Alex Galchenyuk Thread 11.0 - Great flashes and growing pains edition

[jlawrence]

He hasn't look great the last couple of games, but he hasn't looked bad either. Pretty hard to do anything when you're on the 4th line with White and Armstrong.

He did make a sweet move last night though, going wide putting it between the legs and then driving the net. I was like the whole time.

Do you know where I can find a video of the move?

 

[Et le But]

He has exceeded all expectations so far for me, he's entitled to a few off games.

 

[rockjngo]

I think the team is careful with Galchenyuk. They don't want to rush the kid, he's 18-19 and in the market like Montreal, its much tougher. Look what happened to Sergei Kostitsyn. When Galchenyuk is 22, he'll be ready to lead this team just like Carey Price. But as of right now we must surround Galchenyuk and Gallagher with veterans.

Upside for Galchenyuk is #1 center.

 

[zzoo]

In the last 2-3 games, our forwards have played quite well. Am I the only one who think that Galchenyuk has been relatively one of the worst recently ? Maybe White or Armstrong have been on the same level lately.

 

[Gillings]

In the last 2-3 games, our forwards have played quite well. Am I the only one who think that Galchenyuk has been relatively one of the worst recently ? Maybe White or Armstrong have been on the same level lately.

No, He's young.. Last night I saw him with everyone except gally-pac-dd and he is versatile.

But his best was when he was with gio and ryder... Those cross ice passes this kid makes are unbelieavble.. I watched him in sarnia and he has one of the best passes ive ever seen.

 

[Nicko999]

One heck of a pass on Plekanec goal.

Congrats on assist #10.

He is now ahead of Yakupov once again.

 

[onemorecup*]

i think the team is careful with galchenyuk. They don't want to rush the kid, he's 18-19 and in the market like montreal, its much tougher. Look what happened to sergei kostitsyn. When galchenyuk is 22, he'll be ready to lead this team just like carey price. But as of right now we must surround galchenyuk and gallagher with veterans.

Upside for galchenyuk is #1 center.

and next year

 

[Mrb1p]

One heck of a pass on Plekanec goal.

Congrats on assist #10.

He is now ahead of Yakupov once again.

Yep, really happy they picked Chucky over Yakupov (not that they had a choice)

 

[Habsfan18]

I said this in the GDT last night, but I swear Galchenyuk could have at least 5 more assists this season if people would just bury his perfect passes..mainly Prust.

 

[habtastic]

Would be nice to see a Habs rookie at least nominated for the Calder, been a long time.

Micheal Ryder

Where is that guy now?

 

[coolasprICE]

looked faster and stronger than usual last night.

I think we're about to see a modest breakout in production.

Mark this post!

 

[Kriss E]

I said this in the GDT last night, but I swear Galchenyuk could have at least 5 more assists this season if people would just bury his perfect passes..mainly Prust.

To be fair, can't we say this about most players in the NHL?

 

[Nicko999]

To be fair, can't we say this about most players in the NHL?

True. If Pacioretty was able to score on the empty nets he had, he would be battling with Stamkos for the Rocket Richard lol

 

[cphabs]

I think the team is careful with Galchenyuk. They don't want to rush the kid, he's 18-19 and in the market like Montreal, its much tougher. Look what happened to Sergei Kostitsyn. When Galchenyuk is 22, he'll be ready to lead this team just like Carey Price. But as of right now we must surround Galchenyuk and Gallagher with veterans.

Upside for Galchenyuk is #1 center.

That is his downside my friend. I do agree, although, that I would like his balls to drop sooner than later. They should be teaching him how to use his size over his already alarming skill set. No expert, just a fan.

 

[Habsfan18]

To be fair, can't we say this about most players in the NHL?

Well, I suppose. But the point I was trying to make is that it seems like at least once every game or two, there's a point in the game where Alex seems to find someone wide open near the net with a perfect pass, and they can't finish his play.

 

[cphabs]

To be fair, can't we say this about most players in the NHL?

That is a poor generalization. Most fans and players seem to be shocked by the "situations" he is able to pass accurately in, let alone get himself into... with the puck. Remember he's 19. I would not question it, if someone suggested that he, himself, is "shocked by the situations" he is able to pass accurately in, let alone get himself into... with the puck".

Let the kid take his lumps. And, he took some last game L M A O! He would absolutely destroy the AHL if allowed to play there. Just my .02

 

[Laurent]

I just found out that Chuckie's ugly pre-game jacket is his pre-game ritual. It was his Dad's CCM Coat. He wears it before every single game

 

[Kimota]

I said this in the GDT last night, but I swear Galchenyuk could have at least 5 more assists this season if people would just bury his perfect passes..mainly Prust.

I actually think Prust had more chemsitry with him than Ryder.

 

[Nicko999]

That is a poor generalization. Most fans and players seem to be shocked by the "situations" he is able to pass accurately in, let alone get himself into... with the puck. Remember he's 19. I would not question it, if someone suggested that he, himself, is "shocked by the situations" he is able to pass accurately in, let alone get himself into... with the puck".

Let the kid take his lumps. And, he took some last game L M A O! He would absolutely destroy the AHL if allowed to play there. Just my .02

Haha, Plekanec goal was an example... I personally did not know what has happened until I saw the replay.

The ability to make that pass instantly with that precision is truly amazing.

 

[onemorecup*]

I said this in the GDT last night, but I swear Galchenyuk could have at least 5 more assists this season if people would just bury his perfect passes..mainly Prust.

he is going to be a star and maybe as fast as next season , our first legit #1 center since Damphousee

at some point he centers Max to form our top line

 

[Milhouse40]

Well, I suppose. But the point I was trying to make is that it seems like at least once every game or two, there's a point in the game where Alex seems to find someone wide open near the net with a perfect pass, and they can't finish his play.

Totally agree!
Can't wait to see this kid with major PP Time....

 

[FrankMTL]

I dodn't have the chance to watch yesterday's game, how did the kid play? His line seemed to play well with Prust and Eller picking up 3 points while Galchenyuk didn't get any..

 

[ClasslessGuy]

It was one of his good game yesterday

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

I dodn't have the chance to watch yesterday's game, how did the kid play? His line seemed to play well with Prust and Eller picking up 3 points while Galchenyuk didn't get any..

He played quite well, he fully deserved at least a point. Was very active all over the ice.

 

[FrankMTL]

Good to know...Thanks guys.

It's tough for an 18-19 year old to be consistent in this league. He'll learn to be over time. He also needs to fill out that frame so he becomes even harder to know off the puck. He'll be a force when he learns the NHL game and become physically mature.