OpenIceHit
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Let’s first see what the kid can do in the NHL.PP2 bro wth? Both Slaf and CC are problems on the PP.
Let’s first see what the kid can do in the NHL.PP2 bro wth? Both Slaf and CC are problems on the PP.
Ridiculous. This isnt Ryan Poehling, its Ivan Demidov.Let’s first see what the kid can do in the NHL.
Well, I voted for Evans as he can insulate him without destroying the 2 lines that is working.
Not sure we make him a favor by putting him with Laine and Newhook since those two don't produce like at all at 5-on-5
Tbh even Poehling would be better on the PP than Slaf.Ridiculous. This isnt Ryan Poehling, its Ivan Demidov.
As soon as he's going to get targetted in the playoffs Laine will disappear.
The shutdown line is the Dvo line at this point and we can use Evans with Kapanen and Armia to secure the win in the final 10 minutesThen you're either asking Laine and Demidov to be part of your shutdown line, or you're not putting a line with Evans on it in defensive situations. Just do the rational thing and see if Demidov can get the second line going.
The shutdown line is the Dvo line at this point and we can use Evans with Kapanen and Armia to secure the win in the final 10 minutes
Skilled players can slow down the pace when needed.
No, actually.Ride or die with Newhook and Laine.
We need offence. Don’t overthink it.
No, actually.
Our biggest problem is not the lack of offence.
This is the right move to try first, then Id even give Kapanen a look at C between them before Newhook. Everything with him is a trainwreck.It's an interesting question.
Newhook - Laine has been a trainwreck for most of the time. I'm not sure tasking Demidov with "fixing" this line is the best of ideas.
I proposed a Laine - Dvorak - Demidov line, but breaking up our veteran line right now seems out of the question.
What some of the posters proposed seems like the least disruptive move, namely planting Jake Evans as a support player between Laine and Demidov.
Listen, it's really easy to verify with a quick glance on basic stats on nhl.comWut?
Listen, it's really easy to verify with a quick glance on basic stats on nhl.com
This team's biggest weakness is not its offence.
Slaf with Newhook and Laine makes 2 slow wingers with one small fast center. It's not well balanced. Newhook is fast, so is Demidov. They will be a good duo and Laine will compliment like for garbage goals, or stay at his spot waiting for the pass and shoot. One thing is sure is Newhook is constant with is the speed and stamina. But mostly we don't break the first line, they are well balanced. 2 speedy guys and one slower but a big guy.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
the 91-92-93 lineLaine - Kapanen - Demidov
That's my darkhorse candidate for the playoffs
Laine - Kapanen - Demidov
That's my darkhorse candidate for the playoffs
Kapanen won't even be in the lineup if Heineman is healthy.Laine - Kapanen - Demidov
That's my darkhorse candidate for the playoffs
They get more offensive zone starts, which is generally what you do for lines you want to score. Dvorak's line starts more in the D-zone. Montreal needs more production in the minutes Newhook's line plays 5v5 and its frankly where you want Demidov to play as he acclimatizes himself to the NHL.
Evans line can rotate between Heineman and Kapanen tho, it's a better fit defensively cus that lines job is to play shutdown minutesCan’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