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Post by BadCompany on Aug 31, 2020 8:09:57 GMT -5
You might be able to get Struble to Blainville. But I would think it would be tough to convince American college kids (and their families) to go to either Sault St. Marie or Val d'Or.
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Post by Willie Dog on Aug 31, 2020 12:56:56 GMT -5
Norlinder with a hat-trick in a pre-season game today. I'm sure NWTHabs will be along shortly with the gifs! Why the heck not. #6 in red. It is only preseason! Love the MickeyD's logo on the back of their pants... looks funny. The kid has some skills... Smart player, good positioning on his first goal and takes advantage of screen on the others... sneaky wrister |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 1, 2020 10:30:52 GMT -5
You might be able to get Struble to Blainville. But I would think it would be tough to convince American college kids (and their families) to go to either Sault St. Marie or Val d'Or. Digging into this a bit further, it does not look like the NCAA would allow players to play in the CHL as they consider it a “pro league”. They would allow players to go to the USHL, other lesser US junior leagues, or the Junior A leagues in Canada. None of those options make any sense for our top NCAA prospects. They could leave their NCAA program and play in the CHL, or sign an ELC and go to Laval, or go play pro in Europe. At this point, I expect most will wait out and see what happens with their NCAA hockey season. Wonder if Caufield signs to play in Laval and continue to develop there. Hopefully the NCAA makes its intentions clear soon on Division 1 hockey. |
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Post by BadCompany on Sept 1, 2020 10:58:37 GMT -5
You might be able to get Struble to Blainville. But I would think it would be tough to convince American college kids (and their families) to go to either Sault St. Marie or Val d'Or. Digging into this a bit further, it does not look like the NCAA would allow players to play in the CHL as they consider it a “pro league”. They would allow players to go to the USHL, other lesser US junior leagues, or the Junior A leagues in Canada. None of those options make any sense for our top NCAA prospects. They could leave their NCAA program and play in the CHL, or sign an ELC and go to Laval, or go play pro in Europe. At this point, I expect most will wait out and see what happens with their NCAA hockey season. Wonder if Caufield signs to play in Laval and continue to develop there. Hopefully the NCAA makes its intentions clear soon on Division 1 hockey. While I still think a full NCAA season would be best for Caufield I wouldn't be opposed to him going to Laval IF the organization is truly committed to keeping him down there. I don't want there to be a lot of pressure to bring him up, and then see him bouncing all over the lineup and/or between the NHL and AHL. Leave him in one place to work on getting stronger, faster, etc.. There is time for him to be a star, let's not rush it if we don't have to. |
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Post by seventeen on Sept 1, 2020 13:42:05 GMT -5
Digging into this a bit further, it does not look like the NCAA would allow players to play in the CHL as they consider it a “pro league”. They would allow players to go to the USHL, other lesser US junior leagues, or the Junior A leagues in Canada. None of those options make any sense for our top NCAA prospects. They could leave their NCAA program and play in the CHL, or sign an ELC and go to Laval, or go play pro in Europe. At this point, I expect most will wait out and see what happens with their NCAA hockey season. Wonder if Caufield signs to play in Laval and continue to develop there. Hopefully the NCAA makes its intentions clear soon on Division 1 hockey. While I still think a full NCAA season would be best for Caufield I wouldn't be opposed to him going to Laval IF the organization is truly committed to keeping him down there. I don't want there to be a lot of pressure to bring him up, and then see him bouncing all over the lineup and/or between the NHL and AHL. Leave him in one place to work on getting stronger, faster, etc.. There is time for him to be a star, let's not rush it if we don't have to. A season in Laval may sharpen his defensive game and allow him some time to gain strength. I have no doubts about his ability to score, even at the NHL level, but surviving in that climate is a different kind of challenge. That year (or good chunk of the season) with Bouchard would acclimate him to the pro game, schedule and routines. Now...is the AHL going to start up with no fans? |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Sept 1, 2020 20:44:39 GMT -5
