BehindTheTimes
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I’d give them a solid B. I like that the organization has picked a direction. I love the idea of improving their draft capital and adding first round picks in the draft. Something MB was never able to do despite claiming to build through the draft.
I love some of the contracts he’s done (Guhle, Slaf). He’s betting on his horses and has trust in his development team. MB would have bridged them both and had to sign Slaf for 11m per in 2 years. Hughes gave them contracts that are enticing and fair for a young player, but also favourable to the club.
I love the idea of trading the additional firsts to try and get NHL ready talent in hopes they can grow and improve, they are already likely to be better than the results of the picks. The only issue I have here is they weren’t necessarily the horses I would have bet on (Dach, Newhook). I have no problem with the Dach gamble, the talent is there, health is the only concern. Newhook, I struggle to gauge his upside. I just don’t see a consistent top 6 player here, I’m not a big fan of his game either tbh. I wouldn’t have made that move, but I get why it was done.
The picks
Slaf -> best in his draft most likely.
Mesar -> not sure yet, I like him, but I think he’s a bit of a wildcard
Reinbacher -> not my choice, but should be a staple on our d for years to come
Demidov -> was the pick I wanted or Catton. I didn’t expect Demi to be there.
Hage -> love the pick, I’m surprised that they coveted the player enough that they made the move prior to the draft without knowing if he was there. I’d love to know what plan b was if he was gone, but I prefer taking the pick here. He loves the Habs, wants to be here and has skill for days. He’s going to surprise ppl.
I think Hutson is literally going to be a star, if not superstar. I love Mailloux as well.
Dark horse for me is Fowler. This guy could end up one of our top 3 picks imo. I love this kid.
The results aren’t there yet, but I think is time to start augmenting the youth with stability and taking a shot at adding a top 6 since I don’t think that chair is the right seat for Newhook. I think he’s fine in and out, but over time I feel he isn’t a top 6 player on a contending team. Great 3rd liner, luxury in fact, but that’s what he is for me.
I love some of the contracts he’s done (Guhle, Slaf). He’s betting on his horses and has trust in his development team. MB would have bridged them both and had to sign Slaf for 11m per in 2 years. Hughes gave them contracts that are enticing and fair for a young player, but also favourable to the club.
I love the idea of trading the additional firsts to try and get NHL ready talent in hopes they can grow and improve, they are already likely to be better than the results of the picks. The only issue I have here is they weren’t necessarily the horses I would have bet on (Dach, Newhook). I have no problem with the Dach gamble, the talent is there, health is the only concern. Newhook, I struggle to gauge his upside. I just don’t see a consistent top 6 player here, I’m not a big fan of his game either tbh. I wouldn’t have made that move, but I get why it was done.
The picks
Slaf -> best in his draft most likely.
Mesar -> not sure yet, I like him, but I think he’s a bit of a wildcard
Reinbacher -> not my choice, but should be a staple on our d for years to come
Demidov -> was the pick I wanted or Catton. I didn’t expect Demi to be there.
Hage -> love the pick, I’m surprised that they coveted the player enough that they made the move prior to the draft without knowing if he was there. I’d love to know what plan b was if he was gone, but I prefer taking the pick here. He loves the Habs, wants to be here and has skill for days. He’s going to surprise ppl.
I think Hutson is literally going to be a star, if not superstar. I love Mailloux as well.
Dark horse for me is Fowler. This guy could end up one of our top 3 picks imo. I love this kid.
The results aren’t there yet, but I think is time to start augmenting the youth with stability and taking a shot at adding a top 6 since I don’t think that chair is the right seat for Newhook. I think he’s fine in and out, but over time I feel he isn’t a top 6 player on a contending team. Great 3rd liner, luxury in fact, but that’s what he is for me.
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