Hockey's Future Organizational Rankings (Habs 5th)
Sept 30, 2004 6:12:07 GMT -5
Post by Ryan on Sept 30, 2004 6:12:07 GMT -5
Right about where you would expect. Down from number 1 last year.
www.hockeysfuture.com/article.php?sid=7228&mode=threaded&order=0
5. Montreal Canadiens (1)
Strengths: Montreal’s forward corps is the organization’s best asset. Responsible two-way forwards like Chris Higgins, Maxime Lapierre and Kyle Chipchura balance offensive players like Andrei Kostsitsyn, Tomas Plekanec and Alex Perezhogin. They have players who have yet to realize their potential, like Marcel Hossa, and some riskier players, such as Cory Urquhart and Corey Locke. Yann Danis and Jaroslav Halak give the Canadiens stability on their goaltending depth chart. Ron Hainsey also still has a good shot at being a NHL player sooner rather than later.
Weaknesses: The bulk of Montreal’s defensemen are more likely to be marginal NHLers or career minor leaguers. Ryan O’Byrne and Konstantin Korneev are the best of the bunch and both would likely max out as third pairing players. Ron Hainsey and Marcel Hossa, both drafted in the first round in 2000, have so far struggled to make a permanent home in the NHL. Perezhogin’s year-long suspension from the AHL may or may not have lasting ramifications on his development.
Top Prospects: Chris Higgins (F), Marcel Hossa (F), Andrei Kostsitsyn (F), Alex Perezhogin (F), Ron Hainsey (D).
Not Eligible: Michael Ryder and Mike Komisarek due to career NHL games played.
www.hockeysfuture.com/article.php?sid=7228&mode=threaded&order=0
5. Montreal Canadiens (1)
Strengths: Montreal’s forward corps is the organization’s best asset. Responsible two-way forwards like Chris Higgins, Maxime Lapierre and Kyle Chipchura balance offensive players like Andrei Kostsitsyn, Tomas Plekanec and Alex Perezhogin. They have players who have yet to realize their potential, like Marcel Hossa, and some riskier players, such as Cory Urquhart and Corey Locke. Yann Danis and Jaroslav Halak give the Canadiens stability on their goaltending depth chart. Ron Hainsey also still has a good shot at being a NHL player sooner rather than later.
Weaknesses: The bulk of Montreal’s defensemen are more likely to be marginal NHLers or career minor leaguers. Ryan O’Byrne and Konstantin Korneev are the best of the bunch and both would likely max out as third pairing players. Ron Hainsey and Marcel Hossa, both drafted in the first round in 2000, have so far struggled to make a permanent home in the NHL. Perezhogin’s year-long suspension from the AHL may or may not have lasting ramifications on his development.
Top Prospects: Chris Higgins (F), Marcel Hossa (F), Andrei Kostsitsyn (F), Alex Perezhogin (F), Ron Hainsey (D).
Not Eligible: Michael Ryder and Mike Komisarek due to career NHL games played.
