AK-1 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 # 13 - Alex Tanguay Position: Left Wing Shoots: Left Height: 6' 1" Weight: 189 Born: November 21, 1979 Birth location: Ste-Justine, QC, Canada Drafted: 1st round pick (Colorado Avalanche), 12th overall in 1998 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puckoff1 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 ive read a few times on this forum that tangs was a throw away from cgy. i dont agree at all , i always liked this guy, i think he will fit in nicely here and not only get somewhere around 70 pts, but he will help saku get close to that too. almost forgotten in the frenzy of sundin speculation, but i think we are going to love this guy by the time the seasons over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 McKeen's hockey guide has him as our number 2 scoring forward this season. Just under 1ppg. I wonder if he can live up to those expectations. I know he probably isn't feeling it yet, but there's going to be pressure on him to perform. The good thing is we have excellent depth, so there won't be TOO much pressure on Tanguay. However, he had better be ready to start shooting the puck more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babinator77 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 McKeen's hockey guide has him as our number 2 scoring forward this season. Just under 1ppg. I wonder if he can live up to those expectations. I know he probably isn't feeling it yet, but there's going to be pressure on him to perform. The good thing is we have excellent depth, so there won't be TOO much pressure on Tanguay. However, he had better be ready to start shooting the puck more. he did mention in his early interviews that he was aware of the pressure and that he recognizes what it means to play for his hometown crowd in montreal. he may not be fully prepared for it but i think he knew what he was signing up for when he waived his ntc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I liked what I saw from him when he played for the Avs (didn't watch many Flames games). I like his attitude so far. Let's hope it works out for him here. I don't want to read the word "samsonov" in this topic (besides this one time I mentioned the word) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I liked what I saw from him when he played for the Avs (didn't watch many Flames games). I like his attitude so far. Let's hope it works out for him here. I don't want to read the word "samsonov" in this topic (besides this one time I mentioned the word) i seriously doubt you'll get to read the 's' word in here, not when it comes to work ethics and attitude anyway. then again, you may get to read it as an illustration to put emphasis on the differences between 's' and 't' (other than one comes before the other lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 i seriously doubt you'll get to read the 's' word in here, not when it comes to work ethics and attitude anyway. then again, you may get to read it as an illustration to put emphasis on the differences between 's' and 't' (other than one comes before the other lol) let's hope so. man, we have a good team this season..I am so excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 He's a damn good top 6 winger, there's no doubt about it, but some of the predictions I've read from members are unrealistic. The guy isn't a sniper, he's likely not going to score 40 goals (he's never even scored 30 and he did play on a line with Forsberg.) He's not going to win the Selke or be a physical presence at all and he probably is a bit overpaid (not that it really matters on a 1 year deal). But he's a major upgrade over what we've had in the last 10 years, he gives us another scoring threat, and finally gives us the potential to have 2 truly competent scoring lines going at the sametime. I expect he'll end up between 65-75 points with between 20-25 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koreysecord1992 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 In agreement with Roy's predictions...just to speculate: 22-47-69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 wow! I never realized he hasn't had a 30 goal season....yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 wow! I never realized he hasn't had a 30 goal season....yet. Yup, he scored his career high 29 goals in 05, but he will break that record with us this season... he will get his 30 goals Go Alex!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strutsboa Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Is it confirmed that Alex will get #13? If so, I've totally missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Yup, he scored his career high 29 goals in 05, but he will break that record with us this season... he will get his 30 goals Go Alex!!! ooohhh!!! a challenge between tanguay and pleki, who gets to 30 first ... me likes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-k-11 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 So is it confirmed that Tanguay is wearing no.13? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romancewithhockey Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Finally Alex is a Hab! I can't wait for him to make his debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbGamer Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have to admit, this guy looks more like he belongs behind the a computer desk then he does a hockey player. I hope he can kick some butt out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romancewithhockey Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have to admit, this guy looks more like he belongs behind the a computer desk then he does a hockey player. I hope he can kick some butt out there lol! This computer desk guy will bring it....and if he doesn't well to the computer desk he can go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Tanguay's best overall performance on the statsheet including playoffs was in 2000-2001 He scored 27 goals, added 50 assists and was a +35 in 82 regular season games... he added 6 goals, 15 assists and was a +13 in 23 playoff games. He has always been a plus player, which to me means he is able to play a two-way game efficiently. His first year with the Flames he was G22, A59 and +12... last year G18, A40 +11. He is not that big and is actually lighter (189lbs) than all other forwards on the Habs with the exception of Begin and Koivu. He is not a major physical presence and does not hit much. I'm happy he is a Hab, but am not convinced he will be an impact player of star quality... we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-1 Posted September 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Is it confirmed that Alex will get #13? If so, I've totally missed it. So is it confirmed that Tanguay is wearing no.13? This all hinges on Sundin. Sundin comes = Tanguay will choose another number Sundin does not come = Tanguay will wear #13 --- So this number talk is all unconfirmed for now. It could change but it might not. Again, only Mr. Sundin holds the key to the puzzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Contract year for Tanguay coming off a disappointing season in Calgary. He'll be very motivated to prove himself. I'm not worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 This all hinges on Sundin. Sundin comes = Tanguay will choose another number Sundin does not come = Tanguay will wear #13 --- So this number talk is all unconfirmed for now. It could change but it might not. Again, only Mr. Sundin holds the key to the puzzle. yep he is still waiting to see what Sundin decides no Sundin he will take #13 with Sundin he will take #81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie12 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 He's a damn good top 6 winger, there's no doubt about it, but some of the predictions I've read from members are unrealistic. The guy isn't a sniper, he's likely not going to score 40 goals (he's never even scored 30 and he did play on a line with Forsberg.) He's not going to win the Selke or be a physical presence at all and he probably is a bit overpaid (not that it really matters on a 1 year deal). But he's a major upgrade over what we've had in the last 10 years, he gives us another scoring threat, and finally gives us the potential to have 2 truly competent scoring lines going at the sametime. I expect he'll end up between 65-75 points with between 20-25 goals. I think his point totals will totally depend on where he plays. I think that the Kostit-Pleks-Kovalev line will get prime ice time - the tanguay-koivu-? line is likely going to end up with less ice time & worse matchups, so his potential for points may be less. And lets face it, a 75pt koivu will mean different totals for Tanguay than a 60pt Koivu, so a lot is going to end up with how he centre plays (heck, it might be sundin, or someone on another team, for all we know). Will be interesting but depending upon his ice time / line mates I can see his totals being anywhere from about 60pts to upwards of 80. Anything less than 60 will be a disappointment, imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayan-SB Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hmm I havn't watched many of his games, but I'm wondering, is his style similar to Marc Savard? That's the first comparison that comes to my mind, but I may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hmm I havn't watched many of his games, but I'm wondering, is his style similar to Marc Savard? That's the first comparison that comes to my mind, but I may be wrong. Savard is a center, not a winger, and Tanguay is a better skater. I can't see that much similarity except that both men have good vision and can find their linemates with crisp passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsFanInCalgary Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Tang is a passer, not a shooter, much like Savard. If we give him someone who can find the net, Higgins might not be that guy, he should produce 80 pts no problem. The best idea could be putting Sergei K w/ him and Koivu. We'll see I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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