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Post by ChiLla on Oct 16, 2023 15:01:28 GMT
^^ I don't always agree with Pronman but I 100% agree with him that we look to have snagged 3 of the top 32 players in the draft. I also agree that Mesar looks to be the big disappointment so far, particularly because of consistency of effort level. He's clearly got skill, but thus far, he wouldn't be a 1st rounder in a re-draft. Hutson would be and so would Beck. I still like Nemec more than he does though... Yep, I'm not a huge supporter and don't blindly believe everything he says about prospects, but he's thorough and his Habs track record is pretty decent. If memory serves, he had us picking both Slafkovsky and Reinbacher in his mock drafts and he also was the first writer (to my knowledge) who suggested Reinbacher was a legitimate option in the top 5.
As for Mesar, no doubt his first OHL season wasn't exactly a huge success and he also didn't wow me at training camp this year. I definitely expected him to have a bigger impact, so the lack of progress is a little concerning. There's no point keeping him in Laval as an extra, if he can't make the team for whatever reason they should just send him back to the OHL so he can work on his game there.
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Post by electron58 on Oct 18, 2023 23:27:42 GMT
The Rocket announced on Wednesday, before entertaining Rochester, that captain Gabriel Bourque has a lower-body injury and will require further medical evaluation. According to 91.9 Fm radio broadcaster Anthony Marcotte, there are fears of a long-term injury that might require surgery.
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Post by BigTed3 on Oct 19, 2023 0:04:50 GMT
Laval Rocket goalie Strauss Mann was credited with a goal tonight after Rochester shot the puck into their own net during a delayed penalty call against the Rocket.
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Post by electron58 on Oct 19, 2023 3:00:50 GMT
Laval Rocket goalie Strauss Mann was credited with a goal tonight after Rochester shot the puck into their own net during a delayed penalty call against the Rocket. It happened in the first period and was Laval's first goal. Too bad Strauss Mann gave up 5 goals, as the Rocket lost their 3rd in a row to start the season.
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Post by electron58 on Oct 19, 2023 22:11:23 GMT
Xhekaj was suspended by the OHL for a pair of games for a slew foot on an Oshawa Generals opponent. a fate (suspension) reminiscent of his older brother who was suspended twice in his final season of OHL action. Florian Xhekaj has 3 game misconducts so far this season. - One for Slewfooting. - One for leaving the bench.. - One for instigating a fight... He managed to do this in only 5 games. Oh and he also has 4 points. Should fit right in with the highest penalized team in the NHL.
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Post by electron58 on Oct 20, 2023 5:16:40 GMT
Even if Mesar benefits from a good development framework at the moment, Houle recognizes that a decision will have to be made quickly so that the young person can maximize his learning. I just want to play , said Mesar, who is still living at the hotel while his status is clarified. I don't want to just play one game and be cut in the next one. I want to get a lot of ice time. If I go back to the OHL, it will be a good option. I have confidence that the leaders in Montreal know what they are doing. Looks like Mesar is OK going back to the O.
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Post by electron58 on Oct 20, 2023 5:22:03 GMT
The Laval Rocket assigned forward John Parker-Jones and defenseman Miguël Tourigny to the Trois-Rivières Lions. Released goaltender Joe Vrbetic, he will be joining the Trois-Rivières Lions camp. According to AHL Transactions, Joe Vrbetic has signed a contract with the Laval Rocket and has been loaned to the Lions de Trois-Rivières. Good signing.
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Post by claremont on Oct 20, 2023 12:45:04 GMT
Even if Mesar benefits from a good development framework at the moment, Houle recognizes that a decision will have to be made quickly so that the young person can maximize his learning. I just want to play , said Mesar, who is still living at the hotel while his status is clarified. I don't want to just play one game and be cut in the next one. I want to get a lot of ice time. If I go back to the OHL, it will be a good option. I have confidence that the leaders in Montreal know what they are doing. Looks like Mesar is OK going back to the O. Mesar needs ice time to play. Perhaps with Parker-Jones sent down, he will get the opportunity. The kid has great speed, energy and vision intelligence that needs to be brought out.
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Post by electron58 on Oct 20, 2023 15:08:14 GMT
Even if Mesar benefits from a good development framework at the moment, Houle recognizes that a decision will have to be made quickly so that the young person can maximize his learning. I just want to play , said Mesar, who is still living at the hotel while his status is clarified. I don't want to just play one game and be cut in the next one. I want to get a lot of ice time. If I go back to the OHL, it will be a good option. I have confidence that the leaders in Montreal know what they are doing. Looks like Mesar is OK going back to the O. Mesar needs ice time to play. Perhaps with Parker-Jones sent down, he will get the opportunity. The kid has great speed, energy and vision intelligence that needs to be brought out. Yeah. Parker-Jones was sent down about 10 days ago, and he's kind of a defenseman. Laval still have too many forwards, but with injuries on the Habs & now Laval, Mesar may see more opportunities. Hard to be sure, but you're right, Mesar needs heavy minutes for his development.
