Prospect Info: Brendan Lemieux

[DeepFrickinValue]

i wouldn't put Kosmo or De Leo as A list candidates.

Lemieux has "NHL bottom 6" written all over him.
he's probably 2 years away from making the team and 4 years away from losing his job.

Wasn't his dad 3rd liner most of career?

 

[Evil Little]

I think he got two or three for the hit and the rest for his reputation.

Maybe the last half-game was for his dad's reputation.

 

[Jetabre]

“There’s two sides to my game,†said the six-foot-one, 210-pound Lemieux said. “There’s the NHL Brendan Lemieux and the way I’ll play when I get to the NHL and move on in the future, but there’s also how I play in junior hockey.

“Now, at this point of game, where I have to be a player on that team, stay out of the box, stay out of the crap and help my team produce. Be that player that’s hard to play against, but can score goals and make plays.â€

Interesting quote.


http://windsorstar.com/sports/hockey/spitfires-acquire-brendan-lemieux-from-colts-for-anthony-stefano

 

[fmrdh]

I like his game if he can keep it within the rules for the most part.

Looking forward to having him deflecting in point shots on the PP in a few years.

 

[jetsforever]

Interesting quote.


http://windsorstar.com/sports/hockey/spitfires-acquire-brendan-lemieux-from-colts-for-anthony-stefano

That's pretty smart, he seems to know that even though he's a 'goal-scorer' now, his NHL ceiling is likely 3rd or 4th line where he won't be expected to produce as much.

 

[RustyCat]

This kid is pretty switched on and you got to love that if you are in the Jets management. This is the opposite of someone who is rumoured to have an attitude problem, as some Buffalo fans though. This is a person who is willing to mold his game for the greater good.

 

[Channelcat]

This kid is pretty switched on and you got to love that if you are in the Jets management. This is the opposite of someone who is rumoured to have an attitude problem, as some Buffalo fans though. This is a person who is willing to mold his game for the greater good.

I hope so, I just dont see any talent there. Hope Im wrong.

 

[KCjetsfan]

This kid is pretty switched on and you got to love that if you are in the Jets management. This is the opposite of someone who is rumoured to have an attitude problem, as some Buffalo fans though. This is a person who is willing to mold his game for the greater good.

i have the opposite reaction to that quote. But i freely admit I'm biased.

 

[Duke749]

i have the opposite reaction to that quote. But i freely admit I'm biased.

At least you can admit it!

I think his future as an NHLer is very much up in the air at this point with a slim chance. If he makes it I believe it will be because of work ethic, determination, etc. Those type of qualities. Definitely one of our more interesting prospects to watch though.

 

[truck]

Interesting quote.


http://windsorstar.com/sports/hockey/spitfires-acquire-brendan-lemieux-from-colts-for-anthony-stefano

This is him trying to play a clean game and stay out of the box?

 

[Whileee]

This is him trying to play a clean game and stay out of the box?

He showed much more discipline with the Jets in the pre-season than Stuart and some of our other vets have shown the past couple of seasons.

 

[Whileee]

I hope so, I just dont see any talent there. Hope Im wrong.

Maurice doesn't agree.... http://www.winnipegsun.com/2015/09/28/brendan-lemieux-made-big-impression-on-winnipeg-jets-but-age-worked-against-him

“He needs to get older,†Maurice said of the 19-year-old. “I really, really liked his game. I'm excited about the way he's going to play for us. There were three or four people ahead of him that are NHL players. I didn't expect that he was going to be able to come in and play as well as he did. I'm really excited about his camp.

“He really fits a lot of the things we like to do on the ice. It was not a failure by Brendan in any means to not make this hockey team. He did absolutely everything you would hope for a player to do. He came in and made a fantastic impression.â€

Kid's scoring at a goal / game pace this season. He has 54 goals in his last 70 OHL games. For a physical, agitating winger, that's actually pretty impressive.

 

[Mud Turtle]

I like what Lemieux brings, but can someone explain to me why Barrie trades Lemieux, an almost goal per game player, for Stefano, a guy who's going nowhere? They each trade a couple future draft picks so that part is a wash.

It concerns me as to why Barrie does that trade.

