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Post by blaise on Jul 12, 2004 16:51:22 GMT -5
I've seen O'Byrne and I've been hearing about Archer. How big is Korpikari?
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 12, 2004 17:03:07 GMT -5
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 12, 2004 17:03:42 GMT -5
Day 4 report by Mark Couzi at flr2:
Today Bob Gainey was present as was Claude Julien...Andre Savard jumped on the ice to coach the drills...
As was the case on the weekend everything started with power skating drills etc...
Today I'm gonna take a different approach and focus on different players from usual...but I have noticed one difference from day one overall...the players seem more comfortable with one another and are joking around and laughing with each other...there really doesn't seem to be any cliques either...
One thing I did notice and for anyone else who was there I'm sure you can attest to this...Kyle Chipchura already seems to be the leader of the bunch...he has taken Kastytsin (now Kostitsin or wahatever)under his wing doing drills with him and being the guy he communicates with most...on top of that most of the guys seem to hover around Chipchura in between drills and Chipchura is definitely the guy who is doing most of the socializing with all the players...he really seems to have gotten to know each player pretty well...the guy always has a smile on his face also...they were definitely not wrong about his character and leadership skills...now more than ever I'm convinced this kid will one day be a captain for the Habs.
OK...players other than the usual...
MARK FLOOD:He is very good...a lot better than any of us though...the guy is extremely mobile and quick...skates very very well...he played the one on one drills very well and knows how to position himself well...the only knock is size...although he may be 6'0 he is definitely not an NHL size Dman yet...but he has the skills to be one one day...he has potential for sure.
Oskari KORPIKARI: Maybe the Finnish boys we have could give us more info...he has good size and good mobility...I'm not sure about the physical part yet...out of all the Dmen there he is the least physical...may have to improve that part of his game...especially one on one...but also has potential.
Olivier MAGNAN: (TRYOUT) For get him...Savard had a chat with him after two one on one drills...having trouble.
J-P Cote: I like him...has good size...played in Hamilton last year and did well...potential to be a good stay at home Dman...
Archer: Quite physical...really plays hard...not very mobile however...that may be his downfall...has good size...itll be tough for him....him and Cote very similar but Cote seems quicker.
Pretty much focused on the Dmen today.
Once again Corey Locke looked good...the guy has come a long way and has a wicked shot..O'Byrne is also impressing me...for an extremely big man he moves very quick...Larrivee has some good size and skates pretty well...he works really hard...
That's it for now...I think I'll be there tomorrow...if anyone has requests as to keeping a closer eye on a player let me know.
Oh by the way...Dagenais joined the group for the skating and power skating drills...I can honestly say that about half the rookies looked better than him...my view.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 12, 2004 17:56:59 GMT -5
More Development Camp videos from Thomas over at HF (again, best to download files first): I posted two videos in the other thread, but I've managed to upload all 31. Not all of them show anything special, but at least its something. I'm sorry for the size of the files, tomorrow I will lower the resolution so the new movies should be quite a bit smaller though the quality wont be as good. Anyways, heres the link, enjoy. ishfhome.tripod.com/2m4b.htmlTomorrow's movies should be uploaded sometime in late afternoon, early evening. |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 12, 2004 19:00:27 GMT -5
Day 4 addendum from Mark Couzi at flr2:
Some people say he [Kostitsyn] reminds them of Marian Hossa...everything just comes easy to him...
Today for instance there was a skating drill which really tests mobility...just going from points to other points in the faceoff circle...he was a natural...it looked smooth...but Dagenais for instances was chugging around and he looked like he had to put so much effort not to fall.
In Flood's case its obvious his size has a lot to do with people not really noticing him in the draft or even as a prospect in our organization...I think he'll be in Hamilton this year and we'll all get a better idea of the type of player he is...
