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Post by seventeen on Dec 6, 2023 14:42:20 GMT -5
Meh, I would not put much stock in the veracity of anything that Laraque says. Double that thinking for me. Georges may have a contact or two, and get it right once a year, but 'ripping' anyone is not Marty's style, especially not for a kid who hasn't done anything wrong and needs to improve a certain part of his game. I had noticed 2 years ago that Arber is perfectly fine in the offensive zone, but his defensive Z readings and positioning needed to improve. That's still an issue, so some time in Laval to help correct that is fine. In the long run, there's no way that Kovacevic or Lindstrom have more value to the Habs than Xhekaj. Both are as much of a deterrent as a fluffy pillow. Lately with the improvement of some D and the expectation of others arriving soon, Xhekaj has become trade bait to some fans and completely out of the future picture. They are in for a surprise. The dynasty of the 70's found room for Rick Chartraw and Pierre Bouchard despite some shortcomings in their games. Xhekaj has more skill than both those guys. A little more discipline in his own end and Arber is going to be a mainstay on the Habs for quite a few years to come. |
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Post by seventeen on Dec 6, 2023 14:43:39 GMT -5
Apparently he will only be down for a week or two.....plans on having him back around Christmas. He better not fight down there... there a lot of goons down therecthatcwould like nothing better than fighting him... walk away arber And laugh in their faces while you're doing that. Tell them to enjoy their stays in Belleville, Rochester, etc. |
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Post by habsorbed on Dec 6, 2023 16:20:37 GMT -5
Meh, I would not put much stock in the veracity of anything that Laraque says. Double that thinking for me. Georges may have a contact or two, and get it right once a year, but 'ripping' anyone is not Marty's style, especially not for a kid who hasn't done anything wrong and needs to improve a certain part of his game. I had noticed 2 years ago that Arber is perfectly fine in the offensive zone, but his defensive Z readings and positioning needed to improve. That's still an issue, so some time in Laval to help correct that is fine. In the long run, there's no way that Kovacevic or Lindstrom have more value to the Habs than Xhekaj. Both are as much of a deterrent as a fluffy pillow. Lately with the improvement of some D and the expectation of others arriving soon, Xhekaj has become trade bait to some fans and completely out of the future picture. They are in for a surprise. The dynasty of the 70's found room for Rick Chartraw and Pierre Bouchard despite some shortcomings in their games. Xhekaj has more skill than both those guys. A little more discipline in his own end and Arber is going to be a mainstay on the Habs for quite a few years to come. Speaking of Chartraw, and i think bouchard, playing at the forward position was not a foreign concept for Scotty. And X would be a manace forechecking. Ouch. Big time ouch! |
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Post by Cranky on Dec 6, 2023 17:04:46 GMT -5
Playing a defenseman as a forward has worked out in a few instances but not that great. Basically we are condemning him to the 4th line...unless of course he turns out to be the UTLIMATE power forward. Even better would be the X Bros Bash Party of Two.
Right now, have him put every once of effort to control his gaps, improve his edges and take some hand saving lessons.
About boxing lessons...I know I sound like a broken record but I can't emphasize enough how important that is if he needs to drop them once in a while. That wild flailing at helmets makes me cringe. I feel the pain in my hands just watching him. Just ONE well placed jab is worth a thousand knuckle busting shot at a helmet. All that takes is maybe a summer worth of fun in a boxing gym.
When I was in university and taking martial arts, my sensi took us to a boxing club he belonged in. Even though I was the biggest guy around, it was embarrassing punching the other guy with my face while I flailed at thin air. They stung even if I wore a boxing helmet. A bit of instructions, a bit of speed bag work, a bit of self preservation and I found out it was fun not to stop punches with my face. More important, the flailing stopped when I was no longer reacting. THAT would be huge for X. To repeat my repeating, he will NOT turn into a boxer nor need decades, just learn to better protect himself and respond more "accurately". Including saving his shoulder.
