Player Discussion Alex Newhook

[Skip Bayless]

It's much easier to develop skilled fwds when you have two highly skilled top 6 Cs.

The habs are in business.

Just need to find an NHL goalie and figure out in-zone defense. But that's for next year.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

It's much easier to develop skilled fwds when you have two highly skilled top 6 Cs.

The habs are in business.

Just need to find an NHL goalie and figure out in-zone defense. But that's for next year.

I’m honestly thinking that if they make a big move, it’ll be for a young-ish goalie first and foremost. One that fits the window contract wise.

I doubt they’re going to sit and wait for Dobes and/or Fowler. It’s the most glaring hole obviously

 

[jrom]

I’m honestly thinking that if they make a big move, it’ll be for a young-ish goalie first and foremost. One that fits the window contract wise.

I doubt they’re going to sit and wait for Dobes and/or Fowler. It’s the most glaring hole obviously

It’s a tricky subject because it’s hard to be sure that a young goalie will be worth the asking price.

Also having a mediocre goalie is a way to let your D & forwards develop and improve while still getting top 10 picks so the goalie should be one of the last pieces to adress imo.

 

[Captain97]

just noticed they added an inch and 9 lbs on his HDB

He's been listed at 5'11 for a while and he's always been stocky. The 5'10 was probably his pre draft height and he grew an inch between 17 and 20.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

It’s a tricky subject because it’s hard to be sure that a young goalie will be worth the asking price.

Also having a mediocre goalie is a way to let your D & forwards develop and improve while still getting top 10 picks so the goalie should be one of the last pieces to adress imo.

Absolutely. I agree with @Heel Bayless that they’ll wait till next year to address that issue.

An appealing scenario (to me and possibly management) this year would be great leaps from all the kids, we score a ton of goals and our goalies are right sieves and we can still squeeze out one more high pick for the rebuild.

 

[Redux91]

TOI last night 16:46 , could be higher if not for too many team penalties and honestly he'll get PP1 minutes eventually

His TOI his last 7 games with Colorado
13:59
9:04
7:50
6:46
6:39
9:07
11:20

 

[schwang26]

He looked great. Can't believe the speed. It's one game though. I'm cautiously optimistic.

 

[sigx15]

I was a huge fan of Newhook's at BC, nice to see him have a good debut. As long as he plays well against everyone but the Bruins, I'll be happy

Watching him in Colorado, it always felt like he never looked comfortable to just let it all go and play his game. He looked like he was playing tenative there and his speed/skill didn't come through. If St Louis can unlock him, and it certainly looks like he's letting him play his game, the sky is the limit with him

 

[Habssince89]

His skating is excellent. Really like how he compliments Dach/Slaf

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Absolutely. I agree with @Heel Bayless that they’ll wait till next year to address that issue.

An appealing scenario (to me and possibly management) this year would be great leaps from all the kids, we score a ton of goals and our goalies are right sieves and we can still squeeze out one more high pick for the rebuild.

They need to run with Montembault as #1. If he is as bad as Allen but the team look like a playoff contender otherwise then look at trade pssibilities.

 

[EveryDay]

I'm expecting him to score around 25 goals this year if he remain healthy.

 

[Rob Sense]

I'm expecting him to score around 25 goals this year if he remain healthy.

He is on pace for 164...

 

[Habs Icing]

He is on pace for 164...

328, not 164. Last night was an off night.

 

[windycity]

It's nice we finally have legit options for the Top 6 instead of only trying to plug holes

 

[EveryDay]

It's nice we finally have legit options for the Top 6 instead of only trying to plug holes

Soon, other options will come as well with Joshua Roy and Heineman.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

lol, lots of posters will be chewing on cold crow, lol.

Newhook is a player.

 

[WeThreeKings]

lol, lots of posters will be chewing on cold crow, lol.

Newhook is a player.

You'd think people would learn after they embarrassed themselves on the Dach trade

 

[KevSkillz4]

Looks like a legit top 6 player. Very fast and very smart. I really liked him in his year draft. I'm happy to have him in Habs team! He is going to be a good one.

Great job by Hughes to acquire Dach and Newhook, young forward with huge potential.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

lol, lots of posters will be chewing on cold crow, lol.

Newhook is a player.

But...but we gave up the 31 and 37 OA picks.

 

[Andy]

Speed aside, what else I like from Newhook is the ability to make plays in tight space. He doesn't seem to need a lot of ice to make a play or put the puck on net. That's going to be important if he wants to be a permanent top 6 player.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

Speed aside, what else I like from Newhook is the ability to make plays in tight space. He doesn't seem to need a lot of ice to make a play or put the puck on net. That's going to be important if he wants to be a permanent top 6 player.

The more you watch him you’ll notice that he has a gritty confidence, he’ll get his nose dirty going into all areas of the ice. IMHO, He’s got the hands and tenacity to pot 35.
Let’s go Habs go!

 

[A55P2]

Great job by Hughes to acquire Dach and Newhook, young forward with huge potential.

If they both pan out these trade will be regarded as absolute steals, even league wide.

It's a bit early to tell, but I don't remember us getting such high quality young players in trades at any point in the past.

 

[Skip Bayless]

I’m honestly thinking that if they make a big move, it’ll be for a young-ish goalie first and foremost. One that fits the window contract wise.

I doubt they’re going to sit and wait for Dobes and/or Fowler. It’s the most glaring hole obviously

It'll be a challenge because there aren't many of them.

I see Nashville as a potential suitor. Either Askarov or Saros could be available in the mid term future.

Then there's Kochetkov in Carolina, but I think they still see him as the future.

The bruins could go on a re-tool/rebuild and could monetize one of their two goalies as well.

There aren't many goalies around who can truly be a #1. So we might very well be in a situation where Montembeault has a bigger role than expected in the mid/long term, preferably as a 1B.

 

[Guy Larose]

You'd think people would learn after they embarrassed themselves on the Dach trade

Nope, and it's always the same group of posters. Check the Tank thread if you want to know who. Always them.

 

[donghabs98]

It'll be a challenge because there aren't many of them.

I see Nashville as a potential suitor. Either Askarov or Saros could be available in the mid term future.

Then there's Kochetkov in Carolina, but I think they still see him as the future.

The bruins could go on a re-tool/rebuild and could monetize one of their two goalies as well.

There aren't many goalies around who can truly be a #1. So we might very well be in a situation where Montembeault has a bigger role than expected in the mid/long term, preferably as a 1B.

In the medium term it'll be ideal if Monty can develop into a good 1B option and then Habs could sign or trade for someone who could be a 1A and hope that one of our drafted goalies can develop into a legit starter.

Barring a overpayment, I think it's hard to acquire a young elite goalie and any elite goalie who makes it to free agency will get overpaid.