Prospect Info: Emil Heineman

[Paddy17]

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.

The beer line!

 

[KFlint]

Can he play RW? If yes, lets try him on 1st and 2nd now. He diserves the shot.

Perfect 3rd line player who can chip in on the top two at times. I would not try him again this year at all on the first line (he’s been briefly tried) though, no rush… He’s gaining confidence, give him time imo.

 

[26Mats]

Perfect 3rd line player who can chip in on the top two at times. I would not try him again this year at all on the first line (he’s been briefly tried) though, no rush… He’s gaining confidence, give him time imo.

I feel like there are a lot of forwards on the roster that bring something to the table, but it's about finding them the right linemates to bring that out. It's a real puzzle.

- Heineman
- Newhook
- Anderson
- Dvo
- Armia
- and now Dach

Things would look a lot better if Dach were back to form. He was a playmaker and was being talked about as potentially challenging Suzuki for the 1c spot.

 

[Rapala]

Perfect 3rd line player who can chip in on the top two at times. I would not try him again this year at all on the first line (he’s been briefly tried) though, no rush… He’s gaining confidence, give him time imo.

He's got PP two time for now so I'm all for letting him percolate.
If we lose a top winger though he should get the nod.

 

[Hannibal]

I change my mind.

He’s a lot less timid when it comes from hitting and physical side of the game. He hits and use his body more and more. I like that.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I change my mind.

He’s a lot less timid when it comes from hitting and physical side of the game. He hits and use his body more and more. I like that.

If only more people were willing to write that first sentence instead of quadrupling down on takes.

Cheers my dude.

 

[Tyson]

He has been a bright spot on this team. Good to see

 

[HuGort]

Heineman is good player. He deserves top 6 minutes. Over a guy like Newhook

 

[badfish]

I'll go against the grain. I think Newhook has looked fine in the top-6 (the lack of assists is weird), but his role going forward is a 3rd liner in my opinion. He's in the wrong chair.

Heineman is in the right chair right now for where he is at in his career. If you bump him up to the top-6, he will look ok but not as good as he does in the 3rd line. He won't produce much and then people will whine he's in the wrong seat.

 

[SakuKoivu11]

Perfect 3rd line player who can chip in on the top two at times. I would not try him again this year at all on the first line (he’s been briefly tried) though, no rush… He’s gaining confidence, give him time imo.

I agree with this. He's 6'2" and has strong skating and forechecking. He's got a Pacioretty shot as bonus. Also I think he's going to be a very good two way player. The Tyler Toffoli trade is working out well, if only Mesar can produce more. Heineman and Beck would be very good shutdown line.

 

[Rapala]

I'll go against the grain. I think Newhook has looked fine in the top-6 (the lack of assists is weird), but his role going forward is a 3rd liner in my opinion. He's in the wrong chair.

Heineman is in the right chair right now for where he is at in his career. If you bump him up to the top-6, he will look ok but not as good as he does in the 3rd line. He won't produce much and then people will whine he's in the wrong seat.

Nope not as winger not a frickin' chance.
Newhook has absolutely nothing on Heineman as I posted earlier.
Given their NHL game experience Newhook should be much better in all aspects of the game and he just isn't.
I don't think anyone is ready to say Heineman is a top 6 player but right now on this team he is.
We should be developing him with better players NOW this season is a write off.

 

[Habssince89]

Heineman at this point should be swapped with Newhook, and I'm not a newhook hater.

I don't think he's ready to be on suzuki's line, but I'd love his speed and grit to help win the puck for Dach and Laine.