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Post by blny on Oct 25, 2017 14:50:08 GMT -5
His speed stood out to me in previous clips. His work ethic stands out in this one. Lots of examples of relentless work.
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Post by seventeen on Oct 25, 2017 16:20:48 GMT -5
Kesler's not a bad comparison. He doesn't have the edge that Kesler has, but his IQ is right up there.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 25, 2017 17:16:38 GMT -5
If he keeps this up, his work ethic and defensive awareness will get him into the NHL. How his offensive game develops will determine in what type of role.
I am always hesitant to over-hype a prospect that is so recently drafted, but he does tick a lot of good boxes for me. I really wanted the super skilled Finnish winger Tolvanen when we were up to pick, but I really understand this pick. He was one of the top ranked guys still available when we picked, so not a stretch at all.
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Post by GNick99 on Oct 26, 2017 6:12:26 GMT -5
He is certainly off to great start |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 26, 2017 22:57:27 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 28, 2017 2:29:34 GMT -5
Evans. Another game, three more apples.
Leads the NCAA in scoring by one point, but has played a bit more than some. He is a playmaker, and has four more assists than the next closest.
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Post by GNick99 on Oct 28, 2017 6:11:28 GMT -5
Evans. Another game, three more apples. Leads the NCAA in scoring by one point, but has played a bit more than some. He is a playmaker, and has four more assists than the next closest. Good to hear on Evans. Didn't know how he would respond this season as ND lost 2 key players from last year. But Evans is leading the league in scoring. Any updates on Bitten? I see where he will be playing in Russian series |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 28, 2017 20:09:59 GMT -5
Evans. Another game, three more apples. Leads the NCAA in scoring by one point, but has played a bit more than some. He is a playmaker, and has four more assists than the next closest. Good to hear on Evans. Didn't know how he would respond this season as ND lost 2 key players from last year. But Evans is leading the league in scoring. Any updates on Bitten? I see where he will be playing in Russian series Bitten has been steady eddy. A decent year, but this is his draft plus two year so you expect him to be a presence. 12 points in 13 games. He needs to use his speed to be effective. He was asked to play more of a defensive role last year, so that helped built tha5 part of his game. Yeah, Evans lost some depth on his team. They are young. Even more impressive. |
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Post by GNick99 on Oct 31, 2017 7:49:57 GMT -5
Good to hear on Evans. Didn't know how he would respond this season as ND lost 2 key players from last year. But Evans is leading the league in scoring. Any updates on Bitten? I see where he will be playing in Russian series Bitten has been steady eddy. A decent year, but this is his draft plus two year so you expect him to be a presence. 12 points in 13 games. He needs to use his speed to be effective. He was asked to play more of a defensive role last year, so that helped built tha5 part of his game. Yeah, Evans lost some depth on his team. They are young. Even more impressive. Evans sounds like he relies on smarts...in a Dave Poulin mode. Good on faceoffs...chance he could be in Montreal next year but likely AHL |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 31, 2017 22:05:19 GMT -5
Yeah, Evans is 62% on faceoffs.
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Post by GNick99 on Nov 1, 2017 7:08:31 GMT -5
Yeah, Evans is 62% on faceoffs. What the Habs need |
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Post by GNick99 on Nov 1, 2017 7:10:16 GMT -5
Kesler's not a bad comparison. He doesn't have the edge that Kesler has, but his IQ is right up there. Poehling has been impressive...their schedule is about to get tougher so we get another look at how he does |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 1, 2017 10:55:03 GMT -5
For the last number of years, TSN usually announces its TV schedule for NCAA hockey coverage around this time of year. I hope they do the same this year, as it is one of the easier ways for fans in Canada to catch any college hockey.
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Post by seventeen on Nov 1, 2017 15:13:17 GMT -5
Cale Fleury is now up to 8 points (5-3) in 12 games. He scored two goals on Sunday in a 5-4 win over Red Deer, including the GWG. He's also at -1 for the season, which isn't bad given the strength of the team.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 1, 2017 15:40:12 GMT -5
Cale Fleury is now up to 8 points (5-3) in 12 games. He scored two goals on Sunday in a 5-4 win over Red Deer, including the GWG. He's also at -1 for the season, which isn't bad given the strength of the team. He has been really hot of late offensively. He has 6 points in his last four games, including four goals from the blueline. |
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Post by seventeen on Nov 1, 2017 17:42:40 GMT -5
An offensive blueliner? Quick, trade him.
