He's very reliable defensively. Hard working player with tremendous speed. Lacks a bit of finish but he has some offensive talent. A slightly less talented Leblanc. He's less mean too. But he's a better skater.
He's very reliable defensively. Hard working player with tremendous speed. Lacks a bit of finish but he has some offensive talent. A slightly less talented Leblanc. He's less mean too. But he's a better skater.
This is why I keep saying he's our next Tom Pyatt (who is currently a 3rd liner for the Lightning).
He's going to make the jump sooner or later, and given that he's French AND reliable, I don't see how he won't put a lot of pressure on Bergevin to translate our increasingly capable depth into elite performers.
He's very reliable defensively. Hard working player with tremendous speed. Lacks a bit of finish but he has some offensive talent. A slightly less talented Leblanc. He's less mean too. But he's a better skater.
No expert, just a fan, but wasn't Guy Carbonneau the last prospect described as this? The "tremendous speed" was the clincher for me.
Last player I should say. Not prospect. Still fits in my book. Before you post his Jr. stats as a point getter, I know.
No expert, just a fan, but wasn't Guy Carbonneau the last prospect described as this? The "tremendous speed" was the clincher for me.
Last player I should say. Not prospect. Still fits in my book. Before you post his Jr. stats as a point getter, I know.
He has ways to go. Carbonneau was one of the best 3rd liners the Habs ever had. That's a pretty high bar to set for Bournival. He plays the same kind of game, but I don't see him become as good, Shocking, I know right?
I think he's a very safe bet to become an NHLer. I always thought he'd be in the NHL before Gallagher, because of his versatility.
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This is why I keep saying he's our next Tom Pyatt (who is currently a 3rd liner for the Lightning).
He's grittier than Pyatt and better along the boards. But beside that I see where you're going.
He has ways to go. Carbonneau was one of the best 3rd liners the Habs ever had. That's a pretty high bar to set for Bournival. He plays the same kind of game, but I don't see him become as good, Shocking, I know right?
I think he's a very safe bet to become an NHLer. I always thought he'd be in the NHL before Gallagher, because of his versatility.
He's grittier than Pyatt and better along the boards. But beside that I see where you're going.
As a fan, I would attribute Carbo's success to two things. First, his speed and quickness while skating. Second, vision.
Side Note... Hamilton has signed a 3 yr extention with the Bulldogs and Montreal Canadiens..
Was waiting to hear what would happen. Glad to see they are staying for 3 more years. Will be interesting to see what management has in store for next season, if they change coaches again or for the first time in 5 years the Dogs would not have a new bench boss. (Lever/Boucher/the Randy's/CJ/SL)
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I agree! What's the deal with this kid?
Bournival has been solid at both ends, nothing flashy but he works hard. I struggle to figure out what his NHL upside is as he could be a bottom line foward but he's not overly big and doesn't have much of a physical edge to his game. Others are higher on him then I am but he works hard consistently and can play on the PK.
Ok so thats it for LAVAL. it would have been nice to have the dogs in Laval in a big new arena
Well, the Laval arena won't be ready for what, 2 years? I see the habs affiliate in Laval in 3-5 years. Hamilton could get another farm team (better market than other places).
Can anyone give me reports on beaulieu's development? do we see him in the line up in the next 2 years?
He seems to be progressing well, especially when you consider where he was to start the season. Defintiely should be in our lineup sometime in 2015, my guess is he'll spend all of next season in the AHL and be a candidate for the 2014-15 Habs.
Dogs currently down 3-2, Tenute from Holland and Tinordi and Leblanc from Blunden and Beaulieu the scoring plays.
Ok so thats it for LAVAL. it would have been nice to have the dogs in Laval in a big new arena
Actually, the deal is 3 years but there's an option on the 3rd year....And there are some problems in Laval that could probably take...2 years to figure out. Do the math....there'a strong chance that the Dogs play in Laval in 3 years.
What happened with Dumont? There is now a X besides his name but he played against Binghampton.
Two choices: Injured or call back to Montreal.
The former seems more probable because Nokkalainen is coming back... Our best scorer.
What happened with Dumont? There is now a X besides his name but he played against Binghampton.
Two choices: Injured or call back to Montreal.
The former seems more probable because Nokkalainen is coming back... Our best scorer.
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Gabriel Dumont a été rappelé des Bulldogs de Hamilton. / Gabriel Dumont called up from the @BulldogsAHL.
If Noke is coming back, maybe he can get a conditioning stint with Hamilton for a few weeks.
This would make sense. Unless habs actually need him because of another
injury. It's better to let Dumont watch a few NHL games, and get a few practices
and NHL pay-checks.
That way if someone else gets hurt, and you need Noke to play regularly,
he won't come in completely cold. After all, he hasn't played a game in a long time.
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