Just got done watching the game. Really liked Juulsen's game despite the time off/rust. Thought for sure he was going to pick up his 1st pro point but Veilleux wasn't able to put it home.
Even with 6 points in the last 6 games... I was just disappointed last night watching him live. He grabbed an assist but besides that the only time he was noticeable was when he attempted two large hits early in the game. He controls the puck well because of his size.. But with his skating and size he shouldn't even need crazy skill to be dominant.
As for Audette, I know he's not anything special but last night he was the most noticeable player. He was skating hard, getting smoked but getting right back on the puck. I wouldn't call it a great game for him but I would call him the hardest worker on the team last night along with Petti. As for the final goal you could clearly tell he thought it was an easy save for Lindgren and was waiting for the odd man rush back. I was completely shocked Lindgren let that in as well. And Lindgren was mad at no one but himself.
I think anyone needs a lot of skill to dominate a top league like the AHL. If not for McCarron's screen on the PP not sure that puck goes in. He was decent from what I saw. Not sure why he's not more physical but we don't know what he's been told to work on. He certainly scored a very nice goal the previous game. Plus he's had some crappy linemates at times. That said he may never be more then a 4th liner for us. Habs should have handled him better imo.
I like Audette's speed and he's got some hands but don't like the rest of his game. Lindgren didn't have the best game, the 1st and OT goals he has to stop.
Audette-Eisenschmid-Terry
Veilleux-McCarron-Grégoire
Waked-Petti-Baun
Ebbing-Boucher
Well.. the lineup is bad up front now.
Can't wait for Scherbak and Froese to come back in Laval.
Getting Scherbak back in 2 or so weeks would be huge. Froese as well if he's sent back.
I don't get Lefebvre though, puts Eisenschmid on the top line when he's been out for 5+ weeks and has played only 5 games all season. Why not move McCarron up to the top line. Although I do like Eisenschmid if he can stay healthy.
Also not sure what the Habs saw in Waked, I would give Boucher more of a look as he's got good speed.
Only Taormina, Lindgren and Terry remains.
Holland was there for every game so far this season. Taormina was the AHL defensemen of the year, Jerabek spent most of the season with them. Terry, Carr, Holland, that's some of the better forwards in the AHL, they just didn't add enough depth to the rest of the forward group with Scherbak and Addison out.
That's almost funny
to his credit he did make an attempt right before that by sliding in front of a shot, it was a poor one since he totally missed it but A for effort I guess.