That's one of the reasons I think MSL is such a good fit for a young, developing team. And he's improving as a coach as well, he was as green as you could get when we hired him. You get the sense this team would go through a wall for him.
The right move would've been to have a different coach.
I'm not very confident in either Mailloux or Roy but both still have significant upside, which is more than we can say about a lot of draft picks developed under the previous regime.The right move would've been to have a different coach.
2019 Caufield (who was getting ruined by Mumbles) is an emerging star. Struble will likely have a good long NHL career. RHP and Pitlick at least made the show.
2020 Kaiden Ghule is developing really nicely and looks even better since going back to the left side. Still have to wait on Tuch and Dobes but both are promising and Dobes might even win the starter's job.
2021 is a little early but Maillioux has potential and Roy looks like a steal for where we got him.
Compare that to the black hole during MB's tenure. It looks a lot more like the stretch we had before MB got here when we drafted guys like Subban, Price, McDonnaugh...
Development matters. By now that should be abundantly clear. Our whole team has progressed really well. I expect that as guys like Demidov and Hage come in, they'll continue that trend. MSL was an offensive star himself. It's nice to have that perspective behind the bench. It's only going to help a guy like Demidov to learn from him.
Agreed. And we've needed that for so long.
Mailloux was also a special case but we won't go there.
Forgot Kapanen too. That's another one who could wind up here. We drafted 31st overall that year too.
This is why i (now) actually watch game tape on prospects instead of highlights. Live and learn.Yes, our herd was very happy with the Galchenyuk pick on draft day and for a few years after it as well. Yay, we drafted a C/LW type and expected him to be a franchise center. What could go wrong?
Mailloux was also a special case but we won't go there.
For the first time in 30yrs, we have a potent offence. Not complete but taking such nice shape. This is like the 84 Habs. Im happy for the young fans to experience this.Agreed. And we've needed that for so long.
When was the last time we had a coach that players loved playing for? Honestly, probably not in my lifetime. Bowman was a great coach but he was awful to play for. The players hated him. Ruel sucked. Lemaire ran Lafleur out of town long before he should've retired. Jean Perron was a joke. Pat Burns was a very gruff dude. Demers had a reputation for catering to stars but wasn't great with kids....
Now we've got somebody who knows what it takes to be a scoring star in this league. That's only going to help offensive guys like Caufield and Demidov. MB didn't understand this. He was a grinder and tried to build with grinders. I mean, we passed up on Jagr for Pete's sake. And even when he traded for Vanek his coach played him on the 4th line...
The thing I'm interested in seeing is: who's on the first PP? Demidov will eventually be there. So that means somebody goes down. I'm guessing it will wind up being Slaf.
The right move would've been to have a different coach.
2019 Caufield (who was getting ruined by Mumbles) is an emerging star. Struble will likely have a good long NHL career. RHP and Pitlick at least made the show.
2020 Kaiden Ghule is developing really nicely and looks even better since going back to the left side. Still have to wait on Tuch and Dobes but both are promising and Dobes might even win the starter's job.
2021 is a little early but Maillioux has potential and Roy looks like a steal for where we got him.
Compare that to the black hole during MB's tenure. It looks a lot more like the stretch we had before MB got here when we drafted guys like Subban, Price, McDonnaugh...
Development matters. By now that should be abundantly clear. Our whole team has progressed really well. I expect that as guys like Demidov and Hage come in, they'll continue that trend. MSL was an offensive star himself. It's nice to have that perspective behind the bench. It's only going to help a guy like Demidov to learn from him.
ACCORDING TO GENNADY ORLOV (LEGENDARY RUSSIAN SPORTS JOURNALIST):
''DEMIDOV WILL PLAY FOR THE MONTREAL CANADIENS NEXT SEASON''
Not just to be a scoring star but how to be an overall better player and overcome obstacles. All NHL players earn it but he had extra hurdles to overcome - esp the too small perception.Agreed. And we've needed that for so long.
When was the last time we had a coach that players loved playing for? Honestly, probably not in my lifetime. Bowman was a great coach but he was awful to play for. The players hated him. Ruel sucked. Lemaire ran Lafleur out of town long before he should've retired. Jean Perron was a joke. Pat Burns was a very gruff dude. Demers had a reputation for catering to stars but wasn't great with kids....
Now we've got somebody who knows what it takes to be a scoring star in this league. That's only going to help offensive guys like Caufield and Demidov. MB didn't understand this. He was a grinder and tried to build with grinders. I mean, we passed up on Jagr for Pete's sake. And even when he traded for Vanek his coach played him on the 4th line...
The thing I'm interested in seeing is: who's on the first PP? Demidov will eventually be there. So that means somebody goes down. I'm guessing it will wind up being Slaf.
Yeah not exactly the hottest take
And then add Demidov. I've said it before but I'm finding it hard to not be irrationally exuberant. We're gonna get better and even more fun to watch
Each Demidov's goal is a highlight reel goal!
ACCORDING TO GENNADY ORLOV (LEGENDARY RUSSIAN SPORTS JOURNALIST):
''DEMIDOV WILL PLAY FOR THE MONTREAL CANADIENS NEXT SEASON''
ACCORDING TO GENNADY ORLOV (LEGENDARY RUSSIAN SPORTS JOURNALIST):
''DEMIDOV WILL PLAY FOR THE MONTREAL CANADIENS NEXT SEASON''
