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

[Goalfield13]

There is no way we took Newhook out of Colorado where it was clear that he was miscast as a bottom 6 C just to play him at 3C. He's not taking a top 6C spot away from Suzuki or Dach. He is going to play on Dach's wing. I am 100% certain of this.

And to those listing all those undersized forwards we have, I think this acquisition is a clear indication of how this management feels about their chances long term in our top 9. It also tells us how likely it is we draft Mitchkov.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I disagree.

I think Leonard is still very much on the table.

Leonard is the same height as Smith and much more rugged and faster.

Leonard is an interesting pick too. A little sandpaper isn't bad.

 

[Archijerej]

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.

I doubt we're counting on him to play center on a regular basis.

 

[Kennerback]

If so, the size will then become a real issue. 'Cause we didn't ship those picks to get a 3rd liner. Idea is that we could potentially develop Newhook as a 2nd liner. Which then means that in your top 6, you will have Suzuki, Caufield, Michkov and Newhook. You don't win with this. Unless, we are fine with having Newhook center a 3rd line and then we have Suzuki, Caufield and Michkov.

Look if they can’t draft Michkov now because they just traded for Newhook, this club will be a source of entertainment for years ahead, but not because it’s winning anything.

 

[Lshap]

I'm not sure what the plan for Newhook is here but I'm okay with us stockpiling young talent. If Newhook is going to be a depth player, I don't think that's a bad thing. That's what the 31st would've been anyway. Hughes is probably trying to advance the rebuild a little by adding guys in their early 20s rather than fielding total rookies throughout. I"m good with that strategy. It's certainly better than going after the Dale Weisse's of this world and trying to build that way.

I actually agree completely with this.

First thought when hearing about the trade: Newhook is probably an upgrade over whoever we would've picked at 31 and round-2. At the very least, he's a legit NHL player with offensive upside who's still very young. Unless you have faith in our scouts to nail a late-round pick who's better, this trade makes sense.

Some people seem to think adding Newhook means we're NOT picking a top C tomorrow. I don't see that... at least I hope that's not the case. There are plenty of moves to be made between now and the start of the season. Having a glut of solid Cs gives us valuable trade assets.

But for the record, I'll be pissed if we don't draft an elite forward at #5.

 

[417]

Dach was 6ft4 with great skating and hands, former 3rd overall. Huge upside. Newhook is a soft 5ft10 with decent upside. A late first and a early second in one of the best if not the best draft since 2015 for him is a very steep price. Colorado are rolling on the floor laughing.

We would be over the moon if whoever we drafted 31st overall this year was as good as Newhook is today, 4 years from now.

 

[sampollock]

We would be over the moon if whoever we drafted 31st overall this year was as good as Newhook is today, 4 years from now.

that is the bottom line

in fact Capt Hook would never have slipped to 37

 

[WADEugottaBELAKthat]

Wow I think people who are underestimating Newhook are out too lunch. This is a great deal for the Habs. Newhook is REALLY good. Sure, he might not have been able to take the reigns of the 2nd Line on a Stanley Cup championship team ... but the Habs save three years of development time (he was LIGHTS OUT at Boston in the NCAA ... won ROTY in the NCAA over ALL those other guys drafted the same year). Pick 31 and 37 COULD be good but REALLY nice work by the Habs. Newhook skates better than 90% of the NHL. He is going to fit right in with his speed. Great gamble in my opinion.

 

[japhi]

LOL at taking Avs fans opinions seriously. Have you seen how our own board rates our players? This is a fanbase that couldn't wait to chase Danault out of town "can't drive play", "mooches off his linemates".

Let's be real, most fans have a ridiculously base understanding of the game and the scouting reports I'm seeing on Newhook are amateurish. As if the average Avs fan can scout a guy properly that plays 13 mins a night with 2 plugs.

I have no idea how he will turn out but remember how much we hate our top prospects playing limited minutes with shitty linemates?but if he was a Habs prospect we would be whining about him being put in a position to fail, and expecting him to break out, post trade. That is exactly the Newhook story. So have some faith, or at least be consistent.

