huh, I thought he was a bit younger... but yeah you might be right, still not a bad player to have if he can slot it as an emergency backup once in a while, as you mention.
- Pat1993

Do like they did to Otto, pay them more than the average to play in the AHL, best way to keep those players around.

It's not my style but I'm not too optimistic about him.

He's already 26 and has yet to show to kind of consistancy (at least at the NHL level) that I like in a defenseman.

I think what we see is what we can expect of him, a borderline NHL player that could slot in for a short while but will make mistakes while he's there.
- Scabeh

Like I said, a cheap 5-6-7, who did not seem like a liability and maybe has a bit more to show.

We have lots of kids on D coming up, and I would like to see a few of them progress in Laval (or wherever), not have them all in Montreal at the same time.

Patrick Friolet @PFrioletRDS

JF Houle sur Joshua Roy :

"Sans farce, il pourrait jouer. J'aurais aucun problème à le mettre. Mais, à 18 ans, c'est beaucoup demandé dans un match 7.

C'est important pour nous de mettre quelqu'un qui a plus d'expérience et qui nous a aidés à se rendre où nous sommes rendus."

Faque...finalement t'as un problème à le mettre.

Do like they did to Otto, pay them more than the average to play in the AHL, best way to keep those players around.
- Symba007

with the salary cap, wealthier teams should take advantage of situations like these. having a few solid players in the AHL that the younger guys can play with isn't a bad thing at all.

Patrick Friolet @PFrioletRDS

JF Houle sur Joshua Roy :

"Sans farce, il pourrait jouer. J'aurais aucun problème à le mettre. Mais, à 18 ans, c'est beaucoup demandé dans un match 7.

C'est important pour nous de mettre quelqu'un qui a plus d'expérience et qui nous a aidés à se rendre où nous sommes rendus."

Faque...finalement t'as un problème à le mettre.
- stinger67

Fundamentally, I get what he is saying - you want to put a player in a place where they have the best chance to succeed.

But mostly I think.... Laval is the Habs development team, so develop player by putting them in a place where they can learn - regardless of win or losses.

Sounds like they are more scared to lose than to do what their actual job is... develop players.

Not really a good sign.

Patrick Friolet @PFrioletRDS

JF Houle sur Joshua Roy :

"Sans farce, il pourrait jouer. J'aurais aucun problème à le mettre. Mais, à 18 ans, c'est beaucoup demandé dans un match 7.

C'est important pour nous de mettre quelqu'un qui a plus d'expérience et qui nous a aidés à se rendre où nous sommes rendus."

Faque...finalement t'as un problème à le mettre.
- stinger67

le coach a un peu faite son politicien lol...

Patrick Friolet @PFrioletRDS

JF Houle sur Joshua Roy :

"Sans farce, il pourrait jouer. J'aurais aucun problème à le mettre. Mais, à 18 ans, c'est beaucoup demandé dans un match 7.

C'est important pour nous de mettre quelqu'un qui a plus d'expérience et qui nous a aidés à se rendre où nous sommes rendus."

Faque...finalement t'as un problème à le mettre.
- stinger67

Dommage, ça aurait été une belle expérience pour Josh... clairement il serait capable de scorer.

Fundamentally, I get what he is saying - you want to put a player in a place where they have the best chance to succeed.

But mostly I think.... Laval is the Habs development team, so develop player by putting them in a place where they can learn - regardless of win or losses.

Sounds like they are more scared to lose than to do what their actual job is... develop players.

Not really a good sign.
- Mashadar

Houle said when the playoffs began that he spends the whole season with development in mind.

But when it comes to the playoffs, he's focused on winning.

Fundamentally, I get what he is saying - you want to put a player in a place where they have the best chance to succeed.

But mostly I think.... Laval is the Habs development team, so develop player by putting them in a place where they can learn - regardless of win or losses.

Sounds like they are more scared to lose than to do what their actual job is... develop players.

Not really a good sign.
- Mashadar

to be fair though, it isn't like Roy has been with the team for very long, and it would be nice for the Rocket to win and continue their playoff run, even if there aren't currently a whole lot of top prospects on the roster.

Fundamentally, I get what he is saying - you want to put a player in a place where they have the best chance to succeed.

