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Post by Lord Bebop on Oct 22, 2008 7:53:51 GMT -5
Saw this on All Habs:
An excerpt from the McKeen's Hockey article which takes a look at Danny Kristo and his Omaha Lancers team of the USHL:
McKeen's correspondents Kevin Wey and Max Giese had the opportunity to watch the Omaha Lancers at the 2008 USHL Fall Classic and enter notes on several key prospects.
Danny Kristo (Mtl), RW, OmahaWith Patrick Marleau-like speed, Kristo has the real potential of tearing up the USHL .. has phenomenal speed, generated even though he is slightly upright in his skating .. has good acceleration with the puck and can beat the best USHL defensemen wide with his speed with seeming ease and drive the net, but typically does so after having built up some momentum through the neutral zone .. a smooth stickhandler who handles the puck with confidence, because he knows it'll stay on his stick .. adept at drawing the puck back into his body with toe drags .. demonstrates excellent agility with tight, quick circles and pivots with the puck in order to ditch opponents .. is almost like a running back in some of the shiftiness and shuffles he can display and does not always rely on his pure speed .. soft hands for fielding passes and quickly transitioning to shots .. has a hard wristshot and can fire it in stride .. passing game was inconsistent, and did not demonstrate he has a natural finishing ability, either .. more adept at skating the puck than distributing, and teammates would be wise to trail for the rebound opportunities he'll create all season .. in 2007-08, he scored 21 goals and 17 assists in 55 games for USNTDP U-18 .. committed to University of North Dakota .. 2008 USHL Fall Classic stats: 3-1-3-4, 2 pim.
Additional Comments by Max Giese
Arguably the most impressive player at the Fall Classic .. like a race car, Kristo is explosive and loves speed .. has lightning quick feet with the ability to accelerate by multiple opponents easily at this level .. exciting in one-on-one situations with quick hands and commanding lateral bursts of speed that keep defenders guessing .. his bread and butter is gaining a head of stream through the neutral zone before attacking defenders with every intention of shooting the puck .. can release his quick and accurate shot at full flight .. his playmaking skills leave room for improvement, as he doesn't utilize his linemates well .. needs to develop his lower gears and manufacture more offense from deep within the opponent's zone .. defensively, he has a great stick in traffic and is always buzzing around the puck .. an effective penalty killer that once nearly killed a penalty all on his own by holding onto the puck and skating laps around the opponents multiple times .. fearless and seemingly finds another gear of speed before absorbing a hit so he can slide through and retain possession .. not big and obviously in need of more strength, but he has a great work ethic and is rarely taken off his feet .. a dominant player that should be in the NCAA right now.
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Post by Anardil1 on Oct 22, 2008 17:13:42 GMT -5
Hopefully while keeping tabs on Kristo, the Habs scouts will notice teammate Louis Leblanc. He's '09 eligible and a local boy (West Island) to boot. He's one of my hopes for the 1st round for the draft in Montreal. I've never seen him play, but I've read some potential comparisons to Brad Richards.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 22, 2008 18:56:15 GMT -5
Kristo was named to the US Select team that will compete at the World Junior A Challenge in Camrose, AB from November 2-9th.
I am hoping to get down and catch at least one of his games lives if schedule permits.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 24, 2008 17:49:09 GMT -5
A little update on what prospects are off to a nice start so far this season (all leagues). I have chosen a top three and coincidentally they represent one from each of the goalie, forward and defenseman categories.
1. PK Subban - Defense - Belleville (OHL) - PK is off to a good start back on D in what should be his last season in the CHL. He has 3g 8a for 11 points in his first 9 games back since the Habs'c camp. That is good enough for 6th on OHL defensemen scoring, with the fewest number of games due to being at camp and also he missed the last couple of games with a minor (hopefully) injury. PK will be trying to impress to solidify his position on the WJC team this Christmas, after playing as the 7th defender last year and getting limited ice time.
