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Post by electron58 on Feb 10, 2024 18:26:57 GMT
as per Grant McCagg Two more goals for Mailloux as Laval gets its ninth win in the last ten [9-0-1). Mailloux is on pace for 21 goals. No rookie defenceman has scored 20 in the past two decades.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 10, 2024 21:33:44 GMT
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled forward Joshua Roy from the AHL's Laval Rocket.
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Post by HTL on Feb 10, 2024 23:28:37 GMT
The Rocket taking it to the Marlies today. A rare televised game.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 17, 2024 10:58:01 GMT
Big game for Jared Davidson as he scored three goals (6,7,8) in the Rocket 5-2 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack. Jakub Dobeš with a good game 2 goals on 36 shots.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 17, 2024 10:59:51 GMT
This guy keeps putting up points as Florian Xhekaj scored the GWG goal (26) and added one assist in Brantford's 3-0 win over Owen Sound.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 19, 2024 10:59:29 GMT
This guy keeps putting up points as Florian Xhekaj scored the GWG goal (26) and added one assist in Brantford's 3-0 win over Owen Sound. Another goal and assist for Florian Xhekaj.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 20, 2024 19:47:42 GMT
The Laval Rocket, the Canadiens’ AHL affiliate, revealed Monday that they have agreed to a one-year, one-way AHL contract with goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Well deserved thus far.
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Post by maasart on Feb 20, 2024 20:40:15 GMT
This guy keeps putting up points as Florian Xhekaj scored the GWG goal (26) and added one assist in Brantford's 3-0 win over Owen Sound. Big jump since last year. Pre draft: 68gp 13g 12a 25pts Since drafted: 52gp 27g 22a 49pts Obviously, juniors, is not the NHL so a lot of work to do but im starting to have more faith in our drafting and development teams.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 21, 2024 11:19:11 GMT
#88 Yevgeni Volokhin Team - Mamonty Ugra MHL
Position: G Height: 6-3 Weight: 168 Shoots: Left Birthdate: 2005-04-06 Age: 18 Birthplace: Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia Drafted in the 5th round (144th overall) in 2023
GP=31 GA=60 TMin=1699:05 Shots=817 SO=4 W=20 L=6 OT=3 GAA=2:12 Svs%=0.927 Contract (must be signed before June 1st, 2027) Ugra Khanty-Mansiysk - April 30, 2025 - Two-way VHL contract
Excellent stats. Could be a sleeper. Low risk, High reward 5th round pick. Hope he continues to develop!
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Post by electron58 on Feb 21, 2024 20:06:41 GMT
Strauss Mann was finally sent down to the ECHL yesterday. Alleviating the 3 goalie system in Laval. Now it creates a 4 goalie system in Trois Riviérs. Go figure.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 22, 2024 14:17:21 GMT
Laval beats Hershey in the shootout. Logan Mailloux with the only goal. Davidson with another goal and Dobés with the win. That's the first place in the league Hershey.
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Post by claremont on Feb 22, 2024 16:19:02 GMT
Laval beats Hershey in the shootout. Logan Mailloux with the only goal. Davidson with another goal and Dobés with the win. That's the first place in the league Hershey. I can certainly see Mailloux moving up to the big club next year. Suspect they want to keep him in Laval for this year as they push towards perhaps a playoff spot, unless he comes up at the end of the season when roster limits are increased. Not sure whether Mailloux will have much to prove by staying in the AHL next year beyond some defense issues and processing speed. Mind you we kind of expected more from Barron but he hasn't enjoyed the success that Mailloux has had in the AHL so far. I kind of expect Reinbacher will not be pushed but assuming Savard is moved, next year's right side may be Guhle (off natural side pairing with Matheson), Mailloux and likely Kovacevic or Barron. The left side is Matheson, Harris/Struble/Xhekaj. I wonder if Hutson and Engstrom both start in Laval as well with Reinbacher.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 22, 2024 16:36:58 GMT
