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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 7, 2014 20:34:52 GMT -5
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Post by blny on Jul 7, 2014 21:54:17 GMT -5
Scherbak seems like a nice kid. He's ahead of the curve on English, which is good. Got work to do, but he'll get there.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 7, 2014 22:53:47 GMT -5
Sounds like Sekac, McCarron and Andrighetto were strong today.
McC is now 6'5" and 241lbs after working out strong so far this summer. If his extra strength helps improve his explosiveness and first steps, look out! It will be interesting if he can pull a Tinordi and have a much better second season in the OHL.
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Post by seventeen on Jul 7, 2014 23:45:01 GMT -5
Scherbak seems like a nice kid. He's ahead of the curve on English, which is good. Got work to do, but he'll get there. The kid is seriously outgoing. He'd make a good salesman if he can't cut it in the hockey world. I'm impressed with the language skills of these guys. Scherbak, SEkic and DLR all speak passable English. I suspect DLR also speaks French as Scandinavians often are multi-lingual. I caught one snippet (the reporters don't come across well on the audio feed) where I think he says that he (DLR) didn't grow any taller, but added 15 pounds. Wish I could lose 15. I think it's all that working out I do  . I understand muscle weighs more than fat. That's gotta be it. Anyway, DLR is obviously carrying a bit more muscle than before, which is a good thing. Our kids are growing and maturing. One more preparation year and then we break-out, I think, into a perennial playoff team and legitimate contender. |
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Post by blny on Jul 8, 2014 7:11:28 GMT -5
Sekac looks solid too, and certainly closer to the 6'2 on the IIHF, than the 6' on hockeydb.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 8, 2014 9:31:25 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 8, 2014 9:41:00 GMT -5
Sekac looks solid too, and certainly closer to the 6'2 on the IIHF, than the 6' on hockeydb. The Habs have updated weights and heights on their camp roster that was handed out at Brossard. Saw a scan of the sheets over at HF. Here are the updated sizes for some of the higher profile forwards: Nikita Scherbak 6'1" 189 Jacob DeLaRose 6'3" 203 Michael McCarron 6'5" 241 Jiri Sekac 6'2" 182 And some of the others: Connor Crisp 6'3" 218 Jack Nevins (free agent) 6'1" 207 Stefan Fournier (free agent) 6'3" 224 You still have smsller guys like Andrighetto, Lehkonen, Reway and Audette, but they trend is changing for sure under Berg's regime. |
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Post by blny on Jul 8, 2014 9:51:00 GMT -5
I'm glad they invited Fournier back. They had signed him last summer, but he apparently left the ECHL and went to university. He's an average at best skater, but he's got size and fantastic hands.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 8, 2014 10:15:54 GMT -5
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Post by blny on Jul 8, 2014 10:30:48 GMT -5
You're right. Mixing up my Mooseheads alum. |
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Post by Cranky on Jul 8, 2014 10:56:17 GMT -5
Sekac looks solid too, and certainly closer to the 6'2 on the IIHF, than the 6' on hockeydb. The Habs have updated weights and heights on their camp roster that was handed out at Brossard. Saw a scan of the sheets over at HF. Here are the updated sizes for some of the higher profile forwards: Nikita Scherbak 6'1" 189 Jacob DeLaRose 6'3" 203 Michael McCarron 6'5" 241 Jiri Sekac 6'2" 182 And some of the others: Connor Crisp 6'3" 218 Jack Nevins (free agent) 6'1" 207 Stefan Fournier (free agent) 6'3" 224 You still have smsller guys like Andrighetto, Lehkonen, Reway and Audette, but they trend is changing for sure under Berg's regime. Need to start building a Western type team with size and hairy oysters. Which of course begs the question...why draft Audette? Right now, I can see (okay, hope) Sherback, DLR, McC and Crisp in the lineup in two years. Unfortunately, I don't see McC as anything more then a Brian Boyle type player. 14 goals in the OHL is underwhelming. So is his "I got to be a big bad meany to make it". Players who are mean and nasty are that way inherently. |
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Post by Willie Dog on Jul 8, 2014 11:55:52 GMT -5
The Habs have updated weights and heights on their camp roster that was handed out at Brossard. Saw a scan of the sheets over at HF. Here are the updated sizes for some of the higher profile forwards: Nikita Scherbak 6'1" 189 Jacob DeLaRose 6'3" 203 Michael McCarron 6'5" 241 Jiri Sekac 6'2" 182 And some of the others: Connor Crisp 6'3" 218 Jack Nevins (free agent) 6'1" 207 Stefan Fournier (free agent) 6'3" 224 You still have smsller guys like Andrighetto, Lehkonen, Reway and Audette, but they trend is changing for sure under Berg's regime. Need to start building a Western type team with size and hairy oysters. Which of course begs the question...why draft Audette? Right now, I can see (okay, hope) Sherback, DLR, McC and Crisp in the lineup in two years. Unfortunately, I don't see McC as anything more then a Brian Boyle type player. 14 goals in the OHL is underwhelming. So is his "I got to be a big bad meany to make it". Players who are mean and nasty are that way inherently. This team needs guys with size who will drop the gloves and go. We will have McC, Crisp and Tinordi. You wanna mess with one of our stars... deal with them. Me like it a lot. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 8, 2014 13:30:10 GMT -5
