Player Discussion Halfway Mark Grades

[Hickflyer]

Suzuki - A
Gally - B
Caufield - A
Slav - C
Evans - A
Anderson - C
Hutson - A
Newhook - C
Guhle - A
Xhekaj - C
Matheson - C
Savard - C
Heineman - A
Armia - D
Dvorak - D
Montemabeault - A
Laine - A

No Grade- Dobes, Carrier, Pezzeta, Primeau



Thoughts !

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[Miller Time]

Suzuki - A+
Gally - C+
Caufield - A+
Slaf - B-
Evans - A+
Anderson - C+
Hutson - A+
Newhook - C
Dach - C
Guhle - A-
Xhekaj - B-
Matheson - B+
Savard - C-
Heineman - A
Armia - B
Dvorak - D
Montemabeault - A-
Laine - A
Strubble - B

 

[Hickflyer]

missed Struble - C and Dach - D

Thank You

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Suzuki - A
Gally - B
Caufield - A
Slav - C
Evans - A
Anderson - C
Hutson - A
Newhook - C
Guhle - A
Xhekaj - C
Matheson - C
Savard - C
Heineman - A
Armia - D
Dvorak - D
Montemabeault - A
Laine - A

No Grade- Dobes, Carrier, Pezzeta, Primeau



Thoughts !

Caufield A+ ... what more could you want?
Monty A-

 

[Natey]

I'll post mine later but even though Matheson pisses me off - giving him the same grade as Anderson and Newhook is criminal.

 

[cave troll]

Suzuki - A
Gally - B
Caufield - A
Dach - D
Slav - C
Evans - A
Anderson - C
Hutson - A
Newhook - D
Guhle - B
Xhekaj - C
Matheson - B
Savard - C
Heineman - B
Armia - C
Dvorak - D
Montemabeault - B
Laine - A
Dobes - A
Struble - C
Carrier - B

 

[jupe98]

Putting gally in b tier us f***in crazy. He shouldn't be in lineip.

 

[rickthegoon]

Suzuki - A+
Gally - D
Caufield - A+
Dach - D+
Slav - B-
Evans - B+
Anderson - B
Hutson - A+
Newhook - D
Guhle - B+
Xhekaj - C
Matheson - B+
Savard - C
Heineman - B
Armia - B-
Dvorak - F
Montemabeault - A-
Laine - B
Dobes - A +
Struble - D
Carrier - B

If Anderson is the Power donkey, then Dvorak is just a plain Donkey.
Anderson and Gally are having decent seasons despite having to play with him. I get it, he wins a good chunk of faceoffs, but then he just kills plays with his lack of speed,talent,skills and vision.
I see his only upside as a place holder while other lines get some rest on the bench.
Can’t wait for the day he’s replaced by Beck.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

A
Caufield
Suzuki
Evans
Armia
Hutson
Dobes (can we call him Dabombessh?)
B
Laine
Anderson
Gallagher
Heinemoose
Guhle
Matheson
Carrier
Monty
C
Slaf
Newhook
Jackeye
Savard
D
Dach
D like Dvo
Struble
E
Barron
Primeau

 

[Redux91]

Suzuki - A+
Gally - C+
Caufield - A+
Slaf - B-
Evans - A+
Anderson - C+
Hutson - A+
Newhook - C
Dach - C
Guhle - A-
Xhekaj - B-
Matheson - B+
Savard - C-
Heineman - A
Armia - B
Dvorak - D
Montemabeault - A-
Laine - A
Strubble - B

These would be my grades too
Good call
(Tho I'm tempted to put D for Newhook and F for Dvorak..)

 

[Victoire HuGo]

I see this thread is more popular than the one I started 1st... you guys all just made the list!

Forwards

Caufield - A

He's picked up from where he left this year as far as his overall game. The scoring is back and he's even added a physical element to his game. Our most consistent player this year.

Suzuki - A-

Suzuki continues to show he can be relied on. Only knock on him is his start of the season. A very complete player that we are lucky to have.

Evans - A-

Evans has been our best role player this year. He's going to cost a lot of moolah.

Heineman - B+

Exceeded my expectations going into the season. Really smart player who's positioning makes a difference on his line.

Laine - B

His comments knock down his grade, still pissed by that. But just a pure sniper. He's surprised me with his board play and little plays to extend plays in the O-zone.

Slafkovsky - B- (trending for B+)

His game has been largely inconsistent this year. Been driving this point home all season but would like more shots from him.

Dach - B- (trending for B)

A tale of two seasons which was to be expected. As looked good in the last dozen or so games. Playing with Newhook and a revolving door of linemates isn't an easy task so hats off to him.

Armia - B-

Just a beast at what he does. No more Armia on the PP please. I'd bring him back on a short term deal if he's willing to take a discount.

Anderson - B-

Hats off to him for embracing his new role and utilizing all his tools. This is the most consistent he's been as a Hab.

