Laval Rocket: Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Laval Rocket 7:00 pm (AHL.tv/RDS)

[Runner77]

 

[montreal]

they battled back but came up just short, too bad as they had played a better game defensively. But the best news is the rookies,

Farrell is red hot - 7 pts last 4 GMs, 11 pts last 11 GMs
Roy continues to produce, 18 pts now
Mailloux - 8 pts last 10 GMs

Trudeau - 4 pts last 4 GMs

 

[ChesterNimitz]

they battled back but came up just short, too bad as they had played a better game defensively. But the best news is the rookies,

Farrell is red hot - 7 pts last 4 GMs, 11 pts last 11 GMs
Roy continues to produce, 18 pts now
Mailloux - 8 pts last 10 GMs

Trudeau - 4 pts last 4 GMs

Thanks for the high-lights.

I watched the first two periods and here is my very short take on our 'prospects':

Roy: continues to show elite playmaking and anticipation. He has the ability to get his shot off quickly and from any angle. While his skating will never allow him to be a play driver at the next level, his hand skills and his ability to process the game is already NHL ready. To maximize this kids talents he will have to play with the right line mates. He is not a plug and play player.

Mailloux: had one of his better games. Created multiple offensive chances, was shooting the puck at all opportunities and made numerous subtle plays in all zones of the ice to find an open team mate. Along with Roy, this kid has the best vision/IQ on the team. Defensively, he was solid. He made the right reads and was able to defend one-on-one rushes using positioning, skating and his long reach. Was only caught once with a bad pinch, but it was to be expected as his team was two goals behind and a more aggressive stance was warranted. He still needs to be stronger and faster, and while improved since last year, his in-game conditioning needs upgrading. Those two missing development years are still a factor. There is no question in my mind that the coaches have Mailloux on the proverbial pitch count. As the season progresses, I expect to see Mailloux's ice time (particularly on the power play) increase. As I have said, if this kid ever gains that extra step, he will be a mainstay with the Canadiens for the next decade.

Dobes: although he plays in the net with all the grace of a three-legged donkey, Dobes made several excellent saves and kept the game close. If this kid ever makes the NHL I will be shocked. I can't see him ever displacing Fowler and Miller in our long term plans.

Mysak: was one of Laval's better, more noticeable forwards showing jump and hounding the puck all game. If he continues to improve his game, he may well surprise a lot of his detractors and actually get a shot at the NHL. He will never be a star or warrant his selection in the second round, but he may carve out a role for himself as a utility forward/role at the next level. Like most young players, he has to get stronger and faster to succeed.

Norlinder: showed flashes of his smooth skating ability and one would expect that he should dominate at this level. But doesn't and hasn't. I would suspect that Norlinder's time in this organization is quickly coming to an end as the promised wave of young defensive prospects is coming.

Trudeau: wasn't the defensive liability he normally has been and in his limited playing time, wasn't actually bad. But like Norlinder, Montreal will soon have many more promising options on defense.

Farrell: I wasn't as impressed with Farrell's game as I have been in other recent games. Maybe he had a better third period, but in the first two periods, he was largely a non-factor.

Davidson: is an intriguing prospect who plays a heavy game. He goes in all high traffic areas with little hesitation. He shows power along the boards and has some offensive skills. If he can add that all important extra- step he has a chance of making the NHL, whether for Montreal or with some other team.

Just my thoughts.