Nikita is fast becoming a media darling despite not knowing English prior to coming to Saskatoon last fall. Most 18 year olds just drafted would be running for the hills rather than face the media frenzy that is Montreal. Young Mr. Scherbak seems to be embracing it all. PK, you will have some competition in a few years!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvcw6zKKI7E |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 8, 2014 15:02:26 GMT -5
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jul 8, 2014 17:46:25 GMT -5
Nikita is fast becoming a media darling despite not knowing English prior to coming to Saskatoon last fall. Most 18 year olds just drafted would be running for the hills rather than face the media frenzy that is Montreal. Young Mr. Scherbak seems to be embracing it all. PK, you will have some competition in a few years!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvcw6zKKI7EI'm thinking PK has competition now ... Nikita has personality-plus and he seems committed ... He must have fast-tracked his English ... He really speaks well ... Cheers. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 9, 2014 9:36:08 GMT -5
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Post by Willie Dog on Jul 9, 2014 10:06:35 GMT -5
I found the following in a Q&A with Scherbak.... "I watch playoffs and I see that team (Bruins) and I really not like them".
This kid is getting tons of media exposure.... almost like he is going to be on the team... 2nd line RW maybe
Between Scherbak, PK, Galchy and Gallagher, this team will have lots of passion.
Here is a Youtube Q&A, same as the one posted above by NWT
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Post by blny on Jul 9, 2014 10:19:10 GMT -5
If he earns the spot, he earns it, but I'd hate to see him rushed.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 9, 2014 13:08:59 GMT -5
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Post by seventeen on Jul 9, 2014 13:54:31 GMT -5
If he can play as well as he interviews, we have a steal.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 9, 2014 14:16:18 GMT -5
Some quick updates from the Habs main site. A chat with Mac Bennett and the two invited Q coaches. The lads still have a scrimmage later this afternoon, so there likely will be more reports from that sometime later today. canadiens.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=30529 |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 9, 2014 18:32:53 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 9, 2014 18:40:30 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 9, 2014 19:02:04 GMT -5
A report from Galchenyuksnipes over at HF.
Sekac was still the guy I was most impressed with. He's real good at creating offence, feet are always in movement and his first two steps are really good which helps him a lot finding open space all over the offensive zone. After seeing him two times I get the feeling that as of right now he is clearly above his peers for a spot on the Habs. Hats off to Bergevin for convincing him to come to Montreal because I really doubt Gauthier or Gainey would've pulled it off. Was robbed by Hayden hawckey in the 1st period and picked up an assist on JDLR's goal.
De la rose is big, skates really well and has a great shot. He did not do a lot offensively today which is understandable considering he will need some time to adapt to the North American game. Seems like he's good at 1 on 1 battles and uses his body we'll to protect the puck. Still a quiet day for him but the potential is there. Scored off a great one timer on the only chance he got all game (sweet play by Audette)
Hudon was great today, the guy has some slick hands and can sure rush the puck. Didn't shoot much but we all know he can do it well. He was creating plays and really leading the way cantering mccarron and scherback. I feel like he really needs to gain strength big time to be effective at the NHL level so let's hope he stops getting injured. Scored a sick shoutout goal
Scherback didn't do too much and tries the flashy play too often 1 vs 1 on the rush. Definitely needs to get stronger and learn to work without much space. As of right now his game down low is still miles away from being nhl ready, feet aren't moving and lacks strength. Still a really talented guy who seems like he could be great if he gains strength and explosiveness.
Mccarron was disappointing today, didn't do much, messed up a couple plays when the he got the puck. Michael still has some great tools and is effective in the D zone given his huge reach. I still think he does not have the mean side to his game that is going to be expected of his huge frame. He is almost always shaky when giving a hit at full speed and really doesn't look like he hurts people. He his always on top of his opponent when hitting them and I feel like he really needs to lower his centre of gravity when giving a hit. In that aspect, playing nhl size opponents might help him. Still loads of potential but needs to do everything quicker (shot release, passing, decision making). On one play he went one on one against the D, took way too long in his slap shot upswing and then shot it anyway when it was clearly going to get blocked. Horrible shoutout attempt (missed the net by at least 20 feet (really!).