Gallagher - B-

Started off hot. Has expectedly cooled off. I'd trade him over Anderson if possible at this point.

Dvorak - C+

I don't like the guy but he's been playing his role well playing with Anderson and Gally.

Newhook - C+ (trending for B-)

He's played better recently. Still struggling to find his identity as a player but he seems to be adding layers to his game to exploit his speed more and seems to challenge or go to the middle of the ice more often.


Pezzetta - D+

A jersey filler. But not one's that's NHL worthy IMO.



Defense


Guhle - A

Our best defenseman this year. This dude is going to be a gem. He can be a Vlasic and has not put himself in has many bad spots lately. Has been a total beast since returning back to his natural side.

Hutson - A

I thought about putting an A- but it'd be a disservice as how well he's played. THere have been some stretches where his play dipped but the dude is just SO GOOD. Nuts that he's performing this good in his rookie season. Sign him ASAP.

Matheson - B+ (trending for A-)

A tale of 2 seasons. Like I wrote yesterday, before Carrier move he was facing 2nd hardest minutes in the league. Since then he's now ranking 150 ish across the league. Massive difference and it shows in his play. He's been surprisingly solid on the right side.

Carrier - B+

Still don't understand this move by Trotz. Just a smart player who's excellent at killing plays.

Xhekaj - B

It's remarkable how much Arber has cleaned his game after a disastrous start of the season. Props to him.

Savard - B-

Took a step back but still an excellent PKer. Has formed a great duo with Xhekaj and stabilizes the D corps.

Struble - C+

Started off pre-season very well. Seems to have struggled keeping his game consistent and confidence is rocky but understandable since his leash has been short with management. Curious what the future for him is with this organization.

Barron - C-

His start of the season was decent. Had added a physical element to his game but then the wheels came off and the Trouba hit ended any chance of him becoming a regular in the line-up. Completely set him back.


Goalies

Montembeault - B

Has had some very strong stretches but also some tougher nights. Still needs to prove that he can be workhorse and the debate of is he a 1A or 1B is still pertinent with this season's sample.

Primeau - F

Worst goalie in the league.


Dobes - A- (still too early to say)

Been impressed by his level of confidence and I expected worse positioning based on his style and tools.

 

[dcyhabs]

Suzuki - A
Gally - B
Caufield - A
Slav - C
Evans - A
Anderson - C
Hutson - A
Newhook - C
Guhle - A
Xhekaj - C
Matheson - C
Savard - C
Heineman - A
Armia - D
Dvorak - D
Montemabeault - A
Laine - A

No Grade- Dobes, Carrier, Pezzeta, Primeau



Thoughts !

Too harsh on Savard. He’s played his role and the team is visibly worse when he is out. He gets exposed when he is forced to play more and harder minutes than he can handle, but he’s effective. His value to the team is more than his ability would normally make it.

Armia has been good, too. He’s not scoring a ton but he’s providing good bottom 6 minutes.

A lot of guys, like Matheson and Anderson, have varied over the season.

 

[le_sean]

These would be my grades too
Good call
(Tho I'm tempted to put D for Newhook and F for Dvorak..)

Newhook is on pace for a 17 point season. It took him over 30 games to get an assist. Anyone who grades him higher than an F is not being honest.

 

[Redux91]

Newhook is on pace for a 17 point season. It took him over 30 games to get an assist. Anyone who grades him higher than an F is not being honest.

I'd obviously be waaaaay more upset if we didn't already know we actually HAVE his replacement already because of a minor miracle

But being given top 6 minutes and you have less points than Armia, Anderson AND Gallagher??
Not good. Not good at all

 

[le_sean]

I'd obviously be waaaaay more upset if we didn't already know we actually HAVE his replacement already because of a minor miracle

But being given top 6 minutes and you have less points than Armia, Anderson AND Gallagher??
Not good. Not good at all

Michael Pezzetta had 10 points after 42 games last year playing 6 mins a game on the 4th line. Newhook is an embarrassment

 

[vokiel]

Barron, Primeau: E
Dach, Dvorak, Mailloux, Newhook, Pezzetta, Roy: D
ABB, Condotta, Kapanen, Slafkovsky: C-
Xhekaj, Struble, Armia, Gallagher, Anderson: C
Savard: C+
Matheson: B-
Heineman, Carrier: B
Guhle, Laine, Montembeault: B+
Evans: A-
Hutson: A
Caufield, Suzuki: A+

Edit: No grades on Dobes, he wasn't there for first half, 1 game or none.

 

[Miller Time]

Michael Pezzetta had 10 points after 42 games last year playing 6 mins a game on the 4th line. Newhook is an embarrassment

There's more to assessing a player than looking at the pts line.

 

[le_sean]

There's more to assessing a player than looking at the pts line.