Laval beats Hershey in the shootout. Logan Mailloux with the only goal. Davidson with another goal and Dobés with the win. That's the first place in the league Hershey. I can certainly see Mailloux moving up to the big club next year. Suspect they want to keep him in Laval for this year as they push towards perhaps a playoff spot, unless he comes up at the end of the season when roster limits are increased. Not sure whether Mailloux will have much to prove by staying in the AHL next year beyond some defense issues and processing speed. Mind you we kind of expected more from Barron but he hasn't enjoyed the success that Mailloux has had in the AHL so far. I kind of expect Reinbacher will not be pushed but assuming Savard is moved, next year's right side may be Guhle (off natural side pairing with Matheson), Mailloux and likely Kovacevic or Barron. The left side is Matheson, Harris/Struble/Xhekaj. I wonder if Hutson and Engstrom both start in Laval as well with Reinbacher. Certainly good observations claremont. I guess with the HUGO mantra of preaching patience & development you would think the slow approach except for the exceptional. Seeing as how they viewed Slafkovsky as exceptional there is the possibility/probability that Reinbacher starts with the big club next year. Especially if he finishes this year in Laval. As for Mailloux? Gotta believe he gets a long look next preseason. Personally I think Barron is sliding down the depth chart. Still a prospect but maybe just not here. Same with Jordan Harris. With Hutson coming into the picture, can't see them keeping both Harris & Hutson. Hutson so much more dynamic but can he stay injury free? If Engstrom comes over I can see him spending the year in Laval where Hutson may get a look with the big team & burn a year off & then to Laval. Time will tell but I'm hoping HUGO does something soon with all the LD assets & D. Savard. Can't keep everyone & the longer they wait I believe the value goes down. At least that's what I think.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 24, 2024 10:58:15 GMT
Laval lose to Marlies 4-1 Friday night.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 25, 2024 2:51:23 GMT
Laval lose to Marlies 5-1 Saturday night. Don't really seem too interested in making the playoffs.
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Post by maasart on Feb 27, 2024 20:54:15 GMT
Vinzenz Rohrer apparently doing quite well in Europe recently. I wonder if he has NHL potential. Reminds me a little of Lekhs. Good responsible game, smallish but plays bigger than his size. I could see him being a 3rd line winger down the road.
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Post by electron58 on Feb 29, 2024 12:33:13 GMT
Jakub Dobeš with first career AHL shutout. 4-0 over Bridgeport Islanders.
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Post by electron58 on Mar 1, 2024 11:26:58 GMT
Vinzenz Rohrer apparently doing quite well in Europe recently. I wonder if he has NHL potential. Reminds me a little of Lekhs. Good responsible game, smallish but plays bigger than his size. I could see him being a 3rd line winger down the road. The Neue Zürcher Zeitung had an in-depth interview and article with VInzenz Rohrer in which he stated that he wouldn’t make the NHL next season and expects to be with Zürich in the National League. That’s something that shouldn’t be a surprise as he has another contract year with the Lions, and therefore couldn’t be assigned to the AHL. He is clearly looking toward the future as he is learning French, something that should come in handy for a time when he will be based in Montreal. He also mentions learning to play the piano, something that has been known to improve brain speed, concentration, and focus, which should benefit him in his hockey career as well. It’s interesting to see a young player focusing on different things outside the hockey arena to improve his skills.
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Post by electron58 on Mar 3, 2024 1:52:32 GMT
Rocket heading towards another loss.
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Post by electron58 on Mar 3, 2024 13:28:29 GMT
This guy keeps putting up points as Florian Xhekaj scored the GWG goal (26) and added one assist in Brantford's 3-0 win over Owen Sound. Big jump since last year. Pre draft: 68gp 13g 12a 25pts Since drafted: 52gp 27g 22a 49pts Obviously, juniors, is not the NHL so a lot of work to do but im starting to have more faith in our drafting and development teams. Another goal and 2 assists for Florian Xhekaj in a 5-3 win over Kingston. Now at 31 goals and 25 assists in 56 games played. I know the Hab staff consider him a unicorn and like you say maasart it is only juniors. The nice thing is that he has the size and uses it to his advantage. It doesn't look like he has ever been a point a game player so is he trending upwards? It would be nice to have a power forward that can score. Hopefully he will be more than a Pezzetta (who was never close to being a point a game player ever) From elite prospects 2023 scouting report draft guide............. Around the net, Florian Xhekaj looks like a professional player. He doesn't just plant himself in front; he moves his feet, presents his stick, and detaches from defenders just as the puck comes through. Tricky one-timers and high-skill deflections are his scoring tools, complemented by those off-puck reads. & he's still growing! Florian Xhekaj Height: 6′3″ Weight: 188 lb Born: 6/27/2004 (Age: 19) Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, CAN Shoots: L Draft: 2023, MTL (101st overall), 4th round, 5th pick
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