Final 12 months, he changed Colton Dach, who was injured… and the CH wanted him due to the hecatomb.
However this 12 months, we suspect he gained’t have the possibility to tug off the feat. In spite of everything, the Habs don’t name up emergency gamers yearly… however extra importantly, he ought to break into the Group Canada junior line-up on the primary strive.
Not solely is he an enormous 19-year-old NHL prospect who’s enjoying properly within the OHL, however he’s additionally the veteran at camp.
Actually, proper now, he’s the one participant in Canada’s camp who has performed CMJ video games previously. And as has been established, he was there on an emergency foundation.
His three video games and 13 minutes (in whole) signify the one camp expertise among the many gamers, as JdeQ’s Kevin Dubé reminds us.
Owen Beck will attempt to give Hockey Canada the advantage of his 13 minutes of expertise(@KDubeJDQ) https://t.co/GYN34WksZT
– Le Journal de Montréal (@JdeMontreal) December 11, 2023
Since he’s the one one with expertise on the membership and the Canadiens gained the event final 12 months, is Beck’s expertise value its weight in gold? Hehe...
(Flat) joke apart, it’s clear that his bosses will need to make the most of it. That’s why we shouldn’t be shocked to see him get a letter on his jersey for the event.
Owen Beck, the one returnee right here in camp, greets the primary massive scrum. Might have a letter on his jersey in some unspecified time in the future, I’d suppose. pic.twitter.com/pBdaHVOSOs
– Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) December 11, 2023
Beck will nonetheless have a great crew at his facet. We’re seeing it with the camp taking off in Ontario, but the 30 guys here have nice potential – regardless of the dearth of expertise.
It’s solely preliminary Tres combos at #ECJ camp, however we’re presently seeing a trio that goes as follows: Carson Rehkopf (prime OHL pounder) on left with Jordan Dumais (prime QMJHL scorer) on proper flanked by Macklin Celebrini at middle #RDS
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) December 11, 2023
So it’ll be as much as Beck to lure him to Montreal and ensure the blokes are comfy. He is aware of – partly – what it takes to win in a event like this, and he’ll should cleared the path.
In gusto
– Talking of the CMJ.
In line with what we’ve been capable of study, there’s nonetheless an opportunity that Zach Benson of the #Buffalo Sabres will be part of #ECJ, even when he’s not at camp in Oakville proper now. The door is open till December 19
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) December 11, 2023
– Kyle Dubas believes in his coach.
Kyle Dubas tells reporters in Pittsburgh that he nonetheless has sturdy perception in head coach Mike Sullivan: “I’m certain that Sully’s the best person to help us.”
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 11, 2023
– State of the Flanelle weekend.
A consultant weekend for the Habs https://t.co/UTh9tHjxIS
– Mathias Brunet (@mathiasbrunet) December 11, 2023
– Learn extra.
Can Alex Ovechkin get again on monitor in pursuit of the NHL objectives file? Why Bruce Boudreau believes. My newest for@TheAthletic
https://t.co/WgcCREpnd0
– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) December 11, 2023
– I’m shocked to not see Michael Pezzetta. Or not.
The NHL’s 3 stars of the previous week:
– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 11, 2023
Nikita Kucherov