Digging into this a bit further, it does not look like the NCAA would allow players to play in the CHL as they consider it a “pro league”. They would allow players to go to the USHL, other lesser US junior leagues, or the Junior A leagues in Canada. None of those options make any sense for our top NCAA prospects. They could leave their NCAA program and play in the CHL, or sign an ELC and go to Laval, or go play pro in Europe. At this point, I expect most will wait out and see what happens with their NCAA hockey season. Wonder if Caufield signs to play in Laval and continue to develop there. Hopefully the NCAA makes its intentions clear soon on Division 1 hockey. While I still think a full NCAA season would be best for Caufield I wouldn't be opposed to him going to Laval IF the organization is truly committed to keeping him down there. I don't want there to be a lot of pressure to bring him up, and then see him bouncing all over the lineup and/or between the NHL and AHL. Leave him in one place to work on getting stronger, faster, etc.. There is time for him to be a star, let's not rush it if we don't have to. I’m old enough to remember Cournoyer coming up and sitting on the bench for a few years getting modest pp time. The pocket came up and played keep away with the puck until he learned to play a 200 foot game. The difference is they joined teams that were loaded with talent and rookies had to beat out a very good player to get a spot. Dionne starred immediately in Detroit while Lafleur earned his wing on a very strong team. Times have changed and the team has changed. We were beaten by a mediocre Flyers team they were beaten by a good not great team. We were lucky to get in as a 24th place team. The bounces didn’t go our way but they haven’t gone our way for years. Good teams make their own luck, overcome adversity And create breaks. For years we have made goaltenders look good complaining about encountering hot goalies. We didn’t luck into 24 cups, we dominated, crushed and earned them. Here it comes. We won’t achieve anything until Bergevin is gone. Improving on a terrible team is not an indication of progress. We are missing a couple of scorers, steady defensemen, rushing defensemen, true centers and proven winners. Our size is a problem as is a lack of grit. Sure we improve here and there with some rookies joining the team that are better than the rookies we drafted in the past but our best players are on the wrong side of 30 on a youthful team. Fixing past mistakes starts at the top, not shuffling minor pieces. We are waiting for Caufield to solve our scoring woes. He is a talented scorer proven on a powerful US national team with a great supporting cast against weaker opponents. I really like him and think he will help us but I can’t anoint him as a 5”7” savior at the NHL level just yet. |
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Post by GNick99 on Sept 2, 2020 5:23:33 GMT -5
There didn’t appear to be much intensity in that game, but at least he hit the net 3 times. Nice trailer and shot on that 3rd goal. Yeah, early preseason games. I sure hope both Olofsson and Ikonen are cleared to play soon so there are some other prospects to watch other than just Norlinder. I really like Norlinder, but he is all Habs fans have to watch right now. His every move/shift will be over-analyzed!! In other words...nothing new.  Mens league going to be good test for Norlinder. |
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Post by BadCompany on Sept 2, 2020 7:52:14 GMT -5
Yeah, early preseason games. I sure hope both Olofsson and Ikonen are cleared to play soon so there are some other prospects to watch other than just Norlinder. I really like Norlinder, but he is all Habs fans have to watch right now. His every move/shift will be over-analyzed!! In other words...nothing new. Mens league going to be good test for Norlinder. Norlinder played in a men's league last year. In fact, his regular partner was long-time NHLer Tobias Enstrom. They just moved up a level, which will be good for him, no doubt, but he's used to playing against bigger, stronger, players. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 2, 2020 21:47:33 GMT -5
The article is behind a paywall, but the summary in the tweet says what is key.
In the article, he indicates he has been working in the gym on strength and skating a lot. He has been working out with old mates from the development team and current NHLers.