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Post by claremont on Oct 21, 2023 1:20:08 GMT
Joshua Roy Hattie plus plus - lighting it up vs Rochester tonight ! Right place right time - not the greatest skater but gets the job done
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Post by maasart on Oct 21, 2023 2:26:31 GMT
Joshua Roy Hattie plus plus - lighting it up vs Rochester tonight ! Right place right time - not the greatest skater but gets the job done Leading the AHL in scoring now with 9 points in 4 games. I know some fans dont like him - and i can see how the skating (while better) is still a weak spot but this guy seem to have off-the-chart positioning. I know he's much smaller but I get this sort of "dave andreychuk vibe" Dude should never have scored 600+ goals in his career (There were goalies who skated better than him) but for some reason he was always in the right place at the right time. Roy has been elite at every level so far. Im very excited to see him get a chance in the NHL - sometime soon.
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Post by electron58 on Oct 21, 2023 3:13:50 GMT
Good to see Joshua Roy doing well. I believe he's going to be a keeper. So long as they don't bring him up and plug him into the 4rth line. He's got a knack.
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Post by ramcharger440 on Oct 21, 2023 4:17:50 GMT
Same here some guys just know where to be on the ice and he is one of them. At the end of the day if we don't put the little black rubber thing in the other teams net we won't win much and this guy is another one who does that.
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Post by claremont on Oct 21, 2023 11:50:38 GMT
Same here some guys just know where to be on the ice and he is one of them. At the end of the day if we don't put the little black rubber thing in the other teams net we won't win much and this guy is another one who does that. Just might be a Tyler Toffoli type - if he puts the biscuit in the net, the Bell Centre crowd will love him. He makes some great passes too, but he needs some offensive players around him.
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Post by BigTed3 on Oct 21, 2023 13:47:44 GMT
Good to see Joshua Roy doing well. I believe he's going to be a keeper. So long as they don't bring him up and plug him into the 4rth line. He's got a knack. Same here some guys just know where to be on the ice and he is one of them. At the end of the day if we don't put the little black rubber thing in the other teams net we won't win much and this guy is another one who does that. Same here some guys just know where to be on the ice and he is one of them. At the end of the day if we don't put the little black rubber thing in the other teams net we won't win much and this guy is another one who does that. Just might be a Tyler Toffoli type - if he puts the biscuit in the net, the Bell Centre crowd will love him. He makes some great passes too, but he needs some offensive players around him.
I wasn't high on Roy two years ago. I felt like this skating wasn't up to snuff for his game to translate to the NHL and I said then that that would be what he needed to improve to make it. We know the offensive instinct is there. The WJC last year was where he really showed he could keep up a bit more, and then his camp and start in the AHL this year have built upon that. He's still not an elite skater, but he's good enough for it to not be a limiting factor any more.
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Post by electron58 on Oct 21, 2023 15:04:44 GMT
Even if Mesar benefits from a good development framework at the moment, Houle recognizes that a decision will have to be made quickly so that the young person can maximize his learning. I just want to play , said Mesar, who is still living at the hotel while his status is clarified. I don't want to just play one game and be cut in the next one. I want to get a lot of ice time. If I go back to the OHL, it will be a good option. I have confidence that the leaders in Montreal know what they are doing. Looks like Mesar is OK going back to the O. Mesar needs ice time to play. Perhaps with Parker-Jones sent down, he will get the opportunity. The kid has great speed, energy and vision intelligence that needs to be brought out. The Montreal Canadiens have assigned Filip Mesar to the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League. Should be a lot better in Kitchener now. New coaching staff including his old coach from back home? Team is on a roll from what I hear.
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Post by electron58 on Oct 21, 2023 15:27:17 GMT
Should be a lot better in Kitchener now. New coaching staff including his old coach from back home? Team is on a roll from what I hear. The main thing is that the coaching and environment in Kitchener right now is almost perfect for Mesar. So no more excuses. It’s on him to perform. (Give him a few games to adapt though as he missed their camp where Ahokas clearly made huge progress with the team).
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Post by electron58 on Oct 22, 2023 10:07:29 GMT
Montreal Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson was injured Friday night during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Hutson was severely tackled by an opposing defender in the offensive zone and left the game. www.tvasports.ca/2023/10/21/lane-hutson-blesseActually, looked like a clean hit. Maybe a bit excessive.......
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Post by electron58 on Oct 22, 2023 10:11:30 GMT
Laval loses again, Joshua Roy with 2 assists.
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Post by BigTed3 on Oct 22, 2023 14:02:34 GMT
Montreal Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson was injured Friday night during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Hutson was severely tackled by an opposing defender in the offensive zone and left the game. www.tvasports.ca/2023/10/21/lane-hutson-blesseActually, looked like a clean hit. Maybe a bit excessive....... Hard to tell because of the poor-quality video, but it looks like the defender might leave his feet and launch, which would be a penalty...
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