C Alexandre Texier - KalPa, Liiga (2017, 45th, CBJ)

[monsieurthibz]

Bravo! The fact that CBJ traded up to snag him proves they really were into him, a bit like Beauvillier in his year draft, and that's good news!

 

[Newfoundland]

Steal of the 2nd round

 

[Nordiques1979]

Can't say if it's a steal for now. He's one of the youngest guy drafted this year, so Texier is a very long project. I guess playing in CHL would accelerate his development, but playing in Finland would help him a lot. Next year will be determinants for him if he's whether or not a bust. The kid is skilled for sure, let the Scandinavians shape this guy like they are used to !

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Can't say if it's a steal for now. He's one of the youngest guy drafted this year, so Texier is a very long project. I guess playing in CHL would accelerate his development, but playing in Finland would help him a lot. Next year will be determinants for him if he's whether or not a bust. The kid is skilled for sure, let the Scandinavians shape this guy like they are used to !

 

[NotProkofievian]

Bold move by CBJ to get him, and I really like it. He was among my second round targets for the habs.

 

[Nordiques1979]

The thing is that Tex was projected to be a 4th or 5 round, now that he's an early second round put some pressure on him. He shown to the world that he had skill, he's a long project in term of development, not expecting him to make the jump in NA until at least 2 or 3 season (if he play in Sweden or Finland next season), but his numbers will be watch closely because fans will expect nothing more than big numbers. But in my opinion next season will be an adaptation year transitioning from minor league play to one of the best league in Europe. Finland or Sweden will be perfect for him, they will teach him how to be a pro, eating healthy, breathing and living hockey, perfect his English, get some strength to his game, all in all a transition year for him, people should lower their expectations, he will be a good player, give him some time.

 

[CBJx614]

The thing is that Tex was projected to be a 4th or 5 round, now that he's an early second round put some pressure on him. He shown to the world that he had skill, he's a long project in term of development, not expecting him to make the jump in NA until at least 2 or 3 season (if he play in Sweden or Finland next season), but his numbers will be watch closely because fans will expect nothing more than big numbers. But in my opinion next season will be an adaptation year transitioning from minor league play to one of the best league in Europe. Finland or Sweden will be perfect for him, they will teach him how to be a pro, eating healthy, breathing and living hockey, perfect his English, get some strength to his game, all in all a transition year for him, people should lower their expectations, he will be a good player, give him some time.

This kid won't be rushed, Wennberg and PLD are the future at center, Texier is still behind Stenlund and Tynan.

 

[Nordiques1979]

This kid won't be rushed, Wennberg and PLD are the future at center, Texier is still behind Stenlund and Tynan.

It would be interesting to see if anyone will try to turn him into a winger, dunno if it was already tried.

 

[Newfoundland]

Selected by Baie- Comenau

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Michel Morissette†@fm97drakkar 44 minil y a 44 minutes
Texier viendrait d'être opéré à une épaule , ne serait pas dispo avant novembre, s'il vient

It says Texier won't be available until November due to shoulder surgery. Also, it's not clear yet if he'll report to BC.

 

[Xoggz22]

Michel Morissette†@fm97drakkar 44 minil y a 44 minutes
Texier viendrait d'être opéré Ã* une épaule , ne serait pas dispo avant novembre, s'il vient

It says Texier won't be available until November due to shoulder surgery. Also, it's not clear yet if he'll report to BC.

Something not right about this. During development camp this week CBJ reports indicate he's in the final stages of recovery and would be ready to get back to playing shortly. Unless a new report came out from his physical at camp that indicates he needs more surgery. ???

 

[McGlassbangers]

Signed a 2-year deal with KalPa.

https://kalpa.fi/fi-fi/article/uuti...nsa-kaksi-kansainvalisen-tason-lupausta/3509/

 

[spintheblackcircle]

This kid won't be rushed, Wennberg and PLD are the future at center, Texier is still behind Stenlund and Tynan.

Tynan is not a prospect. He's a 25 yr old AHL'er.

Ironically, former Jacket Scott Hartnell owns 5% of the team Texier signed with in Finland.

 

[Thebesthockey]

Brutul drafting on part of CBJ

 

[wings5]

Brutul drafting on part of Baie Comeau

Fixed that for you.

 

[Hello Johnny]

Brutul drafting on part of CBJ

Been drafting just fine for 7 or 8 years – especially recently. They can afford to take a gamble in a ****** draft.

 

[CBJx614]

Tynan is not a prospect. He's a 25 yr old AHL'er.

Ironically, former Jacket Scott Hartnell owns 5% of the team Texier signed with in Finland.

He still has to be better than that 25 yr old ahler to make the team.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Well, you have to put Sedalk, Schroeder, Motte ahead of Tynan if you want to say that.

 

[Passchendaele]

What a strange decision from him.. is he even ready to play at that level?

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I am guessing yes simply because Jarmo is a former player on that team and he probably knows what it takes to play specifically at that level for that team.

 

[JJTT]

What a strange decision from him.. is he even ready to play at that level?

Should be.

Fun fact, KalPa has 3 centers who were picked on the second round of this years draft with Ikonen, Texier and Luostarinen.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Brutul drafting on part of CBJ

So whos going to have the best career in the NHL out of this years draft, oh sacred god of scouting?

 

[Hello Johnny]

He still has to be better than that 25 yr old ahler to make the team.

Well, you have to put Sedalk, Schroeder, Motte ahead of Tynan if you want to say that.

Isn't this guy Vegas' property now?

 

[vaiski]

Isn't this guy Vegas' property now?

No, CBJ traded Keegan Kolesar to VGK for the pick with which they got Texier.

 

[WannabeFinn]

No, CBJ traded Keegan Kolesar to VGK for the pick with which they got Texier.

He was asking about TJ Tynan, who is in fact a member of VGK now.