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Post by NWTHabsFan on Feb 20, 2015 17:00:57 GMT -5
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Post by GNick99 on Feb 21, 2015 4:32:10 GMT -5
Players of excess height like him generally quickness of NHL game gives them biggest trouble ie. Tinordi. |
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Post by seventeen on Mar 2, 2015 19:14:30 GMT -5
Video of Reway's four assists. The last one, especially, is sweet, but on two others, they're one touch passes as he knew where he was going long before he got the puck. This guys is, IQ wise, one of the best players we have IMO. Not prospects...players. He's almost like Markov, playing a chess game 3 moves ahead of everyone else. You can see the little shoulder fakes and other moves he makes to keep checkers guessing and giving him extra time. On the fourth assist, great pickup of the pass off his skate, while moving at a good clip. Despite this guy's size, I have high hopes for him. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJyjiUEgKkc |
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Post by Disp on Mar 2, 2015 19:41:22 GMT -5
Deadly little player. If he was 6'+ he'd be more highly touted, but then we probably never would have had a chance to draft him.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 3, 2015 14:44:29 GMT -5
Mark MacMillan, who is a senior with U of North Dakota (the top ranked team in the NCAA), blocked a shot on the weekend and could be done for the season. This is particularly bad news on two fronts. One, he is a big part of the team's offense and a top line player for a team that had dreams of a big Frozen Four and competing for the national championships. Two, he is playing for a pro contract as the Habs have to make a decision on him by August 15th of this year.
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Post by seventeen on Mar 3, 2015 15:49:25 GMT -5
I hate that aspect of the game. I even wonder if it's better to play your wingers tighter against the dmen, to keep them from having time to get off those hard shots. You'd give up coverage at the top between the faceoff circles, but I can't help wondering if there's a net benefit by reducing the bad bruises that accumulate. If you have a great goalie, it could be worth it.
That's tough on MacMillan because he's an older prospect with no pro experience and has less time to make an impact.
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Post by seventeen on Mar 4, 2015 2:12:32 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 12, 2015 14:12:12 GMT -5
Mark MacMillan was named to the NCHC All Conference First Team. Now, if he can recover from his latest injury and not end up on the sidelines as his NCAA career draws to a close. www.nchchockey.com/news_article/show/489451 |
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Post by GNick99 on Mar 13, 2015 19:40:20 GMT -5
McCarron, reading Hockey News Future Watch they have him ranked our 5th best prospect. Kind of surprised considering all the hype he has been getting this season. Then I look at his stats playing with Domi, then after the trade. McCarron has 6 goals in 26 games since the trade. Not that impressive, for 20 year-old with his size, the amount of space he must be creating in junior. I am not sold on him, maybe I am wrong. Can't weight for next season and he turn pro to see what we have
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Post by Lord Bebop on Mar 14, 2015 11:50:39 GMT -5
McCarron, reading Hockey News Future Watch they have him ranked our 5th best prospect. Kind of surprised considering all the hype he has been getting this season. Then I look at his stats playing with Domi, then after the trade. McCarron has 6 goals in 26 games since the trade. Not that impressive, for 20 year-old with his size, the amount of space he must be creating in junior. I am not sold on him, maybe I am wrong. Can't weight for next season and he turn pro to see what we have We need to take a long term approach with this guy. Last season to this was a big development curve mostly upward. I think next season in the AHL will be another tough year for McCarron. So if you are a stats guy it might look like a step back in development. I think we will need to wait for a few seasons to see what type of player we got here. No need to get too excited. If it makes you feel better from that same draft De La Rose,Fugale, Lehkonen, Andrighetto, reway, and Gregoire all look like future NHLers. |
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Post by seventeen on Mar 14, 2015 15:34:07 GMT -5
I have really high hopes, with an emphasis on hope, not expectation, for Reway, but McCarron has something none of our other prospects have and that is size. You can't teach it or develop it. Either you have it or not. So it would be very advantageous for the Habs if he can become a top 6 guy. I suspect that's what Gnick is wishing but it's looking less likely after the trade. I doubt Domi was s factor as McCarrons scoring helped out Domi as much as the reverse. Domi had some easy points off McCarron. The drop since the move to Oshawa is troubling.
