Prospect Info: Nikita Scherbak

[WeThreeKings]

Better in the 3rd period than he was in the first 2 for sure

Agreed. He needs to get stronger and much like Galchenyuk, learn to attack the right side of the puck.

 

[sharks9]

Agreed. He needs to get stronger and much like Galchenyuk, learn to attack the right side of the puck.

Needs to work on his speed too. He had a possible chance in the 3rd but had to slow up because he couldn't beat the defenseman to the net

 

[WeThreeKings]

Needs to work on his speed too. He had a possible chance in the 3rd but had to slow up because he couldn't beat the defenseman to the net

His skating technique is fine, he's actually a good skater. He just doesn't have the strength in his legs to push him to the speed he needed there.

 

[le_sean]

He has ostrich legs.

 

[Deebs]

A to the K

 

[Tourist]

Don't like to use the terms "soft" and "floater" but they really apply to him.

In the 70s they'd have to scrape his body off the ice after one intra squad game. His only saving grace will be if the NHL is really serious about cracking down on slashing, cross checking etc. Even then in his case they'll have to remove all physical contact for him to have a real shot at becoming a good NHLer.

 

[Draft Dynasty]

I would trade him for a late pick while we still can.. He's never going to play with the habs. Kind of a waste to give him play time in the AHL. I would rather give the play time to a player that have the chance to play in the big league.

He's not a gamer, not enough character and he's bad defensively with poor hockey IQ. It's not something you can learn.

I have a feeling he will end up in the KHL.

 

[Yasuo]

He has bust writen all over him imo.

 

[FerrisRox]

This fanbase is so clueless.

The amount of people declaring who will "never make it" and who has "locked up a spot" based on a handful of pre-season games is straight up embarrassing.

This is the kind of stuff the Habs Board posters used to mock Leafs Board posters for. Now it happens here and it's not just a handful of people making these statements. It's tons of people.

Sad state of affairs. I'm glad the likes of mcphee and other solid posters of the past aren't here to see what this has become.

 

[GREMLIN]

A to the K

K to the H to the L.

He's brutal.

 

[Runner77]

I haven't seen one positive account anywhere about Scherbak.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I haven't seen one positive account anywhere about Scherbak.

There's plenty.

He played a great game in the third.

 

[417]

I haven't seen one positive account anywhere about Scherbak.

I don't think he was nearly as bad as portrayed here...got better as the game went along, but difficult for a player like him to stand out playing with Froese & Martinsen.

He's obviously AHL bound so for me, I'm not expecting to see much from him at this camp because he's not going to get an opportunity in a scoring role.

The goal for him is to be a call up later this year and to be a Montreal Canadiens player come March 2018 and hopefully, into the playoffs

 

[Adam Michaels]

Being put with Byron and Audette is a good spot for Scherbak to prove he has what it takes. Hopefully he steps it up because Byron and Audette will give what they have.

Audette had a good rookie tournament, he looked good at the scrimmage, and looked good on Monday against Boston. Even if we know Audette and Scherbak will be sent down, they need to leave an impression for future reference. Audette to me has been doing that. Here's hoping Scherbak can benefit by being put on an offensive line.

 

[417]

Being put with Byron and Audette is a good spot for Scherbak to prove he has what it takes. Hopefully he steps it up because Byron and Audette will give what they have.

Audette had a good rookie tournament, he looked good at the scrimmage, and looked good on Monday against Boston. Even if we know Audette and Scherbak will be sent down, they need to leave an impression for future reference. Audette to me has been doing that. Here's hoping Scherbak can benefit by being put on an offensive line.

Audette to be honest, has probably made the biggest gain of any prospect we have in the system.

Still some work to do, but he's come a very long way

 

[Runner77]

Scherbak got no love on AC and this morning's show on 91.9FM and Marinaro's show.

On 91.9FM, more than one host suggested they should try and peddle him off in a package deal.

 

[Draft Dynasty]

This fanbase is so clueless.

The amount of people declaring who will "never make it" and who has "locked up a spot" based on a handful of pre-season games is straight up embarrassing.

This is the kind of stuff the Habs Board posters used to mock Leafs Board posters for. Now it happens here and it's not just a handful of people making these statements. It's tons of people.

Sad state of affairs. I'm glad the likes of mcphee and other solid posters of the past aren't here to see what this has become.

It's not based on 1 pre season games.

He has zero clue what he's doing on the ice.. absolutely zero. Best training camp was is first and it's going downhill since.

Sometime you need to take a gamble and trade player when they still have some value and not wait before they are complete bust.

I would take Daniel Audette easily before Sherbak.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Scherbak got no love on AC and this morning's show on 91.9FM and Marinaro's show.

On 91.9FM, more than one host suggested they should try and peddle him off in a package deal.

That's just par for the course for any skilled player in Montreal's system with work to do.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Scherbak got no love on AC and this morning's show on 91.9FM and Marinaro's show.

On 91.9FM, more than one host suggested they should try and peddle him off in a package deal.

I wouldn't be opposed to that. But I'm still willing, at this moment, to be patient with him.

 

[Runner77]

That's just par for the course for any skilled player in Montreal's system with work to do.

I wouldn't be opposed to that. But I'm still willing, at this moment, to be patient with him.

Isn't this Scherbak's 4th training camp? Pundits are suggesting that they've seen no progress.

I hope you guys are right. I'm certainly not advocating making a judgment on him so early and given he's still young. However, he's going back to Lefebvre and not sure how that's going to help him evolve his game.

 

[GREMLIN]

People seem to expect him to magically show up way faster, stronger at some point in the future when he hasn't made any important stride in that department in the last 3 YEARS!!

To me, he's extremely close to the exact same player he was in his first camp, that is the problem and I've been saying it for a while now.

There is absolutely 0 doubt in my mind that this kid will never be able to sustain NHL pace, not even close.

With that said, I liked the pick at the time, would've gone with barbashev but I was excited about him and understand how our scouts saw something in him, he was a great project, didn't pan out, too bad.

I'd take a 4th rounder for him at this point...

 

[Adam Michaels]

Isn't this Scherbak's 4th training camp? Pundits are suggesting that they've seen no progress.

I hope you guys are right. I'm certainly not advocating making a judgment on him so early and given he's still young. However, he's going back to Lefebvre and not sure how that's going to help him evolve his game.

The patience is slowly wearing thin, yes. But no need to throw the towel just yet. That's if he stays in the organization. If he's part of a trade that brings something significant in return, I won't shed a tear.

This is the most important year for him because they have stacked the Laval team and he needs to be one of the key pieces to their roster. He shouldn't be a passenger down there.

Even if he's going back to Lefebvre (which is not something I'm thrilled about), Scherbak still needs to make a statement. Hudon has been doing it. Lernout is doing it. I have faith that Juulsen will do it. Despite the coach, Scherbak needs to take the bull by the horns.

 

[montreal]

I could see him traded at some point, but he did have a very good year last season, he was easily one of their best players and that's with being handled poorly imo. Also keep in mind, if he was born 2 days later this would be his 2nd pro season. In his case it's too bad he wasn't as he really needs more development time to mature physically. His lower body especially. That said he's got high skill level, just an insane passer/playmaker but also a very frustrating player.

 

[Hackett]

I haven't seen one positive account anywhere about Scherbak.

He has an undeniably quick release, and skates well. Strength, and overall smarts are his drawbacks right now. Its the latter which concerns me the most, but it would be silly to give up on him at this point.

 

[tinyzombies]

Bust- no value. I spoke with a scout about him last year and he predicted this.