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Post by PTH on Jun 22, 2007 20:36:07 GMT -5
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Post by Anardil1 on Jun 22, 2007 20:39:11 GMT -5
This is a meeehhhh pick for me. 110% is must see tv tonight!
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Post by Tankdriver on Jun 22, 2007 20:42:52 GMT -5
wish I got that channel because when I used to have it, the ripped anything not french on the Habs.
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Post by Anardil1 on Jun 22, 2007 20:54:13 GMT -5
Believe me, all guns will be blazing tonight. They passed on Angelo Esposito, then horrors, passed on the pure laine David Perron. I'm considering taping the show. The fervour is going to be at an all-time high, especially on this St-Jean-Baptiste long weekend!
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Post by HabbaDasher on Jun 22, 2007 21:11:57 GMT -5
22. MAX PACIORETTY LW, Sioux City (USHL) TSN Rank: #24 HT: 6.02 WT: 203 60 GP, 21 G, 42 A, 63 Pts From TSN's Top 60 Prospects: There is no real mystery to Max Pacioretty's game with Sioux Falls of the USHL. He is an up and down winger who goes hard to the net, provides some physical play and is not without some offensive ability. He doesn't necessarily excel in any one area of the game but does a lot of things well enough to get first-round consideration, although a number of teams view him as more second-round material.
Pretty big 18-year-old. Projects as a 4th line disturber?
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Post by Tankdriver on Jun 22, 2007 21:18:03 GMT -5
Coiuld you tape it and maybe youtube it or something. I definetly would like to see it pr atleast get a recap of it...hint hint.
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Post by blny on Jun 22, 2007 21:26:28 GMT -5
22. MAX PACIORETTY LW, Sioux City (USHL) TSN Rank: #24 HT: 6.02 WT: 203 60 GP, 21 G, 42 A, 63 Pts From TSN's Top 60 Prospects: There is no real mystery to Max Pacioretty's game with Sioux Falls of the USHL. He is an up and down winger who goes hard to the net, provides some physical play and is not without some offensive ability. He doesn't necessarily excel in any one area of the game but does a lot of things well enough to get first-round consideration, although a number of teams view him as more second-round material. Pretty big 18-year-old. Projects as a 4th line disturber? They mentioned a really heavy shot. John Leclair clone?
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Post by montreal on Jun 22, 2007 23:11:12 GMT -5
22. MAX PACIORETTY LW, Sioux City (USHL) TSN Rank: #24 HT: 6.02 WT: 203 60 GP, 21 G, 42 A, 63 Pts From TSN's Top 60 Prospects: There is no real mystery to Max Pacioretty's game with Sioux Falls of the USHL. He is an up and down winger who goes hard to the net, provides some physical play and is not without some offensive ability. He doesn't necessarily excel in any one area of the game but does a lot of things well enough to get first-round consideration, although a number of teams view him as more second-round material. Pretty big 18-year-old. Projects as a 4th line disturber? They mentioned a really heavy shot. John Leclair clone? I only saw him once so far, in the USHL All star game but from what I've read, it sounds like he's very physical not like Leclair who had power but wasn't overly physical. He's supposed to be really smart as well, he had offers to go to Ivy league schools but turned them down to go to Michigan. From what I've seen he skates well and already has a good frame. He was a rookie this year in the USHL, finished 2nd on his team in scoring and 10th in the league. I heard he was good in the playoffs as well.
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Post by blny on Jun 23, 2007 10:18:52 GMT -5
If we were strictly talking about the latter part of Leclair's career I would agree. He became a much less physical player. His well documented chronic back problems were the cause of that. Early in his career, with Montreal and Philly, he had the whole package IMO.
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Post by Anardil1 on Jun 23, 2007 10:28:16 GMT -5
Coiuld you tape it and maybe youtube it or something. I definetly would like to see it pr atleast get a recap of it...hint hint. You could see the show from the TQS website. Here's the link: www.tqs.ca/emissions/110/It appears that they have Thursday's show still on their site.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2007 10:30:37 GMT -5
We all wanted a big, strong forward, and now we have one. If he doesn't pan out, hey, at least they tried. This kid looks determined though, since he has size and skill.
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Post by Anardil1 on Jun 23, 2007 10:41:01 GMT -5
Did anyone catch his interview after he was picked? There's a Montreal connection. One of his grandmothers lives here. He has visited several times and even been to a few Habs games.
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Post by habmeister on Jun 23, 2007 13:03:25 GMT -5
from hockey's future:
History
Played for the Taft school during the 2005-06 season. Moved to the Sioux City Musketeers for the 2006-07 season. He was named to western team for the 2007 USHL Prospects/All-Star game. At the conclusion of the season, he was named to the USHL all-rookie team and captured rookie of year honors.
