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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 6, 2024 10:56:08 GMT -5
Mešár with the primary assist on the OT winner last night. Rangers win the game 3-2 and go up 3-2 in the hard fought series.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 6, 2024 10:58:52 GMT -5
Hattrick watch in Finland as Kapanen has two goals today so far. He heads the Liiga goals and scoring playoff race so far. Not bad!
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 6, 2024 22:20:32 GMT -5
2goals, 1assist, first star… the Deputy raises his game again when the stakes are high and his team is facing elimination. Game six is now on. Ottawa still up 3-2.
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 6, 2024 22:24:25 GMT -5
Highlights from the Bulldogs game
The 2nd goal is because of Flo's backcheck
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 7, 2024 10:50:24 GMT -5
Yesterday, Rohrer scored his first NL playoff goal and got his first NL playoff assist as he helped Zurich win 5-2 and move to 3-0 up in their semi final series.
Today in Sweden, Engström assisted on one goal as Rögle move to 2-0 up in their SHL semi final series against Växjö. Eriksson was the 13th forward again, but did get a hair over 4 minutes of ice time in the game.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 7, 2024 10:55:29 GMT -5
The Deputy was the Fat Bastard 😜 again yesterday.
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 7, 2024 21:00:47 GMT -5
Looks like Flo is done... The Bulldogs got pummeled by the 67s 6-1
Flo got a roughing minor and an USC misconduct penalty...
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 7, 2024 21:19:36 GMT -5
Looks like Flo is done... The Bulldogs got pummeled by the 67s 6-1 Flo got a roughing minor and an USC misconduct penalty... Yeah, the Deputy watch is officially on. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 9, 2024 18:08:15 GMT -5
Kapanen with an assist as KalPa win 2-1 to bring their semi final series to 2-1 for Tampere. A much needed win against the top regular season team.
Eriksson with almost 11 minutes of ice time and he used it well. He scored both Växjö's goals in a 3-2 OT loss that now moves Rögle up to a commanding 3-0 lead in their SHL semi.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 9, 2024 22:25:39 GMT -5
Mešár with two assists (on Sale’s two goals) as the Rangers win 4-3 in OT to take the series 4-2. Onto round two!
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 11, 2024 12:23:26 GMT -5
It is hard to argue that Kapanen playing a big role with a SHL team is not good for his development at the age 20. Beck, Mešár and the Deputy will all be added to Laval next year, so he would be competing for key ice time with other touted prospects. Sounds like it could be a Habs’ ELC signing and loan situation. Something to keep an eye on after his great Liiga playoffs so far (although could be ending soon).
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Post by seventeen on Apr 11, 2024 13:53:40 GMT -5
Kapanen has been a real surprise this year. Timmins' last draft. Another interesting point was brought out in Basu and Godiin's Notebook. In May 2022, Habs signed up Chris Boucher, formerly of Sportlogiq, to proved analytical information. The point was made on the Notebook that you can subscribe to several analytics sources (which the Habs had done in the past), but it's the relaying of that information to the scouting staff in a way they can understand and apply it to their viewings that is so important. Basu and Godin feel that Boucher has the ability to do that. I assume that's from discussions with him and his explanations to them. Who knows if Timmins had that available to him, or if the team found someone late in Trevor's tenure. Timmins' scouting group, which included Shane Churla, had a good run of picks from 2018 on (excepting KK who in hindsight was a positional need pick in a year where centres were scarce). There were 4 years of really good picks (Romanov, Harris, Caufield, Struble, RHP, Guhle, Tuch, Farrell, Dobes, Mailloux, Kapanen, Trudeau and Roy. Now, it's understood that a few of these guys haven't proven anything, but they remain good young prospects/players and even if they don't make the Habs, they will probably find a spot somewhere in the NHL during their careers. Pretty good work overall.
With Chris Boucher's analytics added to the staff, the early returns on Montreal's scouting remains strong. Obviously, too early to tell for most of the kids picked, but Slaf is a home run IMO, Mesar uncertain, but Beck, Hutson, Rohrer, Engstrom and Davidson are all good picks, especially for where they were picked. We didn't have a second round pick in 2023, but Reinbacher is showing better now that he's in Laval, Fowler is progressing and the early returns on Florian, Konyushkov, Volokhin and Filip Eriksson are all good.
Regarding Kapanen continuing his career in Sweden, I think that's a good idea. Laval may be overloaded with kids next year and adding one more to the recipe doesn't help anyone. Having some guys develop away from North America makes sense.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 11, 2024 14:02:24 GMT -5
Big SHL prospects battle continues today with Rögle (Engström) looking to sweep Växjö (Eriksson) in the league semis. In the must win game,Eriksson has been moved up to the second line (he started as a spare forward) and his team is up 2-1 in the second. Engström with the primary assist on Rögle’s goal.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 11, 2024 15:06:43 GMT -5
Rögle win the game 4-2 and advance to the SHL finals with a 4-0 series sweep. They have not lost a playoff game yet, despite coming in as the 9th seed. Eriksson’s season is over, but has to be considered a very successful one based on his play in the Allsvenskan, in the Champions League, and in the SHL. Hopefully next season he will secure a full time spot on the SHL roster.
