Prospect Info: Josh Brook

[FrankMTL]

He does! Again, not a 20 goal guy or anything, but good nonetheless.

I think if he can develop into a 10-15 goal, 40-50 point defenseman, most of us would be thrilled.

 

[Mrb1p]

I think if he can develop into a 10-15 goal, 40-50 point defenseman, most of us would be thrilled.

Id be thrilled with a 30 points D, a 50 is a homerun.

 

[montreal]

If you are right about him being able to play in the NHL this year, he will be in the NHL next year.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if he's in the NHL next year, I hope they at least give him some AHL games but we need to see how the roster shapes up, how he does at camp/preseason.

The one thing that we rarely see from him is a slapper or a one-timer. His playmaking is next level, but I'm not sure his shot is going to net him as many goals in the pros against really good goalies. In any event, his shot can't be worse than "fluffy pillow" Mete.

As others said he's got a good wrister but I like how he's the anti Beaulieu in that he's really good at getting his shots through vs the Beaulieu special right in a players shin pads.

I think his best asset is puck moving/rushing ability, he's got the speed, skating, mobility that you want for today's NHL to go with the skill, smarts to be a very good player imo.

I think if he can develop into a 10-15 goal, 40-50 point defenseman, most of us would be thrilled.

that's around what I could see if everything lines up for him. A 50ish pt player in his prime.

 

[jaffy27]

Selling the older, more expansive guys should be the goal.

Like who?

 

[Mrb1p]

Like who?

I dont know, the older, more exanpsive guys, maybe.

 

[jaffy27]

I dont know, the older, more exanpsive guys, maybe.

I’d make Shaw expandable, same with Alzner obviously and Tatar if the price is right.

 

[Mrb1p]

I’d make Shaw expandable, same with Alzner obviously and Tatar if the price is right.

None of those play the same position as Brook.

 

[jaffy27]

None of those play the same position as Brook.

Weber
Petry
Brook

Put Benn on the left or 7th D

 

[yianik]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if he's in the NHL next year, I hope they at least give him some AHL games but we need to see how the roster shapes up, how he does at camp/preseason.



As others said he's got a good wrister but I like how he's the anti Beaulieu in that he's really good at getting his shots through vs the Beaulieu special right in a players shin pads.

I think his best asset is puck moving/rushing ability, he's got the speed, skating, mobility that you want for today's NHL to go with the skill, smarts to be a very good player imo.



that's around what I could see if everything lines up for him. A 50ish pt player in his prime.

So like a no.1D. Ok. I will take it.

 

[Tyson]

Josh Brook is having a great season, another goal and assist tonight

 

[Legend123]

Weber
Petry
Brook

Put Benn on the left or 7th D

When the time is right. Trade off Petry and let Brook shine in the NHL. Im talking some years down the road when hes fully ready to be a difference maker.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Josh Brook is having a great season, another goal and assist tonight

He's now too good for the league. He's as ready for the next step as he can be.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Selling the older, more expansive guys should be the goal.

Ive been told that it's a silly notion with grade school logic

Of course, we're talking about someone willing to paticipate in the Molson Limbo... bar set ever so lower.

 

[26Mats]

A lot mobile, solid dmen in the pipeline.

Romanov Brook
Mete Juulsen
Harris Fleury

Romanov and Brook look to be the ones with offensive potential. But being solid, mobile dmen that can cover the ice well with their speed and move the puck well is the priority imo.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Wondering if we should sell high on Petry and let Brook/Romanov/Fleury/Harris take over in the near future

Brook is definitely the most NHL-ready D prospect we have, perhaps in the entire world. Wouldn't be surprised if he skips the AHL entirely.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Not opposed to selling Petry to make room for Brook, but it is premature do that now without knowing what we have in Brook. Them playing on the same roster for a season or 2 until we figure it out only makes sense.

 

[jaffy27]

When the time is right. Trade off Petry and let Brook shine in the NHL. Im talking some years down the road when hes fully ready to be a difference maker.

Agree, when Brook is ready, 1 of Fleury or Juulsen will most definitely be eating up valuable minutes with the big club, it would be the logical move to make.

 

[Habs Halifax]

He's now too good for the league. He's as ready for the next step as he can be.

It will be interesting to watch Juulsen, Fleury, Brook battle for a spot next year.

 

[jaffy27]

It will be interesting to watch Juulsen, Fleury, Brook battle for a spot next year.

It could be that one of the first two gets traded for help on the left side of the D and I wouldn’t be opposed to it.

Of course, when I say help, I’m talking 25yr old or less impactful player and the trade would have to include 2 to 3 pieces to aquire such a player.

 

[Habs Halifax]

It could be that one of the first two gets traded for help on the left side of the D and I wouldn’t be opposed to it.

Of course, when I say help, I’m talking 25yr old or less impactful player and the trade would have to include 2 to 3 pieces to aquire such a player.

I'm open to pretty much any trade if it makes sense from a organization strength to weakness standpoint. Trading one of Juulsen, Brook, or Fleury... I'm down with it if we get a better piece than Reilly on the LD side.

Not many in the league are going to trade us a LD that is for sure better than the young and improving Reilly. I don't think the Oilers trade Nurse but that is the piece I would like to add. Or Zadorov with the Avs.

 

[FrankMTL]

PK Subban D+2 Season- 56 GP- 14 G 62 A= 76 Points (1.35 Pts/G)

Josh Brook D+2 Season- 44 GP- 14 G 43 A= 57 Points (1.30 Pts/G)

Again, not necessarily comparing them, but Subban was the last defense prospect that we had that dominated in the CHL. Brook will be a beauty.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

PK Subban D+2 Season- 56 GP- 14 G 62 A= 76 Points (1.35 Pts/G)

Josh Brook D+2 Season- 44 GP- 14 G 43 A= 57 Points (1.30 Pts/G)

Again, not necessarily comparing them, but Subban was the last defense prospect that we had that dominated in the CHL. Brook will be a beauty.

He's now even more comparable to Roman Josi, according to Smashville fans.

 

[Locks]

I'm open to pretty much any trade if it makes sense from a organization strength to weakness standpoint. Trading one of Juulsen, Brook, or Fleury... I'm down with it if we get a better piece than Reilly on the LD side.

Not many in the league are going to trade us a LD that is for sure better than the young and improving Reilly. I don't think the Oilers trade Nurse but that is the piece I would like to add. Or Zadorov with the Avs.

Brook IMO is untouchable. While we have several good PMD's with some offensive ability in Fluery, Juulsen, Romanov, Harris in addition to Mete already on the team, none of them at this point has shown the sheer offensive upside of Brook. Brook has the potential to be that true offensive dman and PP quarterback and our best hope to really replace what Andrei used to bring.

 

[montreal]

Brook is just sick. 11 pts in the last 7 games, he's 1 assist shy of being at an assist per game. In 45 games, 18 have been multi-point with 5 of those being 3 or more. On top of that he's been a model of consistency, only 2 times this season has he gone more then 1 game without a point. He's had a 2 and a 3 game pointless streak all year.

 

[Tyson]

Brook is just sick. 11 pts in the last 7 games, he's 1 assist shy of being at an assist per game. In 45 games, 18 have been multi-point with 5 of those being 3 or more. On top of that he's been a model of consistency, only 2 times this season has he gone more then 1 game without a point. He's had a 2 and a 3 game pointless streak all year.

Habs May have stolen one in the 2nd round. Let’s hope