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Canadiens Recall Jacob de la Rose From Bulldogs

Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs general manager Marc Bergevin announced today the Canadiens have recalled forward Jacob de la Rose from the Bulldogs.

The Following press release comes from the Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs.

CANADIENS RECALL JACOB DE LA ROSE FROM BULLDOGS
Rookie forward has five points, +8 rating in past six games with ‘Dogs

MONTREAL, QUE. – Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs general manager Marc Bergevin announced today the Canadiens have recalled forward Jacob de la Rose from the Bulldogs.

In 37 games with Hamilton this season – his first year in the American Hockey League – de la Rose has recorded 11 points (six goals, five assists) and 11 penalty minutes. He also recently captained Team Sweden at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship. In seven games at the tournament, he recorded four points (two goals, two assists) and four penalty minutes.

Before joining the Bulldogs this season, the 19-year-old spent one season in the Swedish Hockey League with Leksands IF. In 49 SHL regular season games in 2013-14, the 6-3, 203-pound forward recorded 13 points (seven goals, six assists) and 18 penalty minutes. The Arvika, Sweden native also played one season in the Allsvenskan with Leksand. In 38 Allsvenskan regular season games in 2012-13, he recorded 12 points (six goals, six assists) and 31 penalty minutes.

De la Rose was selected by the Canadiens in the second round (34th overall) in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

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Here is my scouting report from last summer’s TSP series:

Drafted in the second round of the 2013 Draft, de la Rose was everything the Canadiens could have hoped for, and more, in his first post-draft season, helping Sweden to a silver medal at the World Juniors, and displaying improvements in league play in the SHL.

Jacob De la Rose is a dynamic skater. He has great speed, and excellent acceleration. He is very explosive and his ability to change speeds, and that extra gear he has allows him to beat defenders to the outside and cut to the net. He’s also quick at getting in on the forecheck, and de la Rose takes advantage of this as he just loves to hit. He has good agility and edgework allowing him to navigate his way through traffic, and his great balance allows him to fight through checks.

There are a lot of tools in de la Rose’s toolbox in the offensive zone. He has great stickhandling and very soft hands. He goes to the net and can score goals in tight on rebounds and tip ins. He also has a good wrist soft, and his release is decent. He’s an absolute beast on the boards and just loves physical contact, often being the initiator. De la Rose has shown good vision and passing skills on occasion as well. Prior to last season, de la Rose was showing the skills, but wasn’t showing the numbers that said he could be an offensive contributor. However a very good World Junior Tournament (6 points in 7 games), and a solid season in the SHL (13 points in 49 games is decent production for an 18 year old in Sweden’s top men’s league).

De la Rose’s defensive game is excellent, especially for a player his age. He is an extremely responsible forward, who has great gap control and understands how to always keep himself between his man and the net. He backchecks hard, and comes down low to help his defencemen against the cycle game. De la Rose is a willing shot blocker and cuts down the passing lanes, anticipating plays well and creating turnovers. He continues to play his rough and tumble game in the defensive end and again loves to take the body. His defensive game is elite given the stage he is at in his development.

The Canadiens have inked de la Rose to an Entry Level Contract and he is crossing the pond to try and make the team at training camp. There appears to be a spot open on the third line, but he will face competition for it. Expect de la Rose to need a year of AHL time before he’s ready to make the jump to the pros.

 

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