Todays intra squad game

Team: 2023-24 Montreal Canadiens

Initial Creation Date: Jul. 4, 2023

Published: Jul. 4, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

I watched the Montreal Canadiens intra-squad game today. My observations:

1- Lane Hutson: if he can handle the physical play, he will 100% play in the NHL. Best player on the ice.

2- David Reinbacher: needs to improve his first step and acceleration but his instincts are very high. He sees ice well and has a good stick.

3- Filip Mesar: very creative, excellent vision. Good with puck. Needs at least 1 maybe 2 years in Laval to get stronger.

4- Luke Tuch: big strong presence. Scored nice goal. Hard along the wall.

5- Owen Beck: as advertised, sees and reads the ice very well. Will be a good penalty killer and 3rd line centre. No room for him in Montreal and can’t play AHL. Probably another year of junior.

6- John Parker-Jones: noticeable, big body. Surprisingly good hands, showed offensive skill which surprised me for such a big guy. Although listed as D-man, played LW and looked good.

7- Logan Mailloux: good, precise shot. Scored a goal. Good size. Needs to work on quick turns. A year in Laval won’t hurt but definitely a future NHL player.

8- Adam Engstrom: smart player, sees ice well, smooth hands. Going back to Europe but definitely a player to keep on your radar.

9- Jakub Dobes: looks good in net. Big size. Will play in Laval this year but if Habs lose Primeau to waivers, it will thrust him from NCAA to #1 in Laval.

10- Joshua Roy: protects puck well, smooth hands. Needs to get stronger in body and skating. Will play in Laval for a 1 or 2 years. His offence is there, needs to round out his game.

The other players didn’t play bad but didn’t stick out.

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