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Post by JeffStryker on Apr 6, 2003 18:55:20 GMT -5
I was just wondering... I like all I have heard about him
(drafted late rounds last year, strong season this year)
But I was thinking... Was this kid not drafted very early in the qmjhl draft (when he was entered?) I only slightly remember hearing this so I may be wrong.
Also, if anyone knows... what are his strengths and weaknesses?
And finally, how many of you all think he has a chance of making it/ when?
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Apr 6, 2003 19:02:39 GMT -5
He didn't light up the red light in QMJHL like Thinnel did but he is tough and we need tough. He is a late bloomer.
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Post by rocky on Apr 6, 2003 19:39:03 GMT -5
He scored the winner in ot vs Halifax last night. He needs some improvment in his skating to say the least. Otherwise a power forward with a great shot. 'Skate, skate, skate', I can hear CJ now. Petr Vrana looks awesome for the Moose, speed to burn.
EDIT: I'm watching the replay of the game on our local cable channel as I type this mess
EDIT2 JF Cyr may be worth another look at training camp.
EDIT3: Nicholas Laplante from Acadie Bathurst looks like a good prospect for the upper rounds. Very hard worker, loves to hit , good skater, good size. I was actually planning to attend the game but we had a freaking ( thanks Marc) snow storm.
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Post by JeffStryker on Apr 6, 2003 23:42:36 GMT -5
So he has the talent but is a weak skater?
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Post by MPLABBE on Apr 7, 2003 5:43:11 GMT -5
I was actually planning to attend the game but we had a freaking ( thanks Marc) snow storm. how is that my fault?   |
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Post by rocky on Apr 7, 2003 6:00:34 GMT -5
Oh gosh Marc, not your fault for the weather, just that I stole one of your words 'freakin' and of course I mispelled it into freaking. This sure can be a handy, but safe word at times.
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Post by MPLABBE on Apr 7, 2003 6:27:36 GMT -5
oops..yeah reading a second time it makes more sense. No harm, no foul.  |
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Post by rocky on Apr 7, 2003 7:14:42 GMT -5
So he has the talent but is a weak skater? So sorry Jeff, my brain is mush with CNN war coverage. I think that AS drafted Ferland with an eye on his physical presence, but then the guy goes out and scores 40+ goals, gets invited to Team Canada's junior camp, keeps scoring in the playoffs, and presto we have a bona-fida prospect on our hands. He's a very physical player, very aggresive in front of the net, goal-scorer hands with a quick and accurate release. His skating is an issue for sure, but it looks like his desire to succeed may help overcome this, at least until he improves it a bit. He's in the Tocchet, Nolan etc style of player, there is definetly hope for a player like this. A couple of AHL seasons will probably be on the agenda, lets all hope that he can keep improving. Hope this helps a bit. Cheers |
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Post by MPLABBE on Apr 7, 2003 10:46:30 GMT -5
but does he have the talent of those PF's?
that is the question IMO..
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Apr 7, 2003 11:00:53 GMT -5
I like this kid a lot. He has improved dramatically each year in junior.
If memory serves, he was one of the last cuts before main camp this past summer. The way he's played this year he seems determined to take over Ward's spot on the Bulldogs next season.
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Post by StickHandler on Apr 7, 2003 17:19:15 GMT -5
Ferland wasn't out of place at the rookie tournament in Hull last September. I didn't find he was that bad a skater speed-wise but did need to work on his mobility and lateral movements.
Good size, decent talent and grit. You can never have enough of that kind of player.
