Comments on: Habs gain late season blue chip prospect

By: rojoke

rojoke — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:52:49 +0000

The only significant goalie in Hamilton is Olivier Michaud, who is only 20 or 21 years old. He made a emergency appearance a couple of seasons ago and impressed many people within the organization. He could be a solid NHL goalie down the road. They also have J-F Damphousse, who was a Devils draft pick, but he's probably no more than a minor league starter or a back-up.

As for Denis, I hadn't hearda whole lot about him either, and I don't even remember him being ranked in the draft. If he was projected to be better than Montoya, then why didn't anyone else take note of him? Maybe he is a late bloomer. I'll hold off on the projections for him until after I see him play.

By: nelsog

nelsog — Tue, 23 Mar 2004 22:32:00 +0000

Danis played for Brown which is never an ECAC powerhouse and that is why his numbers are not too impressive. It’s too bad Brown didn’t make the ECAC championships last weekend because I’d know more about him then. In some of the interviews with players from other ECAC teams he is the toughest goalie too play against. Looks like a good pickup, just wondering whats going to happen to this derth of goalies the Habs have in the system in the next few years.

By: CBrolund

CBrolund — Tue, 23 Mar 2004 21:28:14 +0000

Actually he would NOT have been draft eligible. Hockey players do not have the option to waive draft rights.

Salei was picked at that age, because he was a European... Europeans are exempt from draft age eligibility, be North Americans are not.

Danis was a undrafted free agent.

By: bubbakazoo

bubbakazoo — Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:38:37 +0000

And he was also a late bloomer. With Danis this is all moot, as he’s with the habs now.

By: TC_4

TC_4 — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 21:49:00 +0000

Ruslan Salei picked 9th in 96 by Anaheim.

By: MAniac29

MAniac29 — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 17:53:38 +0000

You find the last 22 almost 23 year old selected in the top 10 for us and get back to us!

By: tmeyers

tmeyers — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:58:51 +0000

18-20 year olds have a tough time making varsity, let alone the roster. he’s 22, a senior and graduating right on time.

By: bubbakazoo

bubbakazoo — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:19:39 +0000

He wasn’t a junior because he is 22 years old. He’s ready to replace Fichaud in Hamilton. I see Damphousse moving too, and then Michaud and Danis will be behind Theodore and Garon.

By: Just-Checking-In

Just-Checking-In — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 15:43:58 +0000

Where did I say he was in Juniors? I said he was a 22 year old (almost 23 year old) that appears to be an undrafted free agent signing instead of a draft eligible player.

By: Kyleton

Kyleton — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 15:43:32 +0000

It’s a decent pick up which may turn out well for the Habs. I would not get too excited. He is 22 years of age now and this year is the first year that he’s really posted above average numbers. You may have to credit some of that to the fact that he is a 22 year old playing against 18-20 year olds. Decent pick up for the Habs, does not hurt them at all and could work out very well for them. But I would not get too hyped up about it.