Player Discussion Alexander Romanov

[tazsub3]

So in other words, Romanov is more physical, and more engaged in the D zone because of it. That's basically what I said.

They are similar in terms of upside. Both mobile, undersized D (Mete much more so) with limited offensive potential, despite being successful offensively in juniors (Mete more so). Romanov has more potential defensively, but not anything special. They had similar rookie seasons with the Habs. We'll see how it goes, but I don't think Romanov is sure fire top-4 D like some here would have you believe.

Not true , Romanov at least has a shot .

 

[HABitual Fan]

First the organization needs to decide if he is a RD or a LD and leave him on that side. You don't ask a rookie to be more flexible than your veteran defensemen. Live with the errors if you want to see his offensive ability, not make him feel he will be benched if he makes one. Let him play on the pp, at least he has a shot that gets to the net unlike Drouin and Weber, and more mobility and defensive skill than a player like Gustafson he was benched for. In hindsight he would have developed more playing top pair in Laval than how he was used in Montreal.

 

[salbutera]

First the organization needs to decide if he is a RD or a LD and leave him on that side. You don't ask a rookie to be more flexible than your veteran defensemen. Live with the errors if you want to see his offensive ability, not make him feel he will be benched if he makes one. Let him play on the pp, at least he has a shot that gets to the net unlike Drouin and Weber, and more mobility and defensive skill than a player like Gustafson he was benched for. In hindsight he would have developed more playing top pair in Laval than how he was used in Montreal.

Iirc Dom Dom said at end of season PC, Romanov didn’t play much in the playoffs because the org sees him as a LDman

I expect he’ll avg 18TOI+ this upcoming season

 

[Beer and Chips]

Forget about the slapper from the point, use your wrister.

 

[Tyson]

Hoping the famous sophomore slump doesn't hit this kid. We need him to be good this season

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Iirc Dom Dom said at end of season PC, Romanov didn’t play much in the playoffs because the org sees him as a LDman

I expect he’ll avg 18TOI+ this upcoming season

Wish Dom Dom wouldn’t speak.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I think we gonna see more offense for him next year.

 

[salbutera]

I think we gonna see more offense for him next year.

I don’t think he’ll ever put up points, but he’ll be a good PMD IMO

 

[salbutera]

 

[Schwang]

Hoping the famous sophomore slump doesn't hit this kid. We need him to be good this season

He wasn't exactly stellar last season. He played well early on, only had, what, 11 points, then crapped the bed in the second half, like every other Hab. Not sure where a sophomore slump comes into play there. If he'd have had a very strong rookie year, then I could see it, but he really didn't. I like him, but let's stop over rating the guy until we see what he can do in a full year with a greater chance for ice time.

 

[Doc5]

No better mentor for Romanov than Sergachev!

 

[Schwang]

No better mentor for Romanov than Sergachev!

Yes, I'm sure he'll mention the hate mail he and his family got from crazy Habs fans!

 

[Atas2000]

No better mentor for Romanov than Sergachev!

They are working out with Romanov's dad and his long time skating coach. Also Romanov's grandpa ZHB(Zinetulla Haidarovich Billyaletdinov) is ought to join them. No better mentor than that for both defencemen. Great to see our legend continuing working with our russian defencemen.

 

[Atas2000]

Yes, I'm sure he'll mention the hate mail he and his family got from crazy Habs fans!

He probably should so Romanov fully understands what he's gotten himself into being a Habs player.

 

[Kojo]

He looks thick for a 21 years old kid, which is a good thing. The players from the opposite team are always going to thing twice when he's on the ice and ready to deliver love from Russia.

 

[aresknights]

No better mentor for Romanov than Sergachev!

I can think of 10/20 maybe 30 off the top.of my head
But hey if ya got Sergachev as the best potential mentor in hockey........

 

[waffledave]

I spent a small fortune collecting his rookie cards so needless to say I am a fan.

 

[Canadienna]

I can think of 10/20 maybe 30 off the top.of my head
But hey if ya got Sergachev as the best potential mentor in hockey........

Yeah I'd guess that the guy who trashed an entire fanbase because of a few crazies isn't the best possible mentor for a young player who plays for said fanbase.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[KevSkillz4]

I really like the fact he is a hard worker. If he can be a stud D for Habs, that would make the defensive group so much better. Can't wait to see what he can bring this year.

 

[boompuffboom]

he's a beast, he's a beaut. Really hope he puts it all together this year =)

 

[le_sean]

Last year was a tough year to be a rookie. No fans, condensed schedule, an inordinate amount of road trips. I expect him to bounce back. He also had a ridiculous amount of missed shots. Seems like he’d get a nice opportunity once a game and shoot it high or wide.

 

[The Great Weal]

Last year was a tough year to be a rookie. No fans, condensed schedule, an inordinate amount of road trips. I expect him to bounce back. He also had a ridiculous amount of missed shots. Seems like he’d get a nice opportunity once a game and shoot it high or wide.

I would have still liked to see him do more offensively. After that spring pass to Tatar I told myself "finally, a dman who can make good offensive plays besides Petry" and I havent really seen anything since. I dont see much offensive upside if I'm being honest. Doesnt mean that he wont be a good player.

 

[salbutera]

he's a beast, he's a beaut. Really hope he puts it all together this year =)

He is but I hope expectations are tempered, he’ll never be a points generator.

IMO a very reliable top-4, perhaps even top pairing Dman

 

[KevSkillz4]

Can't wait to see what he can do this year.

I really like his skating ability, mobility ability, passing ability and he hit like Alexei Emelin,

He looks like a future solid top 4, maybe more if he put points.