Prospect Info: Josh Brook

[Mrb1p]

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.

Have you seen a lot of game of his this season ? I've caught him two times, I think (To scout Tracey, a kid you should watch for if you ever do, 2019 draft eligible.) and I've seen a fairly solid kid defensively, he seems to rush and pinch with a lot more effectiveness than he did last year or the year prior, what do you think?

 

[montreal]

Have you seen a lot of game of his this season ? I've caught him two times, I think (To scout Tracey, a kid you should watch for if you ever do, 2019 draft eligible.) and I've seen a fairly solid kid defensively, he seems to rush and pinch with a lot more effectiveness than he did last year or the year prior, what do you think?

i've seen a few MJ games this year but more earlier on in the season. He made some defensive mistakes but I've never had a problem with his defensive game as I think it's solid just that his offensive game is much better. I think he's one of those types that does just about everything really well. He needs to fill out more, get stronger of course, not an issue just what you would expect for most 19 year olds. I think he could stand some improvement on his defensive game, not that he needs it, but if he's going to be a #1 down the road then it would help him get there. That's why I hope we don't rush him next year, but it wouldn't surprise me if he forces his way onto the team unless there is a surprise to the roster from the TD or off-season.

 

[blarneylad]

Game is televised on Sportsnet’s right now. Brook with a brutal turnover that let to a goal.

 

[CHarlie]

Game is televised on Sportsnet’s right now. Brook with a brutal turnover that let to a goal.

+86 in 192 career WHL games.......not too worried

 

[S Bah]

Brook gets the go ahead goal, from Langan & Tracey. Langan again from Brook. 4-2.

 

[FrankMTL]

+86 in 192 career WHL games.......not too worried

Agreed...he's a +2 even with that turnover that led to a goal...It happens to the best.

 

[blarneylad]

+86 in 192 career WHL games.......not too worried

Me neither. But fact is it was brutal.

Regardless point was watch him play fellers

 

[jaffy27]

Me neither. But fact is it was brutal.

Regardless point was watch him play fellers

How did it go from giveaway that led to a goal to a brutal giveaway that led to a goal??

How does it elevate itself to “Brutal”?

 

[S Bah]

Brook coming to defend his goalie, puts the beats to offender. Langan as overage C/LW reminds of Yvon Lambert type of player.

 

[blarneylad]

How did it go from giveaway that led to a goal to a brutal giveaway that led to a goal??

How does it elevate itself to “Brutal”?

Watch the replay. Then get back to me with which description you prefer.

 

[habergeon]

It's not so much the give away, they happen to everyone.

It's the response, his next shift, to me that's the better indicator of a lot of things.

 

[blarneylad]

How did it go from giveaway that led to a goal to a brutal giveaway that led to a goal??

How does it elevate itself to “Brutal”?

Also, I said it was brutal both times. Fyi

 

[blarneylad]

It's not so much the give away, they happen to everyone.

It's the response, his next shift, to me that's the better indicator of a lot of things.

Criticism is not even a bad thing. He will be a good player. Heck he prolly even learned from that. Head up and control the play, the puck is not a hot potato

 

[FrankMTL]

Brook has the highest point per game average in the CHL at 1.31. I would say he's had a pretty good year so far

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Must.Not.Trade.

And it's not even because of his PPG, more because of how complete he is.

 

[S Bah]

Loved Josh Brook's game, getting the Gordie Howe hattrick against Regina Pats. One goal, one assist and protecting his goalie putting a few licks in on the offender. Beauty game IMHO!!!...

 

[montreal]

Brook has the highest point per game average in the CHL at 1.31. I would say he's had a pretty good year so far

The last Habs D prospect to do this was Subban when he was at a 1.34 ppg

 

[Tyson]

I think he could step in right now and play. Don’t be surprised if he is in the top 6 on opening night

 

[Runner77]

The last Habs D prospect to do this was Subban when he was at a 1.34 ppg

Any chance he's added to the Black Aces assuming the Habs make the playoffs?

 

[sharks9]

Any chance he's added to the Black Aces assuming the Habs make the playoffs?

I'd be shocked if he wasn't. Especially if we got the 1st wildcard and an easier matchup in the first round.

 

[Saundies]

Brook's my only untouchable prospect. Keep him around for sure.

 

[1909]

Brook gonna need at least one full season at AHL level, and Juulsen - if 100% - could start next season in Laval too. So let's keep all out actual RHD, even Folin.

 

[montreal]

Brook gonna need at least one full season at AHL level, and Juulsen - if 100% - could start next season in Laval too. So let's keep all out actual RHD, even Folin.

I think Brook could easily have played this year in the NHL and done well. I expect him to have a strong camp and this management team seems to like to rush prospects so I could certainly see him on the team next year, if not from the start then at some point later on.

It will be interesting to see what happens to Juulsen, hopefully he's 100%, just worried about that for now.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Brook's my only untouchable prospect. Keep him around for sure.

Romanov and Poehling say... HELLO!

 

[Habs Halifax]

Brook gonna need at least one full season at AHL level, and Juulsen - if 100% - could start next season in Laval too. So let's keep all out actual RHD, even Folin.

Juulsen will replace Benn on the bottom pairing next season. Brook will start in the AHL... unless he is shows up to camp and out performs Juulsen who is more matured in terms of pro experience. The other guy to watch out for is Fleury.

Mete / Weber
???? / Petry
Reilly / Juulsen
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