Besides, if he gets to be that devastating, NO ONE will want to tangle with him.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Dec 6, 2023 17:29:02 GMT -5
Playing a defenseman as a forward has worked out in a few instances but not that great. Basically we are condemning him to the 4th line...unless of course he turns out to be the UTLIMATE power forward. Even better would be the X Bros Bash Party of Two. Right now, have him put every once of effort to control his gaps, improve his edges and take some hand saving lessons. About boxing lessons...I know I sound like a broken record but I can't emphasize enough how important that is if he needs to drop them once in a while. That wild flailing at helmets makes me cringe. I feel the pain in my hands just watching him. Just ONE well placed jab is worth a thousand knuckle busting shot at a helmet. All that takes is maybe a summer worth of fun in a boxing gym. When I was in university and taking martial arts, my sensi took us to a boxing club he belonged in. Even though I was the biggest guy around, it was embarrassing punching the other guy with my face while I flailed at thin air. They stung even if I wore a boxing helmet. A bit of instructions, a bit of speed bag work, a bit of self preservation and I found out it was fun not to stop punches with my face. More important, the flailing stopped when I was no longer reacting. THAT would be huge for X. To repeat my repeating, he will NOT turn into a boxer nor need decades, just learn to better protect himself and respond more "accurately". Including saving his shoulder. Besides, if he gets to be that devastating, NO ONE will want to tangle with him. You need many ingredients to make a cake or a team. Big, small, quick, smart, physical, skilled, shot, edges, speed and intangibles. X brings a dimension that is needed and in short supply. He can be both physical and a fighter. He is a fighter who can contribute minutes and physical presence unlike fighters who are infrequently played. A fighter who is on the bench isn't helping the team, A fighter who is in Laval when the rest of the team is in the Bell Center isn't contributing. X is strong, skates well and has a point shot that is both hard and gets through. We have a plethora of talented young defensemen but none with the attributes that X has. They all take time to learn and mature. For a worker at Costco to an NHL defenseman his development has been phenomenal. |
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Post by IamCanadiens on Dec 6, 2023 17:30:35 GMT -5
Playing a defenseman as a forward has worked out in a few instances but not that great. Basically we are condemning him to the 4th line...unless of course he turns out to be the UTLIMATE power forward. Even better would be the X Bros Bash Party of Two. Right now, have him put every once of effort to control his gaps, improve his edges and take some hand saving lessons. About boxing lessons...I know I sound like a broken record but I can't emphasize enough how important that is if he needs to drop them once in a while. That wild flailing at helmets makes me cringe. I feel the pain in my hands just watching him. Just ONE well placed jab is worth a thousand knuckle busting shot at a helmet. All that takes is maybe a summer worth of fun in a boxing gym. When I was in university and taking martial arts, my sensi took us to a boxing club he belonged in. Even though I was the biggest guy around, it was embarrassing punching the other guy with my face while I flailed at thin air. They stung even if I wore a boxing helmet. A bit of instructions, a bit of speed bag work, a bit of self preservation and I found out it was fun not to stop punches with my face. More important, the flailing stopped when I was no longer reacting. THAT would be huge for X. To repeat my repeating, he will NOT turn into a boxer nor need decades, just learn to better protect himself and respond more "accurately". Including saving his shoulder. Besides, if he gets to be that devastating, NO ONE will want to tangle with him. Worked for Buff but his talent was on another level. Totally agree that it isn't often a successful transition at the highest level. I think X has great power but I've always wondered about his core strength. His balance seems off much of the time and he puts himself in vulnerable positions when he's fighting. I think he should work on his core strength to improve his balance when fighting. As an added bonus it would help with that hockey thing too. Regardless, I'm hoping the time in Laval improves his abilities as a hockey player. Having a nuclear deterrent on the ice that isn't a liability is so valuable. |
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Post by seventeen on Dec 6, 2023 17:51:46 GMT -5
Playing a defenseman as a forward has worked out in a few instances but not that great. Basically we are condemning him to the 4th line...unless of course he turns out to be the UTLIMATE power forward. Even better would be the X Bros Bash Party of Two. Right now, have him put every once of effort to control his gaps, improve his edges and take some hand saving lessons. About boxing lessons...I know I sound like a broken record but I can't emphasize enough how important that is if he needs to drop them once in a while. That wild flailing at helmets makes me cringe. I feel the pain in my hands just watching him. Just ONE well placed jab is worth a thousand knuckle busting shot at a helmet. All that takes is maybe a summer worth of fun in a boxing gym. When I was in university and taking martial arts, my sensi took us to a boxing club he belonged in. Even though I was the biggest guy around, it was embarrassing