Demidov's linemates

Where would you start Demidov?

  • Suzuki

    Votes: 18 10.2%
  • Newhook

    Votes: 119 67.6%
  • Dvorak

    Votes: 4 2.3%
  • Evans

    Votes: 35 19.9%

  • Total voters
    176
If the Habs have clinched by the Chicago game, he might replace Anderson on the Dvorak's line (unless his injured is gone now). Otherwise swap Kappy for Armia on the 4th and put Demidov with Laine/Newhook...or Laine/Kappy and put Newhook on the 4th.
 
Demidov is Hutson on steroids though, Generational potential, certainly a generational hab player

You go all in
I think people have to rein in their outrageous expectations for this 19 year old player who will be playing and living in a strange / new environment and against the best players in the world.

If Demidov has only 75% of the impact that Hutson has had this season it will be cause for celebration. I’ve watched a lot of Demidov’s games and he displayed excellent offensive skills. I just hope Montreal’s fans understand that even for this talented player, there will be an adjustment period.
 
You 100% need to put him with Laine, if we're going to have any playoff success we NEED a 2nd line that can produce. I'd personally try Kapanen between them but I'm expecting it to be Newhook.

My thoughts exactly, I'd want to see Kapanen there to try it out but I guess it comes down to who can take faceoffs better. As far as hockey IQ, Kapanen has more than Newhook
 
Start him on the 4th line to teach him defense before letting him do all his crazy offensive move. Gotta teach him rispek!
 
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The real sucker right here is that we lack a center.

Newhook Dach Beck Evans Dvorak

all of those are shouldnt be playing with Demidov

Id perhaps play Slaf with Laine and Newhook and put Demidov with Suzuki and Caufield to test it depending if we are 100% confirmed for playoffs , id rest some players icetime while trying Demidov
 
I think people have to rein in their outrageous expectations for this 19 year old player who will be playing and living in a strange / new environment and against the best players in the world.

If Demidov has only 75% of the impact that Hutson has had this season it will be cause for celebration. I’ve watched a lot of Demidov’s games and he displayed excellent offensive skills. I just hope Montreal’s fans understand that even for this talented player, there will be an adjustment period.
Demidov is better than Hutson was at the same age.
 
The real sucker right here is that we lack a center.

Newhook Dach Beck Evans Dvorak

all of those are shouldnt be playing with Demidov

Id perhaps play Slaf with Laine and Newhook and put Demidov with Suzuki and Caufield to test it depending if we are 100% confirmed for playoffs , id rest some players icetime while trying Demidov
Demidov is a center, he just hasn't played at center recently. Maybe they'll keep him as a winger but he has all of the attributes to play at center.
 
The real sucker right here is that we lack a center.

Newhook Dach Beck Evans Dvorak

all of those are shouldnt be playing with Demidov

Id perhaps play Slaf with Laine and Newhook and put Demidov with Suzuki and Caufield to test it depending if we are 100% confirmed for playoffs , id rest some players icetime while trying Demidov
Demidov is not a finisher though he wont have the same problem with Newhook than Laine has, Demidov will create his own chances and will create space on the ice. He'll basically play the role of the center offensively but from the wing. He'll cary the puck, create space, slow the pace if needed and pass to Laine and Newhook who both can score goals.
 
I want him to play with Laine so his elite passing isn't put to waste.

Does Hutson look bad because he plays with Laine on the powerplay?
At even strength Laine is below average. He's a fourth line player who can score goals on the PP.
 
Trade Caufield to Anaheim for Mason McTavish.

You have your top 2 lines centers for years to come and wingers are much easier to acquire via trades or UFAs.

You could also Dach a last shot on the top line with Demidov and Suzuki and have Laine-McTavish- Slafkovsky on your 2nd line.

No thanks - Caufield is an integral part of the culture IMO.
Find a way to get a 2C and keep Caufield.
 
Ride or die with Newhook and Laine.

We need offence. Don’t overthink it.
100% agree. Top line is full and doing well. And don’t discount the physicality Slaf provides for that line.

Don’t mess with line 3.

Line 4 is not where he belongs, as a checking line….no. He is a scorer…..he needs to be on line 2 and hopefully build chemistry with those two guys.
 
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Yes, because he's an elite finisher. He needs an elite playmaker to flourish at even strength, something he hasn't had here yet.
I don't think that's gonna happen, have you seen him trying to back check last game? He's very slow, won't be able to keep up with Demidov fast pace.
 
I think people have to rein in their outrageous expectations for this 19 year old player who will be playing and living in a strange / new environment and against the best players in the world.

If Demidov has only 75% of the impact that Hutson has had this season it will be cause for celebration. I’ve watched a lot of Demidov’s games and he displayed excellent offensive skills. I just hope Montreal’s fans understand that even for this talented player, there will be an adjustment period.

Nop, DemiGod will destroy the league. Hutson and Suzuki will only make it easier for him to exploit his talents
 
it's pretty much guaranteed to be Newhook/Laine, every other line works so they won't play around with chemistry
Can’t say the Evans line is working that much either

I think Evans would be a better fit than Newhook, someone more stable better IQ and that can do all the dirty work. Especially if your going to play him with a pylon at 5 on 5 like Laine
 

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