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 12, 2004 19:08:10 GMT -5
Kostitsyn loving taste of MontrealTop prospect enjoying city, camp, new teammates (07/12/2004) MONTREAL – It is remarkable how, at times, a smile can transcend language. Take, for an example, the case of Andrei Kostitsyn. Unable to speak barely a word of English, the Canadiens’ 2003 first-round draft choice has been reliant on his good-natured interpreter, Vadim Azrilyant, to help him feel his way through his maiden trip to Montreal. Azrilyant has been at his side on the bus, in meetings, and at the rink to help explain the varied nuances of the directives issued by those heading the team’s development camp. He was there again as Kostitsyn met members of the media for the first time, bridging the communication gap between player and reporter. For a brief moment, however, Azrilyant’s services were rendered superfluous. - www.canadiens.com/eng/news/redirect.cfm?sectionID=habsNewsDetails.cfm&newsItemID=3856
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 12, 2004 19:31:56 GMT -5
"My size has always been a factor" - Corey Locke . Monday July 12 2004 - (RDS) - The young Habs hopefuls continue their development camp this week in Pierrefonds. At only 5 feet 9 inches, forward Corey Locke is the smallest of the group, but he is also one of the most gifted talents in the organization. Last year, at the draft in Nashville, Corey Locke was picked 113th. But if he had been just a little bit bigger, he would have heard his name much earlier. This year, in his last junior season, Locke once again was an impact player with 51 goals and 67 assists in 65 games with Ottawa. Now that he doesn't have anything left to prove in junior hockey, he should continue his development in the American League this fall. "My size has always been a factor. I was always the smallest player in my league. I am used to battling stronger, bigger, tougher guys", says Locke. "I think that he is the hardest worker I've seen here so far. He is very consistent in his effort and it's because of that that he has success. Even if he is small, he had very good statistics. He finished first in scoring in the OHL last year. Even if he is small, he is likely to play in the NHL", believes former GM André Savard. At 5 feet and 9 inches, Locke is not smaller than Martin St-Louis. And with the kind of season that Lightning star had, it's easy to find similarities in both players... but one shouldn't go over-board either. "Martin St-Louis has more talent. One shouldn't get too excited. St-Louis is a better skater. He has work to do and he hasn't arrived yet. He does not have the physical force of Martin either." Up to Corey Locke to make a liar of André Savard. - www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/HOCKEYLNHCAN40F2F946.html
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Post by blaise on Jul 12, 2004 20:02:04 GMT -5
Liar? Bad choice of words. I'm sure Savard really believes what he says about St.-Louis andLocke.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 12, 2004 21:20:28 GMT -5
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Post by blaise on Jul 12, 2004 22:25:20 GMT -5
It's pleasant to read favorable things about a number of the recruits. I hope Locke succeeds in improving his skating to the level of his other talents. He'll need it to play in the NHL because he can't do anything more about his size.
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 13, 2004 8:35:31 GMT -5
Translation: There is no lack of activity at the Canadiens development camp in Pierrefonds where the club's future stars, directed by André Savard, are now in their 4th day of camp. In a relaxed environment, the players take part in daily practices until July 18. After 4 hours on the ice in the morning the players take part in gymnasium training during the afternoon and finally at the end of the day they are devoted to seminars of many kinds (nutrition, financial planning, relationship with the media, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, how to reach the NHL, importance of physical conditioning etc...) The chances are slim that one of these players makes the NHL this season, but here are, according to us, the players who are showing well and who should be invited to the rookie camp which will be held from September 8th to 14th. Andrei Kostitsyn. Considered by many the future star of the Montreal Canadiens, Andrei Kostitsyn did not waste much time justifying his selection in the first round of the 2003 draft. The Bélorussian has a strong frame of six feet and 208lbs, setting him apart from many in the group. He has incontestably the best offensive aptitude, thanks in particular to the multitude of quality shots that he showed us during the first four days of camp. His wrist shot is his weapon of choice: precise and very heavy, it is released in a split second and ends up more often than not in the back of the net behind the goalies. Andrei also demonstrates a great savoir faire when it comes to puck handling. He is very difficult to beat in one-on-one situations, especially when he starts to weave between the defenders. In spite of a very fluid stride, he did not seem to us to be as fast as had been hoped. That said, it should be mentioned that Kostitsyn has added 20 pounds since his selection, which could explain why the acceleration is not quite there