2. Matt D'Agostini - Forward - Hamilton (AHL) - A good start to the season for Matt after sticking fairly long with the Habs at camp. Despite Max Pacioretty's great NHL camp, it has been Matt who has been on fire since the start of the AHL season. He has 2g 6a for 8 points in his first 5 games of the season, good for a tie for 6th spot in AHL scoring lead overall. Matt is also +3 in those games after leading the team last year with a terrible -22. The Dogs are pretty solid in net and on D, so will look to young Matt and others like Lehoux, Maxwell, Glumac and friends to provide the offense. So far so good, for the young man who just turned 22 yesterday. He got one cup of coffee with the big club last season, but is making a pretty strong case to be the first offensive forward to be called up if needed.
3. Robert Mayer - Goaltender - Saint John (QMJHL) - Robert is a dual Czech/Swiss citizen but plays his junior hockey for Switzerland and his club hockey in the Q. He was relatively well ranked this past draft and a bit of a surprise to be not drafted over the two days. The Habs signed him to an entry level contract after getting a good looksee at the development, rookie and main camps. He is only 19, so was sent right back to junior for the season. After a bit of a shaky 1-4 start, he is currently on fire. He has gone 7-0 in his last seven starts and has a 1.57 gaa and .941 save percentage over those seven games. His stats for the season so far are 8-4, 2.23 and .922.
Honourable mention: Olivier Fortier - Forward - Rimouski (QMJHL) - Olivier had just under a point per game in his first junior season, two seasons ago. His offense dropped off last season but he did walk away with the Carbo trophy for best defensive forward in the Q. This season, he has regained some of that scoring touch back. He has 12 points in his first 10 games after returning from the Habs' main camp. During camp, Timmins referred to him as a guy who can play any forward position and in any situation: five-on-five, PP, or PK. He is under the radar for most Habs fans, but is quietly getting the job done.
Ex-Hab Watch: Alexander Perezhogin is off to a fast start in the KHL. 14 goals in his first 19 games. His KHL contract is up after this season, but Russian teams will no doubt be courting him with big bucks after his very successful year and a bit return to Russia.
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Post by Lord Bebop on Oct 25, 2008 12:41:06 GMT -5
Nice top three NWTHabsFan:
I also like to see you mention Olivier Fortier as he one of the more underrated,undermentioned prospects we have. Never one to put up big stats he can be easlily lost in the shuffle.
I remember reading one of his coaches highlighting Fortier's Intelligence inot only on yhe ice and in school. He talked about how he roomed Maxime Tanguay with Oliver to help Maxime with his work ethic on and off the ice. He said when asked about Fortier's leadership " A exceptional player gets to the rink on time but a perfect player gets other players there on time too. That's what Oliver brings"(Or something very similiar to that).
To bad that character, penalty killing,intelligence and leadership can't be transformed into a stat.
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Post by seventeen on Oct 25, 2008 15:25:53 GMT -5
Hmmmmm.....sounds a lot like Chipchura and we don't appreciate him all that much either.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 25, 2008 16:02:09 GMT -5
Nice top three NWTHabsFan: I also like to see you mention Olivier Fortier as he one of the more underrated,undermentioned prospects we have. Never one to put up big stats he can be easlily lost in the shuffle. I remember reading one of his coaches highlighting Fortier's Intelligence inot only on yhe ice and in school. He talked about how he roomed Maxime Tanguay with Oliver to help Maxime with his work ethic on and off the ice. He said when asked about Fortier's leadership " A exceptional player gets to the rink on time but a perfect player gets other players there on time too. That's what Oliver brings"(Or something very similiar to that). To bad that character, penalty killing,intelligence and leadership can't be transformed into a stat. Fortier strikes me as a prototypical Timmins pick. He has good hockey sense, skating and character. While Buffalo are crowding around the video room watching their scouting on tv, Timmins and the boys are out talking to coaches, parents and friends. It makes a difference. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 25, 2008 16:06:36 GMT -5
Andrew Conboy and his Michigan State team will be live on the NHL Network tonight at 7:00 pm Eastern (too bad there is a Habs game at the same time). The game will be replayed tomorrow at noon Eastern. A big, tough forward who had a nice season in the USHL last year. Now it remains to see how he fares in the NCAA where he cannot drop the mitts like he was prone to do last season in Omaha. He has 1g 1a in five games so far and 10 pim (all minors!). He is still a really raw prospect, so I am looking forward to catching his game tomorrow to see him for the first time.
