Davidson will turn 21 in July. It's a big difference around that age. That being said, I am not counting him out, RHP and Xhekaj are good examples of a players that played junior at 20 and it helped them. There are so many example proving that keeping younger players at a lower levels is the best way to let them mature and be ready. Harris and Struble are good examples. Mesar must go back in the OHL next year. I also think it would have been preferable to keep Mysak in the OHL this year at 20. Look at Pierrick Dubé, another that played junior at 20 and finally helped Shawinigan to win the title in the Q and go to the Memorial Cup last year..
Prospect Info: Jared Davidson
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Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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That's not what you get from help yourself at the salad bar.
More reasons I wish I lived out west.
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A couple of yrs back, Davidson would get more hype and be in consideration as a top 10 prospect in our pool. Really good young player, I would bet on his chances to become a solid bottom lines center down the road.
superdeluxe
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He has come pretty far from being a undrafted player at bantams to now all time seattle goal scorer in the playoffs
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His progression curve is impressive indeed. Kid is really smart, plays hard and can snipe, cant wait to have him in Laval next year.
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He was always a long shot, getting drafted older and all. Like RHP, he did buy himself a chance to keep trying in the pros though. It will be up to him to make the most out of the opportunity.
Adam Michaels
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He doesn't get the attention other prospects get. But that's what happens when you have a deep prospect pool filled with guys that have all the attention like Hutson, Mailloux, Beck, Roy & Mesar to name a few. You end up not paying as much attention to others.
I'm excited to see him in Laval next year (not officially signed, but we know he will be). The Rocket will be a lot of fun next year with the influx of prospects all coming in at the same time.
Vachon23
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I do think he could have a shot to be a bottom 6 player for us
CheldishGamibno
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Maybe, I remember being impressed by his rookie camp last year. Smart player, he surely has some potential.
Adam Michaels
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He definitely can be. An energy guy. After the draft last year, when Bobrov and Lapointe met with the media to talk about all of their picks, they described Davidson as someone who has a motor and doesn't stop.
Vachon23
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And he seems to be really good in winning face-off what is a great quality to have for bottom 6 C
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With Beck and Davidson, Habs will finally have two centermen who can win draws on a reguar basis.
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Your future 3rd and 4th line center right there!
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ChesterNimitz
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But his biggest test is upcoming. At the next level he won’t be competing against 16, 17 and 18 year olds. Let’s see how he fairs against, bigger, faster and more skilled opposition. Is he a true NHLer or just another in a long line of tweeners like Teasdale?
superdeluxe
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Good comparison? Harvey Pinard?
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Canadiens Prospect Jared Davidson Could Be Next Harvey-Pinard
The Montreal Canadiens have had great luck at the draft table with older prospects, and it seems Jared Davidson could be their next hidden gem. When Davidson’s name was called out at the 130th rank of the 2022 NHL Draft, 60 laptops in the NHL media gallery all turned to Hockey DB or Elite...
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Teasdale isn't a full on tweener yet, although its likely he ends up there. Still got Potential in the tank.
ChesterNimitz
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Maybe. But at this stage, after his injuries, the likelihood of Teasdale reaching his potential is as likely as Gallagher achieving a revival. Neither is happening.
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habsprospects
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No rush? he can't go back to junior and we own his rights for another year.
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He signed with Laval a few days ago:
Laval Rocket sign Jared Davidson to one-year AHL contract
The Laval Rocket have signed forward Jared Davidson to a one-year AHL contract for the 2023-24 season. Davidson was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 2022 NHL…
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