I was at the game last night. Girlfriend is into hockey and came with me but wakes up at 5am on the weekdays. She wanted to leave and I said I'll pay for a cab but she stayed.
Great game. Halifax goalie kept them in and the shot count is not even close. I think buddy nodded off a few times
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Had a good chance to look at Kidney and Dumais. Not just for these two home games for Halifax either.
Kidney:
* Very good vision and hockey IQ.
* Shot is OK and he is a true center. Always aware of where his line mates are and potential danger situations in transition.
* Heavily used in ice time and important faceoffs.
* Skating is not elite but very very solid for Q standards.
* NHL potential? He's able to perform in the Q but he's got to improve skating and bulk up cause he will get out muscled with NHL men. Very curious to see how he develops from 18-21. He's off to a great start but it's a big development hill
Dumais:
* I would not draft him after seeing his game.
* Very skilled but as a small player, I don't like his skating. Skilled guys this size need to have elite level skating and I just don't see it. Can he improve it? Sure but I'd throw our draft darts on others. Maybe a late 3rd round or 4th rounder if he slips and I'd consider drafting him there.
Would probably generate more meaningful draft discussions. Vrbetic isn’t Cossa or young Carey Price either.
