The big names – Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, have gotten their matches in today because theyre playing on covered courts at Roland Garros. The lesser names, like Leylah Fernandez, Bianca Andreescu, and Felix AA are waiting for the rain to stop to begin their Games
– Steve Simmons (@simmonssteve) July 27, 2024
![Tyler Thorpe: the Habs’ most underrated prospect right now](https://cdn.buminteractif.com/2024/07/Photo-Tyler-Thorpe.jpg)
The Habs have so many prospects, in fact, that sometimes it’s hard to remember all of them.
This leads to many second- and third-tier prospects flying under the radar and being underestimated behind the big names in the Habs’ prospect bank.
Well, this year, I’m talking about Tyler Thorpe, whom the Habs just drafted in the fifth round (130ᵉ overall) at the recent draft.
Doing an AMA on @HabsOnReddit now, so come join: https://t.co/oE50fliqLk
– Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) July 26, 2024
According to prospect analyst Steven Ellis, Thorpe is currently the Tricolore’s most underrated prospect.
At 18 years of age, Thorpe’s 6 feet 5 inches and 212 pounds are nothing short of impressive.
What’s more, Thorpe is a solid skater despite his imposing size, which makes him even more interesting.
He’s a winger who scored 44 points, including 23 goals, in 51 games last season in the WHL with the Vancouver Giants, and this production could clearly be improved considerably last season.
Thorpe has a unique size that’s pretty rare in hockey circles, and so that’s what could see him make it to the NHL one day.
He’s really the kind of player the Tricolore will need one day to complete its third or fourth line.
In fact, my colleague Michaël Petit explained yesterday that the Habs needed more Florian Xhekaj-type energy players, and Thorpe is exactly that.
In short, Thorpe’s 2024-2025 season will be one to watch closely, as he could very well explode and dominate thanks to his size and skating stroke.
For those interested, here are Byron Bader’s model hope cards for Filip Eriksson and Tyler Thorpe.
![](http://www.danslescoulisses.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Photo-cartes-Thorpe-et-Eriksson-du-modele-de-Byron-Bader-600x534.jpg)
With Thorpe, another of the Habs’ late picks, we could really see a similar blossoming this season.
Overtime
– Watch for this in training camp.
Which player could benefit the most from Rafaël Harvey-Pinard’s misfortune?
Full pod
Watch: https://t.co/c7lh5duZWr
Listen: https://t.co/WQu7yZLKzh#GoHabsGo #thesickpodcast@StuCowan1 @MatthewOhayon pic.twitter.com/NzU6IZovT6– The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro (@thesickpodcasts) July 27, 2024
– Coming up.
– A rather comical moment.
Totally outmatched against Novak Djokovic, Matthew Ebden asked some spectators if they wanted to play in his place.
The Australian, who replaced Andy Murray in the draw and hadn’t played singles for two years, is down 6-0, 3-0 in 40 minutes. pic.twitter.com/5yZwRmQ5yP
– Quentin Moynet (@QuentinMoynet) July 27, 2024
– Big win for Cuba against the United States.
Beach volleyball
: Cuba beats the USA in two sets (21-18, 21-18)! Here are the match highlights
#Paris2024 #rcsports #volley #volleyldeplage pic.twitter.com/Vje6LVvT6V
– Radio-Canada Sports (@RC_Sports) July 27, 2024
– A real shame. A tough loss in overtime.
Fencing
: Ruien Xiao
goes down in overtime to Olena Kryvytska
in the sixth final by a score of 15-14.@FencingCanada #Paris2024 #rcsports #escrime #jeuxolympiques pic.twitter.com/WxtUDyOVMz
– Radio-Canada Sports (@RC_Sports) July 27, 2024