As much as Galchenyuk's dad may have been a bad influence let's face it who else was Galchenyuk supposed to go to for advice? Michel Therien?
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In no way diminishing the failures of our coaching staff during that era, of which I was, in my own circles, one of the most vociferous of critics. Many factors contributed to both prospects' failures, and I was merely discussing a handful of them, but you're entirely correct regarding the lack of proper guidance - Galchenyuk stepped out of a toxic environment with his father and into another one with the coaching and managerial staff in one of the worst cities for "rich, and famous" kids.
For what it's worth, I think it's partially a coincidence as a team like NJ would probably go LD even if some of the others were available, having said such I think GMs always value tools (handedness sometimes a part of this) more than toolbox because they believe the latter can be provided through years of development and reps.
Funny enough, the six d-men were drafted almost in reverse order of my own preferences. You can switch up Silayev and Dickinson or Parekh and Yakemchuk for me.
Speaking of preferences, I can still confirm Demidov is a Hab
Ya but when he does it his speed drastically drops and his legs remain stiff which (maybe) makes it easier for opponents to aim there if they're ready for it.
If anyone deserves our love, it's Pat Verbeek.
Best Habs forwards are
More like can we give some love to CHI, ANA and CLB for passing on Demidov. Celine Dion could have made that pick without being given the notes it was so obvious.
I'm talking about building a championship-caliber team and not your average 2nd round contender, that's why having another dmen who can play 25 minutes come playoff time with David will make the Habs a standout over other franchises of the league. I'm fine if you could trade Mailloux while his value is currently at its highest but I can't trust this guy as a top 4 with his current level of decision-making and I don't think he's not offensively talented enough like a Hutson to compensate for his defensive problems. At best he's probably a third pairing dman with some 2nd unit power play time. IDK what you mean by "all our prospects" when I only listed our current players who already proved themselves to be NHL players with 5 prospects (Fowler, Hutson, Beck, Demidov, and Hage) whom I think all have the potential to become regular players on any team come 2028.
Eventually, but he should be come into the NHL with some insulation and let him go after the Calder against weaker competition. If he's hitting his full potential from that start, then yeah get him with Suzuki, but let's not disturb the top line as we need both CC and Slaf to keep upping their point totals and really establish themselves as PPG players. Also, let's not forget that Dach has shown he can be the best player on the Habs on many nights. He's a great C for Demidov to play with. Size, skill, and a RH/LH combo for double one timers.
Everything I read about him seems to mention how he's very intentional with his moves, and I imagine that a high IQ player like that would adjust his risks and not make more moves than necessary. Once he's more explosive like you said, he'll be able to be more evasive without doing jr level harlem globetrotter things.
True . . . but she killed it. The pauses were brilliant. And I hate her music but she was great. If they weren’t drafting Dems, would they have still used her?
What do you think they would have done? "Yeah Céline? Change of plans, we don't need you, back to your hotel"
