Pascal Laberge A Possible NHL Star in the Making

[zakkthebear]

http://lastwordonhockey.com/2016/09/18/pascal-laberge-a-player-to-watch-out-for/

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[Magua]

Laberge really excites me because he has legit dazzling puck skills and an underrated shot. Him and Konecny are probably our two most skilled forward prospects, and lord knows we need a few offensive generators.

Besides the weight gain needed, I think he could use some power skating work. He's shifty and certainly a respectable skater, who sometimes can flash a bit more, but his stride is kind of weak. The 2-way label floats around pretty much every prospect blurb of his, and not to say it can't be a strength in the coming years, but I'm not really sure he deserves the label as of yet. He had to be moved from center because of difficulties with his defensive play.

 

[Tripod]

Hoping for a year where afterwards, people are wondering how he lasted to the 2nd round?

 

[Random Forest]

Besides the weight gain needed, I think he could use some power skating work. He's shifty and certainly a respectable skater, who sometimes can flash a bit more, but his stride is kind of weak. The 2-way label floats around pretty much every prospect blurb of his, and not to say it can't be a strength in the coming years, but I'm not really sure he deserves the label as of yet. He had to be moved from center because of difficulties with his defensive play.

Not that I'm under any type of delusions here, but this really reminds me of how an 18 year old Giroux was characterized, though Giroux had much more offensive dynamism even then.

 

[Laveuglette]

He definitely has star potential. Will he reach it, though? Hard to tell at this point.

 

[Laveuglette]

Not that I'm under any type of delusions here, but this really reminds me of how an 18 year old Giroux was characterized, though Giroux had much more offensive dynamism even then.

I'd say 18 years old Gagné is a better comparison for Laberge than 18 years old Giroux, based on style.

 

[kelmitchell]

I'd say 18 years old Gagné is a better comparison for Laberge than 18 years old Giroux, based on style.

I was saying before he was drafted he reminded me alot of Gagne, just not nearly as fast

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

I like the pick, he was projected to be a first rounder by most drafts I looked at. My only complaint about the pick is DeBrincat was a guy I really wanted, but I think he's a good looking prospect in the making.

 

[Rebels57]

I like the pick, he was projected to be a first rounder by most drafts I looked at. My only complaint about the pick is DeBrincat was a guy I really wanted, but I think he's a good looking prospect in the making.

DeBrincat might have had impressive goal totals but Laberge has a skill-set more suited to the NHL. I have no problem with Laberge over him. My only concern was passing up on Dahlen.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

DeBrincat might have had impressive goal totals but Laberge has a skill-set more suited to the NHL. I have no problem with Laberge over him. My only concern was passing up on Dahlen.

Yeah I don't have a problem with it I just really liked DeBrincat. LaBerge I think has the potential to be a more complete player but DeBrincat has that high end offensive potential. Whether either pans out is anyone's guess.

 

[flyersfan018]

Laberge really excites me because he has legit dazzling puck skills and an underrated shot. Him and Konecny are probably our two most skilled forward prospects, and lord knows we need a few offensive generators.

Besides the weight gain needed, I think he could use some power skating work. He's shifty and certainly a respectable skater, who sometimes can flash a bit more, but his stride is kind of weak. The 2-way label floats around pretty much every prospect blurb of his, and not to say it can't be a strength in the coming years, but I'm not really sure he deserves the label as of yet. He had to be moved from center because of difficulties with his defensive play.

He really does have an underrated shot. Very quick release.