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Post by Lord Bebop on Mar 14, 2015 18:23:56 GMT -5
I have really high hopes, with an emphasis on hope, not expectation, for Reway, but McCarron has something none of our other prospects have and that is size. You can't teach it or develop it. Either you have it or not. So it would be very advantageous for the Habs if he can become a top 6 guy. I suspect that's what Gnick is wishing but it's looking less likely after the trade. I doubt Domi was s factor as McCarrons scoring helped out Domi as much as the reverse. Domi had some easy points off McCarron. The drop since the move to Oshawa is troubling. True alittle alarming the drop off in points was so big but you kinda expect some kinda dropoff not having Max Domi on your wing. Bigger reason could be Oshawa Generals are a defense first team unlike London Knights who are much better offensively . Generals don't blow teams out the same way the Knights do. From what i read hes fitting in well with the Generals style of play but that second hand info as i havent saw him play as a General yet. Montreal can use a player like him. He surprisingly didnt look outta place in the preseason so he might get a few games next year... depending on his play in St.John's(i think its St.John's)He's a bit of a project still so we will see. |
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Post by Lord Bebop on Mar 14, 2015 19:18:25 GMT -5
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Post by frozone on Mar 15, 2015 9:34:25 GMT -5
I think we all kinda assumed that McCarron was going to be given the chance to develop offensively, but it hasn't happened very much other than a chunk of this season with London. I think there's some good news an bad news here:
Good news - who knew that he was so good defensively? Right now, he sounds like a 6'6" DLR with a lot more physicality. Not to mention, when he's played in offensive roles, he has really produced.
Bad news - I get the feeling that he's so useful on the defensive end that Junior coaches are electing to use him in that role rather than help him develop his offensive. This could have an impact on his career since the hockey world seems to love labeling and categorizing players... McCarron seems to be a "defensive center" now, and that could hurt his chances of playing in the top 6 in Hamilton next year. I hope he forces their hand and gets more offensive opportunities.
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Post by Lord Bebop on Mar 15, 2015 10:38:51 GMT -5
I think we all kinda assumed that McCarron was going to be given the chance to develop offensively, but it hasn't happened very much other than a chunk of this season with London. I think there's some good news an bad news here: Good news - who knew that he was so good defensively? Right now, he sounds like a 6'6" DLR with a lot more physicality. Not to mention, when he's played in offensive roles, he has really produced. Bad news - I get the feeling that he's so useful on the defensive end that Junior coaches are electing to use him in that role rather than help him develop his offensive. This could have an impact on his career since the hockey world seems to love labeling and categorizing players... McCarron seems to be a "defensive center" now, and that could hurt his chances of playing in the top 6 in Hamilton next year. I hope he forces their hand and gets more offensive opportunities. DLR is a great comparison..... No one knows his offensive upside either. Both maybe able to fit on a scoring line doing the dirty opening up space and play in front on the net. Finally we are getting some power forwards in the system. As for McCarron he's playing on a scoring line in the OHL... Not slotted as a defensive center Edit: I'm guessing you guys are old like me and been thru this before.... We thought we had that power forward in turner Stevenson, and terry Ryan and jason ward....jeez at one time I was hoping Pierre Dagenais (sp?)was going to be a kinda power forward..... Guess it leaves most us sceptical.... Maybe this prospect will be our guy or maybe DLR or Pelly Smith or some obscure guy like connor crisp... Time will tell..... If you look at the learning curve of the established NHL powerforwards ....they are alittle slower then a regular scoring forward.... Not sure why but I guess their games are alittle more complicated then pass the puck or just shoot the puck....just a guess |
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Post by Gogie on Mar 15, 2015 16:40:26 GMT -5
I think we all kinda assumed that McCarron was going to be given the chance to develop offensively, but it hasn't happened very much other than a chunk of this season with London. I think there's some good news an bad news here: Good news - who knew that he was so good defensively? Right now, he sounds like a 6'6" DLR with a lot more physicality. Not to mention, when he's played in offensive roles, he has really produced. Bad news - I get the feeling that he's so useful on the defensive end that Junior coaches are electing to use him in that role rather than help him develop his offensive. This could have an impact on his career since the hockey world seems to love labeling and categorizing players... McCarron seems to be a "defensive center" now, and that could hurt his chances of playing in the top 6 in Hamilton next year. I hope he forces their hand and gets more offensive opportunities. DLR is a great comparison..... No one knows his offensive upside either. Both maybe able to fit on a scoring line doing the dirty opening up space and play in front on the net. Finally we are getting some power forwards in the system. As