Player Discussion Jayden Struble Part 2

[26Mats]

I agree to be honest. He seems to have cemented himself a spot and hasn't looked out of place doing so.

We need to start making some calls on D here soon. There's a lot kind of treading water and we have guys like Mailloux and Hutson who will be knocking on the door sooner rather than later. KH needs to decide who's going to be part of the mix going forward

I have to think if good offers come in for Kovacevic, Savard, Harris, or Lindstrom, KH will pull the trigger.

I just think he won't trade a young dman before they reach their full value. Who knows, maybe he trades Xhekaj if there is a Romanov level offer.

 

[salbutera]

when did MSL say this?

What exactly does he mean he has a long way to go?

Click the TSN690 link from last Friday

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

I agree to be honest. He seems to have cemented himself a spot and hasn't looked out of place doing so.

We need to start making some calls on D here soon. There's a lot kind of treading water and we have guys like Mailloux and Hutson who will be knocking on the door sooner rather than later. KH needs to decide who's going to be part of the mix going forward

Throw in Reinbacher and Engstrom!

 

[Prettyisland]

He’s an nhl dman. Wouldn’t be surprised if people are on the phone about him as soon as this offseason looking at habs future situation

 

[Garo]

He has a long way to go obviously, but watching Struble now reminds me of McDonagh who also plateau'd hard offensively in the NCAA.

Thankfully this organization now actually paid attention, stuff like this could make a world of difference in the following years.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

He has a long way to go obviously, but watching Struble now reminds me of McDonagh who also plateau'd hard offensively in the NCAA.

Thankfully this organization now actually paid attention, stuff like this could make a world of difference in the following years.

Oh man if he’s anywhere near as good as him that would be unreal. I know you’re not saying that exactly. Great point though. He definitely looks like he has upside higher than his NCAA career would indicate.

Maybe he caps out as a 3rd pairing guy but there’s more there I have to think. Even still he looks like a dreamboat of a 3rd pairing guy

 

[sandviper]

Struble so far is exactly what I was hoping to see from Xhekaj…




Fight me.

 

[Mister Hab]

You forgot The Sherriff.......................unless you have him in your Zegras trade proposals......??

We do, have a fine young D crew..............trades will happen. I hope we can fit Struble and The Sherriff in the same lineup, but that could be very difficult.

Forgot to add Xhekaj (my mistake!) to the "great young D-depth" list of ours here on this thread...added!

Struble...potential for playoff warrior dman?: yes...high to very high potential!!

And here (below) is a recent article/video of Struble (Jay vs Chicago):

GOTTA SEE IT: Canadiens Jay Struble's Big Hit And Fight | Montreal Hockey Now

This guy seems legit (Struble)


No Xhekaj?

Darn it!! Forgot to add him!!


Great/young D-core:

Reinbacher
Guhle
Barron
Struble
Hutson
Kovacevic
Xhekaj
Mailloux
Engstrom
Konyushkov
Harris
Lindstrom
Trudeau
Norlinder

And here (below) is a recent article/video of Struble (Jay vs Chicago):

GOTTA SEE IT: Canadiens Jay Struble's Big Hit And Fight | Montreal Hockey Now

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Forgot to add Xhekaj (my mistake!) to the "great young D-depth" list of ours here on this thread...added!

Struble...potential for playoff warrior dman?: yes...high to very high potential!!

And here (below) is a recent article/video of Struble (Jay vs Chicago):

GOTTA SEE IT: Canadiens Jay Struble's Big Hit And Fight | Montreal Hockey Now


Darn it!! Forgot to add him!!


Great/young D-core:

Reinbacher
Guhle
Barron
Struble
Hutson
Kovacevic
Xhekaj
Mailloux
Engstrom
Konyushkov
Harris
Lindstrom
Trudeau
Norlinder

And here (below) is a recent article/video of Struble (Jay vs Chicago):

GOTTA SEE IT: Canadiens Jay Struble's Big Hit And Fight | Montreal Hockey Now

f***ing Entwistle punching him while the ref’s grabbing him. What a bitch.

 

[Mister Hab]

f***ing Entwistle punching him while the ref’s grabbing him. What a bitch.

Yup...dirty stuff for sure.
Here (below) is another video (quick one) showing everything:

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

f***ing Entwistle punching him while the ref’s grabbing him. What a bitch.

To be fair, Struble was punching Entwistle while he was down.

 

[Skip Bayless]

To be fair, Struble was punching Entwistle while he was down.

True, but Entwistle went after him because a couple jabronis on his team bounced off of him after trying their luck.

Struble was probably pissed he had three guys in a row come after him.

 

[Andy]

He’s a f***ing stud

 

[rik schau]

Very impressive start for him,plays as if he's not a rookie.

 

[Tyson]

His AHL career should be over

 

[Saundies]

He's had the swagger from his first warm-up. He legit hasn't looked uncomfortable one second since being called up. The only D I can remember like that was Subban.

I think he's sticking around for a long, long time.

 

[jrom]

He's had the swagger from his first warm-up. He legit hasn't looked uncomfortable one second since being called up. The only D I can remember like that was Subban.

I think he's sticking around for a long, long time.

Next magical trick for Struble is being able to play as RD. Having Struble and Xhekaj as 3rd pair heading in the playoffs would be a good thing.

 

[Naslund]

Of all the young D we have, only Guhle and Struble have confirmed so far that they will be with us for a long time. I guess Reinbacher is likely in that category as well.

 

[Andy]

His confidence reminds me a lot of PK’s in his rookie season. I also find he deflects forechecks in the same way as PK

 

[lamp9post]

Time for KH to shit or get off the pot when it comes to trading one of the older Dmen to make room for the younger kids coming up.

Time for Hughes to figure things out

Dmen are always in demand at the deadline. The market will come to us.

 

[The Great Weal]

Ref decided to help out Entwistle

 

[70Stang]

He has a long way to go obviously, but watching Struble now reminds me of McDonagh who also plateau'd hard offensively in the NCAA.

Thankfully this organization now actually paid attention, stuff like this could make a world of difference in the following years.

For me he reminds me of a young guy who played in 1984 for Habs. Only thing we don't know yet is if he has an offensive upside comparable to Chelios. It sure feels like there is so much more to his game that will develop with more confidence. Love the way this kid can be a nasty player when needed as well.

 

[tooji]

Struble / Xhejak would be a nice bottom pairing shutdown pair if one of them could play off their off side

 

[WinterLion]

Struble so far is exactly what I was hoping to see from Xhekaj…




Fight me.

Agreed. I'm looking forward to having them both in the lineup.

Ref decided to help out Entwistle

That last shot by the Chicago goon wasn't cool... with the ref holding Strubby. I can see why he was pissed.

 

[rickthegoon]

Of all the young D we have, only Guhle and Struble have confirmed so far that they will be with us for a long time. I guess Reinbacher is likely in that category as well.

Yup, Orvil was fantastic in training camp and in the few games he played in preseason. Kid has a bright future