The Richards trade to LA was actually a really good deal for Philadelphia. Schenn has 1st line center potential, and Simmonds grades out to a Top 6 Forward.
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and he went to Philly. Not much better but what can you do.
Natan Beaulieu for the Habs. Great pick. I wasn't expecting him to drop to #17. TSN had him go #11-12. 6-2, 185lbs+, Jack Johnson type player.
Strengths: Good mobility; wide base/track skater with quick acceleration and the ability to change direction quickly. Solid agility, edge control and footwork make him effective in all zones. Not blazing fast, but has a long stride that allows him to beat the forecheck and carry the puck on his own. Strong passer; sees the ice well and can make all short, intermediate and long-range stretch passes. More of a puck mover than a puck rusher, Beaulieu nevertheless will jump into the play and join the rush. Has a big shot; with accuracy and a low trajectory that makes for a more tippable drive for his forwards in front of the net. Good wrist shot, too- recognizes situations and uses the wrister when time and space isn't there for the big bomb. Offensive instincts are solid, with vision, recognition and the ability to make decisions under duress. Capable defensive player; rubs guys out along the boards and takes proper angles rather than make the big hit, but always looking to initiate contact and plays a rugged game. Quick stick and exhibits good gap control. An underrated, even nasty fighter; doesn't drop the gloves all that often because most opponents have seen enough from him to give Beaulieu a wide berth. Too valuable to be spending a lot of time in the box, but when riled up, tends to uncork a devastating combination of crosses and haymakers in rapid fashion. Most would rather let sleeping dogs lie when it comes to trying to intimidate Beaulieu.
Weaknesses: Got off to a slow start offensively, and scouts said he was trying to do too much. Once he simplified things and relaxed a bit, the production just came naturally. Improvements to his game need to be tweaks to mechanics in his shot (release point and quickness, pivoting to right, etc.). Supremely confident- even a bit cocky sometimes- could stand to dial it down a notch, but according to insiders, a respected kid in the room who puts the team first and has his mates' backs
Natan Beaulieu for the Habs. Great pick. I wasn't expecting him to drop to #17. TSN had him go #11-12. 6-2, 185lbs+, Jack Johnson type player.
Strengths: Good mobility; wide base/track skater with quick acceleration and the ability to change direction quickly. Solid agility, edge control and footwork make him effective in all zones. Not blazing fast, but has a long stride that allows him to beat the forecheck and carry the puck on his own. Strong passer; sees the ice well and can make all short, intermediate and long-range stretch passes. More of a puck mover than a puck rusher, Beaulieu nevertheless will jump into the play and join the rush. Has a big shot; with accuracy and a low trajectory that makes for a more tippable drive for his forwards in front of the net. Good wrist shot, too- recognizes situations and uses the wrister when time and space isn't there for the big bomb. Offensive instincts are solid, with vision, recognition and the ability to make decisions under duress. Capable defensive player; rubs guys out along the boards and takes proper angles rather than make the big hit, but always looking to initiate contact and plays a rugged game. Quick stick and exhibits good gap control. An underrated, even nasty fighter; doesn't drop the gloves all that often because most opponents have seen enough from him to give Beaulieu a wide berth. Too valuable to be spending a lot of time in the box, but when riled up, tends to uncork a devastating combination of crosses and haymakers in rapid fashion. Most would rather let sleeping dogs lie when it comes to trying to intimidate Beaulieu.
Weaknesses: Got off to a slow start offensively, and scouts said he was trying to do too much. Once he simplified things and relaxed a bit, the production just came naturally. Improvements to his game need to be tweaks to mechanics in his shot (release point and quickness, pivoting to right, etc.). Supremely confident- even a bit cocky sometimes- could stand to dial it down a notch, but according to insiders, a respected kid in the room who puts the team first and has his mates' backs
Very pleased with the Beaulieu pick. I was stunned that he was still on the board, as I had him as the 3rd best defenseman in the draft behind Larsson and Hamilotn (Who fucking went to the Bruins 
. Toronto should collapse into a sinkhole for making that trade. So, that means their total haul for Phil Kessell was Tyler Seguin, Jared Knight, and Dougie Hamilton)
Andy, I think that the player the Red Wings are targeting is Rocco Grimaldi, and they took a chance that he would still be available in the early 2nd round
. Toronto should collapse into a sinkhole for making that trade. So, that means their total haul for Phil Kessell was Tyler Seguin, Jared Knight, and Dougie Hamilton)Andy, I think that the player the Red Wings are targeting is Rocco Grimaldi, and they took a chance that he would still be available in the early 2nd round
Jurco has a on and off switch. Amazing hands like you saw. Won't hit but good physique. Work on him, the talent is there.
Ouellet is a Vlasic type player.
You got a player in round 4 that could be good. Tvrdon.
so we got 3 picks in round 4 and none who I wanted. Pageau///Labate and Kessey for size would have been sweet. I'll trust Timmins.
Ouellet is a Vlasic type player.
You got a player in round 4 that could be good. Tvrdon.
so we got 3 picks in round 4 and none who I wanted. Pageau///Labate and Kessey for size would have been sweet. I'll trust Timmins.
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hey aaron 
glad we're doing that, it's about time we get youngsters not old has beens but we need a wing too.
glad we're doing that, it's about time we get youngsters not old has beens but we need a wing too.
We're also keeping James Neal from our trade last season, he has potential to form a deadly combo with Crosby or Malkin. We'll probably address the winger issue in FA, though there are rumors of Jagr returning.