Guest jennifer_rocket Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Latendresse shouldnt be in the nhl he cant pass or score hes like sergei samsanov a puck hog that we dont need cuz theres no I in team if anywhere he plays should be 4th line cuz all he can do is hit I think, perhaps, your expectations of the poor kid are a little high. I think a rookie that scores 16 goals is not a 4th liner. Yep, 16 goals for a rookie. Not too bad. Hopefully he nets around 20 this year, playing between the 2nd line and 4th line. He deserves the PP time if playing well, but he'll have to earn his even strength time, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CanadianMike Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Latendresse shouldnt be in the nhl he cant pass or score hes like sergei samsanov a puck hog that we dont need cuz theres no I in team if anywhere he plays should be 4th line cuz all he can do is hit so I guess we can't count on you on buying a latendresse jersey anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Latendresse shouldnt be in the nhl he cant pass or score hes like sergei samsanov a puck hog that we dont need cuz theres no I in team if anywhere he plays should be 4th line cuz all he can do is hit I refuse to write a kid off after one year in which he did quite well considering the insane fan and media expectations. Whether or not Lats deserved to make the team or play on the top line is one thing. But the fact remains that he did what was asked of him and managed to score 16 goals in his rookie season. Good on him. Why are we so quick to rip our talent to pieces? Can't we give this kid a chance to grow and progress at the NHL level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Habsfan_11 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Latendresse will be a 30 goal scorer in the NHL one day. I'm confident in that. 20 goals next year though. Lats has size, hitting ability, good hands, good passing skills, and a wicked shot. If he could skate a little faster, I think he'd be the guy we want playing 1st line LW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-1 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I think a rookie that scores 16 goals is not a 4th liner. 16 goals with limited playing time that is. He had around 12 minutes on the ice per game last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedLightRacicot Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I refuse to write a kid off after one year in which he did quite well considering the insane fan and media expectations. Whether or not Lats deserved to make the team or play on the top line is one thing. But the fact remains that he did what was asked of him and managed to score 16 goals in his rookie season. Good on him. Why are we so quick to rip our talent to pieces? Can't we give this kid a chance to grow and progress at the NHL level? Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigger-1 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 The Leafs boards is this way ---> Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey_gal89 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Latendresse shouldnt be in the nhl he cant pass or score hes like sergei samsanov a puck hog that we dont need cuz theres no I in team if anywhere he plays should be 4th line cuz all he can do is hit You know, I watched A LOT of habs hockey this year and I can honestly tell you the only remote resemblance I saw between Latendresse and Samsonov were point totals...THAT's IT. The major difference between Samsonov and Latendresse is that one scored 29 points in his rookie season and the other scored 26 points in his 10th(!) season and was benched infinitely and then, traded. If you watch the videos (on the Hab site) of the goals Gui scored last season you'll see that he never touched the puck until he was in a place to put it in the net. He was for most of his goals, in the right place at the right time. There were very few times where Latendresse even carried the puck into the zone last season. He had hockey sense enough however to head toward the net when the puck was carried into the zone. That kinda totally blows your puck hog theory out of the water. As for passing I seem to remember at least 13 times being a rather good passer I think this kid is only going to get better and I wouldn't be surprised if he plays his way on to a scoring line by season's end. The Habs may finally have that elusive power-forward they've so desperately needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oatmeal777 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 He has great hands too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1970 Habs Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I think this kid is only going to get better and I wouldn't be surprised if he plays his way on to a scoring line by season's end. The Habs may finally have that elusive power-forward they've so desperately needed. Before he fits the bill he needs to develop his defensive game and play without the puck. Without it he will just become another Ryder (more of a sniper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bobineau Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Before he fits the bill he needs to develop his defensive game and play without the puck. Without it he will just become another Ryder (more of a sniper). ...and that's a bad thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest "Rocket" Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Latendresse shouldnt be in the nhl he cant pass or score hes like sergei samsanov a puck hog that we dont need cuz theres no I in team if anywhere he plays should be 4th line cuz all he can do is hit what an ..... lol i just remember the forum rules before completing my sentence, anyway