2023-09-02 23:59:51
With training camps approaching in the NHL, many fans are eager to see some new players in their new uniforms.
On the side of the Montreal Canadiens, there are several hopes that fans can’t wait to see at rookie camp.
Names like Joshua Roy, Owen Beck, Logan Mailloux and Emil Heineman are generating a lot of interest.
However, there were a lot of changes during the CH off-season.
Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have been very active since the 2023 draft.
The club has been seeking the services of Gustav Lindström, Casey DeSmith and Alex Newhook, among others.
The latter was acquired from Colorado in exchange for the first-round pick belonging to the Florida Panthers, as well as a second-round pick.
Several, me includedare eager to see the young Newhook in action, as he was still drafted just after Cole Caufield in 2019.
The potential is there, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to seize his chance in the top-6 of the Canadian.
David Ettedgui, who is a players’ agent and collaborator at BPM Sports, doesn’t have high expectations of the 22-year-old center player.
Is Alex Newhook the next Kirby Dach? In any case, we must moderate our expectations according to @EttedguiDavid.????
To listen to his complete chronicle with @GeorgesLaraque et @stephgonzz: pic.twitter.com/zYVr8mGrI5
— BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) August 31, 2023
Indeed, Ettedgui really wants to temper expectations of Newhook, who would have had several chances with the Avalanche.
“I spoke to several people around the Avalanche. They all say the same thing. This guy was given every chance. We gave him opportunities, we put him on the second line. He just failed. – David Ettedgui
He also said no one mourned Newhook’s departure to Colorado.
Clearly, he doesn’t see great potential in Newhook.
What he wanted to mention, however, is that a similar situation has happened before, with a youngster who was slow to settle as a regular with the Avalanche club.
It’s Tyson Jost, who is now with the Buffalo Sabers.
Perhaps the Avalanche general manager wanted to prevent a similar scenario from happening and by trading Newhook while he had some value.
Personally, I think he should have a better chance of asserting himself in the top-6 of the CH.
Already, he will have more chances to play with good players on the first two lines, but also, he will have more opportunities to show what he can do on the power play.
In Colorado, the massive attack was well equipped and Newhook’s presence was scarce.
On average, over the past two seasons, Newhook has played just over 1 minute and 20 seconds per game under man advantage, according to the site. RotoWire.
It’s not much for a talented prospect as he is. His speed and vision can certainly bring something interesting.
By comparison, Evan Rodrigues, who scored 39 points in 69 games last year, played close to two minutes per game in this situation last season.
Artturi Lehkonen spent 3 minutes and 32 seconds, while star Nathan MacKinnon averaged more than 4 minutes per game on the power play.
I somewhat agree with my colleague Marc-Olivier Cook, who believes that Newhook should start the season on the first line, alongside Nick Suzukii and Cole Caufield.
I built my lines with the Canadiens as the 23-24 NHL season approached.
In my eyes, it is important for Alex Newhook to get the chance to quickly shine on the first unit. He has the tools to complement Nick Suzuki AND Cole Caufield.
— Marc-Olivier Cook (@Cook_Marco) August 29, 2023
Obviously, we will have a better idea of the lines and defensive pairs when training camp and the pre-season are over.
Several options are available to the management of the CH, and we can expect that there will be movement at the CH by the start of the 2023-2024 season. The Flannelette is still $4.7 million above the payroll.
A lot of
– Not to be missed, on RDS.
A big game in sight for Jason Maas’ men ????????
— RDS (@RDSca) September 2, 2023
– We will have the opportunity to see Ousman Jabang at work.
First career start for defender Ousman Jabang, claimed in the last MLS draft.
— Alexandre Pratt (@alexandrepratt) September 2, 2023
– Belle performance.
First KHL game ???? First KHL win.
Former Capital Zach Fucale stopped 31 of 32 shots in his KHL debut for Traktor Chelyabinsk. They beat Lada Tolgliatti 2-1 in their season opener.
— RMNB (@rmnb) September 2, 2023
– He is back!
Last year, he had been fabulous with the Orioles.
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) September 2, 2023
– For those who will be awake Sunday morning, at 9:00 am, there will be the FIBA game between Canada and Spain. It will be quite a duel.
It’s win or go home ????????@CanBball will battle it out against Spain on Sunday, September 3rd for a spot in the quarterfinals at the #FIBAWC!
Tune in at 9am ET / 6am PT on Sportsnet + SN NOW. pic.twitter.com/NZXpaLi5YM
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 2, 2023
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