Mathias Brunet thinks he doesn't because it's his first NHL contract
- Fredobbface

Andrew Zadarnowski‏ @AZadarski

If Jakub Jerabek does indeed sign with the Canadiens (nothing confirmed yet), he would be signing a one-year entry level deal, as per CBA

Retweeted Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois
- Fredobbface

MONSIEUR DÉPÉJI MUSULMANE

Jennifer B Cutler: Crowded on D, Habs reportedly sign Czech defenseman Jakub Jerabek
- Jennifer B Cutler

A solid ten minutes before Octagon's hockey camp session is set to get underway, Jakub Jerabek gets the sheet to himself. He saunters down to secure the nets, not wanting to wait for targets. His blades cut the sounds of NHL strides. His shot blisters off the crossbar at NHL speed, transferred from wrist to stick-tape with the ease you expect from an NHL sniper. He dangles, smoothly and precisely. He smiles when Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin steps on the ice, as the two exchange saucers and bullet-paced one-timers before the heavy lifting of intense drills play out over the next hour and a half.

Jerabek takes on the drills with determination, aiming to perfect them. It's play, but for Jerabek, it definitely looks like work. The others--prolific NHLers like Milan Michalek and Martin Havlat, Michael Frolik and P.A. Parenteau take the opportunity to catch their breath in between the high intensity drill circuits while Jerabek hunches over his stick for a second before grabbing six or seven more pucks to shoot. There's a hunger there, and it speaks even louder than the impressive skillset he displays.

By the time these guys are done with this boot camp, the ice needs emergency surgery. Jerabek is among the last to step off, no worse for wear.





-fixed.

A solid ten minutes before Octagon's hockey camp session is set to get underway, Jakub Jerabek gets the sheet to himself. He saunters down to secure the nets, not wanting to wait for targets. His blades cut the sounds of NHL strides. His shot blisters off the crossbar at NHL speed, transferred from wrist to stick-tape with the ease you expect from an NHL sniper. He dangles, smoothly and precisely. He smiles when Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin steps on the ice, as the two exchange saucers and bullet-paced one-timers before the heavy lifting of intense drills play out over the next hour and a half.

Jerabek takes on the drills with determination, aiming to perfect them. It's play, but for Jerabek, it definitely looks like work. The others--prolific NHLers like Milan Michalek and Martin Havlat, Michael Frolik and P.A. Parenteau take the opportunity to catch their breath in between the high intensity drill circuits while Jerabek hunches over his stick for a second before grabbing six or seven more pucks to shoot. There's a hunger there, and it speaks even louder than the impressive skillset he displays.

By the time these guys are done with this boot camp, the ice needs emergency surgery. Jerabek is among the last to step off, no worse for wear.





-fixed.
- stormeyAlterEgo

this part sounds really gay

this part sounds really gay
- DoubleDown

On a hot, sweltering Toronto afternoon, I meet up with the Leafs 2009 top pick Nazem Kadri. This was the 2nd time I have met the young budding star and to say I was surprised is putting it mildly. The first time I met Nazem was September 2009, a scrawny young kid listed at 170lbs. I doubted he'd tip 165 in a wet suit when I first met him. This time around I was blown away. Maybe it was the heat, or maybe it was just the excitement of seeing this rising young star again at the beginning of his career. He had obviously started to fill out, and the results of all his hard work at the gym were more than evident. I bit my lip and thought to myself "Oh to be 19 again". What was once scrawny was now filled out and buff. Muscles rippled, pecs stood out, the face of the young lad had started to turn into that of a man. He sensed my shock when I saw him and greeted him.

"Wow", I say. "You're not how I remember"
Kadri giggles nervously and replies "Yeah, it's taken a lot of hard work".

I must have stared a moment too long because he seems to get nervous just then and suggests we move on and get the interview under way. I forget he's still a boy even though he's looking more and more like a man. I offer to buy him a smoothie from the Papaya Hut in downtown Toronto but he tells me he's on a strict diet. I grab my smoothie, and we leisurely stroll down Yonge St. and discuss his potential to make the Leafs this season.

Kadri is realistic about his chances this upcoming season and knows he has a tremendous opportunity if he works hard. He tells me it's been his dream since he was a kid to make the NHL and the opportunity presented by the Leafs is one he doesn't want to miss out on.

