Habs Prospects Make Noise While Team Struggles to Start Season

Montreal Canadiens prospect update on players Ivan Demidov, Michael Hage, Owen Beck, Filip Mesar, Logan Mailloux, Oliver Kapanen, Emil Heineman and more.
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[@r_p_m7330]

Demidov is getting punished for not signing an extension with SKA. Hopefully Hughes and Bobrov's visit with some cash will fix things.

[@daveh1180]

Good assessment as per usual DD! Regarding our future Habs, I would say it looks promising but if you removed Demidov from the conversation, I'm pretty sure the excitement level takes a noticeable dip. Not to disrespect the other prospects, but let's face facts...it seems most are focusing their excitement only on Demidov. Pre-NHL stats are important to gauge progression, but IMO, it means zero if they cannot translate their successes at the NHL level. So I'm a "let's wait and see" kinda guy. As for the current state of our Habs...definitely too early to throw in the towel from watching 6 of 82 games, as teams can suddenly find their mojo and go on a tear so no need to panic. HOWEVER, I, like many fans are discouraged to see the games so far where there seems to be a lack of passion, and too much inconsistent play. There are many factors to explain all of it, but I don't think fans care for the excuses, they just want to see progression, effort and positive results. As much as the responsibility has to be the players on the ice, I put a lot of the blame on MSL...he is the head coach of this team and he needs to be held accountable if the team he puts on the ice is unprepared,...sluggish, not disciplined, lacking effort and passion. Obviously, the loss of Laine hurt, but I am not convinced this team would be playing any better w/Laine in the lineup watching them play...too many incomplete/imprecise/high risk passes, trouble exiting their zone, taking indisciplined penalties, losing battles along the boards, being out shot, and turning over pucks rather than creating turnovers. A quick note...Primeau is a good goalie...still developing, but definitely not helpful when TM goes on one of his media attention seeking rants. I respect all individual opinions but being over the top esp when chastising a player you don't like esp as a professional "media" person is not respectful IMO. I will end by saying that I am convinced this team can and will start competing for meaningful games, it's just a matter if it will be this season, next season, or the season after that. Keep the faith! Go Habs Go!

[@RM-mh6jc]

Dach looks like a player who has not played in over a year. He gets a pass for now.

[@DrewDekes]

Agreed.

[@albertvanular433]

I like most of your videos but I don't understand how anyone can say our goaltenders are struggling. Sam Montembault has been excellent except for 1 game. He has been one of the best goalies in the league and one of the few bright spots for the team.

[@DrewDekes]

Montembeault really only “struggled” against Pittsburgh I thought. All of LA’s goals on Thursday were from the point and he couldn’t see 2/3 for sure, then Primeau got shelled for 6 goals vs Boston, then let in 2 early ones in Long Island so, you right…they’re struggling a lot more defensively in their own end, and offensively, other than Cole…so I wasn’t quite accurate saying both goalies are struggling, apologies.

[@albertvanular433]

@@DrewDekes No worries. On a more positive note, Nick Suzuki has been a slow starter for last coIple of years so I expect him to improve. Apologies to Cole but Nick is still Habs leader and best player for last 3 years so the offense goes through him. Suzuki has to drive the bus in Montreal if we want to see the team improve.

[@nhlhockeynewsreports5360]

Wild game last night… I was there!! Caufield our bud sixth of the season! It want Primeau fault! We need better forcheck

[@MrXanderii]

I just feel Primeau is weak. Not great with rebounds, doesn't give diffidence as a game stealer.

[@nhlhockeynewsreports5360]

@@MrXanderii just wait… we just started the season. I understand the concern but he made some solid saves when the team couldn’t get a hold of the puck. One of the moments the Habs couldn’t get out close to 5 mins. He was solid for that. Not trying to overrate him, but let give him more of a shot before we judge

[@bdlrnzi]

When you think about it, there are a bunch of rookies on the roster at the moment. Not surprising that they haven't quite worked out the kinks of playing together.

[@DrewDekes]

Very true.

[@andrewthomson6832]

Drew dekes is the man ❤

[@timfarrell5659]

Heineman reminds me of John LeClair. If Owen Beck can win face-offs then he needs to be in Montreal. I don't know what to do with Arber but sitting him in the press box isn't one of them. I would hate to lose him but Mailloux is too good not to be playing. Arber can get a big return if we did move him. Marty scratched him despite the fact Ghule was out. Revealing...

[@myronachtman4304]

We'll know at the end of November whether the Canadiens are still in the mix.

[@DrewDekes]

Indeed.