for McCarron he's playing on a scoring line in the OHL... Not slotted as a defensive center Edit: I'm guessing you guys are old like me and been thru this before.... We thought we had that power forward in turner Stevenson, and terry Ryan and jason ward....jeez at one time I was hoping Pierre Dagenais (sp?)was going to be a kinda power forward..... Guess it leaves most us sceptical.... Maybe this prospect will be our guy or maybe DLR or Pelly Smith or some obscure guy like connor crisp... Time will tell..... If you look at the learning curve of the established NHL powerforwards ....they are alittle slower then a regular scoring forward.... Not sure why but I guess their games are alittle more complicated then pass the puck or just shoot the puck....just a guess We had our power forward years ago. We just didn't want him. Anyone remember John Leclair? Heck, we traded him for Dr. Recchi! How'd that trade work out? Hopefully next time we find a power forward we hold on to him! |
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Post by GNick99 on Mar 16, 2015 18:06:04 GMT -5
McCarron, reading Hockey News Future Watch they have him ranked our 5th best prospect. Kind of surprised considering all the hype he has been getting this season. Then I look at his stats playing with Domi, then after the trade. McCarron has 6 goals in 26 games since the trade. Not that impressive, for 20 year-old with his size, the amount of space he must be creating in junior. I am not sold on him, maybe I am wrong. Can't weight for next season and he turn pro to see what we have We need to take a long term approach with this guy. Last season to this was a big development curve mostly upward. I think next season in the AHL will be another tough year for McCarron. So if you are a stats guy it might look like a step back in development. I think we will need to wait for a few seasons to see what type of player we got here. No need to get too excited. If it makes you feel better from that same draft De La Rose,Fugale, Lehkonen, Andrighetto, reway, and Gregoire all look like future NHLers. I think MacCarron will fast track to NHL due to his size and room he will make for our small forwards. Especially if Galchenyuk don't switch over to center. |
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Post by BadCompany on Mar 17, 2015 7:03:36 GMT -5
I worry about McCarron's agility. It's one thing to be fast, but teams are so structured now a days that it's hard to get that open ice for a straight-line run. Usually you have to chip and chase, or work it side-to-side, even in the neutral zone. The chip and chase he could be a nightmare against, but as a pure offensive threat I don't know.
I wonder if Manny Malhotra would be willing to take an assistant coaching job in Newfoundland next year? Because I'm thinking that if McCarron could become a faceoff specialist that would really add to his repertoire. I'm not saying to limit him to a 4th line center position, but it would be a nice fall-back plan if that's how it pans out.
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Post by Disp on Mar 17, 2015 8:08:07 GMT -5
It's probably more important that he comes by his points honestly than if he really lights it up by cheating offensively. The stats might not look too promising, but maybe he plays more of an nhl game than some of our other young guys. I don't get to watch him play other than the odd highlight here and there.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 18, 2015 13:57:35 GMT -5
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Post by blny on Mar 18, 2015 20:35:21 GMT -5
Re Leclair, the blame for that needs to fall at the feet of Houle and Tremblay (primarily), and their predecessors. The desire to make a 2-way center out of him was a huge mistake. The untapped offensive ability was visible to even the most casual observer and it was ignored. Recchi did give Montreal several very good seasons. His trading back to Philly for chump change was squarely at the feet of Houle. That man didn't know the first thing about running a hockey team. I suppose it could easily be argued that the whole mess falls at the feet of Corey. He hired the lot. Should have been him gone before Savard and Demers.
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Post by PTH on Mar 18, 2015 21:02:30 GMT -5
Re Leclair, the blame for that needs to fall at the feet of Houle and Tremblay (primarily), and their predecessors. The desire to make a 2-way center out of him was a huge mistake. The untapped offensive ability was visible to even the most casual observer and it was ignored. Recchi did give Montreal several very good seasons. His trading back to Philly for chump change was squarely at the feet of Houle. That man didn't know the first thing about running a hockey team. I suppose it could easily be argued that the whole mess falls at the feet of Corey. He hired the lot. Should have been him gone before Savard and Demers. I know you said predecessors as well, but Houle and Tremblay weren't around yet; Houle managed to get Zubrus back when Recchi was on his way out, so he didn't come out too badly in the end (for this specific series of deals) |
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Post by blny on Mar 18, 2015 21:16:18 GMT -5
