Confirmed with Link: Alex Newhook for 31st, 37th and Fairbrother

[Runner77]

seems this , I am not sure

no size. but talent.... this team has wayyyyyy to many forwards

Not really. Maybe too many undersized forwards in the organization.

Pierre McGuire says that Newhook is small but doesn’t play small.

Forecaster:
Has the kind of speed that can back off opponents and he excels at putting the puck in places where his teammates can score. He will have to get stronger to survive the NHL grind and needs to shoot more to keep opposing defenses honest. Can play any forward position.

Long Range Potential: Speedy, creative playmaker.

 

[DJBREADMAN]

I wanted them to target a young RD instead with those assets.

Now it smells more and more like Reinbacher tomorrow.

Yeah I hope it's not a Dman at 5th overall in what's looking like a stacked offensive draft.

 

[sampollock]

what is the AV's board say????????????

 

[SnapVirus]

Pierre Mcquire says he won a cup... he was not a force for them on the cup win, I don't think
Pierre says Capt Hook can be a 60 point guy

Yes. One goal in 27 playoffs game.

 

[ManixLiquid]

He might be a piece of Dubois

Why Habs fans still believe in Dubois? That ship has sailed. Move on.

 

[Archijerej]

I don't mind this trade. It could go either way, but at least there's a discernible strategy in what Hugo is doing.

In terms of roster fit, Newhook could be a puck carrying winger that we missed on Dvorak's line.

 

[The Great Weal]

Go to the Avalanche board. Almost unanimously happy reaction from the people who watch him every game. HuGo trying to accelerate the rebuild instead of build organically. Wrong target IMO.

Hawks fans were stoked with the Dach trade at the time too. I will say though that Dach had way more intriguing tools. I wish we made this trade for Sharangovich instead.

 

[Runner77]

After trading for another forward in Newhook I think the Habs will trade down from 5 and take the dman Reinbacher now. Sigh...

Yeah, we’re trading down unless Smith falls to us.

 

[ReHabs]

Further evidence Michkov isn’t part of the game plan.

Just some conjecture from me

 

[sampollock]

Not really. Maybe too many undersized forwards in the organization.

Pierre McGuire says that Newhook is small but doesn’t play small.

Forecaster:
Has the kind of speed that can back off opponents and he excels at putting the puck in places where his teammates can score. He will have to get stronger to survive the NHL grind and needs to shoot more to keep opposing defenses honest. Can play any forward position.

Long Range Potential: Speedy, creative playmaker.

dont get me wrong... like the style and guy he is... just need some heavier forwards

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Lol at people thinking this was an overpayment

Newhook will be given top 6 opportunities and add elite speed to our forward group.

In a year he could be a steal, though could perhaps be dealt with a guy like Barron for PLD.

 

[pickles555]

Our C line is looking super crowded

Crowded with 3rd and 4th line centers

 

[NekkiChiconey]

At least now management seems to believe in their ability to develop prospects, instead of just letting them be.

As for Newhook, he becomes potentially our fastest forward, with dual-threat finishing and playmaking. Tools are there. Now let's give him the proper environment to thrive.

To me he should definitely play LW, but would he be a better fit next to 14 or 77?

 

[26Mats]

I dont freaking understand the overpayment for another enigmatic small player. Another small bottom 6 player. Yea

I mean i’m fine for overpayment if you get something you don’t have.

FWIW, Pierre McGuire, who's watched him for years, thinks he's a dynamic player with a ceiling of 20-25 goals, 60 - 70 points. Can play wing or center.

 

[KevSkillz4]

As an FYI…I doubt Newhook will be a top six centre. He has real potential to be a good top six winger, though. The Avs tried to force him at centre this last year with Kadri having departed and it just didn’t work at all.

Thanks for the report! I really liked him in his draft year. A top 6 winger will be very good for Habs!!

 

[Playmaker09]

Holy shit that's bad

Would not trade 31 alone for Newhook

 

[ReHabs]

Yeah, we’re trading down unless Smith falls to us.

Gotta love two year rebuilds where you basically don’t improve the team at all.

 

[Et le But]

 

[Runner77]

He also produced more than Dach did in his first two seasons.

Dach had a bum wrist — I’d wait and see on that.

 

[pickles555]

There's your PLD bargain bin replacement, Hughes is just like MB, going for the discount versions

 

[Habano]

 

[sampollock]

Lol at people thinking this was an overpayment

Newhook will be given top 6 opportunities and add elite speed to our forward group.

In a year he could be a steal, though could perhaps be dealt with a guy like Barron for PLD.

agree... Kent is not done... this is a quality young man... let's give it a chance

 

[Twisted Sinister]

I'm good with giving up 31st for him, but the 2nd too kind of hurts.

This is a wait and see trade for sure. Young player that hasn't really developed in Colorado. Is another small player.

Yeah, the size is really the sticking point me on the WTFometer

 

[Scotianhab]

He's a top 6 talent and can play both center and wing. There are plenty of spots available in the top 9 for him to take.

Better be top 6. You Don’t spend a late first and 2nd plus prospect for a 3rd line winger.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

I like this deal, always liked the way Newhook played. I have nothing against it.

Now, it's got to be the end for Dvorak here right?