RD David Fischer - UFA (2006, 20th overall, Montreal)

[Freaky Habs Fan]

Fischer was one guy that impressed Guy Boucher (the Bulldogs coach) at last year's development camp. Because of that, I would be ready to sign him and take a chance. I think if Boucher saw something in him, he'll be ready to put him under his wing and make a player from him.

Also, 2011 isn't supposed to be a good draft. Anyways, we'll see at the end of the year.

 

[Sam of Montreal]

Fischer was one guy that impressed Guy Boucher (the Bulldogs coach) at last year's development camp. Because of that, I would be ready to sign him and take a chance. I think if Boucher saw something in him, he'll be ready to put him under his wing and make a player from him.

Also, 2011 isn't supposed to be a good draft. Anyways, we'll see at the end of the year.

Jacques Martin also had very good words for him and was impressed by his skillset. Whenever I saw him in development camp(2 years ago though), I was also very impressed by his skillset.

I am disappointed with the stats he's showing this year and I'm wondering what is happening with him, but I would still sign him. He is an intriguing project. He doesn't seem to put it all together, but if he ever does, he will be a good defenseman. If the problem with him is taking the right decision at the right time, than I believe Guy Boucher could help on that matter.

 

[RE-HABS]

I doubt it is true, he hasn't had a stand out NCAA career to even demand that, and Gainey and Co. wouldn't accept that attitude either.

People label him as a bust, but I think he is in the wrong hockey enviroment. Too many local boys on that NCAA team in Minnesota, even Schroeder the Canucks pick is doing poorly there this season as well.

The guy is still young at only 21-22 and given he is a defenseman a contract and time to develop in Hamilton will be the most positive thing to happen to this prospect. I don't think the Habs are giving up on him yet.

 

[Semaj49]

He seems to have a lot of talents but no hockey sense...

 

[firstroundbust]

what kind of player did people think he was gonna be?

 

[Starsdude]

David Fischer worth a sign?

Given he no longer is expected to live up to draft status?

 

[Sens Mile]

Someone with a weak prospect base will pick him up. Maybe Dallas Stars will offer a ELC for Texas depth

 

[badfish]

Lately this pick has reminded me of Adrian Foster.

 

[Blame Subban]

Apperently he is trash. Heh, at least we're getting a 2nd rounder for not signing him.

 

[BIG GIFS]

Well, Gare Joyce warned us all in his book.

 

[fahad203]

Well, Gare Joyce warned us all in his book.

can someone explain what determines the second round pick? the team that signs him or NHL ?

 

[Sens Mile]

can someone explain what determines the second round pick? the team that signs him or NHL ?

In the 2011 NHL draft Montreal drafts at #50 unless someone else does not sign a 1st rounder,

Always draft 30 below

 

[Psycho Papa Joe]

If the Habs wouldn't be getting a 2nd I'm sure they would have offered him a contract. But right now, based on his development, a 2nd rounder is worth more than David Fischer, hence why no contract was offered. I'm sure he's a better bet than most 4-7th rounders, so basically any team interested should consider him a free 4th round level prospect if they get him to sign. He could still become a good pro. Just look at Matt Carkner and what he had to do before finally earning a regular spot in the NHL. At the same age, Fischer looks better than Carkner did.

 

[Captain Mountain]

He's a pretty big bust at this point, he couldn't crack University of Minnesota's top D pairing as a senior. At this point his a defenseman that isn't physical enough to be effective defensively and doesn't have the tools to be effective offensively.

 

[Seachd]

In the 2011 NHL draft Montreal drafts at #50 unless someone else does not sign a 1st rounder,

Always draft 30 below

It doesn't matter if another first rounder doesn't sign - it will be pick 50.

 

[SK13]

I tried to use Firefox's auto-search feature, and this is what I got:

http://www.cca.org/dave/

Disturbing.

 

[badfish]

Has any team ever drafted a good NHL level player with a compensation pick? I'm talking top 6 forwards or top 4 D?

 

[montreal]

He's a pretty big bust at this point, he couldn't crack University of Minnesota's top D pairing as a senior. At this point his a defenseman that isn't physical enough to be effective defensively and doesn't have the tools to be effective offensively.

Fischer was on the top pairing this year and last year. He was on the top PK unit since his sophmore year and he was at times on the 2nd PP unit, although his offensive game is poor.

 

[Starsdude]

Given the stars only have Larsen and a bunch of guys pretty far away, I think he would be worth aELC. Even if he only earned a5-6 role here in 2011-2, pretty good for nothing.

 

[Mike Jones]

Has any team ever drafted a good NHL level player with a compensation pick? I'm talking top 6 forwards or top 4 D?

A lot depends on scouting, coaching, and development philosophy. There are a lot of organizations who do well with these choices. There are others who would probably screw it up. It all depends ...

 

[Mike Jones]

I tried to use Firefox's auto-search feature, and this is what I got:

http://www.cca.org/dave/

Disturbing.

Burkie will sign him. The dreads scream truculence.

 

[HuGo Sham]

If the Habs wouldn't be getting a 2nd I'm sure they would have offered him a contract. But right now, based on his development, a 2nd rounder is worth more than David Fischer, hence why no contract was offered. I'm sure he's a better bet than most 4-7th rounders, so basically any team interested should consider him a free 4th round level prospect if they get him to sign. He could still become a good pro. Just look at Matt Carkner and what he had to do before finally earning a regular spot in the NHL. At the same age, Fischer looks better than Carkner did.

but Fischer, even with size (though he is a string bean) has 0 toughness to his game whereas Carkner always did

 

[It Kills Me]

Another failed draft pick of the Timmins era.

 

[hototogisu]

Another failed draft pick of the Timmins era.

I think you mean a failed draft pick. "Another" implies that there were several others.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Fischer was on the top pairing this year and last year. He was on the top PK unit since his sophmore year and he was at times on the 2nd PP unit, although his offensive game is poor.

Yeah, he was out of place on the top pairing, but he was there nonetheless. Too bad for Montreal, but it happens to every team sooner or later.