Prospect Info: Ryan Poehling (Part 6)

[Fixxer]

That pass in pre season was impressive creativity... the game they played in Bathurst I believe. Forget who he passed it too.

I couldn't remember, but now that you said it, I believe it was Belzile who scored...
oh..
I think he actually got concussed earlier in the game, but only felt the effect afterwards.

 

[Habs Halifax]

I couldn't remember, but now that you said it, I believe it was Belzile who scored...
oh..
I think he actually got concussed earlier in the game, but only felt the effect afterwards.

Nice! Thanks for finding that. It's better than I remember (Hoffman couldn't catch him!). And some think this kid got no game cause he struggled this year. Yeah, it's pre-season but we have to remember a concussion derailed his 1st pro year. All he needs is maturity time and he will be a good asset... either as a power forward on wing or a good 3rd line center in case of injuries.

Middle 6 forward type player IMO. Place him where you need him. Should be interesting to see how hungry he is to crack the line-up. He got a taste of it now... Just needs to keep working at it.

 

[Habsddicted]

I couldn't remember, but now that you said it, I believe it was Belzile who scored...
oh..
I think he actually got concussed earlier in the game, but only felt the effect afterwards.

Man I remember that pass and being the fan I am of Poehling I was going crazy thinking this was the beginning, that he was falling into his place just at the right time. Damned concussions...

 

[ahmedou]

 

[Redux91]

Not concerned for the big guy in the slightest

sometimes peoples rookie seasons are a daze of overwhelm and you find yourself caught just following the play all the time because you cant even believe youre in the NHL , doesnt mean they cant figure it out and adjust as time goes on

at the same time, some peoples rookie seasons are extraordinary I.E. : Kotkaniemi last year and Suzuki this year

Everyone is still so so sooooooooo young, people tend to forget we have a barrage of quality prospects at the cusp of taking this team over, but itll take 2-3 more years unfortunately for the impatient

 

[ahmedou]

 

[26Mats]

Not concerned for the big guy in the slightest

sometimes peoples rookie seasons are a daze of overwhelm and you find yourself caught just following the play all the time because you cant even believe youre in the NHL , doesnt mean they cant figure it out and adjust as time goes on

at the same time, some peoples rookie seasons are extraordinary I.E. : Kotkaniemi last year and Suzuki this year

Everyone is still so so sooooooooo young, people tend to forget we have a barrage of quality prospects at the cusp of taking this team over, but itll take 2-3 more years unfortunately for the impatient

It's just too bad MB is one of the impatients... sigh

 

[ahmedou]

 

[ahmedou]

 

[ahmedou]

Laval Rocket season review: Ryan Poehling struggled in his first year as a pro

“There isn’t an easy way to put this, but Poehling struggled a bit in his first full professional season. There were stretches without points, games where he wasn’t all that noticeable, and an NHL call up that had similar issues. That isn’t unexpected, however, the AHL isn’t an easy league to adjust to for many players, and even Poehling admits that the season was loaded with bad luck and learning experiences.”

“I want to be a leader on this team. I want to be the guy the coach can trust up or down a goal in any situation.”

“What Poehling does well is very simple. He’s a versatile forward who spent time on both the wings and at centre this year. He was deployed all over, from top-line attacking forward to a hard-minutes penalty killer depending on the lineup on a given night. In short, if Bouchard needed him to fill a role, Poehling was there to do so. His versatility serves him well. Poehling quietly ate up the defensive zone minutes to give them the time in the offensive zone to shine. However, that doesn’t mean Poehling wasn’t capable of generating his own offence, or playing a role in Laval’s. His relentless play around the net is where he found many of his goals by following up his own rebounds, or pouncing on the chances created by his linemates. It wasn’t always pretty, but it was often effective.”

“While not his strongest asset, he has a shot capable of beating goalies from range. It’s something he showed he could do in his NHL debut, and on occasion in the AHL this year. That alone is a big area for Poehling to work on, as he registered just 43 shots in 36 games, and while he was playing more defensive roles for parts of the year, he’s capable of generating more than those low shot numbers.”

 

[BLONG7]

This kid needs to work hard, and gain some confidence from CJ, so that he can earn some more TOI. I think this kid has alot of talent.

 

[montreal]

This kid needs to work hard, and gain some confidence from CJ, so that he can earn some more TOI. I think this kid has alot of talent.

I hope they try to build up his confidence so keep him away from Julien, let Bouchard work with him for a full year unless he's crushing it so much you have to call him up assuming there's a season in the AHL to begin with of course.