yet. Admittedly, a little time in the American League could be only beneficial for the blond, but there are no complaints to be made on his capacity to play the physical game. Andrei should reach 215lbs by his entry to the NHL, and he already shows a certain comfort along the boards. Kyle Chipchura - Chipchura has made the Canadiens scouts look pretty good since the beginning of camp. He is perhaps not the most spectacular player of the group, but he is one of the more industrious. His physique is impressive for a 18 year old, and he should continue to gain weight over the next few years. He was probably the most solid player in the corners and in front of the net. He is difficult to move out of the slot, and one already sees him collecting rebounds and cashing them in. We cannot say that the camp has given us many moments to judge his defensive reliability, but it is obvious that he is not a pleasant player to have to face for the duration of a game. Oskari Korpikari - Korpikari impressed more than surprised in the first days of camp. He was known to be a skilful skater, but we did not suspect that he could show such physical force. He is difficult to get around, and can position himself well defensively. His skating when going to the attack is impressive, but he seems rather slow in retreat. He remains a beautiful project all the same. We hope that he will make the jump to Hamilton before next year. Ryan O'Byrne and Andrew Archer were the two most impressive defenders during the first days of camp. Both are excellent skaters, and both have an impressive stature. O'Byrne appeared most skilful in situations along the boards, and in falling back defensively. The colossus was even allowed to crush Chipchura and Kostitsyn into the boards during the one-on-ones. Cory Urquhart. Urquhart seems to be a player in whom Habs management have much hope, and rightly so. The native of Halifax showed very beautiful qualities from the beginning of camp. Cory, all 6 feet and 3 inches, shows great flair and an excellent vision of the play. He surprises the defenders with his speed, and he manufactures effective plays, particularly to the crease. Interesting fact: he has matured a lot since last year, when he seemed rather hesitant. This year, on the other hand, he tries to challenge the defenders by all means, whether by finesse or with a good blow of his shoulder. Urquhart is particularly impressive when he is put with players whose development is more advanced, like Kostitsyn or Lambert. He will be one to watch in the years to come. Corey Locke. How the skeptics are confounded! Corey Locke did not come to simply make an appearance at development camp. The little center dazzled us as much with his talent as with his passion. In spite of a height of five feet and nine inches, Locke shows that he has his place among the big boys. His vision of the play is probably his best asset, but he is also a fine scorer. He likes to release good wrist shots to the top of the net, and he doesn't often miss his mark. One likes about Locke his capacity to slow down the play and to seek to make the best possible play, a little in the manner of Mike Ribeiro. He however will have to try to improve his skating, which is clearly one of his greater flaws. Despite everything, on the whole there remains a combative and talented player to whom one will possibly have to give a serious chance to prove what he has inside. Michael Lambert. We expected much of Michael Lambert, and we can say that we were very satisfied to see him at work. Lambert is a player who combines robustness and offensive talent. He is a very good skater, and was one of the players most at ease in traffic. He manages to deliver very good shots, and was particularly effective in two-on-one situations, and along the boards. he could be more consistent, but he definitely has a good foundation. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 13, 2004 9:37:29 GMT -5
A little piece the CHFans gang added about the goalies:
Of the 4 goalies at camp, Yann Danis is the one who is closest to being ready for the NHL. His lateral movements are very fast and he uses the butterfly position to perfection. Without a very big body, he still takes up lots of space in the net with his 6'0" and 185 lbs. He stands a very good chance to be one of the Hamilton Bulldogs goalies this season, maybe even getting the #1 goalie spot and becoming the #3 goalie in the Canadiens organization.
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Thanks Mr. B for the other translation, I started but got busy!!
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 13, 2004 10:08:33 GMT -5
Our very own montreal (a.k.a. Dan) has caught a few days of camp and posted this on HF last night. I am sure we will get a more detailed full report from him upon his return home Tuesday night after catching Day 5 camp in the morning:
Hello all, I'm on a pay computer at my hotel in pointe clare, so I can't stay long, I'll be back home tuesday night.
As for camp, it's going well. I got to talk with Julien for a little, didn't want to bother him, talked about Milroy/Michaud/Shasby, not being at camp he said he didn't setup the camp and they didn't want to bring too many AHLers to the camp.
This will be brief, but here's what I've seen from the last 2 days.
Most impressed with Archer. Skating hard and physical looks sharp out there.
