2018 Memorial Cup Final (Acadie-Bathurst Titan Are the Champions!) 3-0 Over Pats

[Adam Michaels]

Acadie-Bathurst vs. Swift Current today @ 4PM ET on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

I don't know if I'll get to watch the game, but if I do, it would be my first time watching Heponiemi of Swift Current. He is a Panthers prospect (that is yet to be signed to an ELC) that may be an interesting player for Habs to target in a potential trade for Max with Florida. With Borgstrom seemingly untouchable, Heponiemi is the center prospect Habs can target instead.

He's small at 5'10" and 148lbs, but he had 86 points in 72 games in his first season of Major Junior and this past season, he had 118 points in 57 games.

 

[montreal]

I think if he plays like this the rest of this tournament, I can see Habs sign him to an ELC as soon as it's all done. Another of his qualities is he closes the angles and forces the opponent to move to the outside and then he closes him off. He's got a good frame and can also lay a solid hit.

he'll be signed at some point no matter how he plays as I don't see him going back to the WHL. He needs to work on his defensive game but I would think the Habs would want him to do that in the AHL.

Acadie-Bathurst vs. Swift Current today @ 4PM ET on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

I don't know if I'll get to watch the game, but if I do, it would be my first time watching Heponiemi of Swift Current. He is a Panthers prospect (that is yet to be signed to an ELC) that may be an interesting player for Habs to target in a potential trade for Max with Florida. With Borgstrom seemingly untouchable, Heponiemi is the center prospect Habs can target instead.

He's small at 5'10" and 148lbs, but he had 86 points in 72 games in his first season of Major Junior and this past season, he had 118 points in 57 games.

I was so impressed with Swift Current as a team, but also liked what I saw from Heponiemi and would be glad to get him in a trade if possible.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Habs76]

Watching the Regina - Hamilton game right now.

Some observations:
- Nicolas Mattinen is a physical beast, dominates everyone on the ice when he wants to
- Kaden Fulcher is a based god.
- Will Bitten himself doesn't look all that skilled but he works his ass off. His line of Kaliyev/Bitten/Entwistle is impressive.
- Saigeon is clearly injured.
- The Pats D-core is really good. Physical, mobile and can beat anyone in a puck battle (yes this includes Fleury, though Mahura is the clear standout).

 

[LaP]

His pass on the 2nd play was pretty bad though. He did not fake anything he just gave the puck back right away. Both the dman and goalie did not bite at all and the goalie was ready to make the save. If he fake a shot and then quickly pass it's a sure goal imo.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Adam Michaels]

Galipeau vs. Heponiemi, two players I would be thrilled if Habs add to their prospect pool. One as undrafted UFA and the other in a trade with Florida.

Right now, you can catch it on Sportsnet One, as the regular Sportsnet broadcasts are showing the end of the Blue Jays games.

 

[Adam Michaels]

What a beautiful slap pass by Galipeau to put Acadie-Bathurst up 1-0.

 

[Habs76]

What a pass by Galipeau, eh?

 

[Habs76]

I think Dobson's put on some muscle since the last time I watched Bathurst. He looked pretty slender, looks much more filled out.

 

[montreal]

First time seeing Dobson, he looks skinny. Didn't notice Galipeau as much since I missed the start and only caught some of the game because the Phillies are in a rain delay. He did make a good play in his own end though that I saw late in the 1st.

 

[Habs76]

First time seeing Dobson, he looks skinny. Didn't notice Galipeau as much since I missed the start and only caught some of the game because the Phillies are in a rain delay. He did make a good play in his own end though that I saw late in the 1st.

I thought Dobson looked a lot thinner earlier in the year

 

[Habs76]

Viel is a beast, huge hit and Steenbergen is down. Hope he comes back

 

[Habs76]

Heponiemi has that elusiveness to his game that not many players have. Thought he was gonna get sandwiched there but just slips between the 2 Titan players and keeps stickhandling.

 

[Habs76]

Swift going to the PP

 

[Habs76]

Asselin with a SHG, second of the game

 

[Habs76]

Estephan strikes back with 48 seconds on the clock, poor defense by Ivan. Got hit in the corner and dropped his stick.

 

[Habs76]

Huge save by Fitzpatrick on Gawdin to open the 3rd

 

[Habs76]

Holwell scores the Titan's second shorty of the game.

3-3

 

[Habs76]

Bathurst to the PP

 

[David Suzuki]

Holwell was always good in Moncton. Underrated player across the Q.

 

[Habs76]

17 seconds left on the clock, Bathurst almost stuffs one home but Skinner keeps it out

 

[Habs76]

OT

 

[Adam Michaels]

I didn't watch the entire game. But from the bit that I saw, I've liked Heponiemi. Very creative and skilled player. Good vision and puck handling. Also, Galipeau was solid as hell. Rarely makes the wrong decision on the ice.

 

[Habs76]

BATHURST WINS YEET