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Yemelin in Montreal?
May 24th
Well… it’s been a long long time since I’ve written anything…. and while I continued to watch my beloved Habs in the playoffs… I was not inspired to write a thing.
It’s only been a short time since their demise and the playoffs aren’t yet done.. but I’m experiencing slight Habs withdrawl.
The draft approachs and the numerous holes in the roster will start being filled soon.
RDS is reporting that Alexei Yemelin and the Montreal Canadiens are negotiating to have him in Montreal as early as next season.
And so it has begun… with the signing of Dany Masse‘s signing earlier this month…
Now on Yemelin… I think it’s some good news…. a great young prospect who represent’s (in my opinion) something that the Habs were really lacking this season. A physical stay at home D-man.
We saw many times how opposing teams would have it a bit to easy in front of Carey or Jaro. Yemelin would add some youthful energy and some general nasty-ness that is needed in Hab-Land.
Another interesting little bit…. Yemelin’s hometown is Togliatti (in Russia) which is where Alex Kovalev is also from.
I honestly can’t wait for the draft, then the prospect camps…. then the pre-season… then the season!!! Go Habs!
(Here’s Togliatti on a map)
Mathieu Carle wants to be traded??
Mar 3rd
This caught me off guard…
Ok.. you’re a talented D-man.. you’re 21 years old… you’re currently in the minors working hard (at least you should be) to develop into an NHL D-man.
And you demand a trade??
Maybe a little frustrated because you haven’t been called up… but please.
I’m not sure I understand exactly why he’s asking this….. if he’s the type of guy who doesn’t trust his management who have interest in getting him developped into an NHL D-man and just wants what he wants…. then maybe he should go..
But I don’t know anything about this other then what RDS has reported…
Habs call up D’Agostini
Nov 27th
The Habs called up D’Agostini.
This should be interesting… D’Agostini is having a great year in Hamilton and this might be his shot at spending some time in Montreal.. or at least getting some attention by management.
According to RDS, it looks that Tanguay AND Kovalev may not play on Friday night while Latendress and D’Agostini should be in the lineup.
So far D’Agostini has 14 goals, 11 assists for 25 points (3rd in the AHL) and is a +7.
The habs have had a hard time putting the puck in the net as of late, so you can imagine that D’Agostini would love to help them out.
Chipchura back to Hamilton
Oct 16th
I imagine Chipchura is disappointed. I must say that I’m also a bit disappointed as I was hoping that Chipchura would stick with the big team this year.
Chipchura has vision and smarts.. I guess that the major knock always mentioned is his speed. He’s just not fast.
After being introduced with the team last night in the opening ceremony where I’m sure he was wondering exactly if he would get a shot in the lineup.
I guess I had hopes for Chipchura over the last couple of years.
The Habs lineup is deep for guys trying to come in and grab a spot.
Matt D’Agostini nets 2 goals and Denis plays solid
Oct 20th
Posted by Yves in Game comments
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While not directly related to the Habs…. the Hamilton Bulldogs are about as related a topic as can…
Matt D’Agostini scored 2 goals as did Mike Glumac and the dogs beat the Nofolk Admirals.
Checking the player stats for the dogs… there are some really pleasant surprises.
1. Matt D’Agostini who was making a case to stay in Montreal is playing well… 2 goals 3 assists.
2. Ben Maxwell – 3 goals, 1 assist +2
3. Mike Glumac – 3 goals, 1 assist +1
4. Denis is playing well
Chipchura has played 2 games…. has 1 assist and is +1…. Gregory Stewart has 1 goal 2 assists +1 and has 16 penalty minutes…
Pacioretty has yet to have the quick start offensively some thought he would… but we’re only 4 games in.
My eyes are on the farm team…. I love hockey!!!
Go Dogs!
Go Habs!
(Bulldogs news article)
(Bulldogs stat sheet)