Player Discussion Alex Newhook
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ChesterNimitz
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It's hard to believe so many here were upset with the price Hughes paid for this dynamic, young player. As I posted shortly after the trade was announced, a couple of knowledgeable Avalanche fans that I work with, were really upset with their team's decision to give up on Newhook. They, like this writer, agreed that you trade that type of dynamic skating at your franchise's peril. It was a gutsy trade at the time but, as is becoming so apparent, it's a trade that will benefit the Canadiens for the rest of this decade.
I see a player with solid 2nd line potential. Nothing wrong with that.
malcb33
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While I think he's had a good start to his tenure in Montreal, I still don't think we've seen the best of him yet. He has a very solid shot, and he can use that more.
I also think one of the big reasons Huges traded for him is his attitude and willingness to work on improving his game. He is known locally as having a very good attitude and his family are all hard workers and high achievers.
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I'm half those kind of Newfoundlanders, but also half a skeet.
I have watched Colorado a lot and felt that he had much potential. Colorado fans were frustrated at his inability to produce last year when it was so critical with Kadri gone. He was given opportunity to do so on both the second and third lines and...it didn't pan out. He was paired with good people but it just didn't happen.
Narratives began about why that I thought weren't accurate. He is a great skater which some questioned as the problem. Others thought he didn't have enough compete which I also thought was false. His boardwork is not the best but not woeful. It is very possible that he will blossom with time. I personally am rooting for the kid and think this is just another case where a change of scenery was best for all. Looks like he will get ample opportunity with the unfortunate Dach injury.
Narratives began about why that I thought weren't accurate. He is a great skater which some questioned as the problem. Others thought he didn't have enough compete which I also thought was false. His boardwork is not the best but not woeful. It is very possible that he will blossom with time. I personally am rooting for the kid and think this is just another case where a change of scenery was best for all. Looks like he will get ample opportunity with the unfortunate Dach injury.
Avs fan here in peace checking un on Newie. Glad he started well and have no doubts he will succeed.
And yes there were a certain few posters in the Avs forum that didn't think he was fast lol. Hard to fathom what they were thinking
Exactly this , well put.
And yes Dach's injury was very unfortunate. Best wishes on a full and speedy recovery.
the valiant effort
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Perhaps some Avs fans can’t recognize speed from a skater than doesn’t gallop around like Seabiscuit
cave troll
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For me, this kid is the biggest surprise this year. He much, much better than I thought he was.
Yah, he's pretty damn good. I think he's definitely better at W. It's really a f***ing shame Dach got hurt.
Hopefully when Dvorak comes back, they slide Monahan between Slaf and Newhook.
He's like a mix between Fiala and Oshie. Less physical than the latter, but they all play the same high speed, making plays while in motion, type of game.
If he can turn into a realiable 20g-50pts guy, that will do the team wonders.
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cave troll
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He's okay. I would've liked more darts in the 2023 draft, but nothing indicates they would've picked the right players.
Jury's still out, but I'm not as hyped about this acquisition as some other fans.
Jury's still out, but I'm not as hyped about this acquisition as some other fans.
Legend123
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WeThreeKings
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He's better on the wing; the Dach injury has impacts on Newhook and Slafkovsky specifically.
salbutera
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Darts w unknown probability of ever playing a single NHL game vs an asset who IS without doubt an NHL regular… really?
Newhook is clearly a winger. I'm hoping when Dvorak comes back that he Newhook will flank Monahan.
His skills don't translate well as a centre.
His skills don't translate well as a centre.
26Mats
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There are a lot of combos I'd like to see.
Newhook Monahan Anderson
Newhook Monahan Slaf
Newhook Monahan RHP
Caufield Suzuki Newhook
My only problem with Dvo coming back is it will probably push Slaf or RHP to the 4th line, and not Gallagher, as it should. And even if Gally were pushed to the 4th line, we'd have to see one of RHP, Slaf, or Anderson with Dvo as their center. I don't like that.
Maybe the most balanced would be:
Caufield Suzuki Newhook/Slaf
Pearson Monahan Slaf/Newhook
Anderson Dvo RHP/Newhook
Gallagher Evans Ylonen
But in the unlikely scenario there aren't more injuries, we'll probably see
Caufield Suzuki Anderson/Newhook
Slaf/RHP Monahan Newhook/Anderson
Peasrson Dvo Gallagher
RHP/Slaf Evans Ylonen
Toene
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2023 was one of the best draft in recent years, some compared it to 2015. It's a gamble. Sometimes you get a bust, but sometimes you get a Aho.
Pompeius Magnus
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I don't know if he's a center in the long run, but he would have more points with different linemates, that much is certain. He's kinda getting the short end of the stick right now with the Dach injury, he's the one that has been impacted the most by it. Dvo coming back will at least allow him to be in a more natural offensive spot.
bcv
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Monahan shouldn't be wasted on Gallagher and Pearson.
Newhook-Monahan-Slafkovsky
Pearson-Dvorak-Gallagher
