Prospect Info: Noah Juulsen Part III

[Runner77]

I remember the fans who believed a media report over the Habs doctors in terms of his career in jeopardy. Glad that's behind us.

Actually, the most extensive and damaging info had come from Juulsen's agent in a lengthy LaPresse article. Prognosis didn't look good at the time but he did leave an open door for an alternate outcome. Juulsen beat the odds.

 

[Tanknation]

Any word on this guy? Will he be at camp? Anyone know?

 

[1909]

Any word on this guy? Will he be at camp? Anyone know?

He is totally fine now and will be at the big Camp next Fall.

 

[Tyson]

Saw Juulsen’s year end interview and he sounded great, 100% bill if health. I hope he stays in Laval though working with Joel Bouchard.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Saw Juulsen’s year end interview and he sounded great, 100% bill if health. I hope he stays in Laval though working with Joel Bouchard.

With Folin signing (and who knows if Benn will be extended), the Habs may just be ensuring that if Juulsen isn't ready to crack the Habs out of camp, he can start in Laval.

Imagine Laval's RD if Juulsen starts there: Juulsen, Brook, Fleury.

 

[Rapala]

Brook will replace Petry when his contract comes due or he's traded in his final season. Juuls will be on the 3rd pairing this year

I'll be happy when we no longer have lefties playing the right side. We don't have quality lefties to play the left side as it is.

 

[Cole Caulifield]

I have Juulsen in higher esteem than most. Only question is can he stay healthy ? Lots of concussions, and various issues. I'm hopeful the bad luck is behind him on that front because he'll be a good one if he can stay healthy. Kid has 2 more goals than Mete in one third of the games, who is the defensive dman here ? Just kidding but I was really impressed with him from the start and he was looking very good before those 2 pucks to the face - lightning never strikes twice?

 

[montreal]

I have Juulsen in higher esteem than most. Only question is can he stay healthy ? Lots of concussions, and various issues. I'm hopeful the bad luck is behind him on that front because he'll be a good one if he can stay healthy. Kid has 2 more goals than Mete in one third of the games, who is the defensive dman here ? Just kidding but I was really impressed with him from the start and he was looking very good before those 2 pucks to the face - lightning never strikes twice?

I've always liked Juulsen, much like Poehling I see him as a very likely solid NHLer but not sure how good he can be, if it's just a bottom pairing D or can he be a top 4? I like his defensive and physical game, he's got a decent shot. Needs to work on his mobility and skating which in today's NHL is very big so with better skating and more mobile guys like Brook and Fleury knocking on the door, he will need to improve there.

 

[Cole Caulifield]

I've always liked Juulsen, much like Poehling I see him as a very likely solid NHLer but not sure how good he can be, if it's just a bottom pairing D or can he be a top 4? I like his defensive and physical game, he's got a decent shot. Needs to work on his mobility and skating which in today's NHL is very big so with better skating and more mobile guys like Brook and Fleury knocking on the door, he will need to improve there.

He's clearly not a speed demon but I don't know if I ever noticed it as a real flaw in his game. He's only played 40ish games so far though. I hope he plays the full season next year so we have a better idea of what he can or can't do in the NHL.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

With Folin signing (and who knows if Benn will be extended), the Habs may just be ensuring that if Juulsen isn't ready to crack the Habs out of camp, he can start in Laval.

Imagine Laval's RD if Juulsen starts there: Juulsen, Brook, Fleury.

That could eventually be the big league RD.

 

[Scintillating10]

I've always liked Juulsen, much like Poehling I see him as a very likely solid NHLer but not sure how good he can be, if it's just a bottom pairing D or can he be a top 4? I like his defensive and physical game, he's got a decent shot. Needs to work on his mobility and skating which in today's NHL is very big so with better skating and more mobile guys like Brook and Fleury knocking on the door, he will need to improve there.

Needs to have a good camp or he could wind up in the A next season. Brook had a great camp last fall, if he has another one this September Brook could leapfrog Juulsen. Camp seems to be big with Bergs, Koktaniemi and Mete both made team in past after great camp

 

[montreal]

He's clearly not a speed demon but I don't know if I ever noticed it as a real flaw in his game. He's only played 40ish games so far though. I hope he plays the full season next year so we have a better idea of what he can or can't do in the NHL.

It's more his mobility, as he can get beat to the outside by quicker players. Hopefully his injuries are behind him and he can play a full season.

Needs to have a good camp or he could wind up in the A next season. Brook had a great camp last fall, if he has another one this September Brook could leapfrog Juulsen. Camp seems to be big with Bergs, Koktaniemi and Mete both made team in past after great camp

I have said I wouldn't be surprised at all if Brook makes the team as he's just that good. But we'll see how it goes at camp and what moves are made.

