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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 5, 2003 22:32:00 GMT -5
Makes the loss feel a little less painful...
his final stats:
Perezhogin: 6 games, 3 goals, 6 assists, 9 points, +9...6th best leading scorer
Looks like we have a gem on our hands. AS must be drooling.
edit: and it looks like we will get him signed this summer. See the article.
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Post by Psycorp on Jan 5, 2003 22:41:58 GMT -5
A very good tournament for him , stayed clear headed in the rough stuff, he seem to have an ok size. displayed very good playmaking skills At last we got a good chance to see how he play and what he could become. he was kind of a mystery to me. I see him as a very good second-line winger with first line upside. à bientôt
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 5, 2003 22:43:50 GMT -5
Someone compared him to Rolston recently(I think it was Montreal)
Aside from the fact he is a winger and Rolston is a center, it's a great comparaison IMO!
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Post by Patty Roy on Jan 5, 2003 22:45:29 GMT -5
Yup, as much as i hated the loss, Perezhogin looked pretty darn impressive.
In particular i loved the way he crashed the net mid way thru the game (or was it the 3rd)? Not many Habs forwards (other than Zednik) who drive the net like that!
Hope AS gets Perezhogin and Higgins signed for Hamilton next year. These guys are 2 of our top 5 prospects and i would like to see what they can do at the AHL level.
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Post by JFM on Jan 6, 2003 3:11:47 GMT -5
I wouldn't get my hopes up too much about seeing Perezhogin on this side of the pond anytime soon. All reports I've heard or read about him say that he is in no real hurry to come over. Then again Komisarek was saying that he intended on completing his college career before considdering turning pro. Hopefully this is just another example of a negotiating ploy. After watching him against Canada and Finland, I'm anxious to see him don la Sainte Flanelle. I see a potential Zednik in him! I see it more likely that we'll be seeing Higgins before Sasha, and in all honesty I can't complain about that either. Things are definitely looking brighter........ slowly but surely.
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 6, 2003 10:32:07 GMT -5
think again JFM! ;D Perezogin says in today's gazette he is ready to come to North America !!! www.canada.com/montreal/sports/story.asp?id={F6F5C13D-ECB5-4671-9021-2D40A29A1AB6}Habs like their Russian prospect Perezhogin lighting it up. Youngster would look good in a Canadiens uniform - sooner rather than later HERB ZURKOWSKY The Gazette Monday, January 06, 2003 Alexander Perezhogin, one of the Canadiens' leading European prospects, could turn pro as early as next season. "When they call, I'm ready," the Russian winger said through an interpreter. "I need to finish this season first and I need to work harder. But if they ask me in May, I'll think about it and see what happens."As he watches his team continue to struggle as it nears the conclusion of a seven-game road trip, Montreal general manager André Savard can't help but wistfully envision Perezhogin skating for the Canadiens - the sooner the better. "We'd like to see him full- time," said Savard, who has returned to Montreal but saw Perezhogin play last week, both at Sydney and Halifax, at the World Junior Hockey Championship. "It's time, we think, to join the pros next year."The 19-year-old has enjoyed a good tournament, with three goals and nine points in six games. He had two assists in his team's 3-2 win over Canada in last night's gold-medal game. In Friday's semifinal victory over Finland, Perezhogin scored a pretty goal. He made a nice move at centre ice, springing himself free for a breakaway. Then he displayed tremendous patience before lifting the puck over sprawling goaltender Kari Lehtonen. "I think he's got all the elements to be a pro," said his agent, Don Meehan, who met with Savard in Halifax, although the two have yet to begin negotiating a contract. "When you look at him and watch him in this tournament, I think you can say unquestionably that he'll be an NHL player."The Canadiens obviously think so as well, having drafted the 6-foot, 185-pounder with their second choice (25th overall) in 2001. "I saw what I thought we drafted - a skilled player," Savard said. "He's creative in his passing game, has good vision and hands. He's a talented player. He's not all over the ice and he has good hockey sense.
"I'm pleased with the player we drafted. His talent hasn't disappeared."
Savard would like to see Perezhogin get stronger, noting he hasn't grown appreciably from last year's world junior tournament. And the GM would also like to see the player use his speed more.
