Speculation: Could Alex Galchenyuk be the Habs leading scorer THIS year?

[Kojo]

Can Galchenyuk play at right wing? I think he could replace Thomas Vanek on the right side of Desharnais and Pacioretty, helping him become a top line player.

He can play at any position. I think he's that good. It would be unwise to use him as a RW as it would make us weaker on the left side. The only option is to continue using him as a LW until there's an opening at center.

 

[ChuckyTheBeast]

I would not be surprised if he had an extraordinary year with 60-75 points, although I don't expect it.

Reason being is because many stars today have had so so rookie and sophomore seasons and just shocked everyone the following years...

I wouldn't be shocked if this is the case for Galchneyuk he has the talent. He might not have 25 plus goals, but I think he'll be up there in assists.

There is this one site that projects he'll average a point per game!

On this site, they made bold predictions for every team:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-every-nhl-team-in-the-2014-15-season/page/17

 

[Kojo]

There is this one site that projects he'll average a point per game!

On this site, they made bold predictions for every team:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-every-nhl-team-in-the-2014-15-season/page/17

I facepalmed in real life when I read that Galchenyuk scored 5 points in 6 games. It's actually 2 goals, 1 assist in 5 games for a total of 3 points. That site is a joke, not to be taken seriously. With that said, I think he's almost ready to take his game to the next level. Not a ppg but a factor.

 

[Price is Wright]

Can Galchenyuk play at right wing? I think he could replace Thomas Vanek on the right side of Desharnais and Pacioretty, helping him become a top line player.

That's an interesting idea. Should be tried.

 

[Jabrony]

Eveyone is so judgemental of DD... when he just got into the league, he played 3rd line minutes and outplayed the other C to earn his spot. Say what you want, I don't believe that a 5'6" hockey player never had playing time given to him just because. I really hope that chucky grabs the 1C spot sooner than later because he was a 3rd ovr pick, but because his play forces MT to put him that posotion. Could this be the year? Maybe...

 

[Dominator13]

He can play at any position. I think he's that good. It would be unwise to use him as a RW as it would make us weaker on the left side. The only option is to continue using him as a LW until there's an opening at center.

We have Pacioretty, Bourque, Sekac, Prust, Moen and Bournival as natural LW's. I for one think it's a GREAT idea to try Galchenyuk's ad the 1st line RW. Putting Galchenyuk on his off-wing allows him to 1) have the puck facing the center of the ice, a play the great passers use and 2) cut down the middle and use his lethal wrister. He would bring size to the line too.

 

[Habruti!]

We have Pacioretty, Bourque, Sekac, Prust, Moen and Bournival as natural LW's. I for one think it's a GREAT idea to try Galchenyuk's ad the 1st line RW. Putting Galchenyuk on his off-wing allows him to 1) have the puck facing the center of the ice, a play the great passers use and 2) cut down the middle and use his lethal wrister. He would bring size to the line too.

I would love him there but I think it is time for him to have a bigger role and would not want him to adapt to a new position.

I would like to see him with Eller and Parenteau. Eller has some side and his good along the boards. Parenteau is a good passer. I think it could work well...

Pacioretty, Desharnais, Gallagher
Galchenyuk, Eller, Parenteau
Bournival, Plekanek, Sekac
Prust, Malhorta, Weise

Skills and speed on all top 3 lines...

 

[Ohashi_Jouzu*]

Seriously, there are a million hypotheticals on this one. If he starts on a bottom 6 line with a real wild card in Sekac, and the two hit it off, could they end up rising to the top of the depth chart and getting the minutes/roles that would be required? How about the opposite? Does Chuckie just start right off on the wing of a top line instead? Which centre and what role(s)?

If it takes too long to "prove himself", or rise through the depth chart high enough, he'll have a heck of a time making up for lost ground in terms of sheer minutes of playing time/scoring opportunities.

 

[Fazkovsky]

galchy has a deadly shot when he has the time to release. How about Scherbak? can this kid be like galchy and jump right away?

 

[Dagistitsyn]

galchy has a deadly shot when he has the time to release. How about Scherbak? can this kid be like galchy and jump right away?

Nah. I hope Galchenyuk worked on his shot. A lot of talk about his deadly shot but almost all of his NHL goals so far have been either in tight rebounds, dekes or deflections. I can only recall a few going in from a nice shot.

 

[bhuya71]

Nah. I hope Galchenyuk worked on his shot. A lot of talk about his deadly shot but almost all of his NHL goals so far have been either in tight rebounds, dekes or deflections. I can only recall a few going in from a nice shot.

he hasnt really created space to use it by skating or via the body.

I feel ag either uses his hands to draw in or get aRound players before rifling a pass. He doesn't think shoot much because he's just so skilled as a playmaker.

He has an amazing shot but hasn't been able to effectively get it off or be very precise. Its got the speed and heaviness on the shot but precision n using his skillset to actually get it off more often will be key imo

 

[Price is Wright]

galchy has a deadly shot when he has the time to release. How about Scherbak? can this kid be like galchy and jump right away?

He has only had a year of playing the North American game. Another year dominating the WHL will be great for him. At 19 he'll be better to assess for a quick jump. At 20 he'll definitely goto the AHL.