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Post by JeffStryker on Apr 7, 2003 23:05:47 GMT -5
Cool! thanks guys... I was just thinking... With the way his stats are, its not as if he's way off in terms of some key prospects  I heard he had a strong camp, It just puzzled me why he went so low... (even third liners get drafted kinda high from what I see... ) Ferland to me has the stats of a 2/3rd round pick... I just thought something must've seriously been hindered in his style to go so low (esp. in a rather weak draft year) I hope he is a real player... based on what Ive read (from u guys) he's got some hope after all  Do you guys have more hope for Ferland or Milroy? |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Apr 8, 2003 1:18:39 GMT -5
Cool! thanks guys... I was just thinking... With the way his stats are, its not as if he's way off in terms of some key prospects I heard he had a strong camp, It just puzzled me why he went so low... (even third liners get drafted kinda high from what I see... ) Ferland to me has the stats of a 2/3rd round pick... I just thought something must've seriously been hindered in his style to go so low (esp. in a rather weak draft year) I hope he is a real player... based on what Ive read (from u guys) he's got some hope after all Do you guys have more hope for Ferland or Milroy? Milroy is a better skater. Seems to me that hockey is played on ice and requires skating. Ferland is bigger and has a better attitude. Milroy has the intangible drive to win and has lead his clubs to success. We need them both. We need a power forward (Ferlad) more than a scoring forward (Milroy) but I think Milroy is the better prospect. |
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Post by JeffStryker on Apr 8, 2003 2:19:48 GMT -5
Milroy had that phenomanal playoffs last year... I think AS would be crazy to let this guy go...
Ferland I'd like to see in the AHL next year...
We also got Ryder (if we dont clear out this summer) and Balej there next yea as well...
thinking about it, we're loaded on the right side... yet it was the habs right wingers who disappointed this year with the big club. Czerk was a flop, Audi didnt recover from that wrist as well as hoped (till the end of the season), McKay was adding more spare parts on the shelf, Dackell was a shade of himself last year (as was Juneau). It got so bad that they switched Zednik over to the right side (he's better left).
To have that many disappointments in one year, I think Savard has got to lose some of the top right and open up another slot. 2 guys would be good enough.
I hope he trims the bad stuff, opens a slot for Ryder on the fourth, so that Balej, Ferland, and Milroy get enough playing time in the AHL next year.
Czerk would have some interest next year... He's in contract year..
Audette has little interest
McKay looks tired out there
Dackell was lollygagging
Ward looked good
Ryder really impressed
Balej was a bit disappointing (in a limited role)
Milroy was great last year, and is currently doing pretty good (not as impressive as last year, but still a strong performance)
Ferland(I read he's an overager... Good season, long look last year, Should have a contract in the A as well)
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Post by MPLABBE on Apr 8, 2003 7:37:32 GMT -5
I thought Ferland was a LW ?
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Post by rocky on Apr 8, 2003 9:13:16 GMT -5
A quick check with the Titan website has him listed as a RW, plus he shoots right. Will this thread become Perezhogin2 ;D  Heeerrrres Johnnie |
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Post by MPLABBE on Apr 8, 2003 9:39:36 GMT -5
A quick check with the Titan website has him listed as a RW, plus he shoots right. Will this thread become Perezhogin2 ;D HF says the same thing.... |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on May 16, 2003 2:29:42 GMT -5
Ferland RW 6'2 220lbs, 45-44-89, +48, 94pim
Bernier RW 6'2.5 233lbs, 49-52-101, +33, 90pim
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Post by Habsolution on May 16, 2003 4:43:33 GMT -5
Ferland RW 6'2 220lbs, 45-44-89, +48, 94pim Bernier RW 6'2.5 233lbs, 49-52-101, +33, 90pim Bernier is what 17 ? Ferland is 20 ... I don't know if you really meant to compare them but Bernier really isn't in the same league than Ferland right now ... |
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Post by MPLABBE on May 16, 2003 9:08:08 GMT -5
Ferland is 19............
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on May 16, 2003 9:13:35 GMT -5
Bernier is what 17 ? Ferland is 20 ... I don't know if you really meant to compare them but Bernier really isn't in the same league than Ferland right now ... Actually Bernier is 18. I was struck by the statistical and physical similarity between the two. I can't wait to see Ferland in camp. He had a surprisingly good one last year, and followed it up with an exceptionally solid season. I won't cry bitter tears if the Habs announce that they have selected Bernier in the draft. |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on May 16, 2003 9:14:56 GMT -5
Ferland is 19............ Ferland turned 20 this past February 9th. |
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Post by MPLABBE on May 16, 2003 9:18:53 GMT -5
thank you clownman.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 19, 2003 0:54:22 GMT -5
I believe that AS will be interested in signing him and filling some of the vacant spots in Hamilton this fall. He ended up in the top 20 scoring in the Q, seems to play that physical game (not enough of that going on in the Phone Booth these days), but the only knock is on his skating (based on all that I have read about him). Get him into Hamilton and see what he's made of.
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