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Post by PTH on Oct 25, 2008 17:03:20 GMT -5
Ex-Hab Watch: Alexander Perezhogin is off to a fast start in the KHL. 14 goals in his first 19 games. His KHL contract is up after this season, but Russian teams will no doubt be courting him with big bucks after his very successful year and a bit return to Russia. Interesting article about Zhogin.... looks like he might become trade bait or be offered a contract to return to the NHL, we'll have openings.... ; the reporter suggests that after this year, given the number of UFAs, we're gonna have a major rebuild (duh...) |
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Post by Lord Bebop on Oct 26, 2008 15:30:26 GMT -5
Hopefully while keeping tabs on Kristo, the Habs scouts will notice teammate Louis Leblanc. He's '09 eligible and a local boy (West Island) to boot. He's one of my hopes for the 1st round for the draft in Montreal. I've never seen him play, but I've read some potential comparisons to Brad Richards. Louis LeBlanc (2009), C, Omaha Omaha's only prospect that is a sure thing to be selected in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft .. skates a bit hunched over but has good speed with the puck and can separate from opponents .. needs to generate more power in his crossovers to produce more speed and not just place one foot over the other .. displays poise with the puck and is a consistent threat around the net .. plays the point on the powerplay at times and has the offensive vision to do so .. has good agility with the puck and can ditch opponents with tight turns .. has soft hands for catching passes and distributing the puck .. 6-foot-0, 178-pound center plays with a little physicality and will engage physically to create chances around the net and drive the net .. shows the requisite commitment to defense a center needs and is willing to block shots .. probably a mid-to-late second-round pick, but should be a certainty to go in the top 100 of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft .. hard for me to imagine a 6-foot-0, 178-pound Harvard recruit going in the first round in this day and age, despite his strong all-around game .. in 2007-08, he scored 54 goals and 37 assists in 43 games for Lac St. Louis Lions of Quebec Midget AAA Hockey League .. committed to Harvard University .. 2008 USHL Fall Classic stats: 3-2-0-2, 2 pim. Additional Comments by Max Giese The top draft-eligible prospect out of the USHL this year .. hunched-over skater with a wide stance that stimulates his deceptive acceleratory burst and phenomenal balance .. has a knack for finding the appropriate amount of speed to suit the situation when skating the puck, which allows him to catch defenders off guard and beat them wide or to the net .. has velvety hands and can stickhandle in a phone booth, as he does a phenomenal job at controlling the puck in congested areas .. seemingly uncontainable below the hash marks, as he expertly pulls the puck out of scrums along the wall and then gives defenders nightmares with his boundless attacks to the net .. his stealth-like approach and innate sense of timing in the offensive zone leaves defenders puzzled on how to defend him .. can finish and create equally well, as he owns a deft touch around the net with a compact release and consistently delivers catchable passes on his linemates' tape .. has great hockey sense and a strong stick, which allows him to strip the puckcarrier off the puck with striking ease and regularity .. a multi-faceted player that grows on you the more you view him, as his game is loaded with subtleties that continue to ooze out of him shift after shift. mckeenshockey.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=865290 |
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Post by Lord Bebop on Oct 26, 2008 15:37:42 GMT -5
Hopefully while keeping tabs on Kristo, the Habs scouts will notice teammate Louis Leblanc. He's '09 eligible and a local boy (West Island) to boot. He's one of my hopes for the 1st round for the draft in Montreal. I've never seen him play, but I've read some potential comparisons to Brad Richards. Louis LeBlanc (2009), C, Omaha Omaha's only prospect that is a sure thing to be selected in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft .. skates a bit hunched over but has good speed with the puck and can separate from opponents .. needs to generate more power in his crossovers to produce more speed and not just place one foot over the other .. displays poise with the puck and is a consistent threat around the net .. plays the point on the powerplay at times and has the offensive vision to do so .. has good agility with the puck and can ditch opponents with tight turns .. has soft hands for catching passes and distributing the puck .. 