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Paddy17

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I really liked his game during the rookie tournament and he already has man strength. He's got pretty solid IQ too, and he's naturally mean. I think he's got more potential than 4th line, but that still remains his floor, which is good. Without being a big point producer, I think he can be a valuable 3rd cog in a top 9 line, if he can develop his finishing skills around the net a little more. Laval will be a good place for him to develop more offense and I like him with Florian as a line there.

He definately has NHL potential.
 
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Paddy17 said:
I really liked his game during the rookie tournament and he already has man strength. He's got pretty solid IQ too, and he's naturally mean. I think he's got more potential than 4th line, but that still remains his floor, which is good. Without being a big point producer, I think he can be a valuable 3rd cog in a top 9 line, if he can develop his finishing skills around the net a little more. Laval will be a good place for him to develop more offense and I like him with Florian as a line there.

He definately has NHL potential.
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I didn't get to see the rookie game but maybe if Tuch improved on his freshman season stats wise more he'd have more of a shot at being more than a 4th liner but you never know. That freshman season showed some solid if unremarkable upside. Plus he just has so much depth to hop over.

Not saying you're wrong as I wouldn't be shocked if he became more than a 4th liner but I just wouldn't bet on it. Glad he signed. He'll likely be a welcome addition.
 

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dackelljuneaubulis02 said:
I didn't get to see the rookie game but maybe if Tuch improved on his freshman season stats wise more he'd have more of a shot at being more than a 4th liner but you never know. That freshman season showed some solid if unremarkable upside. Plus he just has so much depth to hop over.

Not saying you're wrong as I wouldn't be shocked if he became more than a 4th liner but I just wouldn't bet on it. Glad he signed. He'll likely be a welcome addition.
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There is a role in a top 9 for a guy with good enough hockey sense to complement higher-skilled guys. He doesn't need to put up big numbers, but just be a physical presence on the forecheck and in corners, dig pucks out, create havoc in front of the net, and bang in rebounds. A Gallagher-type of player (in his prime)... or for older fans, Brian Skrudland or Mike Mcphee (Skrudland complemented Richer and Corson really well).

Whether he can continue to develop into that sort of player or not remains to be seen. If he doesn't, a 4th line physical guy who can hit, defend his teammates and PK is not a bad thing at all.
 
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Incidentally, his brother is also a player that is far better and far more useful than his offensive stats would have you think, and happens to be underpaid because of it. Love that for us.
 
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You saw in the second game on Sunday, Tuch used his size to his advantage more, protecting the puck in the corners and in one instance drew a penalty because he got crosschecked from behind. And another moment where he was behind the other team's net during a penalty kill and he was able to keep the puck and fend off two Leafs defenders at the same time, killing off about 10-15 seconds on his own.

Once Tuch (and Xhekaj) get used to the pace of the AHL, I feel like they will be difficult to play against.

Let me reiterate my desire to see them on a line with Condotta in Laval.
 
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Adam Michaels said:
You saw in the second game on Sunday, Tuch used his size to his advantage more, protecting the puck in the corners and in one instance drew a penalty because he got crosschecked from behind. And another moment where he was behind the other team's net during a penalty kill and he was able to keep the puck and fend off two Leafs defenders at the same time, killing off about 10-15 seconds on his own.

Once Tuch (and Xhekaj) get used to the pace of the AHL, I feel like they will be difficult to play against.

Let me reiterate my desire to see them on a line with Condotta in Laval.
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I'm with you on this one except I'm not a huge Condotta fan.
The perfect fit for me would be Owen Beck but he's likely to be playing a little bit higher up the ladder.
 
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Anyone who saw Boston college last season knew this was coming. He was easily their second best forward after celibrini. Tremendous forechecker, non stop motor, great on the boards and in front of the net, finishes his checks, hard player to play against all game long. And a complementary high level shot to pot 15-20 goals to go with it.

I have been saying all along, pencil him into the bottom six at the latest next season.
 
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Tuch is one of our prospects I’m really high on.
These relentless forecheckers are so important on a contending squad.
Anybody remember how the Bruins had Paillé-Campbell- Thornton on their 4th line when they won the cup?
These guys were relentless in their forechecking and had great puck possession time in the O zone.
Well folks, in a couple of years we will have a line of Tuch- Beck- Xhekaj that will be as punishing, but with a lot moré offensive skills, and will probably get 3rd line assignments.
 
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Rapala said:
It's a little bit frustrating knowing there are 3 or 4 forwards who could probably make our team this year and won't.
How many rookies do we plan on starting next year including Demidov?
I'd love to do two and two instead of four next season.
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Getting cut at the end of camp doesn't mean they won't make the team this year because there will be injuries and so guys will get the opportunity. Getting cut to start the year didn't stop Struble or Roy from making the team later on. I think technically Roy is still a rookie this year, whereas Struble isn't.

Guys will get their opportunities this year even with the glut of overpaid vets that we all want gone.
 
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Rapala said:
It's a little bit frustrating knowing there are 3 or 4 forwards who could probably make our team this year and won't.
How many rookies do we plan on starting next year including Demidov?
I'd love to do two and two instead of four next season.
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The way things are going, I'm not even sure the Habs will have a spot for Demidov next season. Hughes seemed real interested in re-sign some of the UFAs...
 
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morhilane said:
The way things are going, I'm not even sure the Habs will have a spot for Demidov next season. Hughes seemed real interested in re-sign some of the UFAs...
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It’s more he won’t trade those UFAs at deadline for picks if team is in the hunt for a playoff spot
 
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morhilane said:
The way things are going, I'm not even sure the Habs will have a spot for Demidov next season. Hughes seemed real interested in re-sign some of the UFAs...
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He's playing chess. Making other GM's think our junk actually has some shimmer. I doubt any of them are getting another contract with the Habs.
 
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He's playing chess. Making other GM's think our junk actually has some shimmer. I doubt any of them are getting another contract with the Habs.
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Habs apparently made offers to Ylonen, Norlinder and the dude they got for Dadonov. They all decided to sign elsewhere is luck more than savvy management.
 
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morhilane said:
Habs apparently made offers to Ylonen, Norlinder and the dude they got for Dadonov. They all decided to sign elsewhere is luck more than savvy management.
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I can easily see HuGo extending Savard 1-2 yr deal for a 6/7 Dman veteran role as they break in Redenbacher & Mailloux
 
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