, TVA, french press #2 after Mathias Brunet IMO) said that in his opinion, Latendresse will start the season witht he Habs. ------------------ Guy Carbonneau said yesterday that Lats does EVERYTHING they're asking him to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Yep, it wouldn’t shock me if both Latendresse and Kostitsyn made the club. It also wouldn’t floor me if there is a trade to free up room for them. I don’t know what the trade would be but we are going to have cap trouble next year and that’s why I wouldn’t be surprised. The only question is who gets moved. I wonder how Bob is going to solve the 2008 cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Ryder, Perezhogin, Ribeiro and Souray are IMO the most likely to leave (and not that I want them to leave) . that's a feeling, so don't ask me to debate on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 How are the Habs going to have cap problems next year? They only have like 10 players under contract next year. Obviously the young players pleks, higgins, komi, lattendresse, either perez / kosty will be in for raises next year. Markov and Ryder have to be resigned for multi year deals. Rivet, Souray, Bonk, Downey, ribiero i beleive will all be moved or not resigned. That is like 9 mill off the books. Back to the post, i hope Lats does make the team, they need someone to hit, and play in front of the net. I would actually put him with Kovalev, move samsonov with pleks and johnson. This spreads out the scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 (edited) How are the Habs going to have cap problems next year? They only have like 10 players under contract next year. Obviously the young players pleks, higgins, komi, lattendresse, either perez / kosty will be in for raises next year. Markov and Ryder have to be resigned for multi year deals. Rivet, Souray, Bonk, Downey, ribiero i beleive will all be moved or not resigned. That is like 9 mill off the books. Back to the post, i hope Lats does make the team, they need someone to hit, and play in front of the net. I would actually put him with Kovalev, move samsonov with pleks and johnson. This spreads out the scoring. There's no way Higgins keeps being so low and Markov is going to get a FAT FAT raise. Rivet is due. Plekanec is due. Rivet and Souray out? Where's the D? Edited September 25, 2006 by ATHLÉTIQUE.CANADIEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 LOL. don't start the panic now, the season is still young. Spare your heart man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I said the young players are due for a raise, that includes Higgins. The D will be 1 rookie moving up with the habs either trading for or signing a top end D man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyhasbeen Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I think he just did!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehjay Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 (edited) DANG, what does this kid have to do??? He scores, he hits, he plays well Edited September 26, 2006 by simonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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