Slow Day: Carbonneau Highlight

[moose-and-squirrel]

I've only seen a couple of clips so sss.. but while the hands are obvious, the feet are not

looks like he's skating in molasses

again, just from clips, so could be way off

[Younghopp1991]

I've only seen a couple of clips so sss.. but while the hands are obvious, the feet are not

looks like he's skating in molasses

again, just from clips, so could be way off

I havent seen him much on the rush but when he gets in the zone he looks like a running back looking for a hole through the oline

[seattleblue]

Still so happy about this. As soon as Kindel went 11th I thought there was a chance. I really trust a player who will make any real time adjustment to score a goal. All this kid wants to do is score goals for the Blues now. He is chomping at the bit to get into the NHL and score goals for us.

What would you say to calling him a "potential" Jake neighbors on the 200 feet but a Snuggeraud on the other end of the spectrum in hands....in one?

I do not remember a time when the Blues had this many lethal shots (though they just subtracted one in Bolduc, they are that plentiful right now). Carbonneau has an unbelievable shot, and has the same desire to score that Perron did. It's just the thing in this world that makes him the happiest, scoring a goal. He always wants to do it. In that writeup on Mailloux I posted that you liked McCagg says something like it's easier to tame a wild stallion than to inspire a bloodhound.

Snuggy's shot, Dvorsky's shot, Carbonneau's shot are all very high end shots. These are three elite shooters. Stenberg can shoot and Stancl has a fantastic shot. Mrsic has one too but he is smaller (though not tiny, he's 6'). Neighbours is one of the handful of players I consider untouchable. My untouchable list is maybe different from others but it's Thomas, Dvorsky, Binnington, Parayko, Neighbours. Then Holloway 6th. Neighbours is the heart of the team.

I've compared Carbonneau to Holloway because while their overall games aren't in perfect alignment, it's the opportunism of the offensive zone play that really elevates each player. They are both looking to make something out of nothing and it's pretty great how often they can create that with intensity and pressure. These opportunities often create a scramble by the defense and they then hack the distorted defense for scoring chances.

The whole Thomas/Dvorsky/Snuggy/Carbonneau of it all is a thrilling amount of offense and hockey IQ.

[moose-and-squirrel]

Still so happy about this. As soon as Kindel went 11th I thought there was a chance. I really trust a player who will make any real time adjustment to score a goal. All this kid wants to do is score goals for the Blues now. He is chomping at the bit to get into the NHL and score goals for us.

What would you say to calling him a "potential" Jake neighbors on the 200 feet but a Snuggeraud on the other end of the spectrum in hands....in one?

I do not remember a time when the Blues had this many lethal shots (though they just subtracted one in Bolduc, they are that plentiful right now). Carbonneau has an unbelievable shot, and has the same desire to score that Perron did. It's just the thing in this world that makes him the happiest, scoring a goal. He always wants to do it. In that writeup on Mailloux I posted that you liked McCagg says something like it's easier to tame a wild stallion than to inspire a bloodhound.

Snuggy's shot, Dvorsky's shot, Carbonneau's shot are all very high end shots. These are three elite shooters. Stenberg can shoot and Stancl has a fantastic shot. Mrsic has one too but he is smaller (though not tiny, he's 6'). Neighbours is one of the handful of players I consider untouchable. My untouchable list is maybe different from others but it's Thomas, Dvorsky, Binnington, Parayko, Neighbours. Then Holloway 6th. Neighbours is the heart of the team.

I've compared Carbonneau to Holloway because while their overall games aren't in perfect alignment, it's the opportunism of the offensive zone play that really elevates each player. They are both looking to make something out of nothing and it's pretty great how often they can create that with intensity and pressure. These opportunities often create a scramble by the defense and they then hack the distorted defense for scoring chances.

The whole Thomas/Dvorsky/Snuggy/Carbonneau of it all is a thrilling amount of offense and hockey IQ.

man... so pumped about the upcoming season(s)

gonna be kinda sad when some (inevitably) don't pan out, but still..

[a smell of green grass]

I've only seen a couple of clips so sss.. but while the hands are obvious, the feet are not

looks like he's skating in molasses

again, just from clips, so could be way off

Going through the skating drills, he looked like one of the weaker skaters in terms of balance, strength, speed, and fluidity. Hopefully with practice and time that will improve quite a bit. That said, I bet he will be an Arnold Palmer on ice. Power and confidence will be his chief characteristics.

[dhsux]

Still so happy about this. As soon as Kindel went 11th I thought there was a chance. I really trust a player who will make any real time adjustment to score a goal. All this kid wants to do is score goals for the Blues now. He is chomping at the bit to get into the NHL and score goals for us.

What would you say to calling him a "potential" Jake neighbors on the 200 feet but a Snuggeraud on the other end of the spectrum in hands....in one?