[@MrXanderii]

Dach is coming back from a major injury. It's going to take some time. This team will be much more exciting next year when we have the likes of demidov and a healthy Laine. Armia and Dvorak And Savard and Matheson an Barron and even Primeau need to go. They are not part of the future

[@caseyr5554]

What about ansderson?

[@ubasic]

Montreal is rebuilding the whole franchise, the drafting, developing, 3 teams, the whole Franchise. In time, all you weenie whiners 'might' get it, so here's the skinny to encourage you to watch closely. This hasn't been done before in Montreal, but it will be done by a Premier team with big money, a class of intelligent hockey minds most never see and Mr. Molson's desire to re-establish the Canadiens to their formidable glory. We won't just throw players away, we'll develop the best of them into NHL players. As players come along who are better, they will replace the ones we have. If Barron is replaceable by Mailloux he will be, but Barron will get as good as we can make him and fetch a return. Primeau will be replaced by Dobes, Montembeau will be replaced by Fowler, Dobes will be replaced by the Russian kid who's great, etc, etc, etc. There's a lot of talent in the system and at least 12 picks next year and more. Three more years kids then it's done, watch out. Love the game, appreciate the team, it's the best team overall in hockey, we are blessed. Stop being negative, it smells bad!

[@mikebishop4430]

I'm so sick and tired of everyone blowing smoke about Barron ! He's consistently BAD. That one goal last night he was the fourth Hab getting back to our zone. FOURTH ! And Arber gets benched for being irresponsible? They say if Barron goes in waivers we'll lose him. Perfect ! Put him on waivers then ! Lots of bright spots last night despite the loss but lots to improve if we aren't going to be hanging around the bottom again.

[@DrewDekes]

Most passionate I think I’ve seen you lately Mike…haha. Good to hear from you. I still get frustrated with Barron a few times per game, consistency is his biggest issue to me no question.

[@yvespotvin5880]

WHAT ABOUT DACH

[@RM-mh6jc]

he has not played in over a year. what do you expect. he is getting his chances

[@nocryers1173]

primeau is not going to work out---they need another goalie equal to or better montembeault

[@DrewDekes]

I haven’t given up on Primeau but Dobes does seem to have potential

[@caseyr5554]

Fowler

[@adrianboom6879]

two and oh? but they lost game two ....

[@DrewDekes]

Might of made an error there, I talk too fast sometimes.

[@danieldejong6382]

Everything this team will do this year will still not get them in or near the playoffs. Relax people, this team is too young to win games consistently. Just look at the season so far. They luck out and beat tougher teams but lose badly to middle of the pack teams. Pitt beat them with a team of older players...what does that tell you? Woulda, coulda, shoulda fills KZbin all over the place but it means nothing. Right now Habs are pretenders not contenders, they have a ways to go in the rebuild...be patient.

[@DrewDekes]

True sir.

[@KeithGreene-wu7bu]

The Habs will be in the mix for top 5 pick in the draft all depends how many points the Habs goal tending steals they are a bad coached hockey team. That said future looks good

[@bradleypittman9370]

Yup should be 6-0 in rebuild thats only year 3 its not like teams like chicago, los angeles, florida were bad for years and then won they all magically changed overnight

[@travisdecheno5670]

Can't wait for the time where we stop talking about so and so prospect, and talk about being relevant. Gonna be another long year with the same abysmal PP we have had since god knows when. Keep doing that drop pass and waste 20 seconds every time.

[@DrewDekes]

I very much look forward to that too Travis. I really think we’ll be more relevant out of the gate next season, and I also look forward to not having to say “next season” anymore too 🙃

[@rogerbutchbouchard8019]

Why did St Louis use mostly defensemen in the shootout with a smile on his face. An immature move by him.

[@chrishansen8477]

because most of the forwards cant score, the 2 rookies scored

[@darrenpinard1658]

He put 4 rookies because its a rebuild. Simple enough.

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

​@@darrenpinard1658newhook matheson over dach 😐

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

I mean, Hutson, Matheson, Mailloux, Barron have more offensive talent than everyone in the forward group outside of Caufield, Suzuki, Slaf and Laine. Xhekaj has the most powerful shot of them all by a few dozen miles per hour, Montreal overdrafted defensemen clearly our talent is there.

[@BradWright-w3g]

Maillioux should stay up. Barron needs to sit and watch a few games. He is struggling in his own end. Horrible passes in the feet. Bad positioning. Bad decision making. He is still young but a couple games watching should help

[@rogerbutchbouchard8019]

So get rid of them!

[@CLo-ly1ic]

Montreal is awful and way way over hyped.. Caufield is playing for Johnny that will wear off in a few more weeks and Demidov is decent and Hutson is a gem but the rest is average at best. I t will be 5-7 years before Habs make the pkayoffs

[@DrewDekes]

😳