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Post by montreal on Jun 21, 2003 17:09:52 GMT -5
We now have a line full of Montreal Rockets. (Lambert, Urquhart, Lapierre)
From ISS, Good skater with mobility Strong on his skates A good checking forward Gives and receives passes well Competes hard for the puck Plays well away from the puck But lacks offensive abilities, shot puckhandling and vision.
Overall game, A very well rounded player that comes to play every night A very strong skater with a powerful stride combinded with excellent balance Is comitted to a 2 way game, plays responsible at both ends, and is very disciplined player. Not afraid of contact, he finishes his checks. Maxim is a skilled defensive forward that needs to develop his offensive game and he could be a good 2 way foward.
They had him ranked 55th. 72-22-21-43 55 pims 6'1.5 185
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2003 17:24:23 GMT -5
Not afraid of contact, he finishes his checks. Maxim is a skilled defensive forward that needs to develop his offensive game and he could be a good 2 way foward. That's what I like reading about the most. Somebody who hits. |
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Post by MPLABBE on Jun 21, 2003 17:32:03 GMT -5
AS praised his character when he was interviewed by RDS.
We may have found a checking line center for the future.
Still his offensive numbers are dissapointing
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2003 17:41:09 GMT -5
Competes hard for the puck Plays well away from the puck Pretty much a lot of what's said about this guy I like. Somebody who grinds the corners digging out pucks. Yeah, he might not be an offensive player, but with a good attitude, he could be one of the most important players on the ice. Like a John Madden almost. |
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Post by Neo on Jun 21, 2003 17:59:03 GMT -5
I was hoping for MA Bernier.......but maybe this guy will develop into a decent player
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Post by MPLABBE on Jun 21, 2003 18:01:43 GMT -5
I was hoping for MA Bernier.......but maybe this guy will develop into a decent player The Nucks picked him a slot ahead of Max. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jun 21, 2003 20:26:32 GMT -5
Pretty much a lot of what's said about this guy I like. Somebody who grinds the corners digging out pucks. Yeah, he might not be an offensive player, but with a good attitude, he could be one of the most important players on the ice. Like a John Madden almost. We are going to need a checking line forward soon enough, with Juneau looking like his back and age are catching up to him. Good work ethic is a wonderful trait, even if it doesn't translate into loads of points. |
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Post by The Edge on Jun 22, 2003 8:10:33 GMT -5
What about Higgins? I guess he will be converted to LW.
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Post by MPLABBE on Jun 22, 2003 9:05:17 GMT -5
What about Higgins? I guess he will be converted to LW. He better not be. He has become a very good prospect as a center...keep him there. He'll be our 2nd line center down the road IMO. |
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Post by The Edge on Jun 22, 2003 9:12:33 GMT -5
He better not be. He has become a very good prospect as a center...keep him there. He'll be our 2nd line center down the road IMO. With the right wingers, I think Higgins will be better than the 2 centers we drafted Yesterday. |
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Post by MPLABBE on Jun 22, 2003 9:16:05 GMT -5
With the right wingers, I think Higgins will be better than the 2 centers we drafted Yesterday. No doubt about it, in my mind he's already much better than them. |
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Post by oldhabsfan on Jun 22, 2003 9:28:15 GMT -5
I notice that Lapierre's weight is reported variously as 174 pounds and 180 pounds. I hope the 180 is correct., and that he grows. I'm afraid that with a small defensive player, character will just lead to injuries. If he can play in the NHL at 190 pounds lean, he could be useful.
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Post by blaise on Jun 22, 2003 11:52:55 GMT -5
I can't see Urquhart or Lapierre supplanting Chris Higgins. Higgins is probably the 2nd best center in the entire organization, although he won't put up big scoring numbers. His biggest weakness is on faceoffs, which he MUST learn to overcome. Other than that, I would feel far more confident seeing him on the ice in tied games than I would Mike Ribeiro. He will check his man in the crease or all the way back to the boards behind the goal line.
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jun 23, 2003 18:32:57 GMT -5
Scouting Report: Finished seventh in QMJHL rookie scoring in 2002-03, with 22 goals and 43 points in 72 games for the Rocket. Wasn't considered much of an NHL prospect prior to last season, but improved in virtually every aspect of the game in the 'Q'. Skates very well and has a good frame--though he needs to add mass in order to survive the pro game. Is able to play any style, so a future on the third line at the highest level is a distinct possibility. Impact: In adding Lapierre, the Habs take back-to-back members of the former Montreal Rocket (now P.E.I. Rocket) in Round 2. However, Lapierre's future may be brighter than Urquhart's prospects, since the former is more versatile. Lapierre could be the checking-line center of the future - tsf.waymoresports.thestar.com/thestar/hockey/extras.cgi?dd-e23-t94 |
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