6-foot-0, 178-pound center plays with a little physicality and will engage physically to create chances around the net and drive the net .. shows the requisite commitment to defense a center needs and is willing to block shots .. probably a mid-to-late second-round pick, but should be a certainty to go in the top 100 of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft .. hard for me to imagine a 6-foot-0, 178-pound Harvard recruit going in the first round in this day and age, despite his strong all-around game .. in 2007-08, he scored 54 goals and 37 assists in 43 games for Lac St. Louis Lions of Quebec Midget AAA Hockey League .. committed to Harvard University .. 2008 USHL Fall Classic stats: 3-2-0-2, 2 pim. Additional Comments by Max Giese The top draft-eligible prospect out of the USHL this year .. hunched-over skater with a wide stance that stimulates his deceptive acceleratory burst and phenomenal balance .. has a knack for finding the appropriate amount of speed to suit the situation when skating the puck, which allows him to catch defenders off guard and beat them wide or to the net .. has velvety hands and can stickhandle in a phone booth, as he does a phenomenal job at controlling the puck in congested areas .. seemingly uncontainable below the hash marks, as he expertly pulls the puck out of scrums along the wall and then gives defenders nightmares with his boundless attacks to the net .. his stealth-like approach and innate sense of timing in the offensive zone leaves defenders puzzled on how to defend him .. can finish and create equally well, as he owns a deft touch around the net with a compact release and consistently delivers catchable passes on his linemates' tape .. has great hockey sense and a strong stick, which allows him to strip the puckcarrier off the puck with striking ease and regularity .. a multi-faceted player that grows on you the more you view him, as his game is loaded with subtleties that continue to ooze out of him shift after shift. mckeenshockey.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=865290Another propect of interest mentioned in the article not necessarily for skills but for name is the son of former Montreal Canadien Craig Ludwig: C.J. Ludwig (2009), D, Omaha Appears to be the best of the Craig Ludwig progeny .. has decent speed, a smooth stride and can win races for the puck against speedy opponents .. smooth pivots and good backward acceleration .. maintains a wide base backwards, a fairly low stance, and can use his mobility to step-up on opponents or rub them out with hip checks .. makes crisp accurate passes and proved more than once that he can spring forwards with long-distance passes on the tape .. unselected out of midgets for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and still a long shot to be drafted, but appears to have more potential than his older brothers .. main drawback is size, as he's 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, even though he plays bigger .. in 2007-08, he played Midget Major AAA for the Dallas Jr. Stars .. committed to University of Northern Michigan .. 2008 USHL Fall Classic stats: 2-0-0-0 |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 26, 2008 23:22:27 GMT -5
A few more NCAA prospects will be on the NHL Network next weekend.
David Fischer and U of Minnesota on Friday night (Oct 31) and Greg Pateryn (part of the Grabovski deal) and U of Michigan on Saturday night (Nov 1) and replayed on Sunday (Nov 2).
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Post by Lord Bebop on Oct 28, 2008 11:43:39 GMT -5
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Post by Lord Bebop on Oct 28, 2008 14:42:38 GMT -5
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Post by jkr on Oct 28, 2008 15:25:34 GMT -5
Nice top three NWTHabsFan: I also like to see you mention Olivier Fortier as he one of the more underrated,undermentioned prospects we have. Never one to put up big stats he can be easlily lost in the shuffle. I remember reading one of his coaches highlighting Fortier's Intelligence inot only on yhe ice and in school. He talked about how he roomed Maxime Tanguay with Oliver to help Maxime with his work ethic on and off the ice. He said when asked about Fortier's leadership " A exceptional player gets to the rink on time but a perfect player gets other players there on time too. That's what Oliver brings"(Or something very similiar to that). To bad that character, penalty killing,intelligence and leadership can't be transformed into a stat. Last year I read an excellent book by Gare Joyce who got an inside look at junior scouting. He was allowed full access to the Blue Jackets staff for a year. It's called Future Greats And Heartbreaks. A lot of intersting info on players like Kessel & Esposito & he had some good things to say about Fortier. |
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Post by Lord Bebop on Oct 28, 2008 17:46:21 GMT -5
Last year I read an excellent book by Gare Joyce who got an inside look at junior scouting. He was allowed full access to the Blue Jackets staff for a year. It's called Future Greats And Heartbreaks. A lot of intersting info on players like Kessel & Esposito & he had some good things to say about Fortier. I read that book too. Very interesting point of view of alot of prospects. Some very behind the scenes comments on the juniors. |
