Prospect Info: Emil Heineman

The Last Red

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I remember thinking the Tyler Toffoli trade was a little bit underwhelming at the time but Emil Heineman is starting to tip the scale in our favor.

He’s got some solid potential and I can see him crack the top 6.
I doubt top 6 but third line with Beck seems attainable.
 
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His shot is deserving of more PP time.
3 goals in his last 5 games. On pace for over 20 goals with only 10 mins of ice time.

He’s now sitting 10th for points amongst rookies. He’s surrounded by some very interesting names but they all got more ice time.

All this with 26 NHL games experience. He’s starting to feel comfortable out there and should be given more responsibilities. Put the jetpack on him and let’s see how high he can go.
 
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3 goals in his last 5 games. On pace for over 20 goals with only 10 mins of ice time.

He’s now sitting 10th for points amongst rookies. He’s surrounded by some very interesting names but they all got more ice time.

All this with 26 NHL games experience. He’s starting to feel comfortable out there and should be given more responsibilities. Push him and let’s see how high he can go.
He should have a full time job on the 3rd line, at least.

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Laine- Newhook-Gally (Newhook plays better as a centerman)
Heineman-Evans-Anderson
Pezz- Dach or Dvorak - Armia

You can trade any on that 4th line and bring some sand paper and size.
 

OneSharpMarble

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Heineman and Beck are going to be a beautiful combo, grit and skill. Put Tuch in there and that is a deadly 3rd line. Until then put Heineman in the top 6 and let him throw his weight around.
 
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Not sure what else he needs to do be given a top 6 role over someone like Newhook or Dach

Frankly he would add great one time option on the first PP unit. A much needed lefty at that
 
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He doesn't strike me as a Heineken drinker. I bet he goes for Moosehead.
Moosehead-Bottle-200px.jpg
 

morhilane

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Not sure what else he needs to do be given a top 6 role over someone like Newhook or Dach

Frankly he would add great one time option on the first PP unit. A much needed lefty at that
He doesn't play center to replace Dach.

In the case of Newhook, Heineman was actually on the top 6 twice. It did not stick. So either Hughes told MSL to play Newhook on the top 6, or MSL didn't like how Heineman responded when pit against top opposition.
 

Demigod

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Its to early to put a limit to his potential. I will be super happy if he turn out to be a excellent 3rd line players that can move on the top 6 when needed.

In the near future I would love a 3rd line that looks like this :

Heineman - Beck - Tuch

Heineman and Tuch able to lay big hits and score and Beck being the perfect 200 ft center able to create offense and shutdown top line.

Thats a really good 3rd line if they all progress well.
 
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Rapala

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I doubt top 6 but third line with Beck seems attainable.
He's a round peg and we currently have some round holes in our top six.
Ultimately we need a couple of solid wingers who can skate like the wind hit hard and tie up the play.
He deserves the opportunity to be that peg on this team.
 

Demigod

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He's a round peg and we currently have some round holes in our top six.
Ultimately we need a couple of solid wingers who can skate like the wind hit hard and tie up the play.
He deserves the opportunity to be that peg on this team.
Beck remind me a lot of Suzuki. Not the flashy type of player but a super effective / intelligent player.

If I had to put money on his role with the Canadiens in the future I would most likely put him at 3rd line center. But he seems to always progress since we draft him. Its hard to know is real potential.

Player like this (Suzuki, Beck, Plekanec) find a way to be better every year because they understand the game at an another level than a vast majority of players. They dont rely on skillset to be effective, they rely on their IQ and thats what make them hard to project long term. Each year they understand the game better and they play smarter.

Anyway if he turn out to be a good 3rd line player I would love to see him play with Emil. I think they could make a really good duo
 

Andy

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I fear playing him in a top 6 role may overwhelm him. He is developing very nicely in his current role. There isn't a rush to change anything.

Man does he have some jam though. What a pleasant suprise!
 

WeThreeKings

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I fear playing him in a top 6 role may overwhelm him. He is developing very nicely in his current role. There isn't a rush to change anything.

Man does he have some jam though. What a pleasant suprise!

I'd like them to do this though:

Slafkovsky-Suzuki-Caufield
Newhook-Evans-Laine
Anderson-Dach-Heineman

There was a shift when Dach was with Slaf and Anderson last night and it looked pretty good. I think we might be better served giving Dach some speed and beef on his wing, bring him into the fight that way and get him used to moving his feet to stay on the same page as his linemates.
 

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