Player Discussion Alex Newhook

[NobleSix]

He's going to make a lot of posters here look foolish next season. He'll be a solid 2nd line winger.

 

[ginomini]

Imagine going to June 2019 and say that the Habs would have in 4 years a line of Newhook-Dach-Caufield.

It’s like saying today that in 4 years we will have Yager-Carlsson-Leonard.

 

[Nicko999]

Gurianov-Newhook-Anderson and pray that Monty plays like last year

Why? To mess up our draft positions?

Habs are VERY far from challenging still.

It the team improves and proves me wrong, so be it but I want it happen organically not because a goalie stood on his head.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Waste of picks for Newhook. He brings nothing to the table and is small. Really hate this trade. What was the point other than a loyalty trade from a former agent?

 

[Heres to 24]

Waste of picks for Newhook. He brings nothing to the table and is small. Really hate this trade. What was the point other than a loyalty trade from a former agent?

When did 190lbs become small

 

[NORiculous]

He had very nice upside when he was drafted. I can’t remember his cons for him to be picked mid-round.

That upside is still there and I’d guess MSL will get at least some of it.

This move might signal Hugues will trade #5 or will go for Reinbacher. I’d still pick Michkov though. He is just too talented to pass.

Hughes said Michkov had a good interview. If he wants to trade the pick, he can’t say anything else though.

I think Newhook is a good addition. I’d expect 45+ pts next year with the appropriate ice time and usage.

On a side note, I can’t wait for Dvorak to leave this team…

 

[Eegs]

Really excited to see what Newy can do in Montreal!

He's got a great release and speed to burn.

I think he's still a bit of a project, but I still like the upside. MSL could work wonders for him.

Welcome to Montreal Alex!!

 

[viceroy]

Man I was really down on the Dach trade last year and was proven wrong. So after my Crow a l'orange I ended up eating I'll shut up and keep an open mind.

 

[GrandBison]

Why? To mess up our draft positions?

Habs are VERY far from challenging still.

It the team improves and proves me wrong, so be it but I want it happen organically not because a goalie stood on his head.

That was not my point, but if Monty prove to be steady, that's far from a problem...

 

[Andrei79]

Imagine going to June 2019 and say that the Habs would have in 4 years a line of Newhook-Dach-Caufield.

It’s like saying today that in 4 years we will have Yager-Carlsson-Leonard.

If you told me that we would get them for a mid first and early seconds I'd have smacked you in the mouth for playing with my feelings.

 

[WinterLion]

Newhook was a very popular guy in his draft year... hopefully he has another gear. Now who is Hughes gonna trade away?

 

[Habs13]

I think we gave more than people say we should have because Sakic didn't want to give him up. I'm now fully onboard with this move (wasn't sold at first, because we gave up two decent picks, but I've watched every video on him that I can find and am impressed).

 

[JohnTheBaptist]

He should be playing on the left i hope

Newhook - Dach - Harvey Pinard

 

[Runner77]

Bleurgh.

I don’t think he’s similar to Byron at all. He’s not as small, and not as one trick as Byron- also not as good defensively. Newhook may not be tall, but he’s quite strong.

He’s very Panarin like, though probably doesn’t hit that ceiling.

New standard of corpulence for HuGo Habs.

Low centre of gravity, thick, heavy, no chicken rib cage.

 

[Hannibal]

Put him on Dach’s wing.

 

[River Meadow]

He's very fast with good hands and a decent shot, and if he was excelling he wouldn't be available for trade.... he's only 22.

Let's see.

Seems interesting.

 

[WentWughes]

Put him on the 2nd line left wing and bumper spot with the 2nd unit PP and see what he can do. The tools are there, if you are playing with mostly Cogliano and O’Connor obviously it will be difficult for most players to produce. A player that Hughes knows deeply and based on his comments he deems it is just a matter of confidence and playing to not make mistakes rather than trying to make plays. If we can find a way to ship out Dvo I would like him on Dach’s left wing flanked with Anderson.

 

[Clearedwaivers]

If it’s ok to like the pick up but not love the price, then count me in that group. I’m actually excited to see what he can do with this new opportunity. I get the feeling this will be a great fit for him. I realize as well, that those picks are just that. It’s just as likely they never have the impact of Newhook.

 

[Habsfan18]

In your mind, what does a successful 2023-2024 look like for Alex Newhook?

20-25 goals? 40-50 points? A similar year to Dach where we see glimpses of the player he’ll become?

 

[MadMslm]

In your mind, what does a successful 2023-2024 look like for Alex Newhook?

20-25 goals? 40-50 points? A similar year to Dach where we see glimpses of the player he’ll become?

Depends how they will use him. St-Louis seems adamant that he will get playing time on the top 6.

For me, successful would be showing the player he could become. If he can win battles and participate to the cycling offense of the game, I’ll be satisfied.

If it’s the same on the rush offence without adding anything to his game, 40/45 pts should be enough.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Slaf-Suzuki-CC
Newhook-Dach-Anderson

at least to start

Beast!

 

[Skip Bayless]

He had very nice upside when he was drafted. I can’t remember his cons for him to be picked mid-round.

His biggest con was that ultra stacked USNDTP.

Even their goalie was considered a top 10 prospect by many.

 

[Andy]

In your mind, what does a successful 2023-2024 look like for Alex Newhook?

20-25 goals? 40-50 points? A similar year to Dach where we see glimpses of the player he’ll become?

20g-45 points is reasonable.

 

[River Meadow]

Imagine going to June 2019 and say that the Habs would have in 4 years a line of Newhook-Dach-Caufield.

It’s like saying today that in 4 years we will have Yager-Carlsson-Leonard.

y00000000

I just realized...

We're kind of building like Florida.....

Former 1st round draft picks on former 1st round draft picks.

 

[26Mats]

Put him on Dach’s wing.

I'd be fine with him playing with Dach or Monahan.

There will probably be changes. But we have a clear top 9 at this time. MSL will try different combos to find the chemistry.