Yeah he contributes so much elsewhere on the ice. He’s an elite PKer, great defensively. He’s basically the Newfie Jere Lehtinen

 

[Miller Time]

Yeah he contributes so much elsewhere on the ice. He’s an elite PKer, great defensively. He’s basically the Newfie Jere Lehtinen

Fyi, if you watch the games, you might know that he doesn't get any PK time

Useless comments like that don't support a weak argument any better...

But yes, it's his play outside of point production that is getting him considerable ice time despite his struggles offensively. He's 6th in ice time among forwards this season.

 

[le_sean]

Fyi, if you watch the games, you might know that he doesn't get any PK time

Useless comments like that don't support a weak argument any better...

But yes, it's his play outside of point production that is getting him considerable ice time despite his struggles offensively. He's 6th in ice time among forwards this season.

Weak argument is thinking he contributes anything on the ice. 4 points in his last 21 games. Wow what a player. 15 mins per game.

You really have no leg to stand on. You can just simply admit he’s been horrendous this season. You’re just lying to yourself by defending him over and over again. Not sure if he’s your cousin or what, but it’s funny. Apparently anyone who disagrees with you just doesn’t watch the games.

 

[Frankenheimer]

Lines 3-4 are a significant reason for our success. They get no less than a B in my mind.

 

[le_sean]

Lines 3-4 are a significant reason for our success. They get no less than a B in my mind.

There is no universe in which Dvorak merits a B. Gallagher maybe in the first 20-30 games but he’s been awful for over a month now.

 

[Hickflyer]

I see this thread is more popular than the one I started 1st... you guys all just made the list!

Forwards

Caufield - A

He's picked up from where he left this year as far as his overall game. The scoring is back and he's even added a physical element to his game. Our most consistent player this year.

Suzuki - A-

Suzuki continues to show he can be relied on. Only knock on him is his start of the season. A very complete player that we are lucky to have.

Evans - A-

Evans has been our best role player this year. He's going to cost a lot of moolah.

Heineman - B+

Exceeded my expectations going into the season. Really smart player who's positioning makes a difference on his line.

Laine - B

His comments knock down his grade, still pissed by that. But just a pure sniper. He's surprised me with his board play and little plays to extend plays in the O-zone.

Slafkovsky - B- (trending for B+)

His game has been largely inconsistent this year. Been driving this point home all season but would like more shots from him.

Dach - B- (trending for B)

A tale of two seasons which was to be expected. As looked good in the last dozen or so games. Playing with Newhook and a revolving door of linemates isn't an easy task so hats off to him.

Armia - B-

Just a beast at what he does. No more Armia on the PP please. I'd bring him back on a short term deal if he's willing to take a discount.

Anderson - B-

Hats off to him for embracing his new role and utilizing all his tools. This is the most consistent he's been as a Hab.

Gallagher - B-

Started off hot. Has expectedly cooled off. I'd trade him over Anderson if possible at this point.

Dvorak - C+

I don't like the guy but he's been playing his role well playing with Anderson and Gally.

Newhook - C+ (trending for B-)

He's played better recently. Still struggling to find his identity as a player but he seems to be adding layers to his game to exploit his speed more and seems to challenge or go to the middle of the ice more often.


Pezzetta - D+

A jersey filler. But not one's that's NHL worthy IMO.



Defense


Guhle - A

Our best defenseman this year. This dude is going to be a gem. He can be a Vlasic and has not put himself in has many bad spots lately. Has been a total beast since returning back to his natural side.

Hutson - A

I thought about putting an A- but it'd be a disservice as how well he's played. THere have been some stretches where his play dipped but the dude is just SO GOOD. Nuts that he's performing this good in his rookie season. Sign him ASAP.

Matheson - B+ (trending for A-)

A tale of 2 seasons. Like I wrote yesterday, before Carrier move he was facing 2nd hardest minutes in the league. Since then he's now ranking 150 ish across the league. Massive difference and it shows in his play. He's been surprisingly solid on the right side.

Carrier - B+

Still don't understand this move by Trotz. Just a smart player who's excellent at killing plays.

Xhekaj - B

It's remarkable how much Arber has cleaned his game after a disastrous start of the season. Props to him.

Savard - B-

Took a step back but still an excellent PKer. Has formed a great duo with Xhekaj and stabilizes the D corps.

Struble - C+

Started off pre-season very well. Seems to have struggled keeping his game consistent and confidence is rocky but understandable since his leash has been short with management. Curious what the future for him is with this organization.

Barron - C-

His start of the season was decent. Had added a physical element to his game but then the wheels came off and the Trouba hit ended any chance of him becoming a regular in the line-up. Completely set him back.


Goalies

Montembeault - B

Has had some very strong stretches but also some tougher nights. Still needs to prove that he can be workhorse and the debate of is he a 1A or 1B is still pertinent with this season's sample.

Primeau - F

Worst goalie in the league.


Dobes - A- (still too early to say)

Been impressed by his level of confidence and I expected worse positioning based on his style and tools.

I missed it, I think because you posted early in morning.