Prospect Info: Owen Beck

[Habs 4 Life]

I'm expecting Beck to be with the big club once the deadline hits and to finish the season with the Habs before returning to Laval for the playoffs

 

[rik schau]

I'm expecting Beck to be with the big club once the deadline hits and to finish the season with the Habs before returning to Laval for the playoffs

Are you expecting that many injuries to open a roster spot as the UFA's that Montreal has no one will take.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Are you expecting that many injuries to open a roster spot as the UFA's that Montreal has no one will take.

I fully expect guys like Evans and Armia to be moved. Dvorak is still a possibility depending on his play but if there are no takers for him come deadline I would put him on waivers and send him down to Laval and in the press box!

 

[rik schau]

I fully expect guys like Evans and Armia to be moved. Dvorak is still a possibility depending on his play but if there are no takers for him come deadline I would put him on waivers and send him down to Laval and in the press box!

Is it sad to say that I'm already looking forward to the trading deadline? lol

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Is it sad to say that I'm already looking forward to the trading deadline? lol

Not really, I'm already looking forward to the draft!!

 

[Rapala]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1853882274137186670

This seems like foreshadowing given the Kapanen situation and the Condotta call up.
Owen Beck will be looking at greater responsibilities and new line mates.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

With the shot and skating Beck has I'm not sure why anyone would doubt the offensive potential.

It's predictable. Most haven't watched Beck that much so when they read that Beck is good defensively and is good on face-offs, we have a player that for all intents and purposes, is pigeon- holed in many minds as a 4th line player for eternity. Maybe it's because he was selected as the CHL's Scholastic Player of the Year in 2022 - a good academic player can't possibly be a productive future NHLer.

One would want to ask those who have doubted this player's upside why Beck was repeatedly acquired by contending teams during his OHL career. They didn't acquire him because he's a good dresser.

I've followed this player closely since we drafted him. Beck has superior skating ability, a high hockey IQ, a surprising level of physicality and a very underrated shot. It's not surprising that at 20 he's playing on Laval's first power play unit. I was always puzzled why the Saginaw didn't play Beck more on their power play. When he did, Beck and Parekh formed a formidable offensive threat. Parekh was always looking for Beck at the left half boards for a one-timer. Beck has a deadly one timer.

I am anxious to see if Hutson in a couple of years isn't looking to feed Beck on the power play. It should be interesting to watch.

The kid has a good future. Hopefully Hughes won't trade him for a quick fix.