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417 TO MTL said:That's precisely why I wrote you weren't
Although I think Latandrese is a steal. And Neal will be a great player in Dallas.
417 TO MTL said:That's precisely why I wrote you weren't
boredmale said:why don't you ask us in 5 years
my guess is the guy who started this thread is a habs fan, and just wants to feel good about his team when everybody says Latandrese.
Goal Mouth Scramble said:Who is the player in this years draft taken in the 2nd round who will make in the NHL.
My top two are Latandresse and Neal.
Your thoughts.
scout46 said:Good for you
LaLaLaprise said:Yup. lol
I just think they grossly blew out of propertion his skating.
It really is not that bad. It isnt great but there are a lot of NHLers who get by with average skating.
I think the main problem is though that latendresse looks awkward out there as well. Often times smaller guys will look much faster than they are and big guys look clumsy.
The QMJHL is a speed league and Lats had no problem keeping up.
Squeaky said:Uh, it wasn't the scouts and GMs that did that, it was fanboys here at HF. Scouts do crazy things like actually going to games and watching players play. Also, they know what to look for, unlike many HF posters. His poor skating was badly blown out of proportion here, but how do we know why scouts and GMs all took a pass?
ciggyboy said:In every scouting report I ever read it more or less says his one downfall was his skating - they never said anything else like bad defensivley, lack of hockey sense it was just his skating & if its improved as much as people say it is he s a top 10 pick period!
sec17 said:Instead of applauding, maybe you should check the title of the thread you're posting in.
I'd take Latendresse... but I'd also say it's a good thing they got a good second rounder since they messed up the first pretty bad.
GaryU said:Ok, I believe all from Quebec feel Latendresse should be Prime Minister after a long, highly successful career with the Habs....
Is it fair he was drafted in the 2nd round??????? I suppose not. Lemme see....Belfour (Undrafted), Larmer (Mid-round pick), etc, etc.....
Le depisteur said:In fact, he outplayed Steve Bernier...