Watched the goalies closely today, Halak struggled at times, but Lindberg has been a nice surprise. He's quick and seems to joke around with the guys (his dad was right next to me) Lacasse is playing well for an 18 year old, Danis has been sharp, very good technically.j
O'Byrne and Korpikari are showing solid development, both are strong and physical plus good skaters. Our defense looks so big out there when you add Cote and Dulac.
Urquhart seems to have improved his skating and foot speed, same with Locke. Danny Stewart seems to be having trouble with some drills, not working as hard as the other Stewart who seems strong and has a nice hard shot.
Chipchura is a better skater then I gave him credit for. His foot speed will need some work, along with his shot power.
Kastsitsyn scored a few wicked goals, but also seems to coast a bit. He looked better today then yesterday. I heard his translator went home, so he's now without anyone to speak Russian, must be tough. Hopefully Gainey liked what he saw today from him and gets him signed.
Lapierre has been working hard although he and Flood are very good skaters with good speed, both need to add some weight, but they will have time to do so.
As for the tryouts. Godin has shown some flashy moves, but also not looked so good in some drills. Petit seems to struggle the most imo is a step behind most players. Magnan I haven't seen enough but seems to have some skills, decent skating/speed/size although he could add more size/strength. Labelle would be my pick if any get signed, he's working hard, although the skill level is lacking imo.
Lambert has been quiet but solid. Dulac seems to have the hardest time of the draft picks, his skating and strength need work.
It was fun to meet some of the HFers and people from other boards as well, tomorrow is my last day, hope it's another good one.
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 13, 2004 14:13:15 GMT -5
Day 5 report from Jake Wilson at HabsWorld:
Day #5 of camp, tomorrow the players will finally get a break as no practice is scheduled for Wednesday, they return to the ice on Thursday.
9AM-10AM: Today I sat at practice rink #3 (The Kostitsyn group). Dagenais is the first player on the ice and he spends about 10-15 minutes skating around and practising his shot, luckily no goalies were on the ice at the time. When the rest of the group hits the ice I see that the spelling on Kostitsyn's jersey has changed from "Kastsitsyn" to "Kostitsyn" , its about time, Andrei is also without his translator/agent for the session today, as he had other clients to attend to.
The first drills of the session were the regular skating drills, Kostitsyn had a few problems with these drills, it was either because of the lack of a instructions-translation or it could of been Kostitsyn simply stumbling on his own, either way, even when Kostitsyn's skating falters he still looks more smooth then the other players.
The next drill was one that I hadnt seen in a couple of days, the one on one "fight for the lone stick drill" where the players both began on their stomachs holding onto one stick between them. Chipchura faced off against Bonneau, the matchup was very even between the two strongmen with neither holding an edge. Kostitsyn then took on Cote, and Cote scored a victory, Cote later beat Bonneau, Cote looks like one of the stronger (strength-wise) players at the camp. O'Byrne went against Chipchura and Kostitsyn vs Korpikari, both matches ended in draws.
10:30AM-12PM: For the late-morning drills Kostitsyn asked Chipchura for help explaining some of the coaches instructions, Kyle was more then happy to do so, although I'm not really sure how much english Kostitsyn knows or how Chipchura was able to explain the drills. Kyle must have used a lot of hand signals. Today was not one of Kostitsyn's better days at camp, he mishandled a few pucks, he made a few sloppy passes, and a lot of his shots were off target, plus his defensive play during the 3 on 3's is horrible he's very lazy on defense and a whole other player on offense. I would love to see Kostitsyn in a game situation as I've heard that he's s a completely different player in games then he is in practices (not the defensive part).
Now onto the others players who impressed me today. I'd have to say Jonathan Ferland looked good, he let off a couple of rocket shots during the practice and scored a few goals during the drills, Locke had another strong day, along with Danis, I could name a few other players, but I'll stop there.
J-P Cote: Big strong kid, he can overpower other players, he is tough to move when he plants himself on the ice. He has a very good point shot, he keeps it low and shoots it hard, he is an average skater. He is Hamilton property, it will be interesting to see if Montreal offers him a contract.
Maxim Lapierre: He's a very hard worker, and a quick skater, his feet move very fast. He has a nice quick shot. Maxim is a agitator/pest type of player (but with skill) , so he has not had the chance to show off all his talents at this camp yet.
