The state of the Habs Rebuild - The Next step

[Gaud]

im dissapointed with our injuries, Laine especially seemed to take the wind out of montreal (players and fans alike). Mtl is getting destroyed out there, though i enjoyed that little bit when Suzuki stood up and scored 2 goals..........until NYR scored again and shut that up. There is still caracter there

However - its been a while since i stopped listening to Mtl media sports shows and podcasts (ex 5 à 7 and On Jase). OMG its soooo negative! Frig people - "Dans le mix" (in the mix) is synonym to "dont expect to make the playoffs". Now its all about "Fire MSL" or "bring in an experienced coach to help". Yesterday was "You think Kent Hughes is a genius? Joe Sakic just slipped him Barron and Newhook".

Medias keep talking about fans' pressure being too much, but you are weaponizing them day after day. It's getting as toxic as Ducharme's last days and theres only been 7 games played out of a season that is expected to not make the playoffs. Jesus.

 

[morhilane]

Can we just put a Michkov wrist slitting catch all thread on this board so I can ignore it?

Sunday is going to be insufferable.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Sunday is going to be insufferable.

Yep another powerplay point and a minus 2.

 

[Not The One]

Add Michkov and this team wouldn't be much better than it is currently. They certainly wouldn't allow any less goals.

If Dach and Newhook don't take the next step those will be huge holes in the lineup to fill and just plugging in new rookies will make it even harder for everybody else. Plus if Slaf doesn't progress to match his contract nothing else matters they will be dead in the water.

The mix at defense doesn't work, that should be clear to everybody. Can they afford to wait 2-3 years or more and hope Hutson, Reinbacher and Lane all mature at the same pace?

And last but not least the coach looks lost and can't get the team to play well collectively.

Unfortunately, it's not looking good and adding 1-2 very good 18 year-olds will not change the situation.

 

[cave troll]

Any generational talent incoming in next 3 drafts?

 

[overlords]

Any generational talent incoming in next 3 drafts?

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=261969

 

[WeThreeKings]

Any generational talent incoming in next 3 drafts?

McKenna
DuPont

 

[Rapala]

McKenna
DuPont

DuPont is definitely turning heads.
Just the name alone screams don't pass up on me.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

I think DuPont's play warrants a WJC camp invite from what I've seen. He won't be of course, but had you told me he was an already drafted, first round, 19 year old prospect, I would have believed you. Would solve the RHD issue in a hurry.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Add in a first line forward at draft, i feel the top 6 future is more secure than the defense

Honestly, Reinbacher injury and uncertain top end, Guhle injury issues, Barron and Jackeye stagnated completely. Maillioux im just not sold on, there is no legit “the guy” on defense

I do like Hutson but not sure what he will be. Is the more exploiter type or can he round his game like Hughes or undersized defenseman

 

[Trabdy2]

We really need some pieces to hit, especially our young defencemen. Most of them look like they're confused and in over their head right now in the NHL, and our two vets aren't strong enough to provide enough stability and cover for them. I'm wondering if we need to plan on drafting another D fairly high, maybe with FLA/CGY pick.

 

[morhilane]

We really need some pieces to hit, especially our young defencemen. Most of them look like they're confused and in over their head right now in the NHL, and our two vets aren't strong enough to provide enough stability and cover for them. I'm wondering if we need to plan on drafting another D fairly high, maybe with FLA/CGY pick.

It takes about 5 years for Ds prospects to develop, some takes near ~10 years (see Petry/Matheson types).

Habs really need for Barron, Mailloux, Xhekaj, Reinbacher to find their stuff fast (or get traded for someone who is ready) more then drafting another D prospects in hopping to fix the current holes.

 

[EXPOS123]

Damn it the Rangers locked up Laffreniere

They will continue to be so scary good it’s not funny

Where r all those people who were calling him LaBust?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Damn it the Rangers locked up Laffreniere

They will continue to be so scary good it’s not funny

Where r all those people who were calling him LaBust?

Waiting for Mesar to go scoreless tonight.
Waiting for a Reinbacher mention.
Waiting for Slafkovsky to go scoreless next game.
Waiting for Demidov to use the mohawk skating technique.

 

[habbubba]

That is a lot of A's, probably from those that received participation awards right? Have to wonder what grade will be given when the team actually resembles a NHL roster that is competitive.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Any generational talent incoming in next 3 drafts?

Landon DuPont Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Statistics of Landon DuPont, a hockey player from Calgary, ALTA born May 28 2009 who was active from 2024 to 2025.

www.hockeydb.com

 

[Tabarouette]

there's no shot a guy named "Landon DuPont" can be a big star cmon now, let's up our standards in terms of name quality

 

[Sorinth]

Add in a first line forward at draft, i feel the top 6 future is more secure than the defense

Honestly, Reinbacher injury and uncertain top end, Guhle injury issues, Barron and Jackeye stagnated completely. Maillioux im just not sold on, there is no legit “the guy” on defense

I do like Hutson but not sure what he will be. Is the more exploiter type or can he round his game like Hughes or undersized defenseman

As of right now sure the D has a lot of question marks and it's partly why I wouldn't lock us into drafting a forward with our top pick.

But it's also only been 7 games, so it's too early to say that Barron/Jackeye have stagnated or that Guhle can't play 70 games a season like he did last year. We should also have a much better idea on Hutson's potential assuming he stays healthy, which in itself would be a good sign for an undersized D.

As the 2nd youngest team in the league it's not surprising that we have a ton of question marks throughout the lineup, and sure those question marks have mostly come back negative over the first 7 games, but it's also just 7 games, it took Slaf 30ish games last year before finally turning it on, so we probably want to give it a lot more time before drawing any conclusions.

 

[Benstheman]

I'm comfortable with our D if we go get a top 4 matured RHD next summer. So i would definately draft the best forward available with our pick next draft.