Player Discussion Alex Newhook

[Scriptor]

Anderson had his best numbers last year playing with Suzuki at the 2nd half. Did you watch the games?

We can't trade him for value now. Flat cap and he has to improve his numbers and be more consistent for a full season. How you do that is putting him in a stable spot. Something we have not done with him yet. Improved numbers with a higher cap is when we possibly trade him. For now, I'm happy to have him.

I don't agree one bit he will hold back Suzuki/Caufield. There is clear evidence of improved numbers with Anderson when he actually plays with talent.

But with RHP, not Caufield. He also played well with Suzuki for a short stinting the past when the other winger was Drouin, who got the puck up to open ice for Anderson to use his speed to the fullest, but that also wasn't with Caufield.

Suzuki does not play the same way with Caufield on his line.

You can think what you want, but, in this instance, it is not really substantiated.

I think we have good chemistry between RHP and Anderson, though, and playing the with Newhook at C might not be a bathing at all, especially since there is no clear distinction between three 2nd and 3rd lines in Montreal under MSL.

Anderson would still get a chance to shine and improve his numbers on a lone with RHP and Newhook.

I would not reunite RHP and Anderson with Suzuki, though, because there is too much to build on with the Suzuki-Caufield duo.

 

[HuGort]

As much as I wanted to acquire PLD last summer. Newhook looks to be the better acquisition

 

[Vachon23]

As much as I wanted to acquire PLD last summer. Newhook looks to be the better acquisition

PLD is the better player and it’s not really close but we couldn’t pay what LAK paid

 

[CheldishGamibno]

As much as I wanted to acquire PLD last summer. Newhook looks to be the better acquisition

Way too early to know. Newhook excelled in the scrimmages because it wasn't physical hockey. Gotta wait a bit before I make a claim.

 

[26Mats]

Way too early to know. Newhook excelled in the scrimmages because it wasn't physical hockey. Gotta wait a bit before I make a claim.

yes, it's really intriguing to see how several of our young guys like Newhook, Slaf, RHP, Ylonen, Dach, Barron, Guhle, Xhekaj, and Harris will do in the preseason and throughout this and upcoming years. Same for Roy, Heineman, Beck, Farrell, Mesar, Mailloux, Trudeau, Struble, Reinbacher, Hutson, and Tourigny at lower levels.

I'm even intrigued to see what level potential trade chips and still evolving vets can bring their level of play to, such as Monahan, Anderson, Pearson, Matheson, Savard, and even vanilla but effective Dvo? Can Armia rise from the dead? Can Evans stay healthy and chip in a little more offense? I bet Pearson returns at worst a 5th at the TDL.

 

[26Mats]

PLD is the better player and it’s not really close but we couldn’t pay what LAK paid

To LA: Newhook (or the 1st and 2nd used to get him) + Beck + Barron + Anderson + ? (we've got a ton more prospects we could include).
To MTL: PLD

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

To LA: Newhook (or the 1st and 2nd used to get him) + Beck + Barron + Anderson + ? (we've got a ton more prospects we could include).
To MTL: PLD

It was reported that Hughes was only willing to give up futures, so likely the 1st, 2nd and prospects.

Trade is done, so should probably focus on Newhook.

 

[26Mats]

It was reported that Hughes was only willing to give up futures, so likely the 1st, 2nd and prospects.

Trade is done, so should probably focus on Newhook.

I'm happy with Newhook.

I just wanted to reply to a post that said we couldn't match it beat the LA offer. I think we could have without giving up core pieces.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

It was reported that Hughes was only willing to give up futures, so likely the 1st, 2nd and prospects.

Trade is done, so should probably focus on Newhook.

More radical thinking. Wouldn’t it be a kicker if Newhook, alone, proves to be a more impactful player over the next few years than the overly sought for home town hero?

 

[26Mats]

More radical thinking. Wouldn’t it be a kicker if Newhook, alone, proves to be a more impactful player over the next few years than the overly sought for home town hero?

It's possible. But if we're going to try to get bigger in the top 6, I'd rather give up a little more in terms of secondary assets for a guy that is already a 30-30 guy at a young age than reach in the draft with top 5 picks for unknown commodities.

 

[BLONG7]

More radical thinking. Wouldn’t it be a kicker if Newhook, alone, proves to be a more impactful player over the next few years than the overly sought for home town hero?

Gotta love Newhook's speed............this kid can fly.
I really like this add to the forward group......

 

[Ezpz]

More radical thinking. Wouldn’t it be a kicker if Newhook, alone, proves to be a more impactful player over the next few years than the overly sought for home town hero?

It would be even more hilarious if Vilardi ended up better than PLD and Kupari unbusted and Danault asked for a trade after being relegated to third line duties again.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Gotta love Newhook's speed............this kid can fly.
I really like this add to the forward group......

