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Jonathan Huberdeau

I think he'd be alright in the NHL, but I think it'd be BETTER if he had another year in the Q.
 
The reason I suspect he'll be in the NHL?

His 3+ million cap hit and his 900k actual salary.
 
MarkusNaslund19 said:
Recsguy, you're not looking at this realistically. Some guys are ready right away, sure, but those guys are few and far between. With Huberdeau, from what I've heard (e.g. Bobby Mac said it 'would be a crime, if he's in the NHL next year'), he sounds like a player who wouldn't just 'gain nothing' from playing in the NHL, but could have his career ruined by it. Don't you think it's possible Gilbert Brule's career could have gone differently if he hadn't been rushed and subsequently injured (repeatedly) by Columbus?
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#1 A player can get injured in any league.

#2 You, like every poster who insists JH isn't NHL-ready, refuses to answer my simple question: What does he have to gain going back to the Q (i.e. what can he possibly achieve in '11-'12 with the Sea Dogs that would increase his "stock" from '10-'11)? And don't give me **** about his weight, b/c putting on pounds has nothing to do with the league you're in.
 
Huberdeau can gain more first line experience since he's only got 1 year of playing top 6 minutes + a world junior championship tournament + put more muscle on + he'll get more time in Centre, his preferred position + another memorial cup run that would give him more experience.
 
RECsGuy said:
#1 A player can get injured in any league.

#2 You, like every poster who insists JH isn't NHL-ready, refuses to answer my simple question: What does he have to gain going back to the Q (i.e. what can he possibly achieve in '11-'12 with the Sea Dogs that would increase his "stock" from '10-'11)? And don't give me **** about his weight, b/c putting on pounds has nothing to do with the league you're in.
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To put it simply, confidence.

Like one of the previous posters eluded to, he gets to go back to juniors and be the go-to guy. He gets to learn what it's like to put a team on his back, which is hopefully what his role will be with the Panthers. He also gets to be a Top 6 forward on Team Canada. He gets to develope a "swagger". That's a valuable part of a players development.

I think the example of Brule is a good one. He was rushed into the league. Was not able to offer anything significant, and was probably held back mentally. Hockey is as much a mental game, as it is physical, and all too often, you only get one shot with some of these players to instill that confidence.

I don't think you put an 18 year old kid who's been selected #3 and expected to be a franchise player and stick him on the 3rd line and tell him to get better playing 8 min a game. And if you're going to say Tavares, Stamkos, etc did it, I can give you plenty of players that also put in that position and crippled their development significantly.
 
He was pretty quiet in the game against Halifax on Friday (it didn't matter they still embarrassed the mooseheads). He's got insane hands (scored on a beauty breakaway) and showed a few flashes, but outside of that he wasn't very noticeable.

Look forward to the next two times he plays against Halifax.

EDIT: to the post above me, against Halifax he was on Phillips' wing.
 
I noticed he was on Gauthier's wing with Tesink on right. But chances are he was double shifted.

Bottom line: Galiev is out and Saint John is "weaker" on wing than in centre so Huberdeau will play "wing"
 
I'll say this again for anybody who's listening.

Every once in a while Hubie will make a play that you just say WOW!

But for the most part you never really notice him in a game. Then when you read
the game summary you realize he just had a four point night. He makes the game look
easy. Panthers are going to be very happy they drafted him.
 
The SeaDogs raised their Mem Cup and Presiednts Cup Banners and handed out their rings tonight. (Waited until they played Chicoutimi at home since 3 Sea dogs from last year are now on their team)

Captain Huberdeau put up 1 g and 3 a.

Now has 22 pts in 10 games for a 2.2 ppg average and a +18.

He is on a line with fellow draft year teammates Zack Phillips and Tomas Jurco. Stan Gailev, who usually plays with him and Phillips is out until the end of Nov with a broken wrist.

Saint John has won 7 in a row and is really rolling now.
 
Giroux is a pinpoint accurate description of his style of play. He's playing well this season no doubt about it...
 
he's got a good 3pt/game pace going for him in his last 3 games :laugh:

Still, Toffoli, Stone, Saad, and Yakupov are also competing
 
Can't wait to see him and Beaulieu tomorrow night in rimouski. I'll watch both players very closely.
 
Can someone explain to me how RNH's body (6'1", 175 lbs. [Oilers official site]) is NHL ready and Huberdeau's isn't (6', 171 lbs. [Sea Dogs official site])? Frankly, that 1" extra in height should give RNH more than just a 4 lbs. advantage.
 
RECsGuy said:
Can someone explain to me how RNH's body (6'1", 175 lbs. [Oilers official site]) is NHL ready and Huberdeau's isn't (6', 171 lbs. [Sea Dogs official site])? Frankly, that 1" extra in height should give RNH more than just a 4 lbs. advantage.
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RNH plays a dainty, avoid contact with anyone style. Huberdeau isn't afraid to get his nose dirty with some physical play. Or at least that's what I've heard. I haven't had a chance to actually watch Huberdeau play.
 
squidz said:
RNH plays a dainty, avoid contact with anyone style. Huberdeau isn't afraid to get his nose dirty with some physical play. Or at least that's what I've heard. I haven't had a chance to actually watch Huberdeau play.
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apparently you haven't watched much of RNH either

check out his 1st NHL goal...far from "dainty"
 
squidz said:
RNH plays a dainty, avoid contact with anyone style. Huberdeau isn't afraid to get his nose dirty with some physical play. Or at least that's what I've heard. I haven't had a chance to actually watch Huberdeau play.
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Thats not true at all.
 
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