Actually laughed out loud at this.
- Brandon Smillie

one of his best

one of his best
- mr.peanut

I liked that one better, personally.

C'est important pour les baby boomers de se reconnaître dans les joueurs de hockey professionnels de 18 ans.

I liked that one better, personally.

C'est important pour les baby boomers de se reconnaître dans les joueurs de hockey professionnels de 18 ans.
- jugkope

this may be your season

this may be your season
- mr.peanut

Just wait 'til July 1st and I'm a free agent.

despite the ranking of Poehling and somewhat falling to Montreal, it seems like a real long term pick for Montreal. At least another year in University then after his time there for sure he'll have to do time in the AHL. For a team that may need help at centre as soon as next year they're really taking a wait and see approach. Will probably pan out as an NHLer though guys who are considered two-way at the draft usually don't become top 6 players. There are exceptions nonetheless.

L.A. Lariviere‏
@L_A_theRiver

Per Galchenyuk's agent tonight: talks are "heading in right direction". No timetable. Wouldn't bank on #Habs trading him unless fetch is BIG

L.A. Lariviere‏
@L_A_theRiver

Per Galchenyuk's agent tonight: talks are "heading in right direction". No timetable. Wouldn't bank on #Habs trading him unless fetch is BIG
- stinger67

I'm ok with that.

L.A. Lariviere‏
@L_A_theRiver

Per Galchenyuk's agent tonight: talks are "heading in right direction". No timetable. Wouldn't bank on #Habs trading him unless fetch is BIG
- stinger67

He's worth more to the Habs right now than the potential return he would bring, after last season, his value is not that high.

i'm just afraid of his knee problems if they commit long term.

despite the ranking of Poehling and somewhat falling to Montreal, it seems like a real long term pick for Montreal. At least another year in University then after his time there for sure he'll have to do time in the AHL. For a team that may need help at centre as soon as next year they're really taking a wait and see approach. Will probably pan out as an NHLer though guys who are considered two-way at the draft usually don't become top 6 players. There are exceptions nonetheless.
- mr.peanut

Montreals annual USHL project that'll eventually bust. Another poop draft. Big surprise. Why sign a kid from the CHL that plays 60-70 games a season when you can get a kid that plays 28-36 against lesser talent that scores 7 goals!!!

Isn't Churla in charge of scouting our busts now??

Montreals annual USHL project that'll eventually bust. Another poop draft. Big surprise. Why sign a kid from the CHL that plays 60-70 games a season when you can get a kid that plays 28-36 against lesser talent that scores 7 goals!!!

Isn't Churla in charge of scouting our busts now??
- Snots33_77

On the contrary. Poehling played in the NCAA this year, against guys who are 20-24 years old.

On the contrary. Poehling played in the NCAA this year, against guys who are 20-24 years old.
- stinger67

Ok good to hear. I just assumed it was poop. Wasn't he the youngest in the league too?

I was just disappointed because i never heard of him and thought they went off the board. I turned the tv off before the kid left the stage.

Ok good to hear. I just assumed it was poop. Wasn't he the youngest in the league too?

I was just disappointed because i never heard of him and thought they went off the board. I turned the tv off before the kid left the stage.
- Snots33_77

I think they drafted a special player in Joni Ikonen, hopefully he's not the next Collberg.

I think they drafted a special player in Joni Ikonen, hopefully he's not the next Collberg.
- stinger67

Definitely excited about that kid!! Wasn't too pumped about Fleury that finished with a -98 in the last 2 seasons. That made me laugh!

The goalie that they drafted in the 7th round? Any good?

Definitely excited about that kid!! Wasn't too pumped about Fleury that finished with a -98 in the last 2 seasons. That made me laugh!

The goalie that they drafted in the 7th round? Any good?
- Snots33_77

No idea.

As for Fleury, apparently he played on a very bad team

EDIT: their stats this year: 14-46-0-12

No idea.

As for Fleury, apparently he played on a very bad team

EDIT: their stats this year: 14-46-0-12
- stinger67

Jesus!!!

That won't help at all!!

I was hoping MB would grow a pair and move up to get Vilardi or a more "ready" centreman? This 1st rounder reminds me of McCarron.

Jesus!!!

That won't help at all!!

I was hoping MB would grow a pair and move up to get Vilardi or a more "ready" centreman? This 1st rounder reminds me of McCarron.
- Snots33_77

As they do every year, they'll tell you they tried to move up but couldn't make a deal...

On the contrary. Poehling played in the NCAA this year, against guys who are 20-24 years old.
- stinger67

So he played against older pooptier talent.

Great....

So he played against older pooptier talent.

Great....
- WaterBoy

You sure are some kind of dumb...

You sure are some kind of dumb...
- BashCH

You're right... at 24 in the NCAA you shouldn't be considered "lesser talent"

Jesus!!!

That won't help at all!!

I was hoping MB would grow a pair and move up to get Vilardi or a more "ready" centreman? This 1st rounder reminds me of McCarron.
- Snots33_77

At least he can skate, and fast. McCarron just plain sucks. When i saw Vilardi fall i really thought MB would make a move, especially since Timmins like him. Kings' management team must be pleased...

You're right... at 24 in the NCAA you shouldn't be considered "lesser talent"
- WaterBoy

like 20 years old in the CHL?

At least he can skate, and fast. McCarron just plain sucks. When i saw Vilardi fall i really thought MB would make a move, especially since Timmins like him. Kings' management team must be pleased...
- Habsody

Don't think Habs had the assets to get de 10th overall pick, especially considering Vilardi was still on the board.

like 20 years old in the CHL?
- stinger67

YESSSS!

I'm trolling around but let's be honest, the NCAA isn't known for being the best development league.

It's a gamble (like most drafted players) and the kid might end up playing in the NHL in the bottom 6. That wouldn't be a terrible thing. I just don't expect great things from him.

Only kid I see helping the Habs in a top 6 role is Ikonen. Time will tell if the 2017 draft was another abysmal year for our drafting department or if it's one of those 5 1st pick kind of year.

YESSSS!

I'm trolling around but let's be honest, the NCAA isn't known for being the best development league.

It's a gamble (like most drafted players) and the kid might end up playing in the NHL in the bottom 6. That wouldn't be a terrible thing. I just don't expect great things from him.

Only kid I see helping the Habs in a top 6 role is Ikonen. Time will tell if the 2017 draft was another abysmal year for our drafting department or if it's one of those 5 1st pick kind of year.
- WaterBoy

Well...at least they replenished their D prospect pool...since they can't draft decent defensemen they might as well pick tons of them hooping one will pan out.

YESSSS!

I'm trolling around but let's be honest, the NCAA isn't known for being the best development league.

It's a gamble (like most drafted players) and the kid might end up playing in the NHL in the bottom 6. That wouldn't be a terrible thing. I just don't expect great things from him.

Only kid I see helping the Habs in a top 6 role is Ikonen. Time will tell if the 2017 draft was another abysmal year for our drafting department or if it's one of those 5 1st pick kind of year.
- WaterBoy

My guess is that Poehling will play one last season in St.Cloud and then he'll play in Laval as a 19 year old if they think he's ready.