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Post by Tankdriver on Sept 2, 2020 23:45:57 GMT -5
That would be great news if it were to happen. A year in the A, then probably replaces Tatar in the lineup.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Sept 4, 2020 11:31:11 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 8, 2020 9:59:34 GMT -5
Marc Dumont’s latest piece on Harris.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 12, 2020 8:52:04 GMT -5
Some more news about NCAA hockey. Looks like a delayed start could be in the works. Good news for Habs’ prospects. Each conference will announce its plans individually, so we will watch for those announcements that impact the lads.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 14, 2020 11:46:50 GMT -5
Hmmm. A very respected coach. Norlinder is in good hands.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 14, 2020 14:29:51 GMT -5
Another Marc Dumont piece: this time about Struble.
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Post by seventeen on Sept 14, 2020 15:31:47 GMT -5
Hmmm. A very respected coach. Norlinder is in good hands. Very much a hopeful dark horse for me. It seems defense is not his strength, but that's because his offensive ability is really high. No one has said he's horrible defensively, but obviously his offense is elite for a defenseman. From the highlights I've seen, I agree. Skating and stickhandling are right up there. He can get better defensively with training. IMO he has the highest ceiling of all our defense prospects, including Romanov. But Romanov is more likely to reach his ceiling. Could be a lot of fun if both those guys turn out. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 15, 2020 21:40:27 GMT -5
Guess we will know when we know re: Caufield.
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Post by BadCompany on Sept 18, 2020 11:03:25 GMT -5
Hmmm. A very respected coach. Norlinder is in good hands. Very much a hopeful dark horse for me. It seems defense is not his strength, but that's because his offensive ability is really high. No one has said he's horrible defensively, but obviously his offense is elite for a defenseman. From the highlights I've seen, I agree. Skating and stickhandling are right up there. He can get better defensively with training. IMO he has the highest ceiling of all our defense prospects, including Romanov. But Romanov is more likely to reach his ceiling. Could be a lot of fun if both those guys turn out. As I said, those who like him, like him a lot. www.habseyesontheprize.com/2020/9/18/21435992/mattias-norlinder-canadiens-european-prospect-preview-new-team-frolunda-defenceman-offence-goalsSome pretty eye-opening quotes in there, from people who report on Swedish hockey... This year's breakthrough player... the kid is special... I expect Mattias to have a brilliant season... He can be a game-changer like Elias Pettersson in SHL this season. Yes, he is that good! |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Sept 19, 2020 10:41:43 GMT -5
Hmmm. A very respected coach. Norlinder is in good hands. Very much a hopeful dark horse for me. It seems defense is not his strength, but that's because his offensive ability is really high. No one has said he's horrible defensively, but obviously his offense is elite for a defenseman. From the highlights I've seen, I agree. Skating and stickhandling are right up there. He can get better defensively with training. IMO he has the highest ceiling of all our defense prospects, including Romanov. But Romanov is more likely to reach his ceiling. Could be a lot of fun if both those guys turn out. I suggested Roger Rönnberg as a possible candidate for the Habs head coaching job a while back ... |
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Post by seventeen on Sept 19, 2020 12:40:34 GMT -5
He'd certainly be a great candidate, Dis. I'd be making an assumption here, but I'd bet he speaks French.
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Post by PTH on Sept 19, 2020 22:04:11 GMT -5
He'd certainly be a great candidate, Dis. I'd be making an assumption here, but I'd bet he speaks French. A Euro coach, a bit like a Euro player, is going to get a pass on French, IMO. Saku took some heat for it after 10 years here, but that's the exception. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 20, 2020 18:15:36 GMT -5
The Caufield rumours just wont go away.