"But we have no major concerns," Savard said. "We consider him a quality prospect."
Although drafted, it was important for Perezhogin to leave an imprint here on the world stage. He suffered from a knee injury throughout last year's competition, held in the Czech Republic, and failed to register a point in five games. There was enough concern that the Canadiens flew him to Montreal to be examined by their physicians. Perezhogin took the opportunity to visit the team's dressing room, attend two games and dine at the Troika restaurant with future teammates Andrei Markov and Oleg Petrov.
"The Canadiens are my favourite team and I was very happy and surprised when they drafted me," Perezhogin said. "They're a very famous team and treated me very good (last winter). I could tell that they're thinking about my future and I want to help them get back to the Stanley Cup."It has been my dream and I would be very happy to get to the NHL," added Perezhogin, who was born in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, but now lives in Omsk with his parents and 12-year-old brother. "But when you go to the NHL, you want to make sure you stay and play," said Perezhogin, promoted last season from Mostovik Kurgan to Avangard Omsk of the Russian Super League. The team is in third place this season and Perezhogin said he has seven goals and 13 points in 32 games. He's studying at university to be an athletic therapist. Perezhogin gets the attention, but he's not the only Canadiens draft choice on the Russian team. Defenceman Konstantin Korneev has played solidly on defence, according to Savard, and shouldn't be overlooked just because he was drafted 275th over-all last June. But the Moscovite is only 5-foot-11 and 176 pounds. "He's small, but he's a competitor and has some feistiness in him," Savard said. "I do consider him a prospect and he could become a bonus. He plays the power play and kills penalties. There must be something the (Russian) people like about him." hzurkowsky@thegazette.southam.ca © Copyright 2003 Montreal Gazette --------------- The only bad thing about that article is that he is a Meehan client!! Great to have him say those words about the Habs ;D
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Post by habruti on Jan 6, 2003 11:59:49 GMT -5
One thing I like about our few prospects (Hossa, Plekanek, Higgins, Perezhogin) is that they are all good skaters and are dependable in there own zone. There play without the puck is pretty good and this is one thing that does not lie!
I am looking forward to see Perezhogin in a habs uniform....!
For now Hossa will be some very good blood to had to our team. I think it is a good idea to put him along the side of Perreault and Gilmour when he will be back. I know it is a very long streatch but maybe we could see the following lines for next year.
Hossa, Koivu, Zednik Bulis, Perreault, Perezhogin Plekanek, Juneau, Dackell/Ward Kilger, Gratton, McKay
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 6, 2003 12:12:33 GMT -5
I can't remember was Perezhogin playing RW last night? most of the time he was on the right side as I remember but I'M not 100% sure Habruti...I don't think Plekanec will be there but the rest of that lineup could very well be what we see...wouldn't be surprised if Perezhogin impresses in camp and they keep him up.
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Post by JohnnyVerdun on Jan 6, 2003 12:42:11 GMT -5
Perezhogin looked really, really poised out there. He also had a lot of jump (great acceleration), stickhandled well in traffic, was involved along the boards, passed the puck with authority and creativity, showed a quick release, went to the net hard, showed good velocity on his shot and played well in his own end of the ice. No wonder Savard was pleased. To me, Perezhogin was among the best two or three guys on the ice last night.
The great news is also that his knee is evidently not a problem....
Next year, Hamilton, Ontario.....
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Post by Lord Stanley on Jan 6, 2003 13:06:43 GMT -5
Oh yeah..Perezhogin was awesome yesterday...remember the play when him and a teammate were fighting along the board with two canadian Dman and he got the puck out, dished it to the other guy which sent it back and Alex just deflected it through his legs for another teammate for a huge scoring chance that ended up being a GOaL for Russia And that other tic tac toe one that was great too.. But I think Higgins impressed me more than Alex... Everytime a Canadian lost the puck Higgins was there..He must've had 15 Take aways in the game..very good fore checker..not as gifted offensively as Perezhogin but the ideal 2nd line Center which can BOTH score and Check (That would change our team around) Oh well..I just hope they can bring them smoothly like the Sens did with Hossa, Havlat and all they other
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 6, 2003 13:12:30 GMT -5
What will be great in the future is so many good 2 way forwards...
