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

[Bombshell11]

ITT: Old men overreacting to a rookie showcase game.

That said I was disappointed with Mesar and clearly Pascal Vincent was as well, pretty sure he didn't see the ice at all in OT where he would likely shine the most.

but he did sent him out on the shootout

 

[The Real Timo]

On a tu gagne?

 

[HabsMD97]

Man Reinbacher is gonna be such a perfect partner for Hutson. Gonna be a great future 1st pair for the habs for years to come.

 

[OneSharpMarble]

Thorpe drafted this year and he already looks good. In 2 years he's gonna be scary good with size and a accurate shot.

Standouts this game is Hutson, Beck, Engstrom, Thorpe, Mailloux and Savoie even looked real comfortable out there. Reinbacher needs a year in the A but we all knew that.

 

[HabsMD97]

Is tomorrow's game also at the bell centre?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Is tomorrow's game also at the bell centre?

I believe so.

 

[Jaynki]

Reinbacher needs a year in the A but we all knew that.

I genuinely believe he could make the team out of camp ahead of Barron and Mailloux.

He already plays a mature game and has, in my humble opinion, obvious defensive NHL skill.

 

[Sam de Mtl]

Thorpe is crazy slow though. He may never achieve anything if he can't improve that big time. Nice gamble still, but some people are getting overly excited.

 

[Jee]

THE TANK IS ON

 

[LV426]

you guys brought 95 NHL game veteran Arber Xhekaj to this tournament and the leafs are in practice jerseys...

You're embarrassing your fanbase.

 

[StCaufield]

THE TANK IS ON

No

 

[morhilane]

Is tomorrow's game also at the bell centre?

yes

Habs/Leafs clearly thought they could make more money that way looking at other teams rookie matches crowds.

 

[Jee]

No

 

[HuGo Sham]

you guys brought 95 NHL game veteran Arber Xhekaj to this tournament and the leafs are in practice jerseys.

A) clever joke
B) f***ing clueless

On a tu gagne?

1 point

You're embarrassing your fanbase.

can they be even more of an embarrassment?

 

[not quite yoda]

All of Toronto's goals were on the power play and the shootout. All of the offense felt like it was comong from Mitten and Cowan who are both basically NHLers this season. We dominated the rest of theior skaters. We won 3-0 on 5 on 5.

All of Toronto's goals were on the power play and the shootout. All of the offense felt like it was comong from Mitten and Cowan who are both basically NHLers this season. We dominated the rest of theior skaters. We won 3-0 on 5 on 5.

We diud just fine. I am VERY excited about Hutson.

 

[montreal]

Tuch to Reinbacher Chance 4:38
Beck Nice Effort to Heineman 6:04
Engstrom Shot/Xhekaj Close to Tipping It 6:48
Beck Sets Up Heineman 7:55
Mesar Sets Up Davidson 8:26
Possible Thorpe Injury 9:42
Hutson Pass 10:45
Hutson Stick Check to Chance 12:14
Hutson Shootout Goal 15:59

 

[HomaridII]

BTW .. Bobrov and Billy Ryan were at the game today. Saw them and talked quickly, nothing worth reporting.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Saw people saying Reinbacher didn't look good, but he broke up two plays and got the puck up that lead to goals, so he did some things well at least.

 

[The Real Timo]

So any fights? What did X Junior do?

 

[HomaridII]

So any fights? What did X Junior do?

He faught one minute into the game. Destroyed the guy. The guy he faught ain't no dwarf, 6'3.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835003713263472745

 

[Canadienna]

He faught one minute into the game. Destroyed the guy. The guy he faught ain't no dwarf, 6'3.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835003713263472745

My favourite thing about this is the lead up to the fight.

The Leafs player gave him the tiniest of a face wash and Xhekaj started popping him lol.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835004044168864192

I wonder if someone said something to him because he didn't mix it up after the whistle as much afterwards.

 

[JianYang]

Knew he was a bad pick from jump street. Lotsa people on this board loved him because he was friends with Slafs. So stupid.



Yup. The guy that doesn't like people mocking someone having a name that's "weird."

I've heard it all with my name too coming from an immigrant family.

It's a great name anyways, but continue being offended if you want.

 

[SwiftyHab]

Just came back from the game. My two cents:

• Hutson is the only player that started distinguishing himself for NHL consideration this year. He was often well covered. 2-3 guys with limited options to pass.on defence, he needs a strong man to help him when he gets beat against the wall.
• Mailloux’s timing is off for everything. His passes. His hits. Even his shots. He would wait and then shoot into traffic. But he had the right idea just couldn’t execute. I’d like to see how he plays tomorrow before judging.
• Heineman- I wanted to see more from him. He was clearly stronger and used his great shot but he didn’t overpower anyone on his way to the net and couldn’t break coverage well. He’s got what it takes but If he doesn’t get his act together soon, he might get labeled an AHL top talent.
• Beck- was always in the mix but prob 50/50 in his puck battles and execution. Again, too early for judgement for him and everyone but some time in the AHL this year could do him Good I think
• Mesar- Sven Andrighetto 2.0. I’ve seen this story before. Hope the AHL helps him develop those skills.
• Thorpe, Tuch, Xhakej- I place those guys together cause they all have similar dispositions and skills. I like what I see in all three of these guys. They will be a hard line to play against in the AHL they all look like men out there. Pushing around players. Hurting. Making space for themselves. Could definetly see them get some 4th line minutes in the big club this year.
• Reinbacher- was noticeably fast. His defence was strong and he had a good poke check but Had to cover for Engstrom a lot. Seems to be getting comfortable moving the puck up.
• Engstrom- he might be the next Josh Georges. Should cook a bit in the AHL

 

[JianYang]

fun game..and props to like what? 10k showing up on a gorgeous 30 degree saturday afternoon in montreal. get a life losers! j/k

it's clear we're thin at forward talent outside I think beck and heinemann?
(can't wait for hage and demidov)

I don't see Farrell. Kidney or Mesar with a future in the NHL here.
Florian is fearless and rugged but needs a year in the AHL to put on 20 lbs and improve his skating.
Hutson looked good, but I would also like to see him work on his straight away speed.
Mailloux looked great.
Beck was fantastic. Sure fire 3/4 line C.
Engstrom is smooth and you can see the hockey IQ. I don't think he's ready yet.
Reinbacher looked nervous.
Again it's one game and they were thrown into the fire in front of 1000s of people.

Mailloux and hutson look to be the guys fighting for spots; maybe heinemann up front

Wow, enjoy the "bonus" summer

I kinda got screwed this summer. I went to michigan and Illinois for the 3rd week of August and it was unseasonably cool. Then I came back home to vancouver and it was damp and cool. Aside from a couple days afterwards, it has held like summer ended in mid August for me.

What a rip off.

 

[The Real Timo]

He faught one minute into the game. Destroyed the guy. The guy he faught ain't no dwarf, 6'3.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835003713263472745

Noice! Thanks for the clip.