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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 5, 2022 18:14:24 GMT -5
The upcoming WJC could be quite a busy time for Habs prospects with a number expected to be named to their teams and a few others are on the bubble. I will post roster news up to the event, and then prospect and tourney news once it starts.
Beck, Roy and Kidney named to Canada’s selection camp roster today.
Hutson named to the USA camp roster. Lots of guys to cut though with 32 invited. Hutson should make the final roster though.
Rohrer named to Austria’s selection camp roster. No Marco Kasper though.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 7, 2022 8:04:50 GMT -5
And Engström gets his invite to Sweden’s camp.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 8, 2022 13:14:22 GMT -5
The man himself confirms Mešár will suit up for Slovakia at the WJC.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 12, 2022 17:47:22 GMT -5
Roy makes Team Canada, but both Kidney and Beck were sent home today. I am definitely surprised on Beck as he is that prototypical 3rd line, responsible centre that Team Canada always likes on its roster (they do have a bit of a formula that they rarely stray from). Kidney was injured in the first scrimmage so was definitively behind the eight ball this week while his competitors were getting games and views in.
Habs now probably end up with six guys once Kapanen announced to Finland’s group.
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Post by folatre on Dec 12, 2022 18:01:11 GMT -5
I am sure Beck is disappointed, but the younger guys always have a hard time pushing older guys aside in such a talent rich country. Just eye-balling it, I assume maybe kids such as Dean and Gaucher profile to play the type of role that Beck could have (likely successfully) played.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 12, 2022 21:06:02 GMT -5
I am sure Beck is disappointed, but the younger guys always have a hard time pushing older guys aside in such a talent rich country. Just eye-balling it, I assume maybe kids such as Dean and Gaucher profile to play the type of role that Beck could have (likely successfully) played. Definitely, and they are both 19. It’s the Team Canada way unless you are a Uber high pick like Bedard or Fantilli. Beck has also never played internationally for Canada yet. That will change a year from now! Book it! |
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Post by IamCanadiens on Dec 12, 2022 22:04:51 GMT -5
I am sure Beck is disappointed, but the younger guys always have a hard time pushing older guys aside in such a talent rich country. Just eye-balling it, I assume maybe kids such as Dean and Gaucher profile to play the type of role that Beck could have (likely successfully) played. Tough year with so many talented centers and guys who can play center or wing. Just a deep team. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 14, 2022 9:05:08 GMT -5
And Oliver Kapanen joins the Finnish ranks yet again.
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Post by seventeen on Dec 14, 2022 13:50:16 GMT -5
I am sure Beck is disappointed, but the younger guys always have a hard time pushing older guys aside in such a talent rich country. Just eye-balling it, I assume maybe kids such as Dean and Gaucher profile to play the type of role that Beck could have (likely successfully) played. Here's my suspiciously biased take. In time, Beck is going to be better than Wright. He may even be better right now. Cutting Beck was a mistake, but Hockey Canada has done that before too. There were some years where we were offensively challenged and you looked back and saw them cutting some very talented offensive players to take their 2 way guys. NOthing wrong with 2 way guys, but you need scorers. I'm seeing Beck as just as responsible defensively as Dean and Gaucher, but more than a bit better offensively. TBH I haven't seen Dean or Gaucher play to any extent but the numbers tell a story. The one number where Beck fails is age. 18 vs 19. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 19, 2022 9:06:40 GMT -5
A pre-tournament game day for Canada (Roy) today Vs Switzerland. Game time 6:00pm ET. Game will be on TSN4/5.
The USA (Hutson) also play tonight, but it does not look to be broadcast in Canada.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 19, 2022 18:15:49 GMT -5
Roy opens the scoring early.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 19, 2022 18:33:29 GMT -5
That QMJHL line at it again. Roy with the secondary assist. 2-0 Canada.
