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Post by buzz on Aug 15, 2006 6:44:08 GMT -5
hockeysfuture.com/article.php?sid=8994&mode=threaded&order=0top 20 at a glance 1. (7) Guillaume Latendresse, RW 2. (2) Andrei Kostitsyn, RW 3. (3) Carey Price, G 4. (5) Kyle Chipchura, C 5. (6) Yann Danis, G 6. (11) Mikhail Grabovsky, LW 7. (NR) David Fischer, D 8. (12) Sergei Kostitsyn, LW 9. (9) Alexei Emelin, D 10. (13) Jaroslav Halak, G 11. (14) Juraj Mikus, C 12. (10) Ryan O’Byrne, D 13. (15) Mathieu Aubin, C 14. (17) Chris Heino-Lindberg, G 15. (NR) Mathieu Carle, D 16. (NR) Ben Maxwell, C 17. (16) Maxim Lapierre, C 18. (18) Matt D’Agostini, C 19. (20) Oskari Korpikari, D 20. (NR) Francis Lemieux, C
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Post by Gogie on Aug 15, 2006 8:35:36 GMT -5
I'm salivating at the prospect of watching Kostitsyn and Grabovsky playing together in Hamilton this year. They should provide some really exciting hockey. Hopefully they won't let me down.
Who do we put between them? I think Chipchura would be a great C for them - he could show them the work ethic needed to suceed - we all know the kind of on and off ice leader he is. I think he would be a great influence on the two Russian snipers.
As far as goaltending goes, I think the Bulldogs are solid in that area. Everyone talks about Danis being the #1 but from what I saw of Halak last year I think he might surprise a few people (including Yann).
Defense was the Bulldogs' weakest link last year. The addition of O'Byrne on the blueline should alleviate that somewhat. It'll be interesting to see how well he uses his size in front of his own net (something that was sorely lacking in Hamilton last year).
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Aug 15, 2006 15:32:35 GMT -5
A lot of people have shot past Corey Locke on HockeysFuture list. I hope he reads it and starts working harder or he's going to be a career minor league star.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Aug 21, 2006 20:35:42 GMT -5
A lot of people have shot past Corey Locke on HockeysFuture list. I hope he reads it and starts working harder or he's going to be a career minor league star. There seem to be a hungry bunch of newer prospects ready to show their stuff, so I think your assessment is correct. On the one hand, no other Habs prospect was able to put up the kind of numbers he did in junior. The counter is that they all seem to be bringing a bit more in size, speed or work ethic, or some combo of all three. The Habs have a number of younger centremen who are already really making a mark. Lapierre earned a cup of joe in the bigs in his first pro season, Chipchura had a great season at the WJC and in his pro debut in Hamilton at the end of the season, Aubin tore up the QMJHL last season, and guys like Grabovski and D'Agostini played some centre as well, but likely will be on the wings from here on in. The other centre who risks fading to obscurity if not careful is the Habs 40th pick in the 2003 draft, some two rounds ahead of Corey Locke...and that is the other Cory, Mr. Urquhart. At least Corey has been able to stick it with the Dogs, whereas, Cory the bluenoser has been down in Long Beach most of his two first seasons as a pro. Since the Dogs have added guys like Chipchura and have some good vets (Manlow & Baines) coming in at centre, the job of cracking that lineup for Urquhart is not getting any easier. I do hope he can finally turn it around and show some of what made the Habs pick him over some of the other marquee names that were still available. |
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Post by bladesofsteel on Sept 5, 2006 22:29:12 GMT -5
First post in a few years, I used to post under Bill Pickles.
In regards to Locke, there's good reason as to why other prospects are shooting past him. His size and speed would make him an incredible liability in the NHL, and while his offensive attributes are stellar, he makes Mike Ribeiro look like Joe Thornton.
I wouldn't be too surprised to see Jaroslav Halak shoot past Danis in the near future. Halak's developed incredibly well, I can definitely see this guy as a #1 in the league somewhere ala Vokoun. Of course, it didn't hurt that Danis had some bad performances the last 30 games in the AHL whereas Halak had 3 shutouts in 13 games.
