Confirmed with Link: Romanov signs three year ELC

[Habs Icing]

That's because the bars are shut down in Russia. He went for the bottle he hid behind the press bench.

 

[OldCraig71]

Did Engels mention which Eastern conference exec was comparing the kid to Doughty? Bergevin compared Alzner to Chara, hopefully its not him.

 

[boss10]

Scouts are comparing him to Doughty


I see him ending up similar to Petry

"He’s much better than Emelin," said the executive. "Way better skater, much better gap control. His gap control is his best asset, and he has way more offence than people realize."

 

[Habs Icing]

Did Engels mention which Eastern conference exec was comparing the kid to Doughty? Bergevin compared Alzner to Chara, hopefully its not him.

I'll give you seven to one odds it was Timmins. TT has been an exec for a few years now.

 

[Wats]

This 100%...the kid dominated WJC 2 years straight...played in the KHL with men...someone said Emelin 2.0???...more towards the Markov side with less offence...he is the future anchor of our D. After Weber and Petry he is our 3rd best D right now. He does not need AHL...he spent 2 years playing with men and his body is big enough to handle NHL.

Do you know who also played in KHL with men and dominated WJC and doesn't have Markov offense? Emelin

Emelin was a ~20min/game top 4 D with Montreal, played both side and was arguably the best hitter this franchise has seen last 20 years.

Regardless how bad the Montreal defense is right now, pretty big expectation to suggest Romanov will somehow go from bottom pairing D in KHL to top 4 in Montreal right away. Just doesn't happen, there's very little examples of KHL players magically blossoming right away in NHL while being depth guys in Russia. Even Emelin/Markov were key players on their KHL teams.

 

[TT1]

 

[Whitesnake]

Strangely, I also don' t know why there are so many question marks about his offensive game. I might be overrating him....but I do see a whole lot of potential there.

 

[ahmedou]

No more Romanovgate

 

[boss10]

Do you know who also played in KHL with men and dominated WJC and doesn't have Markov offense? Emelin

Emelin was a ~20min/game top 4 D with Montreal, played both side and was arguably the best hitter this franchise has seen last 20 years.

Regardless how bad the Montreal defense is right now, pretty big expectation to suggest Romanov will somehow go from bottom pairing D in KHL to top 4 in Montreal right away. Just doesn't happen, there's very little examples of KHL players magically blossoming right away in NHL while being depth guys in Russia. Even Emelin/Markov were key players on their KHL teams.

I did not know Emelin won WJC top defenceman and was selected to WJC all-star team twice? Markov was 23 when he came to play for Habs and Emelin 26...this kid is 20 and his upside is a lot higher than Emelin. The only reason he was bottom pairing D was his age. He gained good experience playing and practicing in the KHL. Emelin was a good defensive d-man, Romanov is also a good on D and a better skater, and will supply more offence. Perfect for todays game.

 

[MrNasty]

Scouts are comparing him to Doughty


I see him ending up similar to Petry

 

[Nephasted]

What kind of offensive production we can dream of Romanov in is prime?

 

[Garnet76]

I feel Romanov is his prime will be a Hamrlik type player. Not in style but can log big minutes 5 on 5 and pk and can play the PP if need be. I thought Hamrlik was underrated in Montreal.

 

[NobleSix]

 

[Habitant le colon]

Mesdames et messieurs, bonnes gens de cette Terre voici le prochain : Chris Phillips du Tricolore!

 

[Simarino]

I really like that he got some swag!! This guy play the game with passion and thats the kind of player i want on my team, you don’t trade guys like him, PK, Radulov you build a team around them!! Worst case scenario you’re not winning well fans will atleast have a darn good show!!

 

[Habsddicted]

Mesdames et messieurs, bonnes gens de cette Terre voici le prochain : Chris Phillips du Tricolore!

Let's let him be Alexander Romanov and not hype him up until he actually steps on the ice here.

 

[Habitant le colon]

Let's let him be Alexander Romanov and not hype him up until he actually steps on the ice here.

Chris Phillipss is more than a possibility for him.

 

[Big Empty]

NHL's Daly would be 'very surprised' if Alexander Romanov is eligible to play this season - TheHockeyNews

 

[cphabs]

Matthew Schneider clone. That’s a good thing!

 

[LaP]

Mesdames et messieurs, bonnes gens de cette Terre voici le prochain : Chris Phillips du Tricolore!

Because someone had to do it

 

[crosbyshow]

I saw every Romanov's games in the last 2 world juniors and my eyes were just on him.

Call me crazy but my prediction is that he will be on the first pair after 1/2 season in the NHL.

His gap, mobility, and attitude are amazing...NHL ready!.

Perfect player to play with Weber 5 vs 5 very soon.

 

[Habitant le colon]

Because someone had to do it

thx I was looking for that!

 

[Adam Michaels]

NHL's Daly would be 'very surprised' if Alexander Romanov is eligible to play this season - TheHockeyNews

So that would also be the case for Ian Mitchell and Grigori Denisenko, as well, since apparently, their ELC start date hasn't been confirmed either.

The Panthers never specified a start date in any of their press releases. But the Hawks and Habs did announce that the start date is TBD.

 

[HabsDood]

Mesdames et messieurs, bonnes gens de cette Terre voici le prochain : Chris Phillips du Tricolore!

Et c'est bon ca?

 

[Habitant le colon]

Et c'est bon ca?

oui Phillips étaient parmi les bons def à Ottawa lors de leur course en série en 2007 : Les Sénateurs vont retirer le chandail de Chris Phillips