RW Nikita Scherbak - Traktor Chelyabinsk, KHL (2014, 26th, MTL; claimed by LAK)

[Paxon]

I'd be shocked if Scherbak gets serious consideration from the Habs. His game's pretty raw relative to where it could one day be. Nothing wrong with giving any kid a few games if he's physically up for it, but I don't think they'd do so with the notion that he might stick past the 9. I'm a big fan, but he needs time.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

I'd be shocked if Scherbak gets serious consideration from the Habs. His game's pretty raw relative to where it could one day be. Nothing wrong with giving any kid a few games if he's physically up for it, but I don't think they'd do so with the notion that he might stick past the 9. I'm a big fan, but he needs time.

They put him with Galchenyuk and Gallagher in a scrimmage tonight and he fit in quite well, including a nice assist on a brilliant Galchenyuk goal.

I don't think it's likely, but I would not completely rule out the 9 game tryout. Obviously, the exhibition games will be telling.

The kid is loaded with talent and hockey sense, that's for sure.

 

[Ginu]

Anyone have a GIF of the assist?

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

[nhl]631945[/nhl]

Scherbs also had this rush:

[nhl]631930[/nhl]

 

[R S]

[nhl]631945[/nhl]

Scherbs also had this rush:

[nhl]631930[/nhl]

Classic Scherby.

 

[Ginu]

Still not working. Man video on Mac sucks.

 

[Nicko999]

Still not working. Man video on Mac sucks.

I use a Mac but had no problem seeing the video.

 

[Number 57]

This kid wasn't selected top-10? Oh man, this league is funny.

Thank you Timmins!

 

[Ginu]

I use a Mac but had no problem seeing the video.

What browser are you using?

 

[Nicko999]

What browser are you using?

Firefox

 

[Coaches Coroner]

Try Hossa.

I agree. Former Montreal Canadien Marcel Hossa is a good comparison .

 

[7even]

[nhl]631945[/nhl]

Scherbs also had this rush:

[nhl]631930[/nhl]

He didn't so much pass it to Galchenyuk as he beamed it right to his tape

Love seeing that defense split.

 

[calder candidate]

are the Everett Silvertips contender in the WHL?

 

[GoHabsGo312711*]

This guy make Trevor Timmins, the most happy human in the world.

Nikita Scherbak is the next Marian Hossa or Jakub Voracek or Nikata Filatov?

 

[PricerStopDaPuck]

Jeez the hype is getting a little crazy, let's wait until he atleast plays his first nhl game, I love everything about his game though. I hope he succeeds

 

[WeThreeKings]

It's a intra squad scrimmage. Calm down. He's been playing really well and its encouraging but im not comparing him to the leagues elite

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

Scherbak is good, but some of you guys are blind Homers.

 

[SprDaVE]

[nhl]631945[/nhl]

Scherbs also had this rush:

[nhl]631930[/nhl]

I'd be worried having those 2 defenders anywhere near my defence in the AHL, let alone the NHL.

That was god awful defending... Like really bad. I know one of them is Bouillon. I'm pretty sure #78 is Finley. Both were really bad on both plays.

 

[FrankMTL]

Love what I've seen from Scherbak so far. Has the potential to be a good top 6 forward in this league. He also has an infectious personality that will be popular in a market like Montreal. Hopefully he'll have a good year in Everett and can continue to progress so that we can see him in Montreal in the not too distant future.

 

[Brainiac]

I'd be worried having those 2 defenders anywhere near my defence in the AHL, let alone the NHL.

That was god awful defending... Like really bad. I know one of them is Bouillon. I'm pretty sure #78 is Finley. Both were really bad on both plays.

Well, Bouillon is on a tryout, so whenever he does badly, Habs fans sort of rejoice.

 

[S E P H]

Not surprised by the trade, as RS said Blades are still rebuilding and Scherbak would have not made the playoffs. And if they did, would have been a swept easily. They got a great return for the future and I get to see him more in Western Conference. So win, win for everyone except the Eastern scouts.

 

[R S]

are the Everett Silvertips contender in the WHL?

No, this trade likely moves them to 4th or 5th in the conference.

 

[HuGo Sham]

I think Scherbak will top out as a very good second liner---22-28 goals per year

 

[LeMAD]

The kids is really raw, but the upside is there.

 

[VictoriaJetsFan]

He just screams Hossa to me....Montreal made a great selection....him and Galchenyuk.......wow..nice future for the Habs.