I’ve been watching this game (at all levels) for nearly 70 years and one thing that has changed little over that span is that the better (faster) skating team usually won. During this team’s glory days, they were called ( inappropriately by today’s standards) the Flying Frenchmen. And it wasn’t because they liked collecting Air Miles points.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Gotta love Newhook's speed............this kid can fly.
I really like this add to the forward group......

But we were told Newhook isn't fast!!!

 

[Spring in Fialta]

As much as I wanted to acquire PLD last summer. Newhook looks to be the better acquisition

Absurd.

I just wanted to reply to a post that said we couldn't match it beat the LA offer. I think we could have without giving up core pieces.

If we could have, Dubois would be gearing up in Montreal right now. He okay'd both LA and Montreal.

 

[Habs Halifax]

With all due respect, your lines are bad if you see Anderson with Caufield and Suzuki. He's been the worst with them, TBH.

Not according to my eyes and you have no proof to move me off that stance. Anderson belongs in the top 6 with a legit top 2C. I'll leave it at that.

Yes, the Habs can and will explore all different types of options. Anderson with Suzuki/Caufield is one of them and MSL will try it again I am sure.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I know it was a shit game, but Newhook was a major bright spot, he looked great- was the best player on his line tonight easily. Explosive skater, seemed to make all the right plays, and even threw some hits.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I know it was a shit game, but Newhook was a major bright spot, he looked great- was the best player on his line tonight easily. Explosive skater, seemed to make all the right plays, and even threw some hits.

Honestly, it really wasn’t a shit game. We dominated for most of it. It was just a shit result.

 

[Scriptor]

Not according to my eyes and you have no proof to move me off that stance. Anderson belongs in the top 6 with a legit top 2C. I'll leave it at that.

Yes, the Habs can and will explore all different types of options. Anderson with Suzuki/Caufield is one of them and MSL will try it again I am sure.

The stats proved the best options with Suzuki and Caufield were dach, then Monahan,not Anderson.

Suzuki can play with Anderson, but it doesn't work as well when it is Caufield and Suzuki with Anderson.

It could possibly work out fine with Newhook - Suzuki - Anderson, or Monahan - Suzuki- Anderson.

Beyond that, I doubt that RHP keeps up the same shooting percentage on a line of RHP - Suzuki - Anderson this season, for example.

There are better options than Caufield - Suzuki - Anderson, whatever your wonky eye tells you.

I'd do it without any other better choice, but it wouldn't bely go-to, and I'm a fan of Anderson. I just don't think he has the vision or playmaking skills to complement Caufield and Suzuki the way they need to be complemented.

I like the apparent chemistry between Newhook and Anderson, even though the sample size is extremely small.

 

[NotProkofievian]

But we were told Newhook isn't fast!!!

Lol who said that?

 

[26Mats]

The stats proved the best options with Suzuki and Caufield were dach, then Monahan,not Anderson.

Suzuki can play with Anderson, but it doesn't work as well when it is Caufield and Suzuki with Anderson.

It could possibly work out fine with Newhook - Suzuki - Anderson, or Monahan - Suzuki- Anderson.

Beyond that, I doubt that RHP keeps up the same shooting percentage on a line of RHP - Suzuki - Anderson this season, for example.

There are better options than Caufield - Suzuki - Anderson, whatever your wonky eye tells you.

I'd do it without any other better choice, but it wouldn't bely go-to, and I'm a fan of Anderson. I just don't think he has the vision or playmaking skills to complement Caufield and Suzuki the way they need to be complemented.

I like the apparent chemistry between Newhook and Anderson, even though the sample size is extremely small.

This.

I would add, I consider RHP being able to be a good player for us to be a major part of how good we'll be this year. I don't expect him to have the same shooting percentage. But he does have to have a major impact on the line he is on, like he did last year on every line he was on. We can't be a one line team. Whether RHP plays with Dach or Newhook or Monahan as his Cweneed that line to be good and the lines he's not on to be good. And I'm really hoping RHP can help either Slaf or Anderson be on a good line and produce. Either one. But the priority is Slaf. Then, hopefully, Newhook-Anderson can find a 3rd wheel from among Heineman, Pearson, Dvo, Ylonen, Gallagher, Armia, Roy, etc...

 

[WeThreeKings]

Lol who said that?

Some of the Avs fans who came to justify the trade from their end and it was definitely echoed from a few Habs fans who disliked the move.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Thought Newhook was our best forward last night. Clearly has the speed and skill to play with Suzuki and Caufield, just not sure if it’s the right mix to make the line as good as it can be.

 

[Hacketts]

really liked his game on the wing, felt he was playing more free and liked his energy that he brought to the line.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Thought Newhook was our best forward last night. Clearly has the speed and skill to play with Suzuki and Caufield, just not sure if it’s the right mix to make the line as good as it can be.

I much preferred Monahan just for what you pointed out, being a better mix, I'd be interested to see him with Dach and Slaf tho. I'm fine with keeping RHP there and Newhook with Anderson but it still intrigues me