When you rush players they naturally are forced to skip Development steps.
Prospect Info: Owen Beck
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dackelljuneaubulis02
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yeah I forgot to mention him in the 'things you're wrong about thread' hahaha. God I thought he was gonna be a 2nd pairing guy for sure. Hell I thought he was in the 2nd season. Mea culpa
Or he just peaked early and this was his actual ceiling...
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By the same token, were Bergeron or ROR rushed?
Not saying Beck will be as good as those guys but we have more than enough competent brain power and experience in management to make that determination.
We need to trust the process. They’re not burning a kid just for the hell of it and they won’t proceed on any decision without due diligence. This is not the prior administration — they’ve built a contingent using a vast array of resources, which we’re not privy to unfortunately.
At least, I’m comfortable that any decision taken will have gone through a thorough evaluation.
I was answering the reason why Mete never improved. 4th rounders in the NHL at 18 makes no sense and it hurt Mete. He had alot to learn. Beck may be different although I don't think he is ready.
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Well, there is what we think as outside observers without the benefit of all the data and expertise management relies upon and the thorough evaluative process that will beget a final determination.
We also don’t know what other player moves they have in mind prior to announcing final cuts. We shall see.
I’m with you on Mete. He was rushed but it’s also the case of a player with limited upside that was made to play outside his comfort zone. It was a lose-lose proposition.
WinterLion
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Agreed. What is being rushed for one player is not necessarily the same for another.
CHwest
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We do know bargain bin was a clown. He derailed a few young careers.
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Pompeius Magnus
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He finally broke the Timmins second round curse, that deserves an ELC in itself. If Slaf, Mesar, Beck and Hutson all hit their marks it could turn into one of our best crops ever. If one of the other picks turns into any sort of a pro it will be pure gravy on top for that year. THIS is how you turn a franchise around my friends.
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This kid is an absolute f***ing gem. Looks like a vet out there.
Not necessarily a knock on Slafkovsky, but if I were tuning in for the first time in years and someone told me the 2022 1st overall pick was playing in this game, I’d put my money on that guy being Owen Beck.
He’s going to play, and he’s going to be a very impactful player, especially on the defensive end. If he develops his offensive game, and I’m already seeing many positive things, this kid is going to one of the better two-way players in the league. I’m that high on him.
I don’t think anyone could have predicted this.
Not necessarily a knock on Slafkovsky, but if I were tuning in for the first time in years and someone told me the 2022 1st overall pick was playing in this game, I’d put my money on that guy being Owen Beck.
He’s going to play, and he’s going to be a very impactful player, especially on the defensive end. If he develops his offensive game, and I’m already seeing many positive things, this kid is going to one of the better two-way players in the league. I’m that high on him.
I don’t think anyone could have predicted this.
VirginiaMtlExpat
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Great to see this player get rewarded. Tremendous talent, work ethic, and let's face it, attention to detail (can't improvise 60% FO as a rookie without a cerebral, systematic approach to the game).
Kudo Shinichi
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He went 0/4 on faceoffs today. He can learn a thing or two from Dach 
Returned to his junior team after the game. The kid leaves a great impression.
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Gonna be fun watching him progress into next camp.
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schnapshot
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Extremely impressive player in preseason compared to his junior production. Really high on him, I believe the Cirelli comparison is good.
Eager to see how he can build on that and dominate the OHL.
Eager to see how he can build on that and dominate the OHL.
Habs Halifax
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How was this guy not a 1st round pick?
* 51 pts with 21 goals in 68 games as a 17 year old and his 1st season in the OHL. Then 6 pts with 1 goal in 10 playoff games.
* Solid size at 5'-11" and 190 lbs. Well on his way to filling into his frame
* Solid skater and hard worker.
Those early 2nd rounders are very valuable! Lots of NHL players come from the 30-45 (+/-) pick range. Habs have hit with Subban (43), Romanov (38), and maybe now with Beck (33).
Ready for the NHL or not, I rather let him play out his CHL seasons.
* 51 pts with 21 goals in 68 games as a 17 year old and his 1st season in the OHL. Then 6 pts with 1 goal in 10 playoff games.
* Solid size at 5'-11" and 190 lbs. Well on his way to filling into his frame
* Solid skater and hard worker.
Those early 2nd rounders are very valuable! Lots of NHL players come from the 30-45 (+/-) pick range. Habs have hit with Subban (43), Romanov (38), and maybe now with Beck (33).
Ready for the NHL or not, I rather let him play out his CHL seasons.
I'd add Mesar honestly. He's looked great too and didn't look outta place at all
Vachon23
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I would't be surpise if they give him a chance to make the team next year. Monahan won't be here and not sure Dvorak will be here too.
Redux91
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This Beck thing has 100% accelerated the Dvo trade situation
I actually like Dvo but Beck has a chance to be waaay better
And I can totally see him make the team next year at 19, he and Evan's interchanging 3C/4C all year long
Supersonic
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Not to derail this thread about other players but got’damn imagine that C lineup with Suzy and Dach potentially taking another step this year
PLUS we are assuming we get a top-5 pick this year, maybe throw a little Leo Carlsson in there. Damn.
Super pumped to see Beck in the OHL and at the WJC this year
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This year will be the sad year to watch. Next year we will have Slaf after a year in the AHL, potentially a top 5 pick, Beck, and a slew of young Dmen with another year of experience vying for a spot on the team like Xhejak, Barron, Mailloux. That will be exciting.