"We have a young core of players here in Toronto, the youngest in the league, I just hope I can show enough at camp to stick with the big club". Kadri has been penciled into the Leafs lineup by many observers but he knows it won't be that easy. "Last season was tough. I really thought I could stick in the NHL, but I realized later on that I still had a ways to go. I set out to improve myself and my game in hopes of making it this season"

The willingness and the ability to improve are two strong traits in this young man. After a slow start to the OHL season, Kadri picked up the pace to finish with 93 points in only 56 games and was named as a finalist for OHL player of the year. He continuted his strong play into the playoffs where he netted an incredible 27 points in only 12 games. These are stats that should get any Leafs fan excited about this young man's potential.

We briefly chat about his muslim upbringing and how he is being viewed as a potential role model in the league, a barrier smasher so to speak.
"I don't think about that stuff", replies Kadri, "I'm just me, I try to be the best I can be, if I inspire any other kids that's great, but I don't see myself as anything special in that regard".

I tell him he IS special, and he nervously accepts my compliment.

As we end the interview, I watch him walk away from me, I gaze and think about the future of this young star, this mere boy who is now filling out a man's body. The heat from the afternoon has coated Kadri's shirt in sweat, and I can easily make out the physique under his shirt. I still can't believe how much he's filled out, and I have to finally turn away as I bite my lip again.

I can't see into the future, but I predict great things for Kadri. Leafs fans should prepare themselves for success, with Kadri on a young Leafs team, the future is oh so bright.

this part sounds really gay
- DoubleDown

I wouldn't know...I don't talk to those "people"



you know....I really think I've come a long way.

On a hot, sweltering Toronto afternoon, I meet up with the Leafs 2009 top pick Nazem Kadri. This was the 2nd time I have met the young budding star and to say I was surprised is putting it mildly. The first time I met Nazem was September 2009, a scrawny young kid listed at 170lbs. I doubted he'd tip 165 in a wet suit when I first met him. This time around I was blown away. Maybe it was the heat, or maybe it was just the excitement of seeing this rising young star again at the beginning of his career. He had obviously started to fill out, and the results of all his hard work at the gym were more than evident. I bit my lip and thought to myself "Oh to be 19 again". What was once scrawny was now filled out and buff. Muscles rippled, pecs stood out, the face of the young lad had started to turn into that of a man. He sensed my shock when I saw him and greeted him.

"Wow", I say. "You're not how I remember"
Kadri giggles nervously and replies "Yeah, it's taken a lot of hard work".

I must have stared a moment too long because he seems to get nervous just then and suggests we move on and get the interview under way. I forget he's still a boy even though he's looking more and more like a man. I offer to buy him a smoothie from the Papaya Hut in downtown Toronto but he tells me he's on a strict diet. I grab my smoothie, and we leisurely stroll down Yonge St. and discuss his potential to make the Leafs this season.

Kadri is realistic about his chances this upcoming season and knows he has a tremendous opportunity if he works hard. He tells me it's been his dream since he was a kid to make the NHL and the opportunity presented by the Leafs is one he doesn't want to miss out on.

"We have a young core of players here in Toronto, the youngest in the league, I just hope I can show enough at camp to stick with the big club". Kadri has been penciled into the Leafs lineup by many observers but he knows it won't be that easy. "Last season was tough. I really thought I could stick in the NHL, but I realized later on that I still had a ways to go. I set out to improve myself and my game in hopes of making it this season"

The willingness and the ability to improve are two strong traits in this young man. After a slow start to the OHL season, Kadri picked up the pace to finish with 93 points in only 56 games and was named as a finalist for OHL player of the year. He continuted his strong play into the playoffs where he netted an incredible 27 points in only 12 games. These are stats that should get any Leafs fan excited about this young man's potential.

We briefly chat about his muslim upbringing and how he is being viewed as a potential role model in the league, a barrier smasher so to speak.
"I don't think about that stuff", replies Kadri, "I'm just me, I try to be the best I can be, if I inspire any other kids that's great, but I don't see myself as anything special in that regard".

I tell him he IS special, and he nervously accepts my compliment.

