LD Gianni Fairbrother (2019, 77th, MTL, traded to COL)

[Stive Morgan]

Dude has taken a huge leap forward just like Wylie did last season. Given a C rating by NHL Central Scouting.

Tallied 4 assists tonight. I think this kid may be more than expected, definitely keep an eye on him. Currently sitting at 11 points in 18 games.

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[Megaterio Llamas]

First ballot all name team, that's for sure. Classic handle right there.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

He sounds like a referee to me.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Really starting to break out. 8 points in his last 8 games, 23 pts in 41 GP so far. He's looked really really good. Following the same trajectory as Wyatte Wylie last year.

 

[Tasteslikekevinbacon]

First ballot all name team, that's for sure. Classic handle right there.

I think that’s Fairbrother

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Montreal!

 

[montreal]

great start to the season, surprised he didn't get a look with Team WHL in the CHL-Russia series. He's 5th in the WHL in scoring for U-20 defensemen and 4th in ppg since he's played less games then all of those in front of him. Plays a solid defensive/physical game as well. Very interested to see how he does in Laval next year.

 

[Garyboy]

1st overall caliber handle.

 

[montreal]

 

[montreal]

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

Why did Montreal waste a pick on this junior player? What’s his upside? AHL defender?

 

[schnapshot]

Why did Montreal waste a pick on this junior player? What’s his upside? AHL defender?

For the same reason every NHL team "wastes" picks on players who have an 80% chance of not even getting a cup of tea in the NHL. Are you new to this hockey stuff?

 

[montreal]

Why did Montreal waste a pick on this junior player? What’s his upside? AHL defender?

he'll see games in the NHL at some point.

 

[Tim Wallach]

he'll see games in the NHL at some point.

Based on how he looked in the AHL this year, albeit limited sample size, I have to agree.

 

[frapp10]

Why did Montreal waste a pick on this junior player? What’s his upside? AHL defender?

I think it was a good pick. Not sure if you watch Laval Rocket but he played good in his games this year and picked up a nice entry level contract soon after

 

[montreal]

 

[RandomTask26]

Really like that hit sequence at the end. Seems like a tough dman to play against

His one-timer looks really good as well, and he's got a decent first pass too

 

[montreal]

Really like that hit sequence at the end. Seems like a tough dman to play against

His one-timer looks really good as well, and he's got a decent first pass too

I like what i've seen him as I haven't gotten to see a lot due to him being out for most of last season. He seems to have some decent offensive skills and is certainly a tough kid to play against.

 

[montreal]

 

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[montreal]

he will play tonight vs the leafs, tough kid for sure that likes to take the body.