obviously you don't own a TV, your probably catching the game via Radio from the moon or something like that, last year Latendresse made one of the best pass i've seen all season to Kovalev, and the kid is far from being a 4th liner, he's more a 2nd line type of guy, let us know when you comeback from the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Habsfan_11 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 what an ..... lol i just remember the forum rules before completing my sentence, anyway obviously you don't own a TV, your probably catching the game via Radio from the moon or something like that, last year Latendresse made one of the best pass i've seen all season to Kovalev, and the kid is far from being a 4th liner, he's more a 2nd line type of guy, let us know when you comeback from the moon. Lol @ the moon!!! Anyways, yeah, Latendresse did make a really nice play with Kovalev at some point in the year. It was a beauty. He also fed Ryder with a nice pass at some point in the season, and the puck sure did end up in the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leafsreallysuck Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Before he fits the bill he needs to develop his defensive game and play without the puck. Without it he will just become another Ryder (more of a sniper). Damn, and we've got way to many of those He needs to learn some basic skating techniques which shouldn't be too hard, then to play without the puck. That's it imho for now, why does every player need to be a two way player right from the start? And I personally think he's got a lot more skills than Ryder and I'm a Ryder fan. And by play without the puck I don't mean defense, I mean staying open and being responsible not turning him into a Muller/Carbo type player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smoke Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Im sure he has been training his buns off in the offseason, he now knows what he has to put up with to play in the nhl for a entire season, he will be a year older, and stronger, Lets hope he has another great season next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1970 Habs Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Damn, and we've got way to many of those He needs to learn some basic skating techniques which shouldn't be too hard, then to play without the puck. That's it imho for now, why does every player need to be a two way player right from the start? And I personally think he's got a lot more skills than Ryder and I'm a Ryder fan. And by play without the puck I don't mean defense, I mean staying open and being responsible not turning him into a Muller/Carbo type player. I am not saying he needs to be a two way player from the start. He needs to further develop his skills. I am trying to say that if he is going to be a True Power Forward he needs to learn to : 1) be more physical; 2) cycle the puck down low with his linemates in the Offensive zone; and 3) be defensively responsible. I believe he could develop these aspects of his game (this year) if he played with a player like Smolinski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leafsreallysuck Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I am not saying he needs to be a two way player from the start. He needs to further develop his skills. I am trying to say that if he is going to be a True Power Forward he needs to learn to : 1) be more physical; 2) cycle the puck down low with his linemates in the Offensive zone; and 3) be defensively responsible. I believe he could develop these aspects of his game (this year) if he played with a player like Smolinski. I was just yanking your chain I agree with you and I like the idea of a Lats, Smolinsky, Lahti line. If any of what we've heard from Lahti is true of course. C'mon training camp start already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s.k 11 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I cant wait any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevearguitar Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Latendresse shouldnt be in the nhl he cant pass or score hes like sergei samsanov a puck hog that we dont need cuz theres no I in team if anywhere he plays should be 4th line cuz all he can do is hit first things first. i like pie. 2nd thing Latendresse is going to gain experience and mental sstrength during his nhl seasons and hes going to break out and get 30-40 goals . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevearguitar Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I cant wait any longer. i cant wait to own the leafs thats what i cant wait for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s.k 11 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 i cant wait to own the leafs thats what i cant wait for! Atleast we have the Canada-Russia series coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp73 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 ........ Latendresse ......... going to break out and get 30-40 goals . Who ? The Latendrresse on Montreal ? You're dreaming right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Who ? The Latendrresse on Montreal ? You're dreaming right ? I think he will increase his scoring, but arround the 25 goals I think will be realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s.k 11 Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I think he will increase his scoring, but arround the 25 goals I think will be realistic. Thats better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smoke Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I hope to see him land some bone crushing hits, and a few more fights from him this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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