Lapierre is one guy whom I'm very surprised to see so low on the depth chart. His speed and intensity is fantastic, and with a coach like Carbonneau his defensive game will flourish. Great hands, scrappy as they come...I can't say enough good things about Maxim Lapierre.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Sept 6, 2006 2:50:48 GMT -5
First post in a few years, I used to post under Bill Pickles. In regards to Locke, there's good reason as to why other prospects are shooting past him. His size and speed would make him an incredible liability in the NHL, and while his offensive attributes are stellar, he makes Mike Ribeiro look like Joe Thornton. I wouldn't be too surprised to see Jaroslav Halak shoot past Danis in the near future. Halak's developed incredibly well, I can definitely see this guy as a #1 in the league somewhere ala Vokoun. Of course, it didn't hurt that Danis had some bad performances the last 30 games in the AHL whereas Halak had 3 shutouts in 13 games. Lapierre is one guy whom I'm very surprised to see so low on the depth chart. His speed and intensity is fantastic, and with a coach like Carbonneau his defensive game will flourish. Great hands, scrappy as they come...I can't say enough good things about Maxim Lapierre. Welcome back Bill. You didn't happen to see Mr. Bozo hiding anywhere near you while you were away? |
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Post by Doc Holliday on Sept 6, 2006 7:32:03 GMT -5
Lapierre is one guy whom I'm very surprised to see so low on the depth chart. His speed and intensity is fantastic, and with a coach like Carbonneau his defensive game will flourish. Great hands, scrappy as they come...I can't say enough good things about Maxim Lapierre. I agree. I like Lapierre as well and he'll be an NHLer for sure. Begin and Lapierre on the same line would be one aggravating line to play against. I take these hockeyfuture depth chart with a shaker of salt because they are usually greatly influenced by who's the flavor of the day. |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Sept 6, 2006 13:32:47 GMT -5
Lapierre is one guy whom I'm very surprised to see so low on the depth chart. His speed and intensity is fantastic, and with a coach like Carbonneau his defensive game will flourish. Great hands, scrappy as they come...I can't say enough good things about Maxim Lapierre. I agree. I like Lapierre as well and he'll be an NHLer for sure. Begin and Lapierre on the same line would be one aggravating line to play against. I take these hockeyfuture depth chart with a shaker of salt because they are usually greatly influenced by who's the flavor of the day. When I think of a successful contributor with no special discernable skills, I think of Milroy. His semi promising career seems stuck in neutral. What happened or did he just reach his maximum level of incompetance? |
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Post by habmeister on Sept 6, 2006 17:32:10 GMT -5
I agree. I like Lapierre as well and he'll be an NHLer for sure. Begin and Lapierre on the same line would be one aggravating line to play against. I take these hockeyfuture depth chart with a shaker of salt because they are usually greatly influenced by who's the flavor of the day. When I think of a successful contributor with no special discernable skills, I think of Milroy. His semi promising career seems stuck in neutral. What happened or did he just reach his maximum level of incompetance? i saw a fair amount of duncan in the dub and he didn't impress me at all. i've seen a lot of juniors go through that league, he gave me the impression of having no heart or drive. just what i got from watching him play. ben maxwell is the same size/kind of player, with the opposite as far as drive and heart. |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Sept 6, 2006 19:11:33 GMT -5
When I think of a successful contributor with no special discernable skills, I think of Milroy. His semi promising career seems stuck in neutral. What happened or did he just reach his maximum level of incompetance? i saw a fair amount of duncan in the dub and he didn't impress me at all. i've seen a lot of juniors go through that league, he gave me the impression of having no heart or drive. just what i got from watching him play. ben maxwell is the same size/kind of player, with the opposite as far as drive and heart. You're probably right. What I find frustrating is Locke and Milroy accomplished what they did in Jr's precisely because they worked hard. To see them so close to big money NHL careers and let it slip through their fingers is frustrating. |
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Post by bladesofsteel on Sept 7, 2006 1:33:08 GMT -5
Welcome back Bill. You didn't happen to see Mr. Bozo hiding anywhere near you while you were away? Thanks. Mr. Bozo's still AWOL? |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Sept 7, 2006 12:38:36 GMT -5
Welcome back Bill. You didn't happen to see Mr. Bozo hiding anywhere near you while you were away? Thanks. Mr. Bozo's still AWOL? According to some HabsRus posters, Gainey traded him away for future considerations in 2008 with no explanation. |
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Post by Skilly on Sept 10, 2006 19:16:20 GMT -5
I take these hockeyfuture depth chart with a shaker of salt because they are usually greatly influenced by who's the flavor of the day. There is alot of flavour in those top 9 prospects. hmmmmm Neopolitan!!  Salt on ice cream??  |
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Post by bladesofsteel on Nov 29, 2006 14:27:43 GMT -5
I wouldn't be too surprised to see Jaroslav Halak shoot past Danis in the near future. Halak's developed incredibly well, I can definitely see this guy as a #1 in the league somewhere ala Vokoun. Of course, it didn't hurt that Danis had some bad performances the last 30 games in the AHL whereas Halak had 3 shutouts in 13 games. Lapierre is one guy whom I'm very surprised to see so low on the depth chart. His speed and intensity is fantastic, and with a coach like Carbonneau his defensive game will flourish. Great hands, scrappy as they come... I can't say enough good things about Maxim Lapierre. Hot diggity!! |
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Post by Gogie on Nov 29, 2006 14:38:07 GMT -5
I wouldn't be too surprised to see Jaroslav Halak shoot past Danis in the near future. Halak's developed incredibly well, I can definitely see this guy as a #1 in the league somewhere ala Vokoun. Of course, it didn't hurt that Danis had some bad performances the last 30 games in the AHL whereas Halak had 3 shutouts in 13 games. Lapierre is one guy whom I'm very surprised to see so low on the depth chart. His speed and intensity is fantastic, and with a coach like Carbonneau his defensive game will flourish. Great hands, scrappy as they come... I can't say enough good things about Maxim Lapierre. Hot diggity!! I'm salivating at the prospect of watching Kostitsyn and Grabovsky playing together in Hamilton this year. They should provide some really exciting hockey. Hopefully they won't let me down. Who do we put between them? I think Chipchura would be a great C for them - he could show them the work ethic needed to suceed - we all know the kind of on and off ice leader he is. I think he would be a great influence on the two Russian snipers. As far as goaltending goes, I think the Bulldogs are solid in that area. Everyone talks about Danis being the #1 but from what I saw of Halak last year I think he might surprise a few people (including Yann). Defense was the Bulldogs' weakest link last year. The addition of O'Byrne on the blueline should alleviate that somewhat. It'll be interesting to see how well he uses his size in front of his own net (something that was sorely lacking in Hamilton last year). Hot diggity too!  I guess we both saw the promise in Halak. I didn't realize at the time of my original post that Grabovsky was a centre; he and Kosty have certainly met my hopes so far - I go to each game now looking forward to watching the two of them dazzle. |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Nov 29, 2006 16:21:03 GMT -5
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Salt on ice cream?? 
I guess we both saw the promise in Halak. I didn't realize at the time of my original post that Grabovsky was a centre; he and Kosty have certainly met my hopes so far - I go to each game now looking forward to watching the two of them dazzle.