 

[River Meadow]

MSL seems like to like Newhook a lot...

Let's see what we got...

I'm still scared though.

 

[Toene]

I love the fact that HuGo are not scared to make gambles. You stay mediocre like the Habs have been for the last +30 years if you never make gambles. Last year it was Dach and this year it is Newhook.
Newhook has loads of talent and could flourish under MSL.
He's not redundant even with Smith because I expect him to play at the wing.
Habs have a shitload of good prospects, losing the 31st and 37th is far from a big deal.
Good stuff, PLD can f*** off with his 8 millions.

I agree on PLD cuz, but Newhook is meh. Colorado prefers the corpse of Ryan Johansen than him at 2C. I guess we will see. My initial reaction may look very dumb in a year or two.

 

[vokiel]

Kent Hughes and Martin St. Louis are currently speaking to the media.

So Character?

 

[Sam I Am]

I think Heineman has a chance of making the big club this year.

Funny how Newhook has gone from a can't miss top 6 (at least) prospect to someone who's going to be a worse contributor to team performance than a combined, what, 25% chance that those two picks we traded will turn into one serviceable NHLer plus a D prospect with no chance of cracking our lineup.

The guy who posted the last 10 years of 31 and 37-picked players nailed it.

Can anybody repost the last 10 years of 31st and 37th picks?

 

[TT1]

Hughes and MSL say Newhook is gonna add speed and pace to the team

 

[hvac412]

The new and improved bargain bin kent ,from steak to spam

 

[rahad]

Well we're not so you don't have to worry

Knowing our luck, we will end up drafting Zach Benson.

 

[Maliki2]

We would be over the moon if whoever we drafted 31st overall this year was as good as Newhook is today, 4 years from now.

Is that really a high expectation??

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

I love the fact that HuGo are not scared to make gambles. You stay mediocre like the Habs have been for the last +30 years if you never make gambles. Last year it was Dach and this year it is Newhook.
Newhook has loads of talent and could flourish under MSL.
He's not redundant even with Smith because I expect him to play at the wing.
Habs have a shitload of good prospects, losing the 31st and 37th is far from a big deal.
Good stuff, PLD can f*** off with his 8 millions.

yeah F*** PLD he's like the staypuff marshmallow man

 

[G0bias]

If Newhook is 6'1, folks get as excited as the Dach trade.

I mean a 3 inch difference is significant. I think it boils down more to the potential makeup of the team up front and its viability for playoff success.

 

[sampollock]

capt hook they figure have untapped talent

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Now we wait and see what Sharangovich goes for.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Last year’s 13OA is worth a lot less than this year’s 13OA.

It's always dependent on the player. Is last year's 62nd worth more now or less?

 

[Merci Saku]

So Character?

If that’s what you took from the press conference, you didn’t listen

They see a fit and they already know where he’s penciled in the lineup. They see a player that we’ll be giving the oppo to blossom just like what they did with Dach

He’ll be on his 3 full season, he fits in the age group

 

[nhlfan9191]

Are you dense? It was a joke clearly. I see you are hiding in the shadows looking for your past debate revenge. I think you are the one who needs to give it up.

You are really not comprehending things well like you think you are. Takes a lot for me to put someone on ignore mode. Keep it up

Seriously, what is this post? Lol this is what happens when people take themselves to serious on a message board. I can assure you that I’m not “hiding in the shadows.” And I have no reason to “seek revenge against you.” You seem to think everyone on this board has a personal vendetta towards you. You’re not that important. If you feel putting me on ignore is the best action, then do it. You won’t have to read me tearing down your arguments anymore if you do which is smart.

 

[Goalfield13]

Look if they can’t draft Michkov now because they just traded for Newhook, this club will be a source of entertainment for years ahead, but not because it’s winning anything.

You have it the other way around. They got Newhook because Mitchkov was determined to not be an option.