punching the other guy with my face while I flailed at thin air. They stung even if I wore a boxing helmet. A bit of instructions, a bit of speed bag work, a bit of self preservation and I found out it was fun not to stop punches with my face. More important, the flailing stopped when I was no longer reacting. THAT would be huge for X. To repeat my repeating, he will NOT turn into a boxer nor need decades, just learn to better protect himself and respond more "accurately". Including saving his shoulder. Besides, if he gets to be that devastating, NO ONE will want to tangle with him. Worked for Buff but his talent was on another level. Totally agree that it isn't often a successful transition at the highest level. I think X has great power but I've always wondered about his core strength. His balance seems off much of the time and he puts himself in vulnerable positions when he's fighting. I think he should work on his core strength to improve his balance when fighting. As an added bonus it would help with that hockey thing too. Regardless, I'm hoping the time in Laval improves his abilities as a hockey player. Having a nuclear deterrent on the ice that isn't a liability is so valuable. You'd think Adam Nicolas would have some idea about core strength (and I agree with you). Another thing that I hope they work on is flexibility. It really helps avoid injury if you can stretch just a bit further. My lifelong bane. |
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Post by Cranky on Dec 6, 2023 17:56:48 GMT -5
Playing a defenseman as a forward has worked out in a few instances but not that great. Basically we are condemning him to the 4th line...unless of course he turns out to be the UTLIMATE power forward. Even better would be the X Bros Bash Party of Two. Right now, have him put every once of effort to control his gaps, improve his edges and take some hand saving lessons. About boxing lessons...I know I sound like a broken record but I can't emphasize enough how important that is if he needs to drop them once in a while. That wild flailing at helmets makes me cringe. I feel the pain in my hands just watching him. Just ONE well placed jab is worth a thousand knuckle busting shot at a helmet. All that takes is maybe a summer worth of fun in a boxing gym. When I was in university and taking martial arts, my sensi took us to a boxing club he belonged in. Even though I was the biggest guy around, it was embarrassing punching the other guy with my face while I flailed at thin air. They stung even if I wore a boxing helmet. A bit of instructions, a bit of speed bag work, a bit of self preservation and I found out it was fun not to stop punches with my face. More important, the flailing stopped when I was no longer reacting. THAT would be huge for X. To repeat my repeating, he will NOT turn into a boxer nor need decades, just learn to better protect himself and respond more "accurately". Including saving his shoulder. Besides, if he gets to be that devastating, NO ONE will want to tangle with him. Worked for Buff but his talent was on another level. Totally agree that it isn't often a successful transition at the highest level. I think X has great power but I've always wondered about his core strength. His balance seems off much of the time and he puts himself in vulnerable positions when he's fighting. I think he should work on his core strength to improve his balance when fighting. As an added bonus it would help with that hockey thing too. Regardless, I'm hoping the time in Laval improves his abilities as a hockey player. Having a nuclear deterrent on the ice that isn't a liability is so valuable. Did Buff box? I can't find anything online. When fighting, X is using his size and not his head. His head should tell him that he's got multiple shoulder injuries so do something about it. Stop trying to muscle them with one hand while beating their helmet with another. I hate to say it but when I watch Lucic fight, he's better then 90% of the people he faces mostly due to ONE thing. He has trained. |
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Post by IamCanadiens on Dec 6, 2023 18:45:55 GMT -5
Worked for Buff but his talent was on another level. Totally agree that it isn't often a successful transition at the highest level. I think X has great power but I've always wondered about his core strength. His balance seems off much of the time and he puts himself in vulnerable positions when he's fighting. I think he should work on his core strength to improve his balance when fighting. As an added bonus it would help with that hockey thing too. Regardless, I'm hoping the time in Laval improves his abilities as a hockey player. Having a nuclear deterrent on the ice that isn't a liability is so valuable. Did Buff box? I can't find anything online. When fighting, X is using his size and not his head. His head should tell him that he's got multiple shoulder injuries so do something about it. Stop trying to muscle them with one hand while beating their helmet with another. I hate to say it but when I watch Lucic fight, he's better then 90% of the people he faces mostly due to ONE thing. He has trained. Big Buff didn't box. I was just referring to the transition from D to forward at the professional level. Yeah Lucic is a smart and technical fighter. He threw purposeful punches and often in a pattern. He didn't waste much effort |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Dec 10, 2023 13:31:35 GMT -5
TSN.ca reports that Tanner Pearson is day-to-day ... also, from Rotowire.com ... Exits with upper-body injury
December 9, 2023
Pearson (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Sabres.
