Recalled/Assigned: Habs Cuts (28th: Dumont clears waivers)

[HCH]

Look at the guys that didn't get cut, it's a joke and after the season Leblanc had, you would think they'd try to boost his confidence.

Or test his resolve... who knows?

 

[MSLs absurd thighs]

There's something going on between the organization and Leblanc. And at this point, it just doesn't smell good.

This is downright insulting to the guy. I don't agree with the decision at all. It's stupid.

 

[No More Subban]

I don't mind the cuts. I want to see the big boys lineup right now anyway.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

Or test his resolve... who knows?

That would be childish, it would mean that he doesn't get the same treatment than the other players.

 

[HCH]

Leblanc to Hamilton & Thomas stays??...wow...Pejorative Slured...

Over the past twelve months Thomas has been the better player.... by far.

 

[Gabe84]

Sad to see Leblanc go, but honestly I don't get the overreaction.

He'll be back soon enough. He needs to show some character (yes, that term) and play good in the AHL first.

 

[Tyson]

There has to be more to this cut. A former 1st rounder who played decent tonight, came to camp ready and he gets cut before many other players? Does not add up.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

Over the past twelve months Thomas has been the better player.... by far.

So we'll have to wait a complete year before considering Leblanc in the NHL? He came in and outplayed almost every other prospects/AHL forwards not named Bournival in camp.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Over the past twelve months Thomas has been the better player.... by far.

Yeah but what should matter is who has been the better player in the LAST week.

Leblanc on Plek's line is a much better fit than Thomas.

 

[Dichow Stopper]

No point to cut Leblanc at this point, unless the plan is to break his confidence once again.

The guy is done in this organization. He'll be traded for a bust in the making.

 

[MonkeyBusiness]

At least now Leblanc can go learn from one of the best coaches in the AHL....oh wait

 

[HCH]

Surprised with Leblanc...looked like his old self out there tonight.

He doesn't have an old self... he has had one good year and one bad year in the pros. I hope he takes the attitude that he wants to prove management wrong and really lights it up in the AHL

 

[Et le But]

Maybe...they actually need Leblanc in Hamilton to get the season off right?

 

[HCH]

Yeah but what should matter is who has been the better player in the LAST week.

Really? One week's work is worth more than a year of work?

Leblanc on Plek's line is a much better fit than Thomas.

You have absolutely no way of knowing that.

 

[habs03]

Odd with the LL cut, clearly sending a msg, not sure if that's good or bad, because he was good out there tonight.

I don't think LL is going to he more than a 3rd liner, and I haven't seen much of him in the AHL but every time I watched him at and NHL level, he has always been good, nothing wow, but making smart plays, winning puck battles along the board.

Even last year during that 1 pre season game, Habs vs Habs, LL looked good in that game even tho he was being benched in the AHL.

Maybe it's his high IQ, or that since being drafted he was had a different team/coach every year, sometimes 3 different coaches in 1 year. But for me he never looks out of place, expect for Ham last year, but I didn't see him of much him there.

 

[MonkeyBusiness]

Maybe...they actually need Leblanc in Hamilton to get the season off right?

Would've still made sense to give him at least one more game, he was looking sharp out there. I just hope he'll have a good season with the dogs.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Over the past twelve months Thomas has been the better player.... by far.

LeBlanc has been one of the best looking Habs since camp started and he was arguably their best forward tonite, cutting him now is ridiculous

 

[MXD]

The only way I can make sense out of Leblanc being cut is that if the org deems that he was fighting with Bournival for a spot. But that would be a bit dumb, considering LL plays RW (and C), while Bournival plays LW (and C).

But even then, why keep Thomas?

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

Really? One week's work is worth more than a year of work?



You have absolutely no way of knowing that.

If players are prospect trying to establish themself in a training camp? Yes.

 

[steph1982]

Habs have cut Mayer, Lashoff,, Thrower, Ellis, Nattinen, Dietz, MacAuley and Nystrom

 

[LyricalLyricist]

It's just confusing about Leblanc considering others who stayed. Why not an extra game?

 

[HCH]

I am not against Leblanc but this is being blown out of proportion. He is still in the organization and still has a great opportunity to be a Hab. It depends on how he handles this and there may be factors at work that we know nothing about.

As I said, I hope he plays hard and literally forces the team to recall him from Hamilton sooner rather than later.

 

[couris]

Leblanc cut? Thomas still up? are we trying to collect the smallest forwards top 6 in the NHL?

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Really? One week's work is worth more than a year of work?



You have absolutely no way of knowing that.

It's not like Thomas had an amazing season either... Leblanc in his rookie season was on pace for more points than him. Leblanc's defensive game is a lot better, he wins a good portion of is battles and he's average sized. We already have Briere and Gallagher on the RW, no need to replace our small captain with another small player.

 

[CupInSIX]

I would have liked to have seen Fournier get another fight in

although his judo skills are next level