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Post by seventeen on Sept 21, 2020 16:47:24 GMT -5
He'd certainly be a great candidate, Dis. I'd be making an assumption here, but I'd bet he speaks French. A Euro coach, a bit like a Euro player, is going to get a pass on French, IMO. Saku took some heat for it after 10 years here, but that's the exception. Many Swedes speak several languages and I wouldn’t be surprised if French is one of them. |
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Post by PTH on Sept 22, 2020 8:43:55 GMT -5
A Euro coach, a bit like a Euro player, is going to get a pass on French, IMO. Saku took some heat for it after 10 years here, but that's the exception. Many Swedes speak several languages and I wouldn’t be surprised if French is one of them. Well, I have yet to see a Swede - any one of them, from anywhere, be interviewed in French, or even show any proficiency at all. Not even a "bonjour". (or any Finns, for that matter) I think you might be led astray by their excellent English. The first time I heard Lidstrom interviewed I couldn't accept it wasn't an American I was hearing. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 22, 2020 12:09:39 GMT -5
Ylönen with his first preseason action. He has not played in a while, so good to see those sniping instincts are not too rusty. He is temporarily playing with his old Liiga team.
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Post by seventeen on Sept 22, 2020 12:25:33 GMT -5
Roofs them. Good habit.
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Post by frozone on Sept 22, 2020 16:30:33 GMT -5
I love Ylonen's angles on the second goal. He kept the passing lane alive and slid over to the far side of the goalie to ensure there would be an open cage. All while staying in shooting position. Way too many times I've seen a Hab barrel his way directly towards the goalie expecting a miracle of some kind.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Sept 23, 2020 15:03:31 GMT -5
Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield
might continue his career in SwedenUncertainty over the NCAA hockey season fuelled a rumour that Swedish team Rögle BK was pursuing the Canadiens' 2019 first-round draft choice.Author of the article:Pat Hickey • Montreal Gazette
Publishing date:Sep 22, 2020 • Last Updated 22 hours ago • 3 minute readMontreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield skates through a drill during
development camp at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard on June 26, 2019.
PHOTO BY JOHN MAHONEY /Montreal GazetteCanadiens prospect Cole Caufield is attending classes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and practising with the school’s hockey team. The question is: For how long? Uncertainty over the NCAA hockey season fuelled a rumour that Swedish team Rögle BK was pursuing the Canadiens’ first-round draft choice (No. 15 overall) from 2019. Caufield’s name popped up after the Swedish team walked away from Raphaël Lavoie, who was on loan from the Edmonton Oilers. The Swedish website HockeyNews.se reported that Rögle was interested in adding Caufield. More
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Post by GNick99 on Sept 26, 2020 5:32:44 GMT -5
Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield
might continue his career in SwedenUncertainty over the NCAA hockey season fuelled a rumour that Swedish team Rögle BK was pursuing the Canadiens' 2019 first-round draft choice.Author of the article:Pat Hickey • Montreal Gazette
Publishing date:Sep 22, 2020 • Last Updated 22 hours ago • 3 minute readMontreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield skates through a drill during
development camp at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard on June 26, 2019.
PHOTO BY JOHN MAHONEY /Montreal GazetteCanadiens prospect Cole Caufield is attending classes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and practising with the school’s hockey team. The question is: For how long? Uncertainty over the NCAA hockey season fuelled a rumour that Swedish team Rögle BK was pursuing the Canadiens’ first-round draft choice (No. 15 overall) from 2019. Caufield’s name popped up after the Swedish team walked away from Raphaël Lavoie, who was on loan from the Edmonton Oilers. The Swedish website HockeyNews.se reported that Rögle was interested in adding Caufield. More First I heard of it. Must be gets to play now. Extend his season you mean? An old Sam Pollock ploy. He use to say extend their season prospect will develop quicker. Pollock stocked his farm teams with fringe NHLers, so what prospects there were experience deep playoff run. He said they mature quicker and reach their top play earlier. Get more of their prime years. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 26, 2020 7:16:19 GMT -5
Second preseason game for Ylonen, and two more goals (both on the PP). Someone seems to be happy playing hockey again. Here is one of his goals. #72 in baby blue. I like how he kept in motion to find soft spots on the ice. Pretty nice play once he got the puck too.
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