My Forward Rankings
Centres
1)Corey Locke
2)Kyle Chipchura
3)Christian Larrivee
4)Corey Urquhart
5)Maxim Lapierre
Kyle Chipchura may end up being the better player, but Corey Locke is having the better camp. The Canadiens are deeper at centre then any other forward position at this camp.
Left Wingers
Michael Lambert
Danny Stewart
Gregory Stewart
Jimmy Bonneau
Lambert and the Stewarts have all had respectable camps, I feel that Lambert has been the most consistent of the 3. Bonneau is a step behind them all.
Right Wingers
Andrei Kostitsyn
Jonathan Ferland
Olivier Labelle
Kevin Petit
No doubt who is #1 here Kostitsyn has easily been the top RW, #2 was also an easy call, the tryouts fill the last 2 spots.
After the practice ended I again waited as the players filed out the building onto the bus, later I chatted with Mike Wyman, Dan Linn and the father of Chistopher Heino-Lindberg, Lindberg's father had a lot to say, but I'll let Dan fill you in on the details when he returns home. See you on Thursday!
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 13, 2004 14:24:25 GMT -5
Day 5 notes by Thomas at the other place:
I have another 25 or so movies, I'll upload them when I'm back from the dentist later this afternoon.
Some thoughts on todays practice:
Andrei Kostitsyn (they have that spelling on his jersey now btw) really needs work in the defensive zone. During the 3 on 3's, his lack of defensive mindness was very evident. He would try to make offensive zone passes to get the puck out rather than taking it out himself or cycling it around the boards. It caused a turnover and the 3 defenseman managed to get a goal. His shot was a bit off today as well, but hes not looking as lazy now. Was the first day without his translator and he didnt seem to have any problems, Chipchura was trying to explain him everything.
Cory Urquhart put on a show today, whether it was in 1 on 1 situations or alone in front of the goalie. Hes got the best moves and close to the best hands of the 25 players present. His slapper is dead accurate, scored at least 2 top corner goals with it from in the slot. His wrist shot it good, but it could use some work. His skating seems to be a lot better, if he could grow up a bit and add some strength he could easily be our 2nd line center IMO.
Kyle Chipchura was impressive today, some offensive skills started to shine through. His passing was better, and his shot is improving. He was always trying to help Kostitsyn, and they play well together. Hes strong on his skates, but his acceleration could be better for a guy his size.
Ryan O'Byrne continued to be great, he held his own against Dagenais in the strength part of the drills and is one of the faster skaters at the camp. I think he will be ready for the AHL sooner than later, if he rounds out his defensive game he could be a keeper.
Corey Locke was good again today, but hes no longer leaps ahead of the rest of the players. Its starting to get more physical, forcing Locke to play the perimeter rather than dangle the puck to the net.
Jonathan Ferland had the nicest goal of the day IMO, wicked top corner shot from far out. Hes physical, his skating is better and his shot is a lot better than I remembered. I think he will be high up on the call up list.
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Post by BadCompany on Jul 13, 2004 15:33:21 GMT -5
I'm reading nice things about O'Byrne... I remember when he was drafted, he was more or less a nobody from a weak league. Obviously AS and his team saw the raw material in the big guy. Now, he is still in college and probably won't see the AHL ice for quite a while. Red Line actually had him as a sleeper pick: Other sleepers to watch for: Ryan O'Byrne, Bruno Gervais and Philippe Sydoux. O'Byrne played for Tier II Nanaimo, which is tough to get to even for BCHL scouts. But he's gigantic at 6-5/210 pounds, has decent footwork, and a nice mean streak...I usually list O'Byrne in my "future Habs lineups" which, of course, pretty much condemns him to a life of AHL futility... |
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Post by blaise on Jul 13, 2004 16:25:27 GMT -5
I daresay O'Byrne weighs more than 210 pounds today. He looked like a stringean last season at Cornell.
rds has an article on Yann Danis. Its favorable.