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Post by Lord Bebop on Nov 2, 2008 7:34:35 GMT -5
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Post by Lord Bebop on Nov 7, 2008 11:19:29 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 8, 2008 2:14:08 GMT -5
Ryan McDonagh scored the first goal, assisted by fellow prospect Patrick Johnston, tonight as the Wisconsin Badgers finally snapped the goose egg in the win column with a 3-2 victory tonight against Michigan Tech.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 8, 2008 2:27:36 GMT -5
Incredible display of talent when he came over for the Macs Midget tourney. I like his interview and him going to the park to see "birds and deers". 10 days younger and he would have been in the 2009 draft and likely would have been talked about as a possible first rounder. Hope we can get this kid over once his contract is up. He and his agent had a deal all lined up to go to a team in the Q and told other CHL teams...and them Portland scooped him based on their coach seeing him at summer camps. Oh well, as long as he eventually comes over before the KHL offers start to come in...that is a big grain of salt these days based on recent events. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 8, 2008 2:35:14 GMT -5
Maxwell said he worked on his strength a lot recovering from that long calcification in his leg injury last season. Seems to have helped with his transition into the pros that demands so much more strength. Also glad to hear that Lever is helping the boys improve in their own end and without the puck. Those little steps help get a player closer to making the big move up. The Habs sent a shooting instructor into the Dog Pound this week to work with the team and will be sending a power skating instructor later in the season. The Dogs also went on a team building survival course type of deal out at McMaster this week to help build the team chemistry. The Habs and Dogs are investing a lot in these kids' development. www.thespec.com/article/462640www.thespec.com/article/461419 |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 9, 2008 1:11:45 GMT -5
Very good night overall for our defensive prospects in the NCAA.
Stejskal had two goals including the game winner.
McDonagh had a goal and an assist.
Fischer had three assists and now has 7 points in 7 games and is +8. The kid is starting to come around very nicely this season.
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Post by duster on Nov 10, 2008 2:42:12 GMT -5
Danny Kristo with a goal and an assist in a 7-1 game against Canada West as the US easily wins the World Junior A Challenge.
I liked what I saw. He played point during the pp and was quite effective. Very fast and skilled. Not the most physical of players though.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 10, 2008 12:29:51 GMT -5
Danny Kristo with a goal and an assist in a 7-1 game against Canada West as the US easily wins the World Junior A Challenge. I liked what I saw. He played point during the pp and was quite effective. Very fast and skilled. Not the most physical of players though. I was at the game and he can really fly. His speed is quite amazing to watch and he carries the puck well at speed and has really nice vision out there. He beats defenders wide with his speed and really sets up plays with his ability to carry that puck in top gear. His wrist shot is quick and hard, and his goal was off a nice deflection as he trailed the play and went to the net. The knock on him is twofold: he tends to not use his teammates as well as he could (scout speak for a puck hog) and he is not a big bruiser size-wise. He definitely likes to get the puck. He is always looking for it every shift. That's not a bad thing. On the PP, he basically QB's it and does dish off to teammates at times, but he also does look for the shot. I like that he does at least think shot, and I am sure coaching over the years will develop his overall game. He is still just 18 and will also bulk up by the time he is NHL ready. He is listed at 6'0" 184 lbs, but he does look slight. Again, by the time he is NHL ready he will be a bit more solid and stronger. You cannot teach speed and hockey sense, and he has loads of both. By the way, he was also named player of the game in the gold medal game. That US team was the class of the field and deserved the gold medal for sure. Danny missed one game with an injury but ended up with 7 points in the four games he played. 3 goals and 4 assists for the tourney for him. Now it is back to Omaha and the USHL regular season for him. |
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Post by Doc Holliday on Nov 10, 2008 12:54:09 GMT -5
What jumps at me in this video is how little checks, roughness and hits there is... Everything is skating, stick handling and pretty plays... Real cool to watch but light years different than NA hockey. Without having to worry about some thugs taking his head off, a guy like A.Kosts would probably be KHL's top scorer. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Nov 10, 2008 12:56:58 GMT -5