Don’t forget Fleury who had a good rookie season and has one complete season of AHL experience

I fully expect Fleury to be in Laval as he still needs to work on his defensive game but I do think he'll play games at some point with the Habs.

 

[FerrisRox]

Yes, and if we sign a LD like Jake Gardiner, we have enough depth on D to allow both Mete and Juulsen to get another full year in Laval to develop, if need be.

Gardiner Weber
Kulak Petry
Benn/Reilly Folin

I would much rather have Mete on the first pair than Jake Gardiner. Please please please stay as far away as possible from Jake Gardiner.

 

[FerrisRox]

It's more his mobility, as he can get beat to the outside by quicker players.

This is a very strange critique. There isn't a defensemen in the NHL that couldn't get beat to the outside by a quicker player.

 

[Mrb1p]

I would much rather have Mete on the first pair than Jake Gardiner. Please please please stay as far away as possible from Jake Gardiner.

I agree. And Id also much rather have Mete on the 2nd pair than Kulak, lol.

 

[Guns n Roses]

I would much rather have Mete on the first pair than Jake Gardiner. Please please please stay as far away as possible from Jake Gardiner.

Only Leafs fans desperately want us to sign him... I wonder why...

 

[Scintillating10]

I have said I wouldn't be surprised at all if Brook makes the team as he's just that good. But we'll see how it goes at camp and what moves are made.

If Brook and Juulsen both have a good camp could consider trading Petry at deadline? Before his value falls off. We have depth on right defense. Even if Juulsen fails, we have Fleury coming also. Maybe more if we know this pick in '19 will be a top defenseman.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Saw Juulsen’s year end interview and he sounded great, 100% bill if health. I hope he stays in Laval though working with Joel Bouchard.

Why? Did you not like his NHL game prior to his injury? He was certainly not looking out of place in a top 4D role. Lead our team in hits and blocks. I think he is our 3rd pairing guy to start the year.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Only Leafs fans desperately want us to sign him... I wonder why...

I rather overpay in AAV for Edler for 2 or 3 years vs giving Gardiner the term and AAV he will want. Gardiner is not that good. His stats look good but look when those stats increased? It's when the Leafs inserted the 3 young guns.

Buyer beware on Gardiner. He will get interest but it's a trap. Plus, I don't think he will sign with the Habs anyways. Problem solved.

 

[Tyson]

Why? Did you not like his NHL game prior to his injury? He was certainly not looking out of place in a top 4D role. Lead our team in hits and blocks. I think he is our 3rd pairing guy to start the year.

I thought he played great. If you recall there was a lot of talk that his career was in jeopardy because of taking two pucks to the face in one game. I thought everyone knew that.
My post was made with the impression that everyone knew he suffered a serious season (possibly career ending) injury/

 

[Habs Halifax]

I thought he played great. If you recall there was a lot of talk that his career was in jeopardy because of taking two pucks to the face in one game. I thought everyone knew that.
My post was made with the impression that everyone knew he suffered a serious season (possibly career ending) injury/

The "his career might be in jeopardy" was a article done by the media and never was confirmed by the Habs. The Habs doctors said they expected a full recovery and he was listed as 100% a few weeks ago.

Don't put too much stock value into a article by the media trying to create a story.

The only way I see Juulsen starting in the AHL is if Brook shines in camp and forces the Habs hand. However, I think Brook starts AHL and Juulsen starts NHL on the 3rd pairing.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

I thought he played great. If you recall there was a lot of talk that his career was in jeopardy because of taking two pucks to the face in one game. I thought everyone knew that.
My post was made with the impression that everyone knew he suffered a serious season (possibly career ending) injury/

I thought his gap control and ability to maintain players on the outside was poor. Towards the end just prior to the injuries I found he was getting beat fairly regularly. I think he can correct that part of his game though with better gap control, decision making. He doesn't have the footspeed to recover when he gets beat outside.

 

[ahmedou]

I thought his gap control and ability to maintain players on the outside was poor. Towards the end just prior to the injuries I found he was getting beat fairly regularly. I think he can correct that part of his game though with better gap control, decision making. He doesn't have the footspeed to recover when he gets beat outside.

When there's a long distance between him and an opponent into a rush he struggled. It's too fast for him. Took time to be at same pace and recovering.

By correcting that, what a hella of defensemen Juulsen might be.

 

[angusyoung]

When there's a long distance between him and an opponent into a rush he struggled. It's too fast for him. Took time to be at same pace and recovering.

By correcting that, what a hella of defensemen Juulsen might be.

More time with Richardson will help,did wonders with Petry this year. Richardson vastly improved the D and is a superb mentor and instructor. Not sure who is responsible for the D in Laval,but Richardson should be able to guide there as well.

 

[SOLR]

He was fighting to keep his nose above water more often than not. He wasn't ready.

What? No he wasn't. Granted he is not ready for top 4 duty in a good team yet, but he's already solid.