Neviens: I liked him on Monday but didn't bother writing about him and he still impressed me today as an energy guy. We all know he's tough as nails but he is also really good at moving the puck down low which is in my opinion necessary of a 4th line guy. Good energy and decent hockey sense. Looks really mean, will give a couple slashes/hits every single shift. I didn't know him much really but he strikes me as a guy who could be useful as an agitator on a 4th line.
Bennett: best D out there but there really wasn't much competition. Just a steady d man making simple plays, crisp tape to tape passes. Intercepted a clear cut two on one occasion. I don't see too much of an offensive side to his game (first time ever seeing him so I might be wrong) but I felt like he was a Josh gorges kind of player. Will be interesting to see him in Hamilton.
Andrighetto is really good and I think he might have top 6 upside. He's clearly trying to make a splash and is working his ass off, won't give up on any play and has good offensive tools, really good hands hockey sense and shot. AHL time (maybe 2 years I don't know) he is still small and would really benefit from gaining more strength in the offseason.
Dietz, Carr and another guy were on the ice alone when I first got there around 3, I didn't know Carr but it seems like he oozes skill and has a really good shot with a quick release. He's had good stats in college and I will be following him in Hamilton.
I'm in a hurry and won't write about the other guys but I also really liked McMillan, great two way guy who works really hard, does a lot of the little things well, could make it as a bottom 6 guy. Also really liked Hayden hawkey in net.
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Post by Willie Dog on Jul 10, 2014 13:36:51 GMT -5
I like this article about Connor Crisp. I did a google translate but got the gist of the article. Connor CrispIn it Crisp makes a statement that shows me how far the organisation has come under Bergevin. Crisp states that Martin Lapointe would show up at his OHL games, unannounced and watch, then after the game Lapointe would go and talk to Crisp about what he needed to work on etfc... That is what Player Development is about. imo, this would have never happened under BG/PG |
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Post by madhabber on Jul 10, 2014 13:54:51 GMT -5
I like this article about Connor Crisp. I did a google translate but got the gist of the article. Connor CrispIn it Crisp makes a statement that shows me how far the organisation has come under Bergevin. Crisp states that Martin Lapointe would show up at his OHL games, unannounced and watch, then after the game Lapointe would go and talk to Crisp about what he needed to work on etfc... That is what Player Development is about. imo, this would have never happened under BG/PG Not that I have any knowledge of this, but I would guess that it never happened either (or rarely happened) under Houle, Savard, Grundman, Pollock. It's just the evolution of player development. More and more money is invested in these kids when they grow to be professionals, and the competition (29 teams) is tighter and fiercer than ever. You look for any edge you can gain on your opponent which is something that the Habs organization has done over the years and decades. From buying up junior leagues (to get Beliveau) to accumulating draft picks (Pollock and Savard), until every team is doing it and the Habs go one step further still. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 10, 2014 18:41:03 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 10, 2014 23:01:52 GMT -5
Impossible Glory at HF had this to say about today's camp. As always, one person's opinion about a development camp, but great to get first hand reports.
I went today and the guy that impressed me the most was McCarron. His shot improved a lot from last year, from ok to solid, but what stood out the most in his game was his passing skills. He displayed a nice vision the whole game and most of his passes were tape to tape. He didn't play with great players most of the game but when he had the puck he was more often than not able to find them without much trouble. Good hockey sense in general in this game, which is awesome since you can't teach that.
As stated since the begining of the camp, he has a very good speed once he gets going. It looks pretty close to NHL skating actually. However, he will have to improve his all-around skating (lateral movements, backward skating, etc..) if he wants to have success. Still, the biggest concern about every big guys is already good enough so it isn't much of a problem. In the drills, his puck handling skills were pretty "meh". That's probably the thing he struggled the more with. Also, he wasn't very physical. He wasn't shying away from contact or playing on the outside but I feel he can use his body more. That was just the dev camp so it's a bit normal too, I guess he didn't want to injure people or anything. Globally, his style reminds me of Blake Wheeler a bit: pretty big guy, somewhat but not overly physical, good passer and can score some goals too. Not saying he will reach his level or anything but he kinda look like him out there.
I also liked what I saw from Sekac. Good speed and protects the pucks really well. Has some nice hands in close too. Showed some good anticipation and passing skills as well but he didn't really used his shot in the game so I can't comment on that. I'd say he was above 95% of the guys out there but not "PK at the camp after his first playoffs" dominant.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 10, 2014 23:05:38 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 11, 2014 7:23:09 GMT -5
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. I understand muscle weighs more than fat. That's gotta be it. Anyway, DLR is obviously carrying a bit more muscle than before, which is a good thing. Our kids are growing and maturing. One more preparation year and then we break-out, I think, into a perennial playoff team and legitimate contender. 
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