But mostly I think.... Laval is the Habs development team, so develop player by putting them in a place where they can learn - regardless of win or losses.

Sounds like they are more scared to lose than to do what their actual job is... develop players.

Not really a good sign.
- Mashadar

it's the playoffs, it's all about winning. They were very clear when the playoffs started, they would put what they consider the best team possible on the ice. The coach knows more about his players than we do, I can assume they want to make sure they are solid on the defensive side first.

Roy was not a member of this team this year, only joined in the playoffs once he team was eliminated, I can see why the coach would trust more a player he knows well for a game 7

Houle said when the playoffs began that he spends the whole season with development in mind.

But when it comes to the playoffs, he's focused on winning.
- Scabeh

- fidopro

Again.

Development league.

But whatever.... guess they want to teach the kids how to sit in the stands.

Again.

Development league.

But whatever.... guess they want to teach the kids how to sit in the stands.
- Mashadar

what kids? Primeau is playing, Ylonen would too if not injured.
winning is not a bad thing to learn...

to be fair though, it isn't like Roy has been with the team for very long, and it would be nice for the Rocket to win and continue their playoff run, even if there aren't currently a whole lot of top prospects on the roster.
- Pat1993

Don't worry kid, the Habs won;t make the playoffs for another 3-4 years, you don't need to learn what that stuff.....

Don't worry kid, the Habs won;t make the playoffs for another 3-4 years, you don't need to learn what that stuff.....
- Mashadar

I think you're being a bit dramatic about the whole thing. I get what you're saying, the kid is talented but he's 18 and he isn't Sidney Crosby, I don't think it's so easy for him to adapt to a new league and linemates, in a playoff context where he hasn't played at all there during the season.

I think you're being a bit dramatic about the whole thing. I get what you're saying, the kid is talented but he's 18 and he isn't Sidney Crosby, I don't think it's so easy for him to adapt to a new league and linemates, in a playoff context where he hasn't played at all there during the season.
- Pat1993

I'm sure Paquette will play such a large role in the Habs for the future, that he is worth their development time... I get it, different position, but that is fundamentally my point about using players that have potential on the Habs vs guys that are throw-aways..

It is almost like the Habs are so desperate for a win anywhere in their organization, that they will kinda look the other way if they can get a win.

I'm sure Paquette will play such a large role in the Habs for the future, that he is worth their development time... I get it, different position, but that is fundamentally my point about using players that have potential on the Habs vs guys that are throw-aways..

It is almost like the Habs are so desperate for a win anywhere in their organization, that they will kinda look the other way if they can get a win.
- Mashadar

yeah, I'd agree with what you're saying if they were literally using a bunch of AHL vets instead of top young prospects in order to win, but I don't think it's really the case right now.

what kids? Primeau is playing, Ylonen would too if not injured.
winning is not a bad thing to learn...
- fidopro

You sound like Kyle Dubas

question of the day on TSN690: should the habs acquire PK Subban as a veteran presence to help out with the kids?

really..? tabarnaaaak.

question of the day on TSN690: should the habs acquire PK Subban as a veteran presence to help out with the kids?

really..? tabarnaaaak.
- Pat1993

- fidopro

I get that it can be a slow day on sports radio, but I'm sure even the RDS comments section would have better topic ideas than this.

question of the day on TSN690: should the habs acquire PK Subban as a veteran presence to help out with the kids?

really..? tabarnaaaak.
- Pat1993

Gotta promote their new hit show: Campbell vs Gallo

Patrick Friolet @PFrioletRDS

JF Houle sur Joshua Roy :

"Sans farce, il pourrait jouer. J'aurais aucun problème à le mettre. Mais, à 18 ans, c'est beaucoup demandé dans un match 7.

C'est important pour nous de mettre quelqu'un qui a plus d'expérience et qui nous a aidés à se rendre où nous sommes rendus."

Faque...finalement t'as un problème à le mettre.
- stinger67

Stinger : A master at reading in between the lines

question of the day on TSN690: should the habs acquire PK Subban as a veteran presence to help out with the kids?

really..? tabarnaaaak.
- Pat1993

yes ( just to please Pete), Next question ?

yes ( just to please Pete), Next question ?
- Xizord

Pete could even help out by selling PK's merch in his store!