Yes, his English is quite good but he studied at Harvard so it was expected. Ill tell you one thing; he knows how to talk while sounding good but saying nothing. He will have no problems whatsoever with the media this one. But the guys interviewing him did most of the talking... very unprofessional.
Leblanc spoke near perfect English at his draft interview last year. I think it's more living in Kirkland than going to Harvard, but that probably helped. What exactly did he say?
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Leblanc spoke near perfect English at his draft interview last year. I think it's more living in Kirkland than going to Harvard, but that probably helped. What exactly did he say?
I just think he's a Francophone, so I don't judge, cause sometimes my French isn't as good as it should be.
But back on topic, what did he say in the interview? I'm guessing he just said he was excited to start his professional career and he was looking forward to play in Montreal, today as a Junior and eventually as a Canadien.
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I'm not the one criticizing his hockey talent from just having seen him at camp.
I am waiting for you to tell me where you saw this phenom ? Take a trip to Harvard ? Please you guys only listen to the oh so terrific french media. And yes, i can actually judge skill by watching a hockey player, during a hockey camp ! This is what i do, during the winter.
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I am waiting for you to tell me where you saw this phenom ? Take a trip to Harvard ? Please you guys only listen to the oh so terrific french media.
I didn't. That's why I'm not criticizing him. Because...
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And yes, i can actually judge skill by watching a hockey player, during a hockey camp ! This is what i do, during the winter.
... I'm not stupid enough to believe I can assess a player just by watching him in a development camp. Especially when said player is precisely the kind of guy who shine in game situation and not in drills and practices. And especially when the people who DID seen him play a lot of games all agree on how much a complete player he is!
I didn't. That's why I'm not criticizing him. Because...
... I'm not stupid enough to believe I can assess a player just by watching him in a development camp. Especially when said player is precisely the kind of guy who shine in game situation and not in drills and practices. And especially when the people who DID seen him play a lot of games all agree on how much a complete player he is!
Time will tell GT, but my opinion is not the same as yours and others in here. At least you know how to be civil. The funny thing here at HF, as soon as someone has an opinion that is blatantly different then someone elses, you are considered an ass. Funny no ?
I saw him at the last camp in Brossard...yawn ! Nothing special there !
I saw him play midget AAA about 10 times. He's 10 times better than all the players who've originated from that league when he played. He killed the league. He would have been the Q's first choice overall if he would have accepted to come to the junior circuit instead. He's a solid talent. Punkin, the kid broke midget AAA records that were held by NHL superstars. And he did it on a lousy team with a lousy supporting cast. He MADE the LSL Lions that year. He WAS midget AAA. His presence filled up the stands in many arena. I can attest that in Gatineau, when he played the Intrepide, he filled up the joint more than once. He was THE attraction.
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I am waiting for you to tell me where you saw this phenom ? Take a trip to Harvard ? Please you guys only listen to the oh so terrific french media. And yes, i can actually judge skill by watching a hockey player, during a hockey camp ! This is what i do, during the winter.
Great you saw him once at a developmental camp. I guess he won't be anything more than a 4th liner. Move along everyone.
Its amazing how much people think they know about a player by only watching him practice. In a rookie camp to boot no less. I'll wait to see him in some live game action before judging him thanks.
Great you saw him once at a developmental camp. I guess he won't be anything more than a 4th liner. Move along everyone.
Its amazing how much people think they know about a player by only watching him practice. In a rookie camp to boot no less. I'll wait to see him in some live game action before judging him thanks.
I saw him play midget AAA about 10 times. He's 10 times better than all the players who've originated from that league when he played. He killed the league. He would have been the Q's first choice overall if he would have accepted to come to the junior circuit instead. He's a solid talent. Punkin, the kid broke midget AAA records that were held by NHL superstars. And he did it on a lousy team with a lousy supporting cast. He MADE the LSL Lions that year. He WAS midget AAA. His presence filled up the stands in many arena. I can attest that in Gatineau, when he played the Intrepide, he filled up the joint more than once. He was THE attraction.
Yes, i know this and you are right in midget AAA he was the man, no doubt. I don't understand how a player who is suppose to be so dominant, had such lousy stats in what could be called an average Ivy league ? My opinion is way different then some of yours, thank goodness could you imagine how boring this planet would be if we all agreed on everything ?
Yes, i know this and you are right in midget AAA he was the man, no doubt. I don't understand how a player who is suppose to be so dominant, had such lousy stats in what could be called an average Ivy league ? My opinion is way different then some of yours, thank goodness could you imagine how boring this planet would be if we all agreed on everything ?
Even if the league is lousy, it doesn't mean he walked in and was put on the top line and had top PP time. He was a freshman on a team with sophomores, juniors and seniors. He had to learn the system, pay his dues and earn his time.
He averaged almost a point per game as a rookie in the USHL which rarely happens in that league.
Considering you think Brock Trotter is good, no one should take anything you say seriously.
He isn't? 36 goals, 77 points in 75 games is no good ? I wonder what Leblanc would do in Hamilton ? I would be willing to bet you that Leblanc couldn't have a season like that in the AHL at 22 !
And the only reason half of you are defending Leblanc is because of his last name. Most of you don't even have a clue who the guy is. So give it a rest.
He isn't? 36 goals, 77 points in 75 games is no good ? I wonder what Leblanc would do in Hamilton ? I would be willing to bet you that Leblanc couldn't have a season like that in the AHL at 22 !
And the only reason half of you are defending Leblanc is because of his last name. Most of you don't even have a clue who the guy is. So give it a rest.
Like I care what Leblanc's last name is.
GP: 69 G 50 A 53 -> Alexandre Giroux
GP: 76 G 31 A 54 -> Corey Locke
Guess, what ? Neither of these players are NHLers and chances are they never will amount to anything in the NHL.
I guess they're quite the great player, though ? D'oh, Montréal traded Locke away. Well, gee whiz, I guess the habs really messed up in dealing away a potential superstar in Corey Locke, eh ? Not to mention, Giroux was a UFA this year and we didn't sign him. Dang. How could we miss out on two studs like that.Oh well, we still have Brock Trotter, who will be a stud in the NHL. Right ?