Also seeing their season come to an end today was RHD Kostenko with Yugra in the VHL (second league) semi final series. Not sure if he is even still on the Habs’ management’s radar given the other defensive prospects in the mix.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 11, 2024 15:14:31 GMT -5
Big SHL prospects battle continues today with Rögle (Engström) looking to sweep Växjö (Eriksson) in the league semis. In the must win game,Eriksson has been moved up to the second line (he started as a spare forward) and his team is up 2-1 in the second. Engström with the primary assist on Rögle’s goal. Had to chuckle. Really good defensive awareness, but in the NHL, that might be a penalty depending on the ref. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 11, 2024 17:37:15 GMT -5
Tuch gets a shortie. First semi is underway with three prospects in action.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Apr 11, 2024 17:49:44 GMT -5
Kapanen has been a real surprise this year. Timmins' last draft. Another interesting point was brought out in Basu and Godiin's Notebook. In May 2022, Habs signed up Chris Boucher, formerly of Sportlogiq, to proved analytical information. The point was made on the Notebook that you can subscribe to several analytics sources (which the Habs had done in the past), but it's the relaying of that information to the scouting staff in a way they can understand and apply it to their viewings that is so important. Basu and Godin feel that Boucher has the ability to do that. I assume that's from discussions with him and his explanations to them. Who knows if Timmins had that available to him, or if the team found someone late in Trevor's tenure. Timmins' scouting group, which included Shane Churla, had a good run of picks from 2018 on (excepting KK who in hindsight was a positional need pick in a year where centres were scarce). There were 4 years of really good picks (Romanov, Harris, Caufield, Struble, RHP, Guhle, Tuch, Farrell, Dobes, Mailloux, Kapanen, Trudeau and Roy. Now, it's understood that a few of these guys haven't proven anything, but they remain good young prospects/players and even if they don't make the Habs, they will probably find a spot somewhere in the NHL during their careers. Pretty good work overall. With Chris Boucher's analytics added to the staff, the early returns on Montreal's scouting remains strong. Obviously, too early to tell for most of the kids picked, but Slaf is a home run IMO, Mesar uncertain, but Beck, Hutson, Rohrer, Engstrom and Davidson are all good picks, especially for where they were picked. We didn't have a second round pick in 2023, but Reinbacher is showing better now that he's in Laval, Fowler is progressing and the early returns on Florian, Konyushkov, Volokhin and Filip Eriksson are all good. Regarding Kapanen continuing his career in Sweden, I think that's a good idea. Laval may be overloaded with kids next year and adding one more to the recipe doesn't help anyone. Having some guys develop away from North America makes sense. Sad to see this season end. At the current rate if it was longer we could end in the top draft position. Sad….. |
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 11, 2024 18:41:09 GMT -5
Tuch scores a shorty in the semifinal vs Denver... going into OT tied 1-1
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 11, 2024 18:52:17 GMT -5
BU and Denver do not like each other
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 11, 2024 19:05:58 GMT -5
BU is out... lost to Denver in OT
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 11, 2024 19:07:17 GMT -5
Denver (Harris) off to the national finals. Tuch had a good game. Tuch and Hutson should be getting calls soon.
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 11, 2024 19:08:10 GMT -5
BU goalie Caron lets in a 5 hole shot for the loss
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 11, 2024 19:24:52 GMT -5
Interesting…but his kid is playing!
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 12, 2024 9:05:09 GMT -5
Other action last night.
Mešár with two more assists in a 5-3 loss to London. The Rangers are in tough this series against the Knights.
Beck with an assist in a 4-0 Saginaw win.
Fowler with a 32 save shutout for the win. He and BC are off to the national final tomorrow against Denver (Harris). An amazing freshman season continues for him and the Will Smith line.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 12, 2024 13:12:38 GMT -5
Fowler is on a roll for sure. The team in front of him is pretty darn special too.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 12, 2024 13:25:28 GMT -5
Tappara shutout KalPa 4-0 today to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Kapanen and his team now in a must-win situation to keep their season alive going forward.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 12, 2024 18:49:27 GMT -5
A few of the usual suspects show up n this list.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 13, 2024 13:18:51 GMT -5
Tappara win 3-1 today and take the semi series 4-1. Kapanen was without a point in the game, and their playoff run comes to an end. Apparently the losers of the two semi series play a bronze medal game. 🤷♂️ Anyway, I don’t see any way he gets signed and brought over to NA given both Laval and Montreal are a few games away from tee times. He could still get an ELC in the off-season that starts next year (and he likely gets loaned to Timrå of the SHL if those reports are true). Anyway, a name to watch for news during the off-season after leading Liiga in playoff points.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 13, 2024 17:22:05 GMT -5
A few of the usual suspects show up n this list. We have 3 guys on it. 😇😉 |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 14, 2024 11:42:08 GMT -5
It is not official yet, but signs are pointing in the right direction. I expect the delay was with both parties negotiating in which year the deal will start (i.e., can it start this year and burn a year vs the Habs probably preferring it to start next season).
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