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

[spintheblackcircle]

I was of the opinion he would be a good 2nd line LW in 2 years. Maybe I wasn't optimistic enough.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Another one today

 

[thomast]

I hope he pans out big time. He has all the talent but to reach it isn’t easiest thing to do. Hockey needs this! a french superstar.

 

[WannabeFinn]

He's hotttt

 

[Retroglyphs]

He was the young player who stood out for the french national team in Copenhagen last year. Incredibly bold and gifted. So, I'm not surprised at all. He'll succeed in the NHL.

 

[wings5]

So glad he didn't go to the Q. He got two years against men in a strong league instead of two seasons against kids.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

So glad he didn't go to the Q. He got two years against men in a strong league instead of two seasons against kids.

I agree.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

That didn't take long

 

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[DangeRouss]

Go Alex !

 

[Newfoundland]

From French U18 to NHL in two seasons, not bad progression.

 

[Newfoundland]

How did he do? Any CBJ fans able to give an insite?

 

[stevo61]

How did he do? Any CBJ fans able to give an insite?

Looked like he belonged. Slighty faded through the game but not a bad debut at all. Had chances, good skater, threw a couple solid checks, very responsible defensively, wasnt afraid to go to tough area's. Couldnt really have asked for much more from a 19 year old, his progression in the last 2 years has been unreal

 

[spintheblackcircle]

How did he do? Any CBJ fans able to give an insite?

He was the best Jacket for the first 30 minutes. He threw a great check, knocking the Ranger defenseman off his feet. I've seen him play 5-10 times and I never saw that in his game. If he can bring a physical game as well, he has all the skill needed to be top 6 guy

 

[Newfoundland]

Looked like he belonged. Slighty faded through the game but not a bad debut at all. Had chances, good skater, threw a couple solid checks, very responsible defensively, wasnt afraid to go to tough area's. Couldnt really have asked for much more from a 19 year old, his progression in the last 2 years has been unreal

Guess you guys are now pretty happy trading Keegan Kolesar for that pick

 

[Lays]

He was great yesterday. More aggressive/physical than I thought he’d be. Will be a middle 6er at least I think

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Someone made a video of all his shifts last night.

 

[stevo61]

Guess you guys are now pretty happy trading Keegan Kolesar for that pick

I was not happy trading Kolesar, still wish there was another way but yeah, Texier has huge potential

 

[spintheblackcircle]

goal!!!

 

[mikeyp24]

Guess you guys are now pretty happy trading Keegan Kolesar for that pick

Fun fact Jarmo said that day that the plan going into the draft that year was to pick him in the 1st round but that pick was traded to keep Anderson/Murray/Korpisalo in the expansion along with Taking Clarkson so when he fell that far into the 2nd he said they felt the value was too high not to move and take him in the 2nd. We have so many guys we have drafted or are with our current team that are what KK can be if he reaches his floor, middle, and max potential. It was a great move as a team to spot his raw talent, see the value in him dropping, letting him take his time through france then finland, realizing he maybe ready for NA and beinging him over, then recognizing the kid may be able to help us get some more offense into our more grindy game especially going into tampa so these 2 games to get chemistry and get him uses to the system here.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

2013-2016: u18 & u22 in France
2016-2017 - > as a pro, 45 goals, 53 assists, 98 points as a 16-19 year old player,.. from France

+ international (u18,u20,men) games since 2015 (10 goals, 35 assists, 45 points).

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Off-topic: 22 year old undrafted French player, Guillaume Leclerc has been really good this season, having a breakout season.

He spent 2014-2017 in NA (USHL+NCAA) went back to France for the 2017-2018 season.

This season (plays for the same team where Texier used to play, Grenoble) in all competitions; play-offs included
36 goals, 45 assists, 81 points in 57 games, like Texier, he too played for team France at the last worlds
scored a goal and assist there.

He is a modern NHL type of forward, small fast and skilled, he is 5 foot 8, 184 lbs center/winger.
- wouldn't be surprised at all if several NHL teams would be interested of him after the worlds.

Past couple of weeks now, lots of NHL teams been signing 5 foot 8 - 5 foot 11 sized undrafted players from the NCAA and elsewhere.

 

[Newfoundland]

Off-topic: 22 year old undrafted French player, Guillaume Leclerc has been really good this season, having a breakout season.

He spent 2014-2017 in NA (USHL+NCAA) went back to France for the 2017-2018 season.

This season (plays for the same team where Texier used to play, Grenoble) in all competitions; play-offs included
36 goals, 45 assists, 81 points in 57 games, like Texier, he too played for team France at the last worlds
scored a goal and assist there.

He is a modern NHL type of forward, small fast and skilled, he is 5 foot 8, 184 lbs center/winger.
- wouldn't be surprised at all if several NHL teams would be interested of him after the worlds.

Past couple of weeks now, lots of NHL teams been signing 5 foot 8 - 5 foot 11 sized undrafted players from the NCAA and elsewhere.

Think he'll get a AHL deal?

 

[Newfoundland]

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Think he'll get a AHL deal?