Prospect Info: Canadiens 2016 Rookie Tournament Thread (Sept 16th to 18th)

[Treb]

I also have vague memories of the name. If I recall correctly, he was one of the Junior`s highly touted early midget choices. But he ended up being a bust. Basically a lots of flash, little substance player.

He was great with Chicoutimi though. Leading scorer 2 of the 3 years he was there (1 point behind Hudon in the 3rd year).

Was meh in the ECHL with 3 assists in 11 games, but was a force in the CIS. Top scorer of the league last year.

Might do well in the ECHL this time around if he gets and AHL deal.

 

[gunnerdom]

Here's why he was invited (most likely)

http://www.metronews.ca/news/canada/2016/03/16/guillaume-asselin-named-top-player-in-canadian-university-men-s-hockey.html

 

[Number 57]

Guillaume Asselin was the Montreal Junior first ever pick when they moved to Verdun from Saint John's. Back then they had Pascal Vincent, Dominic Ducharme and Joel Bouchard as coaches (not kidding). He was highly touted, and I was so excited to see him develop with the Juniors but he kind of was a letdown. If I am not mistaken, he was part of the deal that brought Louis Leblanc to Verdun. The Juniors paid a huge package to get Leblanc for only one season, and Asselin actually went on to have far more success with the Sags than Leblanc in Verdun.

Asselin is a very skilled player but from what I remember lacks foot speed and strength.

Can't wait to see how he does in camp!

 

[Tuggy]

Players:

http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=114276

Schedule, first practice tomorrow:

Schedule - Canadiens 2016 Rookie Camp / Tournament

Thursday, September 15: 1 p.m. Practice (Bell Sports Complex – Brossard)

Friday, September 16: 9:30 a.m. Practice (London)

3:35 p.m. Game vs. Pittsburgh (London)

Saturday, September 17: 10:30 a.m. Practice (London)

7 p.m. Game vs. Toronto (London)

Sunday, September 18: 8 a.m. Practice (London)

1 p.m. Game vs. Ottawa (London)

Monday, September 19: Day off

Tuesday, September 20: 1 p.m. Practice (Bell Sports Complex – Brossard)

Wednesday, September 21: 10:30 a.m. Practice (Bell Sports Complex – Brossard)

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Beside Darche, which players went on to play in the NHL after competing in the CIS?

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Beside Darche, which players went on to play in the NHL after competing in the CIS?

Joel Ward comes to mind, Darryl Boyce played a little. That's the only other guys I can remember off the top of my head. I think Randy Gregg did but that was way back in the day.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Joel Ward comes to mind, Darryl Boyce played a little. That's the only other guys I can remember off the top of my head. I think Randy Gregg did but that was way back in the day.

Thanks for the info.

In the department of useless info: apparently we invited Tyler Nother but he chose SJ over us. Source: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2112009&page=11

 

[doc lafleur]

Joel Ward comes to mind, Darryl Boyce played a little. That's the only other guys I can remember off the top of my head. I think Randy Gregg did but that was way back in the day.

Steve Rucchin

 

[montreal]

Beside Darche, which players went on to play in the NHL after competing in the CIS?

Frederic St. Denis

 

[Whitesnake]

Guillaume Asselin was the Montreal Junior first ever pick when they moved to Verdun from Saint John's. Back then they had Pascal Vincent, Dominic Ducharme and Joel Bouchard as coaches (not kidding). He was highly touted, and I was so excited to see him develop with the Juniors but he kind of was a letdown. If I am not mistaken, he was part of the deal that brought Louis Leblanc to Verdun. The Juniors paid a huge package to get Leblanc for only one season, and Asselin actually went on to have far more success with the Sags than Leblanc in Verdun.

Asselin is a very skilled player but from what I remember lacks foot speed and strength.

Can't wait to see how he does in camp!

Wow thanks...I just woke up. For sure I know Asselin. He was highly touted indeed and highly skilled. Didn't have awesome foot speed but at some point looked like a poor man's Drouin. Really elusive. Lack of stats also hurt him, not lack as in no stats, but lack of improvement.

 

[Schwang]

Is it being televised?

 

[417]

Is it being televised?

I think RDS or TVA, can't remember, are carrying 2 of the games

 

[LastWordArmy]

Habs Rookie Camp/Tournament Preview

The Habs rookie tournament starts tomorrow.

We have full coverage of each game, including player interviews.

Here is our camp preview.

http://lastwordonhockey.com/2016/09/15/montreal-canadiens-rookie-camp-preview/

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Can't wait to see how Lehkonen does

 

[Top Corner2]

I'm pretty sure Hudon is not there because he has played 2 full Pro seasons. I think the tournament is limited to guys who have played less than 2 seasons in the AHL.

The article doesn't mention who will be covering the games. I know TSN will have it on the radio. I think there will be some TV coverage as well.

 

[Top Corner2]

Also the dates are wrong. http://www.budweisergardens.com/events/2634



Nothing personal guys, but you need to do a better job if you are gonna publish this type of article.

 

[Bloumeister]

Spelled 'ruining' wrong

 

[Hannibal]

Spelled 'ruining' wrong

Lehkonen looking small next to henrikson!!

 

[Belial]

Lehkonen looking small next to henrikson!!

And Henrikson looking small next to Sergavhev !!!

 

[Tuggy]

 

[Hoople]

The Habs rookie tournament starts tomorrow.

We have full coverage of each game, including player interviews.

Here is our camp preview.

http://lastwordonhockey.com/2016/09/15/montreal-canadiens-rookie-camp-preview/

Thanks for the info and the link!!

 

[Tuggy]

Anyone go?

 

[goforit]

Wow thanks...I just woke up. For sure I know Asselin. He was highly touted indeed and highly skilled. Didn't have awesome foot speed but at some point looked like a poor man's Drouin. Really elusive. Lack of stats also hurt him, not lack as in no stats, but lack of improvement.

Wasn't there also something about mentality/character/maturity with Asselin back then?

 

[kingdok]

I see there's an unsuspected guess this year

 

[Schwang]

I think RDS or TVA, can't remember, are carrying 2 of the games

I just checked the tv guide and it's not listed on either channel.