Higgins, Hossa, Bulis, Kilger, Perezhogin,etc
with an improving defence...no way we will give up 30-35+ shots every single game
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Post by habruti on Jan 6, 2003 13:47:16 GMT -5
Well you have to consider that Perezhogin will be coming from the RSL which is a professional league has well so seasonning in the AHL might not be as long as other people think. With Markov to help him with the language he might impress a lot in camp (if they sign him which I hope).
I can't remember either if he played right or left wing in the tournament and I can't remember if he is a right handed or left handed. I know that russianprospects says he is right handed playing the left wing while IIHF says he is left handed. I can't remember exactly but I think when he decked Lethonen he can in from the right side of the net and eventually shot from the left which would make me believe that IIHF as the right information about him being left handed. I know from previous posts that he plays right and left wing efficiently.
Well I am unsure for Plekanek also but I was thinking that he is having a very good season this year and that he might challenge for a spot come next year. One thing for sure is that it looks brighter for next year and even more for the following year.
If only Hossa can be a positive experience this year to get the ball rolling!!!
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 6, 2003 13:49:42 GMT -5
Perezhogin is a lefty shot. When we drafted him he was a center. Some say he is better at RW than LW.
How many games do they play in the RSL? isn't it like 40?
They'll probably send him to Hamilton next year so he can get used to playing 80 games...
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Post by rocky on Jan 6, 2003 13:56:00 GMT -5
I can't remember was Perezhogin playing RW last night? most of the time he was on the right side as I remember but I'M not 100% sure Right wing all the way Marc.
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Post by montreal on Jan 6, 2003 15:26:34 GMT -5
Someone compared him to Rolston recently(I think it was Montreal) Aside from the fact he is a winger and Rolston is a center, it's a great comparaison IMO! No I didn't compare him to Rolston, as I don't like to compare prpspects to NHLers, but in my prospect report, one of the editiors at russianinsider compared him to Rolston. I said that I think he is our best prospect at forward, IMO. But Higgins and Hossa could give him a run for his money. Perezhogin, can play all 3 forward positions, but I have read that he's most effective on RW. He took a few faceoffs at the WJC's, but for the most part was at RW. He has been known to be very productive at tournaments, and this year was no different. His 9 pts actually puts him 2nd in the tournament, as 5 guys tied for 1st (10pts).
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Post by Willie Dog on Jan 6, 2003 16:23:28 GMT -5
the guys has a great nose for the net. That drive to the net was nice to see, the habs don't do that. Even Pierre McGuire said that he did what he was supposed to do, drive to the net hard.
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Post by habzmaniac on Jan 6, 2003 23:10:08 GMT -5
The only game I watched in the tournement and it was the final too bad we lost I thought we had the win after the end of the 2nd period when we were up 2-1 and I was sure we were going to win. But one thing that impressed me from this game was watching Perezhogen play. He made me drool with his playmaking and skating abilities. I'm sure this kid is a sure fire Hab in a year or two. We seem to have drafted well the past few years. Man what talent is on the way up. Hossa, Perezhogen, Hainsey and Komisarek, Higgins, we are going to have a potent line- up pretty soon. added with current habs Theo, Zednik, Bulis, Koivu, Perrault, Markov, Rivet and that is a good foundation.
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Post by Roggy on Jan 7, 2003 0:37:30 GMT -5
The only bad thing about that article is that he is a Meehan client!! Actually having Meehan as an agent is probably a very good thing. Meehan seems to have a nose for the big money players. Cujo, Iggy, Theo. Can't argue that those guys aren't players. So hopefully Perezhogin can make Donny lots of money for many years.
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 7, 2003 9:13:28 GMT -5
Hehe, very good thought Roggy! ;D
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Jan 7, 2003 11:40:57 GMT -5
If Petrov was playing for Russia in the Jr. tournament he would look very fast and good too. Looking good in a Jr. Tourney doesn't automatically guarantee Perez will be lighting the lamp in the NHL in 2004. (hope he does though) I'd rather see Hossa, Ward and Balej get their chances ahead of Czerk (rhymes with Jerk) and Audette (rhymes with Gillet).
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