Very good night overall for our defensive prospects in the NCAA. Stejskal had two goals including the game winner. McDonagh had a goal and an assist. Fischer had three assists and now has 7 points in 7 games and is +8. The kid is starting to come around very nicely this season. Thanks NWTHF. These defensive prospects will keep the Hab blueline competitive for the future. I don't think there's a site on the net that gives as much first-hand information or personal insights on our prospects, as this thread does. Cheers. |
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Post by jkr on Nov 10, 2008 16:54:50 GMT -5
A little update on what prospects are off to a nice start so far this season (all leagues). I have chosen a top three and coincidentally they represent one from each of the goalie, forward and defenseman categories. 1. PK Subban - Defense - Belleville (OHL) - PK is off to a good start back on D in what should be his last season in the CHL. He has 3g 8a for 11 points in his first 9 games back since the Habs'c camp. That is good enough for 6th on OHL defensemen scoring, with the fewest number of games due to being at camp and also he missed the last couple of games with a minor (hopefully) injury. PK will be trying to impress to solidify his position on the WJC team this Christmas, after playing as the 7th defender last year and getting limited ice time. I saw Subban play yesterday live in Brampton. Belleville is a good team but they were awful yesterday - only 17 SOG & some dumb penalties. Sound familiar?  Anyway, I'm not a scout by any means but I tried to pay attention to Subban. He plays a ton of minutes in every situation. He didn't seem overly physical ( he doesn't shy away though) but he is very adept at stripping the puck away from rushing forwards. He got away for one good rush but, as I said, Belleville was generating nothing offensively. He played strong defensively until the game really got away from the Bulls in the last 6 minutes with Brampton scoring 4 times to win 7-1. He is now at 3G 16a 19pts after 17 games. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 10, 2008 18:12:17 GMT -5
Very good night overall for our defensive prospects in the NCAA. Stejskal had two goals including the game winner. McDonagh had a goal and an assist. Fischer had three assists and now has 7 points in 7 games and is +8. The kid is starting to come around very nicely this season. If anyone wants a peek at last Friday's game for Wisconsin, just follow this link: www.uwbadgers.com/video/default.aspx?mid=2703Ryan McDonagh (#17) and Patrick Johnson (#10) both looked pretty good in this game. They both got lots of ice time. Five on five, PK and PP time for both. They combine on the first goal of the game only a Buck Sixteen into the first. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 15, 2008 0:47:42 GMT -5
Andrew Conboy left his mark in his NCAA game Friday night...in the penalty box. A little quote from the Michigan State Spartans website:
"...Andrew Conboy finished with five penalties for 18 minutes, tying him for second in the MSU record book for most penalties in a game, tied most recently by Jon Insana on Jan. 23, 1999 vs. Northern Michigan. Conboy's 18 minutes ties the fourth-most in a single game in MSU history..."
Conboy and his team is on the NHL Network in Canada at 7:00 pm Eastern Saturday night (same time as the Habs) and they replay the game on Sunday at noon Eastern. Hopefully he is not suspended for all those penalties and doesn't get to be on a televised game.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 15, 2008 0:58:04 GMT -5
One of our lesser known prospects, 20 year old Joe Skejskal, is off to a great start in his sophmore season at Dartmouth College. The 20 year old Minnesotan-born defender, drafted in the 5th round in 2007, scored his fifth goal in five games Friday night. In 32 games last season as a freshman/rookie, he managed one goal and four helpers. He has already matched his point total in just five games with his five goals. This kid has a 100 mph slapshot and plays a big physical game, so apparently that big boomer is hitting the target a bit better this season.
Steve Quailer, the 19 year old Colorado-born right winger drafted in the 3rd round in 2008, also had a good night on Friday. He had two assists for his seventh point in his first 10 games in the NCAA. I read some first hand reports of his play and he is a big part of why Northeastern are off to a good start this season. at 6'4" and only 180 lbs, he is still a bit scrawny and needs to bulk up to make the next move. However, this kid apparently never had a dedicated work out regime prior to getting drafted...so he can only improve. Anyway, nice to hear about one of our rookies that many may never get a chance to see play.
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