Talent Analysis
He is a good power forward with an above averages skill set. He's a good skater with quick feet. He handles the puck very well, has a good shot and has a quick release. Has the size and tenacity to be a force on the ice, just needs to learn when and where to apply it with consistency. Future
Pacioretty is set to attend the University of Michigan in the fall.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jun 23, 2007 14:35:59 GMT -5
Big strong skating kid who can play both the finesse game and also a good physical side of things. Going to a solid program at Michigan, a granny from Quebec, went to a few Habs games when the Phone Booth just opened, and liked Chris Higgins when he was at Yale (the kid grew up in CT). First another Mr Hockey and now a USHL Rookie of the Year. Pedigree and character to go along with pretty big 18 year old frames that can fly.
I like it.
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Post by habmeister on Jun 23, 2007 16:13:39 GMT -5
forever this draft will be remembered as that they could have traded this pick and a 3rd or 4th rounder for esposito.
i think that bob really lets timmins run the table, and i think timmins needs to feel a bit more heat about drafting a good french player. although a player falling from #1 overall to #20 in 2 years is extremely disconcerting.
for now i'll tip my hat to timmins, although would rather have seen perron, that kid has unreal skills and if he takes another step like he did from 1 year ago to today he could be the sleeper pick of the mid-late first round.
after having seen espo last year at canada jr camp and perron this season at the mem cup, perron was more impressive.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jun 23, 2007 21:04:02 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jun 23, 2007 23:16:11 GMT -5
From Max Giese's Top 100 Draft Guide. www.sharkspage.com/2007_nhl_draftpreview.html16. RW Max Pacioretty, 6-2 205 11-20-1988, Sioux City USHL, 52 gp – 19 g – 36 a – 55 points. ++ Vision and play making + Size, top gear, work ethic, hands - questionable finishing ability. The best forward available for the 2007 draft out of the USHL and deserves a selection in the first round for his intriguing blend of size, speed, and play making ability . He owns a power forwards body at 6-2 205 with long limbs and strong lower and upper body strength. He’s sturdy on his feet and shows good footwork to fend off checks as well as impressive leg strength. Displays decent agility with good stops and starts. His first step is a bit awkward but once he gains momentum he has a commanding stride as he can really fly with a superb top gear. Pacioretty’s hands are soft with some impressive quick moves. He’s strong on his stick and covers the puck well with his big frame. He’s blessed with exceptional vision and impressive creativity as he emerges as a gifted play maker. Max can thread the needle with a crisp pass through a small lane and displays good touch as he can execute a nifty saucer pass in limited space. He owns a quick shot with good velocity and a quick release, although accuracy still needs to be upgraded as he gets his shots on net but doesn’t pick corners. He does a good job stopping at the net for rebounds and is a useful big body in front to create traffic in front of the goaltender. He began to use his size more away from the puck late in the season. He tracks the puck well as he anticipates the play well and maintains good positioning at both ends of the ice. Pacioretty back checks adequately and marks his man well as he’s a decent two way player. Can get feisty at times but isn’t a power forward. Will attend the University of Michigan next fall.
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Post by BadCompany on Jun 24, 2007 10:13:35 GMT -5
Intrigued by this pick (I'll ignore the Esposito ramifications in this thread). My initial reaction, and I admit I don't know much about him, is that this would make a very good third line winger. Again, I am one of those who thinks the third line is as important as the first line, so this is not a slight in any way. He's got a strong and solid body, with apparently a very strong lower body. This, to me, any ways, suggests he would be a very tough player to play against, if he's leaning on you all night long. Especially if you are one of those slight, skilled types. They say he has excellent vision, but perhaps lacks offensive upside? Vision generally means anticipation, and anticipation is the hallmark of a great defensive player...
Could this player be groomed to be our very own Sami Paulson? I'd be quite happy with that...
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Post by skunk on Jun 26, 2007 14:15:52 GMT -5
Pacioretty is money in the bank. Even more so than McDonagh. He has the same physical tools and is smarter, I think. "Patch" is right there with Komisarek and Higgins in terms of the whole package he brings. Talent, work ethic, smarts, and conscience.
Compare Max( in the USHL) with last draft's premier power winger prospect, Kyle Okposo .
Pacioretty - 6-2, 205, 18, 06-07 (reg season & playoffs) 67 games, 73 points, 142 PM.
Okposo - 6-0, 195, 18, 05-06 (reg season & playoffs) 61 games, 74 points, 46 PM.
Both players led the league in even strength scoring, both won ROTY award.
Oksopo was drafted 7th overall, and had a brilliant freshman season at the U. of Minnesota in 2006-07.
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