Besides Roy, which other forward prospect makes the team?

[EveryDay]

I think Heineman have the inside track but Kapanen could steal the last spot.

 

[Bobby Holik agent]

I have Mesar closer than pool result.

 

[EveryDay]

Kapanen could steal the last spot in the lineup.

 

[habbubba]

If you want to develop a young talent play him with your best players.

That’s why the Pens played Jagr with Mario. Later on they played Sid with Mario.

It just makes sense.

In a perfect world but those scenarios are simply not always an option or possible.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

In a perfect world but those scenarios are simply not always an option or possible.

You may not have Gretzky but you can still play them with your best players or at least skilled players.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Heineman is the most NHL ready for me. Has a great shot and plays a heavy game. Always enjoy watching him play.

 

[Scintillating10]

Think Roy be better playing on top 2 lines? He played his best hockey with Bedard. He's smart and adapts. If he turns into 30 goal first liner be a shot in arm for franchise.

 

[The Last Red]

Heineman. The new Ylonen.

 

[montreal]

Heineman. The new Ylonen.

I don't see it since Ylonen is the kind of player you don't really want in a 4th line role, too soft. Heineman plays an NHL style game that is very suited for the 4th line imo, I thought maybe he might have more offensive upside and maybe he does since he has missed a lot of time to injuries but we'll see as I'm not sold on him being more then a 4th liner at this point.

I would give him more time in Laval as he had issues with consistency and I'd like to see him work on his offense some more as well.

 

[Rapala]

Would be ideal to keep Dach in a situation where he can cheat a bit.

Unfortunately he doesn't have the reps that Suzuki has to allow him to cheat more and the refs won't cut him too many breaks.
Like Suzuki he does have the type of demeanor that will gain him the respect that will eventually get him there if he stays healthy.

 

[Jack Spider]

The forward Xhekaj makes the team.

 

[Rapala]

I don't see it since Ylonen is the kind of player you don't really want in a 4th line role, too soft. Heineman plays an NHL style game that is very suited for the 4th line imo, I thought maybe he might have more offensive upside and maybe he does since he has missed a lot of time to injuries but we'll see as I'm not sold on him being more then a 4th liner at this point.

I would give him more time in Laval as he had issues with consistency and I'd like to see him work on his offense some more as well.

Spot on.
Skated for miles was always around the play but rarely ever was the play.
Frustrating as hell to watch.

 

[Guess]

Heineman, Beck and Kapanen are probably the most NHL ready. Don't think they want to keep Kapanen as he'd get 1C minutes in the SHL, and Beck 1C minutes in Laval.

So just Heineman, if he grabs it.

 

[Guess]

Spot on.
Skated for miles was always around the play but rarely ever the play.
Frustrating as hell to watch.

Sounds like he should take some cues from Lane Hutson, guys a puck hound.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Florian.

But Heineman and Beck have more possibilities because of pedigree.

 

[Rapala]

Are people really worried ABB will get claimed?
This 27 year old has been a YoYo for a quite a while now.
Although Seattle did claim him in 2021 he played 2 games and was promptly returned to Syracuse.
I've seen this as a Laval acquisition since day one...

I might actually get a little hot under the collar if he sees games before a number of prospects I could name.

 

[The Last Red]

I don't see it since Ylonen is the kind of player you don't really want in a 4th line role, too soft. Heineman plays an NHL style game that is very suited for the 4th line imo, I thought maybe he might have more offensive upside and maybe he does since he has missed a lot of time to injuries but we'll see as I'm not sold on him being more then a 4th liner at this point.

I would give him more time in Laval as he had issues with consistency and I'd like to see him work on his offense some more as well.

I wasn’t comparing their playing styles, just their slottings in the F group at 13.

 

[habbubba]

You may not have Gretzky but you can still play them with your best players or at least skilled players.

Bringing up Gretzky tells me everything I need to know how to respond.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Bringing up Gretzky tells me everything I need to know how to respond.

Nice dodge.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

The habs have 11 forwards (Suzuki, Slaf, Caufield, Dach, Newhook, Roy, Dvorak, Anderson, Gallagher, Armia, Evans) expected to be regulars + Pezzetta as the 13th forward. That leaves us with 1 open spot. Assuming we don't acquire a forward, which prospect do you think will make the team?

The Habs acquired a forward.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

I don't see it since Ylonen is the kind of player you don't really want in a 4th line role, too soft. Heineman plays an NHL style game that is very suited for the 4th line imo, I thought maybe he might have more offensive upside and maybe he does since he has missed a lot of time to injuries but we'll see as I'm not sold on him being more then a 4th liner at this point.

I would give him more time in Laval as he had issues with consistency and I'd like to see him work on his offense some more as well.

His IQ appears to be very suspect.

Barring a trade or injury there does not appear to be a forward spot available.