Re Leclair, the blame for that needs to fall at the feet of Houle and Tremblay (primarily), and their predecessors. The desire to make a 2-way center out of him was a huge mistake. The untapped offensive ability was visible to even the most casual observer and it was ignored. Recchi did give Montreal several very good seasons. His trading back to Philly for chump change was squarely at the feet of Houle. That man didn't know the first thing about running a hockey team. I suppose it could easily be argued that the whole mess falls at the feet of Corey. He hired the lot. Should have been him gone before Savard and Demers. I know you said predecessors as well, but Houle and Tremblay weren't around yet; Houle managed to get Zubrus back when Recchi was on his way out, so he didn't come out too badly in the end (for this specific series of deals) You're right. The time was such a blur. I messed up. |
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Post by franko on Mar 18, 2015 22:04:17 GMT -5
You're right. The time was such a blur. I messed up. no, the whole situation was messed up. ultimately the trades looked like this: Eric Desjardins, Gilbert Dionne, and John LeClair for Mark Recchi and a 1995 3rd round pick (#74-Martin Hohenberger) in 1995, then in 1999 Recchi for Dainius Zubrus, a 2000 6th round pick (#172-Scott Selig), and the Flyers 1999 or 2000 2nd round pick or Islanders 2000 2nd round pick (Canadiens option) (1999 #58-Matt Carkner). So Dejardins, Dionne, and LeClair for Zubrus and a couple of years rental of Recchi.  |
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Post by BadCompany on Mar 19, 2015 7:34:54 GMT -5
Nice article, though of course given the source I knew it was going to be a fluff piece. Still, I really, really, really like Scherbak. He's my #1 prospect, and by far. I have really high hopes for this kid, and sometimes think he could break camp with the team next year. Pacioretty - Galchenyuk - Scherbak Works for me! I'd have to go back and see what Constantine says about other kids (sometimes coaches just praise a kid no matter what), but he certainly seems effusive in his praise for Scherbak. |
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Post by Doc Holliday on Mar 19, 2015 9:07:20 GMT -5
Sherback certainly seems like a sure thing... First line duty appears like a long shot on a rookie season though... But the line you suggest certainly has the look and feel of a real first line that we could enjoy for many years...
I was reading on another site that he has a bit of Subban personality (hyperactive, larger than life, likes the attention, etc…)… once in Montreal he’ll be a kid to keep an eye on outside the rink.
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Post by Willie Dog on Mar 19, 2015 12:06:01 GMT -5
Sherback certainly seems like a sure thing... First line duty appears like a long shot on a rookie season though... But the line you suggest certainly has the look and feel of a real first line that we could enjoy for many years... I was reading on another site that he has a bit of Subban personality (hyperactive, larger than life, likes the attention, etc…)… once in Montreal he’ll be a kid to keep an eye on outside the rink. I could see Patches mentoring him... especially if Patches gets the C. |
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Post by seventeen on Mar 19, 2015 18:44:36 GMT -5
I read an article that's in Sports Illustrated about Hakan Andersson, a Red Wings Sweden scout. In the article it mentions that when Neil Smith moved from the Wings to the Rangers, he took his top Swedish Scout with him, Christer Rockstrom. Rockstrom was instrumental in the Wings drafting Lidstrom. Rockstrom recommended to the Wings that Andersson take over for him. A couple of sentences later, the article states that Rockstrom now works for the Habs. I thought that was interesting and wondered for how long that has been happening. We've drafted a few more Swedes that we used to, recently, (Collberg and DLR). Sweden has been producing a lot of good hockey players, especially considering their population size. The DLR pick is looking much better than the Collberg pick, but it's still early, of course.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2015 3:00:50 GMT -5
Nice article, though of course given the source I knew it was going to be a fluff piece. Still, I really, really, really like Scherbak. He's my #1 prospect, and by far. I have really high hopes for this kid, and sometimes think he could break camp with the team next year. Pacioretty - Galchenyuk - Scherbak Works for me! I'd have to go back and see what Constantine says about other kids (sometimes coaches just praise a kid no matter what), but he certainly seems effusive in his praise for Scherbak. Coaches praise, while most certainly quite commonplace, cannot be any higher than what Mr. Constantine directed at Scherbak. High indeed. |
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Post by GNick99 on Mar 20, 2015 4:11:49 GMT -5
I read an article that's in Sports Illustrated about Hakan Andersson, a Red Wings Sweden scout. In the article it mentions that when Neil Smith moved from the Wings to the Rangers, he took his top Swedish Scout with him, Christer Rockstrom. Rockstrom was instrumental in the Wings drafting Lidstrom. Rockstrom recommended to the Wings that Andersson take over for him. A couple of sentences later, the article states that Rockstrom now works for the Habs. I thought that was interesting and wondered for how long that has been happening. We've drafted a few more Swedes that we used to, recently, (Collberg and DLR). Sweden has been producing a lot of good hockey players, especially considering their population size. The DLR pick is looking much better than the Collberg pick, but it's still early, of course. Never heard of Rockstrom before, did a little research, let go by Rangers. Hired by Habs in 2010. In NY for 21 years he only hit on one or two. Collberg hasn't been much, DLR is good player but everybody knew of him. . |
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