As we end the interview, I watch him walk away from me, I gaze and think about the future of this young star, this mere boy who is now filling out a man's body. The heat from the afternoon has coated Kadri's shirt in sweat, and I can easily make out the physique under his shirt. I still can't believe how much he's filled out, and I have to finally turn away as I bite my lip again.

I can't see into the future, but I predict great things for Kadri. Leafs fans should prepare themselves for success, with Kadri on a young Leafs team, the future is oh so bright.
- AdamFrench

what about the one where they're all naked at the lake or something?

what about the one where they're all naked at the lake or something?
- DoubleDown

what about the one where they're all naked at the lake or something?
- DoubleDown

Recently as I relaxed with both Carlo and his twin brother Paolo playing Guitar Hero, we talked about the upcoming season.

I watch Carlo as he rips through a rendition of Pearl Jam's Evenflo, and I note how much more muscular his arms look. I ask him if he's been working out even harder this summer. He winks, slowly smiles and says "well, what do you think?" Paolo laughs and says "yeah, my bro is ripped"

To prove his point, Carlo removes his t-shirt and my jaw literally drops. This is one fine male specimen before me. "Go ahead, try and find some fat". As I run my fingers along his torso, I admit I can't find an ounce of fat on the guy. Carlo smiles "Nice huh?" and I have to admit that yes, I am VERY impressed.

I'm kinda arroused

Recently as I relaxed with both Carlo and his twin brother Paolo playing Guitar Hero, we talked about the upcoming season.

I watch Carlo as he rips through a rendition of Pearl Jam's Evenflo, and I note how much more muscular his arms look. I ask him if he's been working out even harder this summer. He winks, slowly smiles and says "well, what do you think?" Paolo laughs and says "yeah, my bro is ripped"

To prove his point, Carlo removes his t-shirt and my jaw literally drops. This is one fine male specimen before me. "Go ahead, try and find some fat". As I run my fingers along his torso, I admit I can't find an ounce of fat on the guy. Carlo smiles "Nice huh?" and I have to admit that yes, I am VERY impressed.
- AdamFrench

WTF?

Jakub Jerabek - Meh
Shea Weber - Retirement
Andrei Markov - Retirement
Jeff Petry - Calice de tabarnak de criss d'estie de chiennnnnne a jacques qui suce des culs
Alexei Emelin - Knee recovery of 3 years
Jordie Benn - OMG we still have him
Nathan Beaulieu - Cocaine blues
Brandon Davidson - Who?
Nikita Nesterov - HAHAHAHAA
Zach Redmond - He's still with the team?
Mikhail Sergachev - Stick to the minors kid
Brett Lernout - Who?
Noah Juulsen - Stick to the minors Kiddo

WTF?
- Fountain-San

I think you posted on that blog

I think you posted on that blog
- AdamFrench

who's was that?

who's was that?
- Fountain-San

whose

who's was that?
- Fountain-San

Manix

whose
- DoubleDown

look at you.

Manix
- stormeyAlterEgo

don't remember Manix

don't remember Manix
- Fountain-San

http://my.hockeybuzz.com/user.php?user_id=51444

Lots of Pete love going on around here...

Shower time!

don't remember Manix
- Fountain-San

was Adam French alt

- Fredobbface

Lars

Lars


- DoubleDown

He's also playin g in round 2


Where's the outrage?

Recently as I relaxed with both Carlo and his twin brother Paolo playing Guitar Hero, we talked about the upcoming season.

I watch Carlo as he rips through a rendition of Pearl Jam's Evenflo, and I note how much more muscular his arms look. I ask him if he's been working out even harder this summer. He winks, slowly smiles and says "well, what do you think?" Paolo laughs and says "yeah, my bro is ripped"

To prove his point, Carlo removes his t-shirt and my jaw literally drops. This is one fine male specimen before me. "Go ahead, try and find some fat". As I run my fingers along his torso, I admit I can't find an ounce of fat on the guy. Carlo smiles "Nice huh?" and I have to admit that yes, I am VERY impressed.
- AdamFrench

WTF?? Is this for real??

I asked the same question yesterday but Howard told me that I'm an idiot.
- Fredobbface

You may have asked that question.
For sure I called you an idiot.
The two events had nothing whatsoever to do with each other.