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Louis Leblanc gets assist in first game with Junior de Montréal
Aug 29th
Last night was Louis Leblanc’s debut with the Junior de Montréal in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. I know that this isn’t real big news. But make no mistake, all eyes will be on Leblanc as he plays with the Junior de Montréal this season.
Many people have both wondered how he’d fit, or how he’d perform in the QMJHL…. lot’s of what ifs…. etc.
But now we’ll get to see how his skill level and hockey smarts measure up against his peers in the “Q”. Also how he adjusts to the much longer season as opposed to the US College system.
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Louis Leblanc cut from this year’s world juniors
Dec 16th
Montreal’s 18th overall pick in last year’s draft, Louis Leblanc, has been cut from team Canada’s World Junior roster.
So far this year, Leblanc has 3 goals and 6 assists in 9 games (1 point per game) to go along with 22 penalty minutes. (Check his hockeydb.com stat sheet)
I’d hoped to see Leblanc play in this year’s tournament but it won’t happen. If Louis continues to progress I’m sure he’ll have a strong chance to make next year’s team.
Draft of 2009
Jun 27th
Well, the 2009 NHL draft has now come and gone.
Every year about this time I anticipate the draft… I love seeing how teams will attempt to address current and future needs. Love the deals.. the drama (maybe more so this year)… love seeing certain GMs be aggressive to get the picks they want (attention Garth Snow).
I was pleased to see the Montreal Canadiens choose Louis Leblanc… now to be honest I was almost scared to witness the potential rath of the fans if someone other then Leblanc was picked…. oh, and I was amused to see that not even the prescence of Habs legends could keep the crowd from expressing their displeasure with Gary Bettman.
There are 2 guys that have got me curious….
Alexander Avtsin 6’2, 198 lbs.
Word is he has great offensive skill… and of course, his showing up to the NHL draft shows that he must want to play in the NHL. Very interesting pick. I heard someone say on TSN yesterday he was rated 18th in european players.
Can’t wait to see him play.
Joonas Nattinen 6-2 183 lbs
At the world under 18, he was top 3 in faceoffs… an important skill. He’s a playmaker… a playmaker with size. Hockey’s Future (check the link) says they believe he could be a special player as he grows
Also… can’t wait to see him play.
I should probably mention at this point… i can’t wait to see them all play!
Here are some articles of interest.
A good – and potentially very good – draft
- HABSInsideOut
- HABSInsideOut
Gainey preaches patience to fans
- The Gazette
- The Gazette
- RDS
- NHL.com
- Cyberpresse
- Slam! sports
- The Observer
- Canadiens.com
Let’s be consistent and Welcome to Louis Leblanc!
Nov 30th
Posted by Yves in Montreal Canadiens
Comments
Welcome Louis!
Glad to see you aboard. I’ve wondered just how you would fare in the NHL in the big league. You’re a talented young hockey player and not only that, you are also quite intelligent.
Hope tonights Game goes well for you.
Let’s be consistent
My wish list for this road trip is simple. Consistency.
I would look for this all across the board. From the line combinations to the intensity on the ice (and please, let’s be intense!) I’d like to see this team fire away at the opposing team’s goaltender. Keep it simple, far away from the pressure cooker of the hometown crowd (probably good for both Leblanc and Budaj), it’s an opportunity for these guys to make the simple plays and build some confidence.
Will it be easy? I doubt it. In today’s NHL, I doubt there is truely an easy stretch on the schedule. But this is a chance to get some of the positive energy that a young guy can bring to a team, playing his first game.
None of these 3 teams they will face are having stellar seasons…. but sometimes it seems to be harder to win against a struggling team.
So tonight and the next 2. Let’s not go the way of the yo-yo….. let’s be intense…. consistent.
(Please) Win!
Go Habs!