Player Discussion Alex Newhook

[JianYang]

me too, maybe its the number 15

They both seem to have a good shot and a similar build as well.

 

[CDN24]

They both seem to have a good shot and a similar build as well.

The do, PAP was not as fast but there is something about the stride or angle of the upper body

 

[NicRattlehead]

No, Johnson not kind of player we need. Want more size/physical/speed combo. We have ton of smurfs, opens up more options

I mean I would prefer Zegras for sure but I like acquiring all the potential we possibly can up front.

If there is a guy who is 5’6 but drafted in the first round as a forward and the staff has interest in him, I’m all for the dart throw on offense. That being said, I of course would prefer bigger players compared to smaller players all other things being equal.

 

[rik schau]

He seems to be getting better and better every game,nice to have options.

 

[417]

He gives me Chris Higgins vibes...like early Habs years Chris Higgins.

 

[WeThreeKings]

He gives me Chris Higgins vibes...like early Habs years Chris Higgins.

I loved pre-nose candy Higgins. Have his jersey lol

 

[417]

I loved pre-nose candy Higgins. Have his jersey lol

Oh man...wasn't ready for that one this morning.

#boogersugar

Do you rate the comparison though? You see it a bit?

 

[Goalfield22]

He has done an adequate job filling Monahan's role. I really like this guy. Pretty underrated round these parts.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Oh man...wasn't ready for that one this morning.

#boogersugar

Do you rate the comparison though? You see it a bit?

Heady, fast, great shot, penchant for hitting the posts. I see it.

 

[Seb]

It feels like he is so close to breaking out. The guy has all the tools, he was dominant in his draft year and I'm super confident in him.

 

[Goalfield22]

It feels like he is so close to breaking out. The guy has all the tools, he was dominant in his draft year and I'm super confident in him.

I expect big things from him next year on Dach's wing.

 

[Jaynki]

Ultimately, i think when we are a contenders, Newhook is our 6th-7th best forward. But i like his speed and he has an impressive shot. I was lukewarm and skeptical but i think right now he is playing well and a very nice depth acquisition.

 

[The Great Weal]

He has done an adequate job filling Monahan's role. I really like this guy. Pretty underrated round these parts.

Maybe it's just me, but with his speed and shot I can't help but expect a bit more production. Of course playing center as a winger and playing with Gallagher/Armia isn't ideal so I'm curious to see what he does next year next to Dach.

 

[Goalfield22]

Maybe it's just me, but with his speed and shot I can't help but expect a bit more production. Of course playing center as a winger and playing with Gallagher/Armia isn't ideal so I'm curious to see what he does next year next to Dach.

He's 5th on the team in P/GP (not counting Dach but including Monahan). Slaf is right behind him but has had the benefit of playing consistently on the top line. I think Newhook has done pretty well, considering the circumstances. I am hoping he can get more than 30 points by the end of the year. His career high to this point is 33 in 71 games. Would be sweet if he can get more than that in 55 games.

 

[Habssince89]

Newhook has the IQ to understand how to use his speed in all directions and for many puposes. I've been very happy with his play on the PP, as he's saved possession a lot by being able to chase down loose pucks and keep our cycle going, not to mention being a legit left hand shooting threat.

 

[Le Tricolore]

He seems to be getting better and better every game,nice to have options.

And that's playing at centre when he's definitely shown that he's better at wing. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do next year at his more natural position, assuming Dach doesn't spontaneously combust or something next season.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Higgins comp is good PAP was a poor skater and soft.

 

[Archijerej]

He gives me Chris Higgins vibes...like early Habs years Chris Higgins.

Loved Higgins from that time, but he was an excellent board player, which I don't see in Newhook.

On the other hand, Newhook is probably more skilled than Higgins.

 

[Skip Bayless]

I think he's looking good at C, but the offense might show more at W.

 

[JianYang]

Higgins comp is good PAP was a poor skater and soft.

I didn't compare him to PAP directly. I said a faster version of PAP. Offensively speaking, I think they had some similarities, especially with the kind of areas they are capable of scoring from, and the way they do it

 

[Eegs]

Loved his game yesterday. Though it didn't really show on the boxscore, I thought that was one of his best games as a Hab.

Looked very confident carrying the puck. His zone entries gives them another great option along with Suzuki on the PP.

Wasn't bobbling the puck as much and was going hard to the net. Looked solid again on draws as well.

I along with most, think he profiles better as a winger as it'll allow him to get his shot off more, but he's really made me pause in his last few games at C.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I really like his talent and work ethic. Like Slaf and Dach, they have great talent with great hard work in their game.

 

[Rapala]

Heady, fast, great shot, penchant for hitting the posts. I see it.

Yeah he's only behind Suzuki for striking iron.
He might actually have the lead if he had played the full season.

 

[BaseballCoach]

I really like his talent and work ethic. Like Slaf and Dach, they have great talent with great hard work in their game.

If we can't land Moneyhands but can land a winger, I have no issue with Newhook as 3C.
Just please not Dvo.

 

[Canadiens98]

Would like to see what a Newhook Dach Caufield line would look like next preseason