I do not remember a time when the Blues had this many lethal shots (though they just subtracted one in Bolduc, they are that plentiful right now). Carbonneau has an unbelievable shot, and has the same desire to score that Perron did. It's just the thing in this world that makes him the happiest, scoring a goal. He always wants to do it. In that writeup on Mailloux I posted that you liked McCagg says something like it's easier to tame a wild stallion than to inspire a bloodhound.

Snuggy's shot, Dvorsky's shot, Carbonneau's shot are all very high end shots. These are three elite shooters. Stenberg can shoot and Stancl has a fantastic shot. Mrsic has one too but he is smaller (though not tiny, he's 6'). Neighbours is one of the handful of players I consider untouchable. My untouchable list is maybe different from others but it's Thomas, Dvorsky, Binnington, Parayko, Neighbours. Then Holloway 6th. Neighbours is the heart of the team.

I've compared Carbonneau to Holloway because while their overall games aren't in perfect alignment, it's the opportunism of the offensive zone play that really elevates each player. They are both looking to make something out of nothing and it's pretty great how often they can create that with intensity and pressure. These opportunities often create a scramble by the defense and they then hack the distorted defense for scoring chances.

The whole Thomas/Dvorsky/Snuggy/Carbonneau of it all is a thrilling amount of offense and hockey IQ.

man... so pumped about the upcoming season(s)

gonna be kinda sad when some (inevitably) don't pan out, but still..

Are you saying one of the 3 Seattle has mentioned or other prospects in general?

[moose-and-squirrel]

Still so happy about this. As soon as Kindel went 11th I thought there was a chance. I really trust a player who will make any real time adjustment to score a goal. All this kid wants to do is score goals for the Blues now. He is chomping at the bit to get into the NHL and score goals for us.

What would you say to calling him a "potential" Jake neighbors on the 200 feet but a Snuggeraud on the other end of the spectrum in hands....in one?

I do not remember a time when the Blues had this many lethal shots (though they just subtracted one in Bolduc, they are that plentiful right now). Carbonneau has an unbelievable shot, and has the same desire to score that Perron did. It's just the thing in this world that makes him the happiest, scoring a goal. He always wants to do it. In that writeup on Mailloux I posted that you liked McCagg says something like it's easier to tame a wild stallion than to inspire a bloodhound.

Snuggy's shot, Dvorsky's shot, Carbonneau's shot are all very high end shots. These are three elite shooters. Stenberg can shoot and Stancl has a fantastic shot. Mrsic has one too but he is smaller (though not tiny, he's 6'). Neighbours is one of the handful of players I consider untouchable. My untouchable list is maybe different from others but it's Thomas, Dvorsky, Binnington, Parayko, Neighbours. Then Holloway 6th. Neighbours is the heart of the team.

I've compared Carbonneau to Holloway because while their overall games aren't in perfect alignment, it's the opportunism of the offensive zone play that really elevates each player. They are both looking to make something out of nothing and it's pretty great how often they can create that with intensity and pressure. These opportunities often create a scramble by the defense and they then hack the distorted defense for scoring chances.

The whole Thomas/Dvorsky/Snuggy/Carbonneau of it all is a thrilling amount of offense and hockey IQ.

man... so pumped about the upcoming season(s)

gonna be kinda sad when some (inevitably) don't pan out, but still..

Are you saying one of the 3 Seattle has mentioned or other prospects in general?

just the prospects in general.. it happens

[callitwhatyouwant]

I've only seen a couple of clips so sss.. but while the hands are obvious, the feet are not

looks like he's skating in molasses

again, just from clips, so could be way off

Based off the "experts" that is the book on him. Some of the best hand and shot in the draft, and he has the weight to play right away. His skating is an after thought. But the Panthers showed that skating in the playoffs is really a luxury and it's more about the dog. Can you handle the puck in traffic and are you OK with repeatedly going into those areas? That is the separating factor in the league at least at the end game. During the season people get to flaunt their skills more with the big time skating. I think it was Spittin Chiklits but they were just like "all these guys can't skate or at best are average and no one can touch them."

[Harry S Deals]

I've only seen a couple of clips so sss.. but while the hands are obvious, the feet are not

looks like he's skating in molasses

again, just from clips, so could be way off

Based off the "experts" that is the book on him. Some of the best hand and shot in the draft, and he has the weight to play right away. His skating is an after thought. But the Panthers showed that skating in the playoffs is really a luxury and it's more about the dog. Can you handle the puck in traffic and are you OK with repeatedly going into those areas? That is the separating factor in the league at least at the end game. During the season people get to flaunt their skills more with the big time skating. I think it was Spittin Chiklits but they were just like "all these guys can't skate or at best are average and no one can touch them."

If i were him id go back to juniors and come to Blues camp. This is a kid whos likely pushing his way onto the roster at the '26-'27 camp so committing to college for just one season is probably not worth it. He can play a mans game if Blues are willing to ride some ups and downs and shelter some minutes as they have done in the past he may be able to play in the NHL right away