Barré-Boulet, Kapanen or Heineman : Who's the one staying ?

[26Mats]

It should be Kap or Heinamen who stays for sure....................

Does anyone think that Roy would benefit down in Laval? I saw some preseason games, and he did nothing to impress me...............where as a couple of the kids did do some good things,

I only watched a couple of preseason games and the highlights. Roy did impress me with a couple of good passes to spring Anderson for breakaways. It's those types of passes that MSL put them together for. I'm not saying Roy impressed me overall. But I did see those passes that impressed me.

I think he could benefit from some competition.

I’d rotate him and Heineman.

Kapanen gets a spot. He’s looked the best of the 3.

If Roy can't see the competition coming now, he will see it next year:

Caufield - Suzuki - Slaf
Laine - Dach - Demidov
Kapanen, Newhook, Roy, Beck, Heineman all fighting for the remaining 4 spots, assuming Evans or Armia aren't resigned. Even fewer spots if they are.
_____ - ______ - __________
Gallagher - _______ - Anderson

 

[Habs13]

What would you accept in return for a 17 goal scorer?

....'bout tree fiddy

 

[electron58]

Who's the one staying with the team ?
Seemed like a simple question. Thread really became diverse. Lotta hate for Joshua Roy. Why? Has anybody really stood out? Except maybe Lane Hutson? But he wasn't an option. Then it has to be Kapanen. He will be the one, I believe. I would even play him 3rd line center or 2nd line winger.If he's 3rd line center then put Dvorak on the wing if he's not moved before season start. If he's 2nd line winger, then he's with Dach & Roy. Why not? Newhook centers 3rd line with Dvorak & Army as wingers.
If no room for Heineman then he's the first call up. ABB on waivers to Laval or wherever.

 

[le_sean]

If a young player needs the game to be played a certain way to be effective, he would be a prime candidate to get sent down. He can learn to be effective in more diverse situations in Laval. He is being outplayed by other guys.

I'm pretty hopeful for Roy, because he has great potential, but he has looked ordinary at best this camp. Just send him down and get him hungry again.

I'd keep ABB and Kap for opening night. Heineman would be on deck in Laval.

And I recall people saying Suzuki is a bust because of what he did or didn’t do at the WJC, which are also glorified exhibition games. Roy has proven to be better than both of those players before.

 

[Ozmodiar]

And I recall people saying Suzuki is a bust because of what he did or didn’t do at the WJC, which are also glorified exhibition games. Roy has proven to be better than both of those players before.

There’s a lot of questionable content in the Suzuki threads. lol

 

[Rapala]

So while we read about how Joshua Roy had a terrible camp we can also read about him coming into his own online.

 

[ole ole]

Not sure how legit but some of you guys may know.
Seems like Kappy will be staying.

https://www.habsfanatics.com/.../kent-hughes-reportedly...

 

[Unclewhalebone]

And I recall people saying Suzuki is a bust because of what he did or didn’t do at the WJC, which are also glorified exhibition games. Roy has proven to be better than both of those players before.

I didn't say anything about Roy being a bust. The opposite really. I only suggested that he might need more time to learn and develop in the AHL. Suzuki spent his time in the AHL. I think maybe Roy needs a bit more time there too.

 

[BaseballCoach]

I didn't say anything about Roy being a bust. The opposite really. I only suggested that he might need more time to learn and develop in the AHL. Suzuki spent his time in the AHL. I think maybe Roy needs a bit more time there too.

Suzuki did not spend any time in the AHL.

 

[1909]

I think all 3 of them could stay. Roy could be the one going down to Laval. And Laine is injured for a while. They gonna keep 14 forwards to start the season.

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Newhook-Dach-Armia
Anderson-Dvorak-Gally
Pezz or Heineman - Evans - Kapanen or ABB

 

[Unclewhalebone]

Suzuki did not spend any time in the AHL.

I stand corrected. I remember the camp where he was not standing out, and got "sent down" but it was indeed back to junior. That year of development seems to have been a good idea. I don't think it would hurt Roy either.
I expect him to make the team though. Hope he shows he's ready.

 

[WeThreeKings]

So while we read about how Joshua Roy had a terrible camp we can also read about him coming into his own online.

That's because while fans look for the big flashy things that hold our attention and stick in our minds, NHL coaches and staff look at the tiny details, the little things that make those bigger moments happen.

Roy and Kapanen do those small things. Reinbacher as well.

Kapanen managed to also produce, which is why people are praising him and the other two aren't getting the glowing love.

Roy's had a very solid camp and has done very well on most of his shifts, even if it doesn't stick out in the form of a goal or an assist.

 

[Rapala]

That's because while fans look for the big flashy things that hold our attention and stick in our minds, NHL coaches and staff look at the tiny details, the little things that make those bigger moments happen.

Roy and Kapanen do those small things. Reinbacher as well.

Kapanen managed to also produce, which is why people are praising him and the other two aren't getting the glowing love.

Roy's had a very solid camp and has done very well on most of his shifts, even if it doesn't stick out in the form of a goal or an assist.

I don't disagree it was the extremities that had me chuckling.