 

[truck]

I like what Lemieux brings, but can someone explain to me why Barrie trades Lemieux, an almost goal per game player, for Stefano, a guy who's going nowhere? They each trade a couple future draft picks so that part is a wash.

It concerns me as to why Barrie does that trade.

Also puzzling to me.

 

[Whileee]

I like what Lemieux brings, but can someone explain to me why Barrie trades Lemieux, an almost goal per game player, for Stefano, a guy who's going nowhere? They each trade a couple future draft picks so that part is a wash.

It concerns me as to why Barrie does that trade.

Saw an article that mentioned that Stefano likely plays an overage year but Lemieux is gone next year. I think more favourable picks were going to Barrie, too.

 

[truck]

He showed much more discipline with the Jets in the pre-season than Stuart and some of our other vets have shown the past couple of seasons.

Yep, but the quote makes it sounds like he tries to play cleaner in junior.

 

[jetsforever]

I like what Lemieux brings, but can someone explain to me why Barrie trades Lemieux, an almost goal per game player, for Stefano, a guy who's going nowhere? They each trade a couple future draft picks so that part is a wash.

It concerns me as to why Barrie does that trade.

That does seem strange, I didn't realise he had been traded

 

[Daximus]

Can't wait for this kid to make the team next year. I feel like he will out of camp. PMo loves his game. If he comes into the camp and plays like he played last year but with the added developemnt he could very well find himself on the 3rd/4th line next season. We don't have anyone like this on our roster and I don't think there is even anyone like him currently in the NHL. He is pretty unique in the fact that he is a physical agitator with a nose for the net and a scoring touch.
I think his absolute ceiling is maybe a Gallagher type agitating scoring winger but with more size to toss around. Even if he turns into a Russel type 15-20 goal agitator I'd be happy with that.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Can't wait for this kid to make the team next year. I feel like he will out of camp. PMo loves his game. If he comes into the camp and plays like he played last year but with the added developemnt he could very well find himself on the 3rd/4th line next season. We don't have anyone like this on our roster and I don't think there is even anyone like him currently in the NHL. He is pretty unique in the fact that he is a physical agitator with a nose for the net and a scoring touch.
I think his absolute ceiling is maybe a Gallagher type agitating scoring winger but with more size to toss around. Even if he turns into a Russel type 15-20 goal agitator I'd be happy with that.

The Moose?

 

[ps241]

I like what Lemieux brings, but can someone explain to me why Barrie trades Lemieux, an almost goal per game player, for Stefano, a guy who's going nowhere? They each trade a couple future draft picks so that part is a wash.

It concerns me as to why Barrie does that trade.

Also puzzling to me.

Yea bad sign to me.

Hey I hope his game "as is" translates to the NHL but I have zero faith he will change how he plays. seriously give me a break. At least he got traded to a team (the Jets) that encourages stupid penalties in the name of toughness.

Not like the Jets briatrust aren't heading into this one eyes wide open. Talk is cheap and Brendan has proven by his actions over the years he is a wing nut that takes penalties and suspensions. There is some talent as well so time will tell.

 

[KCjetsfan]

Tulsa maybe??

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

4 th line
Lowery... Copp.... Lemieux

Of course that still leaves Thorburn on the third line (LOL).....

 

[Aavco Cup]

4 th line
Lowery... Copp.... Lemieux

Of course that still leaves Thorburn on the third line (LOL).....

Maybe we'll trade him at the deadline?

 

[truck]

4 th line
Lowery... Copp.... Lemieux

Of course that still leaves Thorburn on the third line (LOL).....

...and Peluso too.

The seem to be comitted to playing him in 50+ games a year.

 

[Daximus]

The Moose?

I don't know depends on what happens with Ladd.
If Ladd is gone that opens up a spot in the top 6, depending on the return in a trade, which will more than likely move Ehlers into the top 6. If Ladd ends up walking and we get nothing then it definitely opens up a spot in the top 6 which will surely be Ehlers especially if he comes into camp more developed than this year.
That leaves Lowry, Burmi, Thorburn, Copp, Peluso in the bottom 6. With Armia, Petan, Lipon, De Leo, Harkins, Spacek, Blomqvist, Kosmachuk and Lemieux competing for the final 2 or 3 spots depending on who they want to carry. Next years training camp is going to be really fun. Especially if some of the NCAA guys sign.