Prospect Info: Owen Beck

[Andrei79]

He's so good

 

[red devil]

 

[Andrei79]

Guy makes translatable plays. It's no surprise he's producing. Like, all of his OHL points were NHL type points.

 

[417]

I don't watch mch Laval hockey, has his faceoff prowess translated to the AHL?

 

[Rapala]

Just a week or so ago I said Beck has to be harder on the puck.
3 unassisted's in two games man I love a player who listens to advice.

 

[Yasuo]

His offense has been a really nice surprise so far

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I don't watch mch Laval hockey, has his faceoff prowess translated to the AHL?

It's the one aspect that hasn't quite translated yet . Then again, he was around 60% on the OHL, so his standards were real high to start with.

 

[Heffyhoof]

There’s no one here who is a bigger advocate of Beck’s potential than this writer. I find it somewhat interesting that until just recently there was a prevailing sentiment that Beck had limited offensive upside and would only be a career bottom six NHLer. That sentiment seems to be unravelling.

Despite my optimism for Beck's potential, I don't think, he, or for that matter, any player currently in Laval can make a materially positive impact on the Canadiens. There are no white knights or quick fixes.

Unfortunately, the team is flawed and the 3 factors that helped make the team competitive most games last year (a top, functioning first line; above average goaltending; and a mobile defence) has largely been AWOL this year. Well, at least so far. Last year's top line has been so ineffective in most games that MSL was forced to break them up. Our mobile defence has scored a total of 2 goals in the first 16 games in this season. 2 goals! And our goaltending has, at best, been spotty as exemplified by Primeau's horrible performance against Buffalo this afternoon.

Until these fundamental flaws are corrected, the presence of Beck, Roy, Tuch or anyone else from Laval will have little positive impact. Let's keep our young players in Laval where they can play big minutes. Get stronger. Get faster. Get better. In the long term, that is a better approach for a player like Beck that many here thought was at best a bottom 6 defensive utility forward.

How things can change.

The prospect changes, but the first sentence to a long bloated diatribe stays the same. For some variety change it up to 'In this writer's opinion...'

 

[SwiftyHab]

Just a week or so ago I said Beck has to be harder on the puck.
3 unassisted's in two games man I love a player who listens to advice.

Can you advise him to come up and replace dach?

 

[Rapala]

He's so good

Arguably the most important games to date played over the last couple of days.
We've got one who shows up for the Big Ones.

 

[Scriptor]

His offense has been a really nice surprise so far

He's the best point-getter in Laval.

 

[malcb33]

It's the one aspect that hasn't quite translated yet . Then again, he was around 60% on the OHL, so his standards were real high to start with.

I think that will come when he gains more strength.

 

[Rapala]

I think that will come when he gains more strength.

When he gets to know his opposition better as well.
It takes planning to beat some of the better face off specialists the wingers have to play their part as well.

 

[Tyson]

Beck has to be the next call up...he is starting to show that he is too good for the AHL.

 

[RationalExpectations]

Beck has to be the next call up...he is starting to show that he is too good for the AHL.

I think he is where He belongs at This Stage, if he continues to play like this until the end of AHL season and helps the team in the playoffs then he definitely should start on the bottom 6 with the Habs next year.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

Arguably the most important games to date played over the last couple of days.
We've got one who shows up for the Big Ones.

Beck is an absolute gamer. He will be big stage playoff warrior type

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Beck has to be the next call up...he is starting to show that he is too good for the AHL.

I like Beck's game and he's as certain a future NHLer as you can get. But I think his continuing development would be enhanced by playing bigger minutes in more important roles in the AHL. With Beck's skating ability, offensive skills and shot, he can play at any level /level and not be embarrassed. But he will only getter stronger and faster as he matures. This is the first year of adapting to the rigors and physical grind of playing professional hockey. There is still an ongoing adjustment period for this very young player. I still think he needs to gain some stamina as I see a noticeable drop off in his level of play as his shifts proceed.

This kid has every element needed to be an impactful player at the next level. As I noted in my game summary, it was very interesting to hear the Toronto announcer's acknowledgment of Beck's high end skating ability. You would have to be blind not to.

 

[dinodebino]

Hot take of my Sunday: after trade deadline, he finishes the season in the big show, to never look back after. He will be money, money, money in 3-4 seasons.

 

[Tyson]

Hot take of my Sunday: after trade deadline, he finishes the season in the big show, to never look back after. He will be money, money, money in 3-4 seasons.

Once the season ends he heads back to Laval for a playoff run

 

[le_sean]

He’s the reason you don’t re-sign Evans to a bloated contract.

 

[The Last Red]

He’s the reason you don’t re-sign Evans to a bloated contract.

And/or trade Evans for a nice haul at the deadline or before. Savard might have negative trade value at this point, he’s so bad.

 

[Rapala]

I like Beck's game and he's as certain a future NHLer as you can get. But I think his continuing development would be enhanced by playing bigger minutes in more important roles in the AHL. With Beck's skating ability, offensive skills and shot, he can play at any level /level and not be embarrassed. But he will only getter stronger and faster as he matures. This is the first year of adapting to the rigors and physical grind of playing professional hockey. There is still an ongoing adjustment period for this very young player. I still think he needs to gain some stamina as I see a noticeable drop off in his level of play as his shifts proceed.

This kid has every element needed to be an impactful player at the next level. As I noted in my game summary, it was very interesting to hear the Toronto announcer's acknowledgment of Beck's high end skating ability. You would have to be blind not to.

The Kid has played a ton of high octane responsible hockey these past two seasons.
I think that helps him manage the rigors of the AHL schedule better than most rookies.

Leading the team in scoring while being one of the most responsible forwards is ahead of where I thought he'd be.
One of his most impressive plays yesterday was a back check that ended up in our net through no fault of his own.
The gap he closed on that play was awesome.

 

[rahad]

He’s the reason you don’t re-sign Evans to a bloated contract.

Is a shame Evens contract end this year. I'm not 100% sure Beck is NHL ready for next season. Having Evens with us for one more season will have been great. I wonder what kind of money/years his agent is asking for.

 

[BargainBinSpecial]

He was good 3 yrs ago at camp. His last 2 tries were not as memorable as his first. I guess management doesn't want to rush him. He's that 3rd line C this team needs.

 

[TT1]

He’s the reason you don’t re-sign Evans to a bloated contract.

and that was the logic used for not resigning Danault, except Evans was the 1 replacing him

eventually you gotta sign people, these type of players very rarely end up becoming bad signings