Noob616 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 http://www.tsn.ca/report-canadiens-sign-khl-d-jerabek-1.735167 Czech defenceman, 5G 29A in 59GP this season. Probably the final nail in the coffin for Beaulieu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob616 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Well, I guess technically he hasn't signed, it's just been reported that he's going to sign with the Habs when his KHL contract runs out in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs_Hockey_Nutz Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 5'10" and 180 lbs... why would the Habs even be considering this move? Another smallish player for the back-end... yeesch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Habs_Hockey_Nutz said: 5'10" and 180 lbs... why would the Habs even be considering this move? Another smallish player for the back-end... yeesch! Because size is pretty much worthless in predicting the performance of players in the NHL, I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiLla Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Habs_Hockey_Nutz said: 5'10" and 180 lbs... why would the Habs even be considering this move? Another smallish player for the back-end... yeesch! Who are the other smallish players on the back-end? Everybody except Markov is 6'2 or above I believe, including Sergachev and Juulsen. Nesterov won't be here next season. Not sure which data is correct but Jerabek is listed as 5'11 and 190 lbs here: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=33045 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkgoalie Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 well he shoots left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East_Coast_Juggalo_13 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 4 hours ago, habs_93 said: Because size is pretty much worthless in predicting the performance of players in the NHL, I'd imagine. I agree. If he can get crisp, break out passes onto the sticks of players, at the pace today's game is played at, I don't care that he's 5-10, 180. Put him out there with Weber. If Emelin is worth a look at that position, so should this guy. Especially if he can be an NHL ready strong puck mover and PP guy. Knowing Bergevin and his management core, they already know and understand that he's defensively responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habberwacky Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Picking up good players the way the system is with salary caps is not easy. This is one area I give our scouting staff and Bergevin a good mark. Our staff has allowed us to find players late in the draft or Europeans that want to play n the NHL. If he is for real we may improve our defence and have some others available to use in a trade. This could be a great signing if he can play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob616 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 11 hours ago, Habs_Hockey_Nutz said: 5'10" and 180 lbs... why would the Habs even be considering this move? Another smallish player for the back-end... yeesch! I'd imagine they'd consider it because he put up 34P in 59GP in the 2nd best hockey league in the world. The left side defense is a bit of a disaster right now. Markov will be 39 next season, he's aged gracefully but it's not hard to imagine him falling off any time now. Emelin is having knee surgery. Beaulieu is as good as gone. Nesterov has been underwhelming in Montreal. Benn/Davidson are both great players but don't provide enough offence to be ideal top 4 options if you want to contend. If this guy can step in and play as a solid #4 next to Petry it'll be a huge success, and even if he can't they got him for free. There's no risk here and potentially medium-high reward. I really don't get the complaint about him being 5'10". He would be the only Habs regular under 6' and Weber, Emelin, Beaulieu, Petry, and Benn all have a physical element to their games. Even Markov doesn't really play "small". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habberwacky Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 On 26/04/2017 at 9:55 PM, Noob616 said: I'd imagine they'd consider it because he put up 34P in 59GP in the 2nd best hockey league in the world. The left side defense is a bit of a disaster right now. Markov will be 39 next season, he's aged gracefully but it's not hard to imagine him falling off any time now. Emelin is having knee surgery. Beaulieu is as good as gone. Nesterov has been underwhelming in Montreal. Benn/Davidson are both great players but don't provide enough offence to be ideal top 4 options if you want to contend. If this guy can step in and play as a solid #4 next to Petry it'll be a huge success, and even if he can't they got him for free. There's no risk here and potentially medium-high reward. I really don't get the complaint about him being 5'10". He would be the only Habs regular under 6' and Weber, Emelin, Beaulieu, Petry, and Benn all have a physical element to their games. Even Markov doesn't really play "small". Sounds like a similar size to Svoboda and there was nothing wrong with him. I think I've actuallty seen Petr listed at 6 ' He never looked that tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Official. Habs sign Jerabek to one-year, $925K deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramcharger440 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 This probably is in preparation of the movement of Beau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manquant Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 He was IMO the best Czech Dman at Worlds last year. Very smart player with an excellent first pass. He's a great passing PP QB, and responsible defensively; almost like a younger Markov.On the downside, he has rather average shot, doesn't shoot enough and isn't the fastest skater. Also he isn't very physical player but when he has to he can hit people pretty hard.IMO he could end up being solid top 4 Off. D, PP specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maas_art Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 52 minutes ago, manquant said: He was IMO the best Czech Dman at Worlds last year. Very smart player with an excellent first pass. He's a great passing PP QB, and responsible defensively; almost like a younger Markov.On the downside, he has rather average shot, doesn't shoot enough and isn't the fastest skater. Also he isn't very physical player but when he has to he can hit people pretty hard.IMO he could end up being solid top 4 Off. D, PP specialist. Sounds intriguing but the bolded part makes me think he's not a great option next to Weber, but you never know. Going into next year, assuming we dont move any of core dmen and Markov resigns I would rank our corps as: ______ Weber Markov - Petry Davidson/Beau/Emelin - Benn Sergachev and Juulsen might well make the squad & there's certainly good chance one or more get moved but right now i see no one who is a sure thing to suit up next to weber. I dont Imagin Jerabek is that guy but we definitely need to figure out who is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 4 hours ago, manquant said: He was IMO the best Czech Dman at Worlds last year. Very smart player with an excellent first pass. He's a great passing PP QB, and responsible defensively; almost like a younger Markov.On the downside, he has rather average shot, doesn't shoot enough and isn't the fastest skater. Also he isn't very physical player but when he has to he can hit people pretty hard.IMO he could end up being solid top 4 Off. D, PP specialist. IMO,,, too many downsides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs1952 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 3 hours ago, kinot-2 said: IMO,,, too many downsides. Oh, c'mon now. If you wanted a player who could do pretty much all that stuff you'd have to find a player like PK Subban and they're not to esy to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis22 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 On 26/04/2017 at 11:35 AM, Noob616 said: http://www.tsn.ca/report-canadiens-sign-khl-d-jerabek-1.735167 Czech defenceman, 5G 29A in 59GP this season. Probably the final nail in the coffin for Beaulieu. Doubt it I know nothing of this guy just have no faith in him making the big club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Does this guy need protecting in the upcoming ED, or is he exempt?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manquant Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 1 hour ago, H_T_L said: Does this guy need protecting in the upcoming ED, or is he exempt?? First and second year players are exempt. He and Lehkonen, as well as Mccarron, are exempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manquant Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 15 hours ago, habs1952 said: Oh, c'mon now. If you wanted a player who could do pretty much all that stuff you'd have to find a player like PK Subban and they're not to esy to come by. The Habs new acquisition is described as a defenseman who likes to control the puck, has great skating ability and uses these skills to bring the puck into the offensive zone. Not the fastest player doesn't mean he's slow. It just means that. There are others who are faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob616 Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I"m really amazed at how much negativity there is about this guy. There's literally zero risk here, and 34P in 59GP in the 2nd best hockey league in the world is pretty impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manquant Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 15 minutes ago, Noob616 said: I"m really amazed at how much negativity there is about this guy. There's literally zero risk here, and 34P in 59GP in the 2nd best hockey league in the world is pretty impressive. I am of the opinion that even if this guy turns out to be the second coming of Pk, it wouldn't matter. Maybe... well this works with women sometimes. Perhaps this rose will convince them otherwise. ~~~~8~{<@ LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis22 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Noob616 said: I"m really amazed at how much negativity there is about this guy. There's literally zero risk here, and 34P in 59GP in the 2nd best hockey league in the world is pretty impressive. I understand there is zero risk They can sign all the guys they want , I don't know anything about him and such Im not expecting him to make the big club . If he does great . Look at last Barbiero, Zach Redmond , bunch of guys from the AHL , no one stuck around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob616 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 20 hours ago, Regis22 said: I understand there is zero risk They can sign all the guys they want , I don't know anything about him and such Im not expecting him to make the big club . If he does great . Look at last Barbiero, Zach Redmond , bunch of guys from the AHL , no one stuck around . "Bunch of guys from the AHL" is kinda important context. Jerabek's a top pairing defender in the 2nd best league in the world, Barberio, Redmond, etc. were undervalued bottom pairing guys in the NHL/1st pairing AHL guys. Are we going to dump on every forward signing because Parenteau and Semin didn't work out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maas_art Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Noob616 said: "Bunch of guys from the AHL" is kinda important context. Jerabek's a top pairing defender in the 2nd best league in the world, Barberio, Redmond, etc. were undervalued bottom pairing guys in the NHL/1st pairing AHL guys. Are we going to dump on every forward signing because Parenteau and Semin didn't work out? FWIW Barbario was playing mostly 1st pairing minutes & assignments in Colorado to end the year. Mind you, its Colorado, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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