The Montreal Canadiens made their first wave of cuts Saturday night. Who missed the cut and who has the inside track to make the team?
Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba analyze the Habs 4-2 win over the Leafs on Saturday night, including the impressive nights from Lane Hutson and Alex Newhook. Afterwards, the Canadiens announced cuts. Is this the end of the line for Joshua Roy’s NHL dream in Montreal? Is Florian Xhekaj the favourite to land the final lineup spot at forward?
0:00 Canadiens make first big training camp cuts
5:01 Alex Newhook impresses in penalty killing role
10:26 Analyzing Canadiens’ roster cuts and remaining players
18:11 Florian Jäckeray emerges as clubhouse leader
22:41 Recapping standout and disappointing preseason performances
28:36 Arbor Xhekaj’s development and areas for improvement
31:14 Trivia: Last Canadiens goal scorer in Quebec City
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its sick how you guys made me wait two whole days to hear from you again and then only gave me 30 minutes. where is my 3 hour episode smh
There are so many things unfolding. I think that Mesar isn't given the credit and visibility he deserves. He is loaded with talent, on Beck's goal vs Pittsburgh, it is Mesar that prepared everything, making a nifty pass through traffic. On another note, I think that Joshua Roy's summer training has been focused on physical stamina and as I have seen it before, it usually doesn't translate immediately into hockey performances. Roy will need to play another year in Laval to have a final picture of his potential.
Newhook. His role is not diminishing though. It’s growing.
Mesar did not impress enough. His flash moments and talent based on skill are good. I ring think you are looking b at the full scope of his game. He wasn’t good enough to stay longer.
They just waived four other guys. So that isn’t why he was sent while others not. So ya. Clearly Roy is done.
Blais needs to be in the AHL.
Florian needs more seasoning. Little things. He can learn with the parent club, sure. He kills good penalties so that helps, but all but Blais can. At the end of the day, Let him get AHL minutes. Lots. Let him get lots of minutes. PS: Dach won’t stay healthy! lol. Not.
lol. Florian had to improve a tonne. He was backing the pack. And truthfully I love his upside. But damn Beck is rounded and diverse. I think Beck is better at everything right now. Except Gil scoring.