%Ive seen no upgrade in Barron play and he doesnt bring an element that’s so amazing beside being a RD.
%Ive seen no upgrade in Barron play and he doesnt bring an element that’s so amazing beside being a RD.
Well I don't know what you expect out of him in that department but he has started to use his body and he was being physical in Laval.I have watched many Habs teams from many different era's and Barron I would consider one of the softest defenseman I have ever seen. His style won't change, he hates physical play.
One play doesn't make a habit. Like I said...we shall see. My expectations for Justin Barron are non existent.Well I don't know what you expect out of him in that department but he has started to use his body and he was being physical in Laval.
MSL brought it up when he was talking about him. He isn't ever going to be a Struble but he doesn't have to be.
He needs to be able to rub people out box players out and move the puck the other way.
I watched him being physical on the PK just the other night preventing a zone entry with a beautiful hard check...
Did you completely miss that play?
It isn't just one play though.One play doesn't make a habit. Like I said...we shall see. My expectations for Justin Barron are non existent.
It isn't just one play though.
I pointed out a number of plays in Laval where his was hard on players with his body "crumpling" them along the boards.
Players don't crumple unless the check is really solid he did it more than once.
I know you were watching the games and I also know you were in the GDT's
My comment's were "Finally Barron knows what he is Big for"
He was also one of their best defensemen on that final 3 game road trip.
I liked his camp and I watched him very closely given my stance on the player.
Biggest difference from my pov. The kid worked on his inner self this off-season and looks more mature out there.He seems calmer less panicky,
Hopefully it carries over when he is playing against NHL line ups in the regular season.Biggest difference from my pov. The kid worked on his inner self this off-season and looks more mature out there.
LOL, I believe there is always space for a 24+ minute D and an offensive specialist on the same team.The last spot on the right side of D will be between Barron and Mailloux. No space for both of them long term. Just like there is no space for Matheson AND Hutson on the left side.
Which one will play 24+ minutes again??LOL, I believe there is always space for a 24+ minute D and an offensive specialist on the same team.
How do you see that long term?No space for both of them long term (Barron and Mailloux).
They are too much of the same. Except Mailloux is a more physical.How do you see that long term?
I can’t see Savard sticking around past this year, nor can I see the long term plan to keep Ghule on his offside.
Reinbacher, Mailloux and Barron can all fit on the right side, if they’re good enough to play.
Savard is staying pass this year. The plan is to get better, not babysit more rookies at D like the last 3 seasons.How do you see that long term?
I can’t see Savard sticking around past this year, nor can I see the long term plan to keep Ghule on his offside.
Reinbacher, Mailloux and Barron can all fit on the right side, if they’re good enough to play.
You mean not staying i guess?? If so, i agree. He is perfect for Hutson this season. But after that, we need an updrade on him. Big upgrade. We just can't let Reinbacher and Mailloux taking the top two spot on the right side next season. Reinbacher won't be ready and Mailloux is just not good enough imo.Savard is staying pass this year. The plan is to get better, not babysit more rookies at D like the last 3 seasons.
No, I'm saying Savard is staying, at least for one more year. It is very unlikely they will trade for an upgrade on Savard and there won't be better options than Savard on the UFA market on July 1st. Habs will not want to have to manage more than one rookie at D in the line-up next year (and it should be a RHD among Konyushkov, Reinbacher and Mailloux).You mean not staying i guess?? If so, i agree. He is perfect for Hutson this season. But after that, we need an updrade on him. Big upgrade. We just can't let Reinbacher and Mailloux taking the top two spot on the right side next season. Reinbacher won't be ready and Mailloux is just not good enough imo.
Too soon to say this.The last spot on the right side of D will be between Barron and Mailloux. No space for both of them long term. Just like there is no space for Matheson AND Hutson on the left side.
Didn't a bunch of vets " petition " Marty about problems playing his man to man game and Marty agreed to use a more zone defensive system ? Thought I read something about that.
Mailloux seems 2 years away and with the operation Reinbacher I’d say 3-4. Lots of hockey to be played before they (maybe?) make the nhl. Barron’s spot seems cemented.How do you see that long term?
I can’t see Savard sticking around past this year, nor can I see the long term plan to keep Ghule on his offside.
Reinbacher, Mailloux and Barron can all fit on the right side, if they’re good enough to play.
Mailloux: one more AHL season.Mailloux seems 2 years away and with the operation Reinbacher I’d say 3-4. Lots of hockey to be played before they (maybe?) make the nhl. Barron’s spot seems cemented.
Mailloux seems 2 years away and with the operation Reinbacher I’d say 3-4. Lots of hockey to be played before they (maybe?) make the nhl. Barron’s spot seems cemented.
Are you talking long term?The last spot on the right side of D will be between Barron and Mailloux. No space for both of them long term. Just like there is no space for Matheson AND Hutson on the left side.