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Post by blaise on Jul 13, 2004 16:37:24 GMT -5
Day 3 report courtesy of Thomas from HF: Dagenais was suprisingly good, but hes an NHL player and the rest are still in junior. Dagenais made Lacasse look like a pee-wee goalie, I dont know how many times he scored top shelf on him. At the same, Dagenais was probably envious of the skating display the juniors put on.. |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 13, 2004 17:50:41 GMT -5
Chipchura keen, yet realistic, about NHL journey aheadFirst-round pick ready for hard work to come (07/13/2004) MONTREAL – Talk about Kyle Chipchura to enough hockey people, and it won’t be long before the term “character” pops into the conversation. “He was rated highly in the Western Hockey League, and our scouts over there think we’re bringing in a real character player with some solid talent,” said Canadiens assistant GM Andre Savard. “He brings size along with his character and his grit and his will to compete, and we’ll work with him over the next few years to bring out his full potential,” observed GM Bob Gainey. - www.canadiens.com/eng/news/redirect.cfm?sectionID=habsNewsDetails.cfm&newsItemID=3861
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Post by blaise on Jul 13, 2004 19:32:07 GMT -5
M. Beaux-Eaux, you have relayed many eyewitness reports from the development camp and assembled them into a thread. Which one is your favorite (report, not necessarily player)?
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 13, 2004 19:37:11 GMT -5
M. Beaux-Eaux, you have relayed many eyewitness reports from the development camp and assembled them into a thread. Which one is your favorite (report, not necessarily player)? Can't say that I have a favourite. What I like is to be able to read different perspectives in order to get a fuller picture of how the camp is progressing. |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Jul 13, 2004 21:12:50 GMT -5
Can't say that I have a favourite. What I like is to be able to read different perspectives in order to get a fuller picture of how the camp is progressing. This is an interesting question. We all have favorites who we irrationally like for eclectic reasons: Mine are, in no special order for no special reason: John Ferguson Steve Begin Corey Locke Steve Bernier Nikita Alexeev Mike Ribeiro Dagenais Yvon Lambert Kyle Chipchura Juri Hudler The only common trait in this dissimilar group is toughness and a work ethic applied to overcome adversities in order to achieve a measure of success. |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 14, 2004 3:27:28 GMT -5
Day 5 notes by Mark Couzi at flr2:
I also noticed Kostitsyn play today was a little off...I saw those 3 on 3 drills and he looked slugish...
In all honesty however today for the first time I noticed the fatigue setting in on several players...the break tomorrow comes at a perfect time.
I really find Locke and Urquhart bring similar qualities to the table...obviously Urquhart is bigger...they both have good shots and quick releases..handle the puck well also...both their games really revolve around finesse.
The power skating drills are held by non Montreal Canadiens instructors...I guess they run a power skating camp or something...the only one I recognize is Gaston Gingras...anyways after the power skating was done and the drills were taken over by Savard and Melanson one of the instructors came upstairs and started talking to a guy next to me and I overheard him say a few things about certain players.
He mentioned Locke has a sensational attitude...he talked about Korpikari and mentioned that he is very solid on his feet...hard to move...
I also took a close look at the goalies...Halak is pretty impressive...
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Post by blaise on Jul 14, 2004 9:23:47 GMT -5
I am impressed by Locke's efforts to improve his skating. I wonder if the skating instructor had anything positive to say about Dagenais, who probably needs help more than any of the other participants.
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Post by Bob on Jul 14, 2004 10:05:06 GMT -5
I just realized that Ryan Glenn isn't at the development camp. Does anyone have any news or views on his situation?
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Post by montreal on Jul 14, 2004 11:21:56 GMT -5
I just realized that Ryan Glenn isn't at the development camp. Does anyone have any news or views on his situation? I asked Juilen where Milroy, Michaud, Shasby and Glenn where but he said it wasn't his camp, he didn't put it together. I also asked if it was optional for the older players and he said no it's not optional. Gainey was next to Julien but he looked busy so I didn't want to bother him. I hope Glenn is at the rookie camp, if not he better start calling some ECHL teams for a tryout cause he'll be without a team to play for. |
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Post by Bob on Jul 14, 2004 12:00:09 GMT -5
I asked Juilen where Milroy, Michaud, Shasby and Glenn where but he said it wasn't his camp, he didn't put it together. I also asked if it was optional for the older players and he said no it's not optional. Gainey was next to Julien but he looked busy so I didn't want to bother him. I hope Glenn is at the rookie camp, if not he better start calling some ECHL teams for a tryout cause he'll be without a team to play for. Thanks, I appreciate the effort that you and others are putting into this camp. It really helps those of us who don't get a chance to see the players. |
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Post by HFTO on Jul 14, 2004 17:22:31 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone or the reports,things ssem pretty promising from all accounts.Lets hope that the development of all of these players continues,nothing like competition within an organization to make it strong throughout.