 

[Scriptor]

I hope they try to build up his confidence so keep him away from Julien, let Bouchard work with him for a full year unless he's crushing it so much you have to call him up assuming there's a season in the AHL to begin with of course.

The key to building up Poehling's confidence without shutting down his offense completely. If we want him to limit himself to being a defensive scrub, have him listen to Julien.

 

[dralaf]

would be fun to watch a "Luke Tuch / Ryan Poehling / Cole Caufield" line...

 

[ahmedou]

Huskies Hockey Happy Hour Ep. 7 with Ryan Poehling | The Rink Live

''Ryan Poehling played forward for the Huskies from 2016-19. In 107 career games, he had 29 goals, 46 assists, 75 points and 76 penalty minutes. In 2018-19, Ryan was named to the All-NCHC First Team when he had career bests of 23 assists and 31 points in 34 games. A first-round draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens, Ryan has split the 2019-20 season between the AHL's Laval Rocket and the Canadiens.''

 

[1909]

Another Habs' blunder with a fresh rookie: bringing him at NHL level for one game vs a spiritless Leafs' team. He scores 4 freagin goals and think he is NHL material right then. The guy reacted very badly to his demotion to AHL level last Fall. And took forever to accept it.

 

[Deebs]

Another Habs' blunder with a fresh rookie: bringing him at NHL level for one game vs a spiritless Leafs' team. He scores 4 freagin goals and think he is NHL material right then. The guy reacted very badly to his demotion to AHL level last Fall. And took forever to accept it.

But then he did and continued to work hard and improve. That's all that matters.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I made the same argument about Poehling and Michael McLeod as well and so far, all of them are struggling to create meaningful offense at the AHL level.

Did Poehling not improve his shot? His struggles last year had nothing to do with his ability to shoot lol

 

[WeThreeKings]

Did Poehling not improve his shot? His struggles last year had nothing to do with his ability to shoot lol

At what point should I start getting concerned about Poehling's ability to beat goalies?

2 USHL goals albeit in 9 games.
29 goals in 107 NCAA games.
4 goals in 28 NHL games
5 goals in 36 AHL games.

We continue to compile more and more evidence that the hat-trick game was an anomaly.

He will get his production through playmaking, using his body in traffic and tipping pucks. His offensive upside has been limited at every level he has played at due to his lack of desire to shoot and his inability to beat goalies consistently from range.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

At what point should I start getting concerned about Poehling's ability to beat goalies?

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2 USHL goals albeit in 9 games.
29 goals in 107 NCAA games.
4 goals in 28 NHL games
5 goals in 36 AHL games.

We continue to compile more and more evidence that the hat-trick game was an anomaly.

He will get his production through playmaking, using his body in traffic and tipping pucks. His offensive upside has been limited at every level he has played at due to his lack of desire to shoot and his inability to beat goalies consistently from range.

Which epic hat trick game?

 

[SOLR]

At what point should I start getting concerned about Poehling's ability to beat goalies?

View attachment 352951

2 USHL goals albeit in 9 games.
29 goals in 107 NCAA games.
4 goals in 28 NHL games
5 goals in 36 AHL games.

We continue to compile more and more evidence that the hat-trick game was an anomaly.

He will get his production through playmaking, using his body in traffic and tipping pucks. His offensive upside has been limited at every level he has played at due to his lack of desire to shoot and his inability to beat goalies consistently from range.

Not sure what you expected, we drafted him to be a good 50 pts guy, 2 way and I still think he's far from his physical prime. We should see some natural physical-development style progression with him over the next few years.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

The point is his shot is hardly some fatal flaw like WTK is trying to paint it as.

 

[montreal]

Poehling had the worst 20 year old seasons any Hab 1st rounder has had at the pro level by any of Timmins picks. McCarron had 3 more goals then Poehling had points (though in 15 more games NHL+AHL) and Juulsen had 4 less points despite playing only 54 games (NHL+AHL) even Chipchura was a .5 ppg compared to Poehling's .36 ppg in Laval. That's highly troubling.

 

[Legend123]

Poehling really needs to stop the 'I'm entitled' attitude. No, right now, you're not good enough. If you're truly a good leader, shut your mouth work hard and prove ur too good for the AHL. Cuz now ur not good enough for the A.

That was a horrible season for Poehling. He needs to show he wants to improve instead of believing he deserves to be in the NHL.

 

[Hins77]

We have to remember that Poehling scored 4 goals at the last game of the season. The leafs was already clinched for the playoffs, montreal didnt. They came here with no pressure to win this game, because this game meant nothing. Poehling was high because, it was his first game in the nhl. Thats it. This is an anormality.