ANALYSIS
Pearson logged 2:50 of ice in the contest and added one blocked shot during the first period. The winger's injury leaves his availability in doubt for Sunday's game versus the Predators. If he can't play, Michael Pezzetta will likely draw into the lineup in a bottom-six role. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Dec 10, 2023 22:15:48 GMT -5
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Post by habsorbed on Dec 11, 2023 1:36:34 GMT -5
Only in Montreal does day to day become 4 to 6 weeks  |
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Post by Andrew on Dec 31, 2023 17:24:41 GMT -5
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Post by jkr on Dec 31, 2023 17:38:55 GMT -5
Why are they replacing a centre with a D man?
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Post by seventeen on Jan 1, 2024 15:31:07 GMT -5
Why are they replacing a centre with a D man? Because a) he scored in the last game so recency bias at work, b) Kovacevic has 5 goals to Dvorak's 3, c) they don't have any centres they can call up, so Monahan moves to centre and d) they may want to try Kovacevic up front, helping to resolve the D overpopulation. They really don't seem to want to call up Joshua Roy. Maybe after the TDL, but it seems they want him to get in a large number of AHL games. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jan 4, 2024 11:32:41 GMT -5
Seriously? Year 3….
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jan 4, 2024 11:34:32 GMT -5
On the road to recover it appears. Some good news, I guess. Tanner Pearson is still a Hab? 😂
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Post by jkr on Jan 4, 2024 11:41:59 GMT -5
I didn't think it was possible to miss this guy. I only get to watch the Saturday games and I barely notice him. IMO, I think both Dvorak and Habs fans can't wait until his time in Montreal is over. |
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Post by seventeen on Jan 4, 2024 12:17:57 GMT -5
His work on faceoffs wasn't bad, but that's the only thing I can think of that I thought was above average. The issue, though, is replacement. Centre is an area at which we thought we were deep, but the injuries to Dach, then Newhook (he could play centre in a pinch) and now Dvorak have depleted us. Can we call up Mesar (not really). There's only Simoneau in Laval and he may be the next call-up. I like his competitiveness. We'll be ok with Suzuki and Monahan, but it ticks me off that two guys we were hoping to move for picks, etc are both out for the season (I include Anderson). I guess they're summer plays now, but even then, gm's will use the uncertainty over their injuries to devalue them.
Does this help our CAP situation in allowing us to take on another short term bad contract in order to add another youngster? Between Anderson and Dvorak, that's $10MM.
