Habs sign D Travis Brown to AHL contract

[dcal64]

http://www.stjohnsicecaps.com/article/icecaps-sign-defenceman-travis-brown/

He was at the development camp, seems like we have a surplus of D at the AHL level, interesting to see how it will all shake out.

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[Rise from the Ashes]

A good problem to have, especially if Barberio makes the Habs

 

[The Great Weal]

Good we need ahl d

 

[HCH]

I like this signing... nothing to base it on but a gut feeling but depth on D can't hurt.

 

[JohnLennon]

Drafted in the fifth round by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2012, he is 21 years old and played 71 games in the WHL last year, recording a solid 57 points. We'll see him at the rookie tournament, and he'll provide depth for the IceCaps which is always nice to have.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

A good problem to have, especially if Barberio makes the Habs

Something terrible has gone wrong with Petry, Subban and Markov if Barberio makes the team

 

[Ezpz]

Good we need ahl d

wat. ahl d is the last thing we need. this is ECHL depth

 

[The Great Weal]

wat. ahl d is the last thing we need. this is ECHL depth

I dind`t think the was necessary

 

[Sterling Archer]

How many defensemen do we have now? NHL and AHL contracts? Feels like we have a million.

 

[groovejuice]

How many defensemen do we have now? NHL and AHL contracts? Feels like we have a million.

But only a handful that might play in the NHL, including Nygren.

 

[Vi Nc E x13x]

I thought we would sign Eisenschmid after his stellar camp

 

[googlymoogly]

Brown =

 

[LastWordArmy]

Something terrible has gone wrong with Petry, Subban and Markov if Barberio makes the team

Not necessarily.... its Pateryn vs Gilbert vs Barberio for 1-2 spots at RHD.

Subban and Petry are locks in the top 4, but the third pairing seems up for grabs as does a spot in the press box.

Never know, maybe someone trades for Gilbert (even if we don't get much and just clear us some cap space for use at a later date). This assumes Barberio is showing to be NHL quality in preseason.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Not necessarily.... its Pateryn vs Gilbert vs Barberio for 1-2 spots at RHD.

Subban and Petry are locks in the top 4, but the third pairing seems up for grabs as does a spot in the press box.

Never know, maybe someone trades for Gilbert (even if we don't get much and just clear us some cap space for use at a later date). This assumes Barberio is showing to be NHL quality in preseason.

Pateryn is on a one way deal now so I'd say worst case scenario for him is still a spot on the 23 man roster if things stay the same. Tinordi would be in that mix as well I guess, they might not want to risk him going on waivers so he'll get every chance possible. That leaves Barberio as the vet call up. Has he played RHD before ? I've never seen him play on his off side with the Bolts.

 

[HCH]

Not necessarily.... its Pateryn vs Gilbert vs Barberio for 1-2 spots at RHD.

Subban and Petry are locks in the top 4, but the third pairing seems up for grabs as does a spot in the press box.

Never know, maybe someone trades for Gilbert (even if we don't get much and just clear us some cap space for use at a later date). This assumes Barberio is showing to be NHL quality in preseason.

Barberio shoots left... he is in competition with Tinordi more than he is with Pateryn or Gilbert

 

[HCH]

I thought we would sign Eisenschmid after his stellar camp

That could still happen but it would have to happen soon

 

[Team_Spirit]

The IceCaps needed a D who to can shoot left.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Markov PK
Emelin Petry
Beau Gilbert
Pateryn

Tinner Barberio
Lernout Dietz
Bennett Hanley
Ellis Didier
Thrower Brown
Johnston

That's a lot of D. Mind you we have 9 NHL ready guys with the rest being prospects and career NHLers

 

[montreal]

How many defensemen do we have now? NHL and AHL contracts? Feels like we have a million.

23 total, 17 NHL contracts, 2 AHL contracts, 1 QMJHL, 2 NCAA, 1 SHL.

 

[Sterling Archer]

23 total, 17 NHL contracts, 2 AHL contracts, 1 QMJHL, 2 NCAA, 1 SHL.

Thanks.

Bergevin does likes his defensmen. I wonder how that compares to other teams.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Thanks.

Bergevin does likes his defensmen. I wonder how that compares to other teams.

17 NHL contracts out of 50 max doesn't feel like too many...

Barberio shoots left... he is in competition with Tinordi more than he is with Pateryn or Gilbert

My bad... I should have double checked that, I was sure he was another Righty.

Playing LHD makes it even more likely he could push for a spot against Tinordi, as he seems to have little faith from Habs coaches.

 

[diskkkk]

Never seen him play. Nice height/weight and WHL stats if he's solid defensively. Any scouting report for of style?

 

[montreal]

Thanks.

Bergevin does likes his defensmen. I wonder how that compares to other teams.

well 1 contract will slid (Juulsen) so 16 NHL, 2 AHL gives you 7/8 NHL, 7/8 AHL and 2/3/4 ECHLers.

 

[Rise from the Ashes]

Something terrible has gone wrong with Petry, Subban and Markov if Barberio makes the team

Barberio is LHD insurance. Currently we have:

1. Markov
2. Beaulieu
3. Emelin
4. Tinordi
5. Barberio

Tinordi and Barberio are battling for playing time/roster spot, while trading Emelin is not completely out of the question. He just provides options.