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Post by IamCanadiens on Dec 19, 2022 18:41:40 GMT -5
I am sure Beck is disappointed, but the younger guys always have a hard time pushing older guys aside in such a talent rich country. Just eye-balling it, I assume maybe kids such as Dean and Gaucher profile to play the type of role that Beck could have (likely successfully) played. Tough year with so many talented centers and guys who can play center or wing. Just a deep team. One of the announcers just stated that 9 of the 13 Canadian forwards are natural centers. Wow. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 19, 2022 19:41:10 GMT -5
Hutson gets an assist on Chesley’s goal ( his D partner) to make it 4-1 after two over Finland.
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Post by seventeen on Dec 19, 2022 19:56:50 GMT -5
Roy is such an understated player. He hardly has the puck on his stick before it’s gone to a teammate. He seems to be playing a move ahead of everyone else.
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Post by seventeen on Dec 19, 2022 19:59:04 GMT -5
I am sure Beck is disappointed, but the younger guys always have a hard time pushing older guys aside in such a talent rich country. Just eye-balling it, I assume maybe kids such as Dean and Gaucher profile to play the type of role that Beck could have (likely successfully) played. Definitely, and they are both 19. It’s the Team Canada way unless you are a Uber high pick like Bedard or Fantilli. Beck has also never played internationally for Canada yet. That will change a year from now! Book it! Maybe not. He could be sticking with the Habs and I expect him to make the team. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 19, 2022 21:40:02 GMT -5
Kapanen added Finland’s second goal and had a good game. The US added an empty net goal and the game finished 5-2 USA over Finland.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 20, 2022 23:48:19 GMT -5
Four Habs prospects are featured on tv tomorrow (Wednesday) in WJC pre-tournament action.
SWE (Engström) Vs USA (Hutson) 2:30pm ET TSN3/5
CAN (Roy) Vs SLO (Mešár) 6:30pm ET TSN3/5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 21, 2022 17:00:57 GMT -5
Lane Hutson’s assist today in a 5-1 win over Sweden. He definitely jumped into the play!
Pretty fun day for prospect watching on tv. The top four picks from 2022 and possible top three from 2023 all televised nationally today.
Slafkovsky (MTL)
Nemec (SLO)
Cooley (USA)
Wright (CAN)
Bedard (CAN)
Fantilli (CAN)
Leo Carlsson (SWE)
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 21, 2022 19:51:02 GMT -5
Whoo baby. Nice set up by Roy.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 21, 2022 20:43:18 GMT -5
And a goal.
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Post by seventeen on Dec 22, 2022 2:44:32 GMT -5
Bob McKenzie named Roy as the guy who has impressed him the most so far on Canada. What I've seen is such an efficient game. He does very little in a spectacular fashion, but fools everyone as he did in that assist above and then on his goal, it was just a good stick and driving to the net. Intercepts a pass and keeps control and then roofs a backhand that Andrei Markov would have loved. He continues to show that he's thinking a step ahead of everyone else. Just a really smart, unassuming, Clark Kent kind of amazing right winger.
The opposite of (cough) a certain number 17 on the Habs. Maybe that's why I want so badly for him to be traded. What a disrespect to a number worn by greats like Murray Wilson.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 22, 2022 18:00:11 GMT -5
More pre-tournament action tomorrow (Friday) involving some Habs young dudes.
SWE (Engström) Vs SUI 2:30pm ET TSN
CAN (Roy) Vs FIN (Kapanen) 6:30pm ET TSN
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 22, 2022 18:01:03 GMT -5
Roy is such an understated player. He hardly has the puck on his stick before it’s gone to a teammate. He seems to be playing a move ahead of everyone else. His hockey IQ has been on full display these two pre tourney games. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 23, 2022 16:00:34 GMT -5
What a play by Engström to save a goal while on his back!
I will post a video when someone shares one.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 23, 2022 16:16:16 GMT -5
The save….
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Post by IamCanadiens on Dec 23, 2022 17:47:50 GMT -5
If you get a chance watch the 3rd period of the pre tournament game between Switzerland and Sweden. Super entertaining!
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 23, 2022 20:30:52 GMT -5
Engström’s assist on the third goal.
Mešár has three assists on Slovakia’s four goals tonight so far.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 24, 2022 16:08:38 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 25, 2022 9:58:54 GMT -5
You know you are having a good day when some kid named Bedard throws some praise your way.
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