Go Habs
HFTO
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 14, 2004 23:40:17 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone or the reports,things ssem pretty promising from all accounts.Lets hope that the development of all of these players continues,nothing like competition within an organization to make it strong throughout. Go Habs HFTO This is my read based on all of my reads: What has been really refreshing is the relative depth in all positions at camp of those who look to be developing really well. On forward, it sounds like Kostitsyn, Chipchura, Locke are having very good camps, and Uruqhart, Lambert, Ferland and Lapierre are all having a solid showing as well. On defence, O'Byrne, Archer and Korpikari sound like their game, size and skills are all well advanced, and their is some real jam back on the blueline with these big thugs. Cote sounds like he is solid and Flood has shown some good wheels but still needs to add some beef. In net, Danis as expected has been the premier goalie, but the gap between Halak and Heino-Lindberg is not anywhere as big as expected. H-L has been a pleasant surprise at camp in many eyes. All this means is that the Habs feeder system into Hamilton is alive and well. The quality and quantity of prospects is rather exceptional, and it will keep that team with good young talent for a while. It should also keep Hamilton a good competitive AHL club for a few more years to come. We are also missing a few of the most recent draft picks, like Alexei Yemelin and JT Wyman, who could very well be impact prospects down the road as well. This glimpse into the future is pretty good...and no rose coloured glasses are even needed!! |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jul 15, 2004 6:40:15 GMT -5
This is my read based on all of my reads: What has been really refreshing is the relative depth in all positions at camp of those who look to be developing really well. On forward, it sounds like Kostitsyn, Chipchura, Locke are having very good camps, and Uruqhart, Lambert, Ferland and Lapierre are all having a solid showing as well. On defence, O'Byrne, Archer and Korpikari sound like their game, size and skills are all well advanced, and their is some real jam back on the blueline with these big thugs. Cote sounds like he is solid and Flood has shown some good wheels but still needs to add some beef. In net, Danis as expected has been the premier goalie, but the gap between Halak and Heino-Lindberg is not anywhere as big as expected. H-L has been a pleasant surprise at camp in many eyes. All this means is that the Habs feeder system into Hamilton is alive and well. The quality and quantity of prospects is rather exceptional, and it will keep that team with good young talent for a while. It should also keep Hamilton a good competitive AHL club for a few more years to come. We are also missing a few of the most recent draft picks, like Alexei Yemelin and JT Wyman, who could very well be impact prospects down the road as well. This glimpse into the future is pretty good...and no rose coloured glasses are even needed!! Saved me some typing. Pretty much echoes my sediments. So, even though there's still 4 days left to this camp, and there could be some dramatic reversals of performances to date, I'm going to venture guesses as to the short-term futures of the attendees. Danis - on to rookie camp and ultimately fighting for the number one job in Hamilton. Halak - on to rookie camp and then to Lewiston (QMJHL) I hope. Heino-Lindberg - on to rookie camp and then back to Svensk Lacasse - back to the Q Archer - rookie camp and Hamilton O'Byrne - rookie camp and back to school Korpikari - rookie camp then the Finnish elite league Côté - rookie camp, a Habs' contract, and Hamilton Flood - rookie camp, a Habs contract, and Hamilton Dulac-Lemelin - back to the Q Magnan - roast beef by the canal Kostitsyn - rookie camp, Habs contract, Hamilton Locke - rookie camp, Habs contract, Hamilton Chipchura - rookie camp, WHL Ferland - rookie camp, Hamilton Lambert - rookie camp, Hamilton Lapierre - rookie camp, the Q Urquhart - rookie camp, Habs contract, Hamilton Bonneau - rookie camp, the Q The Stewarts - back to junior The Try-Outs - back to whence they came Dagenais - more practice on his own and a brief rest before main camp Larrivée - ? |
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