GDT: Game 1/2- Habs vs Leafs Prospects - Sept 14- 1pm EST RDS1 & YouTube

[CheldishGamibno]

I was at the game. Pretty fun and if we ignore Hutson (he's just a step ahead of everyone), the one I was most impressed with is Savoie. I knew nothing about him, mediocre stats in the Q but the guy showed relentless drive and pretty good offensive awareness.

 

[Justin11]

Reinbacher will be fine, not sure what expectations some have here?

It’s just one game, but Hutson is NHL ready.

 

[River Meadow]

Reinbacher will be fine, not sure what expectations some have here?

It’s just one game, but Hutson is NHL ready.

Bustbacher

 

[montreal]

Reinbacher not standing out as the absolute best player on our side is concerning.

By the sounds of it, he was clearly behind both Mailloux and Hutson in terms of performance among the D, and in the mix with Engstrom for 3rd behind the other two. Considering where he was drafted and who we passed on to select him, that’s not good, at all.

Some are saying that he was covering for Engstrom all game as the reason for his lacklustre showing, others are saying it’s the other way around. What’s the real story? Either way, he clearly didn’t distinguish himself enough with his play, by the sounds of it.

It’s one game that though, so we’ll see. Hopefully he cranks it up from here on out.

I focused on Hutson, Reinbacher and Engstrom, so you can see for yourself how they each did.

 

[Draft]

Reinbacher not standing out as the absolute best player on our side is concerning.

By the sounds of it, he was clearly behind both Mailloux and Hutson in terms of performance among the D, and in the mix with Engstrom for 3rd behind the other two. Considering where he was drafted and who we passed on to select him, that’s not good, at all.

Some are saying that he was covering for Engstrom all game as the reason for his lacklustre showing, others are saying it’s the other way around. What’s the real story? Either way, he clearly didn’t distinguish himself enough with his play, by the sounds of it.

It’s one game that though, so we’ll see. Hopefully he cranks it up from here on out.

So you didn’t watch the game, but based on there not being a consensus in the comments about him being the best defenceman in this specific game, we should be concerned…? Thrilling analysis.

 

[Garbageyuk]

Don’t forget Reinbacher is the youngest of our top D prospects and already has two years pro. For those who watched today, Dr can play. He was solid. Wasn’t getting pinched in, turning pucks over, lost in his own end etc. He will be our top pairing guy with Hutson in two years

Like I said, it’s one game, but ideally, you’d want him to be our clear best player on the ice in a game like this, considering where he was picked, and with the 2 years of pro experience. He apparently wasn’t that. Thats all I’m saying.

We need this guy to pan out probably more than any other prospect. For me, he needs to at least become like say a Petry with better defensive ability for him to not be a disappointment - something like Roman Hamrlik, I guess.

What I’m really hoping for though, is a Ryan McDonagh/Alex Pietrangelo level defenseman, which pretty much means a borderline top 10 D in the league. At this point, that seems unlikely, based on what we’ve seen so far, so I really hope we at least get the solid top-4 D type of player I mentioned above.

 

[jaffy27]

I'm leaning towards Hutson making this team. I think Reinbacher has a chance too. Mailloux isn't ready.

I only see Beck as a possible rookie forward making this team.

Curious how it all plays out but Hutson has that "it" factor.

He could but the contracts on our roster will send him back to Laval which I’m good with.

Mailloux and Reinbacher can go join him along with Florian, Tuch.

We’ll see Mailloux up with the big club this year the second there’s injuries and full time once they trade Savard.

Reinbacher should go do what Mailloux did last season, dominate the A

 

[Garbageyuk]

So you didn’t watch the game, but based on there not being a consensus in the comments about him being the best defenceman in this specific game, we should be concerned…? Thrilling analysis.

Thrilling reading comprehension ability. Where did I say “we should be concerned”? I said “it’s concerning”, meaning for me, my opinion. I haven’t had a chance to watch this game yet, but I’m very familiar with the player, as everyone here is - he’s been in our system for 2 years. If you want to take issue with that, then by all means have at it, by yourself.