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Post by Willie Dog on Jan 4, 2024 12:49:23 GMT -5
His work on faceoffs wasn't bad, but that's the only thing I can think of that I though was above average. The issue, though, is replacement. Centre is an area at which we thought we were deep, but the injuries to Dach, then Newhook (he could play centre in a pinch) and now Dvorak have depleted us. Can we call up Mesar (not really). There's only Simoneau in Laval and he may be the next call-up. I like his competitiveness. We'll be ok with Suzuki and Monahan, but it ticks me off that two guys we were hoping to move for picks, etc are both out for the season (I include Anderson). I guess they're summer plays now, but even then, gm's will use the uncertainty over their injuries to devalue them. Does this help our CAP situation in allowing us to take on another short term bad contract in order to add another youngster? Between Anderson and Dvorak, that's $10MM. Josh skated with the team today |
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Post by seventeen on Jan 4, 2024 14:19:41 GMT -5
His work on faceoffs wasn't bad, but that's the only thing I can think of that I though was above average. The issue, though, is replacement. Centre is an area at which we thought we were deep, but the injuries to Dach, then Newhook (he could play centre in a pinch) and now Dvorak have depleted us. Can we call up Mesar (not really). There's only Simoneau in Laval and he may be the next call-up. I like his competitiveness. We'll be ok with Suzuki and Monahan, but it ticks me off that two guys we were hoping to move for picks, etc are both out for the season (I include Anderson). I guess they're summer plays now, but even then, gm's will use the uncertainty over their injuries to devalue them. Does this help our CAP situation in allowing us to take on another short term bad contract in order to add another youngster? Between Anderson and Dvorak, that's $10MM. Josh skated with the team today I'm not sure that's a relief. Unfortunately he may be the toughest to move with that long contract. He went on that 5 goal spree, but lately he seems to have reverted to his usual non-impact self (Thankfully. We don't need yet one more guy helping us win games. |
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Post by Willie Dog on Jan 4, 2024 15:22:37 GMT -5
With Dvo's injury we should have about 6M in cap space at the deadline, maybe we can grab a couple of pick for taking on others deadweight...
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Post by folatre on Jan 4, 2024 18:52:34 GMT -5
Man, another season ending injury for Dvorak, this guy is made of glass.
I never thought Dvorak could get moved until the summer. No contender could have taken on a meh center in that price range with a whole additional year left on his contract.
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Post by Willie Dog on Jan 4, 2024 19:03:46 GMT -5
Man, another season ending injury for Dvorak, this guy is made of glass. I never thought Dvorak could get moved until the summer. No contender could have taken on a meh center in that price range with a whole additional year left on his contract. Just buy him out |
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Post by seventeen on Jan 4, 2024 19:15:46 GMT -5
I get the feeling Hughes wants a clean sheet by the 2025/26 season with the exception of Price, who falls off the following year. He'd like some Cap space to fill in any holes as we compete more seriously. Any buyout of Dvorak could interfere with that plan. Same with Anderson or Gallagher.
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Post by Willie Dog on Jan 4, 2024 22:20:19 GMT -5
I get the feeling Hughes wants a clean sheet by the 2025/26 season with the exception of Price, who falls off the following year. He'd like some Cap space to fill in any holes as we compete more seriously. Any buyout of Dvorak could interfere with that plan. Same with Anderson or Gallagher. Dvorak, Armia, Savard and Kovacevic will be done |
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Post by Willie Dog on Jan 13, 2024 11:08:54 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Feb 11, 2024 17:38:08 GMT -5
RHP cannot buy a break this season.
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Post by folatre on Feb 11, 2024 19:06:07 GMT -5
Yeah, everything sort of went right for him last season and this season is the complete opposite.
It is not an open and shut book, but I think there is almost zero chance that he can ever consolidate as a top six winger in the league. And even the chances to nail down a bottom six role could be tenuous with prospects like Roy, Heinemann, Mesar, Tuch and little X coming on the wing in the next year or two. I have no crystal ball, but I am not sure Harvey-Pinard gets another one-way contract offer with the Habs. Well, for an over-ager from the Q drafted in the 7th round, it is still remarkable that he will have earned three years of NHL money. Hopefully, he stays healthy in 2024-25 and there is more for him.
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Post by seventeen on Feb 12, 2024 1:17:23 GMT -5
There was a tweet about Harris and concussions and a 10 day resting period. That's all I got.
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