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Post by GNick99 on Nov 3, 2017 7:38:45 GMT -5
For the last number of years, TSN usually announces its TV schedule for NCAA hockey coverage around this time of year. I hope they do the same this year, as it is one of the easier ways for fans in Canada to catch any college hockey. Poehling going to face UMD, Denver, CC, UNO and North Dakota over the next 5 weeks. Going to be interesting to see how he does. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 3, 2017 10:42:44 GMT -5
For the last number of years, TSN usually announces its TV schedule for NCAA hockey coverage around this time of year. I hope they do the same this year, as it is one of the easier ways for fans in Canada to catch any college hockey. Poehling going to face UMD, Denver, CC, UNO and North Dakota over the next 5 weeks. Going to be interesting to see how he does. The NCHC is one heck of a conference. Always good to play against strong teams. Will be a good test for Ryan and the team. |
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Post by seventeen on Nov 4, 2017 0:26:42 GMT -5
Poehling with one goal and one assist in a 4-3 win over Minnesota-Duluth, Friday.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 4, 2017 19:59:59 GMT -5
Lukas Vejdemo scored his fifth goal last night and followed up with his fifth assist today. He now has 10 points, two more than in the whole season last year. He is getting lots of ice time and is playing well and making the most of it.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 4, 2017 22:20:55 GMT -5
Evans with a goal (GWG) and two assists tonight. He now has 18 points in 10 games. Heck of a season so far.
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Post by GNick99 on Nov 5, 2017 8:21:41 GMT -5
Evans with a goal (GWG) and two assists tonight. He now has 18 points in 10 games. Heck of a season so far. Leading the NCAA in scoring I believe. |
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Post by GNick99 on Nov 5, 2017 8:25:17 GMT -5
Lukas Vejdemo scored his fifth goal last night and followed up with his fifth assist today. He now has 10 points, two more than in the whole season last year. He is getting lots of ice time and is playing well and making the most of it. He certainly has changed his offensive game...like to see him keep it up. He always had size, skating, speed, smarts, and two way game. I thought he was another DLR there once....hope I was wrong. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 5, 2017 10:21:19 GMT -5
Lukas Vejdemo scored his fifth goal last night and followed up with his fifth assist today. He now has 10 points, two more than in the whole season last year. He is getting lots of ice time and is playing well and making the most of it. He certainly has changed his offensive game...like to see him keep it up. He always had size, skating, speed, smarts, and two way game. I thought he was another DLR there once....hope I was wrong. Last season was a big step back for him. His offensive numbers, ice time, and confidence all seemed to plummet, so it is nice to see a rebound season so far. He still is only 21 and quite a bit of an unknown for most fans, so I hope he can continue to develop and maybe we will see him signed and brought over. The Habs still have until the summer of 2019 to make a decision on him. As it stands now, the Habs only have Evans, Bitten and Pezzetta that they need to make decisions on in 2018, so they could look at Lukas next summer if he keeps things going well. Guess I should stream a game or two of his this year to get a better watch on his overall game. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 5, 2017 10:24:18 GMT -5
Evans with a goal (GWG) and two assists tonight. He now has 18 points in 10 games. Heck of a season so far. Leading the NCAA in scoring I believe. Yes he is, by two points right now. His points per game is third highest as well, as Notre Dame have played a few more games than some teams. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 5, 2017 10:44:10 GMT -5
Here is Poehling’s assist from Friday night. Pretty smart play.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 5, 2017 10:53:15 GMT -5
The most improved prospect so far this season has to be Michael Pezzetta. After last year’s forgettable year, I had pretty well written off this kid. His offensive game was non existent and he ended up with a couple of suspensions for some really dumb plays. He is a 19year old centre, drafted in the sixth round and after his two goal game last night, now has 20 points in 18 games. He has one more point than all of last season, and is only 8 points off his career best. He has definitely shifted from the “no way will he get a deal” category to “hmmmm” for me.
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Post by folatre on Nov 5, 2017 12:02:19 GMT -5
Pezzetta was the kid who hammered a Maple Leaf in the prospect tourney before camp? It would be nice if he could be a late bloomer skill wise.
I was bored Friday evening and watched more than half of Evans game against Ohio State. I never held much real expectation for this kid, but he is impressive. I do not think he looks as big as he is listed and he is not a great skater. Also I wonder if his skill translates in an environment with more friction and pressure; I admit I do not hold NCAA hockey in high regard. But I hope Montreal values him and makes him feel like playing with Laval Rocket would be a good opportunity.
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Post by drkcloud on Nov 5, 2017 20:05:30 GMT -5
Evans with a goal (GWG) and two assists tonight. He now has 18 points in 10 games. Heck of a season so far. Leading the NCAA in scoring I believe. Is he under contract by the Habs or is he the next NCAA player to wait until graduation and declare himself a free agent? |
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Post by blny on Nov 5, 2017 20:28:00 GMT -5
Just gonna put this year. Maxime Fortier, invited to the last 2 Habs development camps, has signed as an undrafted UFA with the Jackets. It's a 3 year ELC for max money. He's got 27 points in 19 games as an overager in Halifax. Happy for Maxime. He's a talented kid.
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