Did you notice the part of the post you quoted where I asked others for more information? Now also notice that someone has provided the information. Funny how that works.

 

[Garbageyuk]

I focused on Hutson, Reinbacher and Engstrom, so you can see for yourself how they each did.

Thanks for this; I’ll check them out. The vids are much appreciated, as always.

 

[SlafCaufield]

Reinbacher is such a waste of value at 5th overall.

Makes me absolutely sick that the f***ing Leafs get a guy like Cowan at the end of the 1st round. He looked incredible today

Truly wish we picked Michkov.

 

[ThaDevilGirl]

Wouldn't be HF if there were no overreactions after a f***ing rookie game.

 

[Bombshell11]

Wouldn't be HF if there were no overreactions after a f***ing rookie game.

I think Pascal Vincent has been sleeping on the wheel this whole week if you ask me.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Reinbacher will be fine, not sure what expectations some have here?

It’s just one game, but Hutson is NHL ready.

They expect Makar even though he was not drafted to be that. Fans just don't value all the things Reinbacher does on the ice because it doesn't make the highlight reel.

All that matters is every body on the coaching staff and on the ice values it.

 

[Rapala]

like they were watching different games

It's been like this every since I joined.

 

[Rapala]

They are another overated band, like Aerosmith and Kiss. I like better the 3 big hits of Sweet before the whole catalogue of Aerosmith and Bon Jovi combined.

Desolation Boulevard was probably better than any album those other guys put out.

 

[kyne]

Pretty good game for a bunch of kids that haven't really played together. The talent is there, no question. Some of them were getting better as the game went on and as the "nervousness" wore off. I expect it will be a different and better game tomorrow.

 

[Whalers Fan]

Is tomorrow's game also at the bell centre?

The more important question is whether Arber Xhekaj is playing tomorrow or not.

 

[montreal]

Thanks for this; I’ll check them out. The vids are much appreciated, as always.

it's worth it just to watch Huston imo, that was a shit ton of fun to watch.

 

[McGees]

Uh-oh...Reinbacher didn't score a hatty and he's already getting the heat after 1 prospect preseaon game.

 

[Hannibal]

After their third rookie camp, im confident when i say Mesar, Farrell, Heineman are bust. No improvement in their game. No futur on this roster.

 

[Garbageyuk]

They expect Makar even though he was not drafted to be that. Fans just don't value all the things Reinbacher does on the ice because it doesn't make the highlight reel.

All that matters is every body on the coaching staff and on the ice values it.

Nobody expects Makar. Most expect a solid #1D at that spot though, and I don’t think that’s unreasonable, considering the players we passed on. It’s still early, but from what we’ve seen so far (since the draft) as a whole, he doesn’t look like that. That was an important pick, and anything less than a bonafide #1D isn’t going to cut it. He should’ve been the best player on the ice today, regardless of points.

 

[rahad]

God : Hutson
Good: Engstrom, Beck, Heineman, Mailloux
Bad: Kidney, Farrell, Mesar, Reinbacher
Sh%+: Our goalie

What is happening with Farrell? I remember people here getting super exited about him. Is he a career AHL player? I just don't see him playing in the NHL.

 

[LV426]

The more important question is whether Arber Xhekaj is playing tomorrow or not.

Shout out to Oilslick for the keen eye on this matter. I'm sending a stern email to the Habs organization for this blunder.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

They expect Makar even though he was not drafted to be that. Fans just don't value all the things Reinbacher does on the ice because it doesn't make the highlight reel.

All that matters is every body on the coaching staff and on the ice values it.

I have no issue with the player and for the record I don't even care that much about Michkov. I do care about using a 5th overall for him, IMO based on previous top 5 defenseman you would want a defenseman like Heiskanen, Luke Hughes, Moritz Seider or even a Jake Sanderson. I am not sure he is that good.

 

[xX SEYF Xx]

How is it fair that we're allowed to start Alex Tuch (who plays for Buffalo!!) and Guy Charbonneau (who retired 20 years ago) in a game for rookies???

Man we put the Rocket in net! Inexcusable