Vachon23
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We miss to many pieces and the East will still be stack next year
Line Combos: Lineup for 2024-2025
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BergevinBurner
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Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Roy-Dach-Zegras/Laine/Mystery player
Newhook-Dvo-Anderson
Armia-Evans-Gallagher
Matheson-Guhle
Hutson-Savard
Xhekaj-Mailloux
Roy-Dach-Zegras/Laine/Mystery player
Newhook-Dvo-Anderson
Armia-Evans-Gallagher
Matheson-Guhle
Hutson-Savard
Xhekaj-Mailloux
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
I would push back on the notion he hasn't shown anything yet, he's quite often one of Laval's better players and that's with an injury interrupted year.
Egresch
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He showed something, but it is also obvious that it will be very hard for him to find his chair in future Habs team. Does not look like real top 6 talent nor is he a fit to bottom 6 role. Mešár, Beck, F. Xhekaj are 2,5 years younger and they are coming.
My bet is, Farrell will be part of trade package.
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26Mats
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Would be interesting if Hughes traded all of Struble, Barron, Harris, and Kovacevic this offseason.
Egresch
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I like both, but I would say Harris and Kovacevic will be traded this offseason.
I would go with:
Matheson- Guhle
Xhekaj-Savard
Struble-Barron
Laval:
Hutson-Reinbacher
Engstrom-Mailloux
Trudeau
26Mats
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I suspect one will be kept as the 7th D. But for sure I could see both traded.
We know Mailloux is close to NHL ready. Shortly, we'll see if Reinbacher, Hutson, and/or Engstrom are too. That could also affect Hughes's offseason plans.
Kosseca
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Starting line up:
CC - Suzuki - Slaf
Newhook - Dach - [Summer trade]
Anderson - Dvorak - Armia
RHP - Evan - Gally
Matheson - Guhle
Xhekaj - Savard
Struble -Kova
Traded: Harris for another prospect. Hutson, Engstrom, Reinb. and Mailloux all in Laval unless one surprise at camp. Beck in Laval too to start, may move up once Dvorak is traded or injured again. Roy will start in Laval unless KH can trade one of Anderson or Armia. I think they prefer to play RHP on the 4th and have Roy play 1st line in Laval, then sending RHP down and have Roy play less meaning full minutes.
I think that Struble, Dovrak, Anderson are likely candidate to be traded before the TDL. Depending on how the RD may progress in Laval, I could see them trying to gram one so they can move Guhle back on his natural side.
CC - Suzuki - Slaf
Newhook - Dach - [Summer trade]
Anderson - Dvorak - Armia
RHP - Evan - Gally
Matheson - Guhle
Xhekaj - Savard
Struble -Kova
Traded: Harris for another prospect. Hutson, Engstrom, Reinb. and Mailloux all in Laval unless one surprise at camp. Beck in Laval too to start, may move up once Dvorak is traded or injured again. Roy will start in Laval unless KH can trade one of Anderson or Armia. I think they prefer to play RHP on the 4th and have Roy play 1st line in Laval, then sending RHP down and have Roy play less meaning full minutes.
I think that Struble, Dovrak, Anderson are likely candidate to be traded before the TDL. Depending on how the RD may progress in Laval, I could see them trying to gram one so they can move Guhle back on his natural side.
Hins77
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Out : Ylonen, White, Pearson,
1. Caufield / Suzuki / Slaf
2. UFA / Dach / Roy
3. Newhook / Dvorak / Anderson
4. Armia / Evans / Gallagher
Extra : RHP, Pezzetta
UFA : there is plenty middle six player availlable next summer. Could see a deal exemple Anthony Duclair/Debrusk 2 years.
1. Caufield / Suzuki / Slaf
2. UFA / Dach / Roy
3. Newhook / Dvorak / Anderson
4. Armia / Evans / Gallagher
Extra : RHP, Pezzetta
UFA : there is plenty middle six player availlable next summer. Could see a deal exemple Anthony Duclair/Debrusk 2 years.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
There's a good chance he isn't part of the contending roster but again he has shown a lot of good things and I disagree he isn't fit to a bottom 6 role. This guy has been a fixture on the PK and defending leads late in games at the world championships and olympics for the Americans. He's not an offense only guy, he's smart all across the ice and I can definitely see him carving out a successful career as a middle 6er who plays PK and 2nd PP.
Of course hoping for a better upgrade, and moving out 1 or more of Dvo, Gally, Anderson... But if the right deal isn't to be found, I think you are exactly right.
BergevinBurner
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Dach on the wing, no question in my mind.
I think Celebrini's floor at center is probably higher than Dach's ceiling at center. Plus with Dach's injury history I'd rather have Celebrini play center because otherwise we'd be juggling Celebrini back and forth from center to wing whenever Dach gets hurt and not letting him get his groove in either position.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
________ Suzuki Slafkovsky (I think we have to balance out our scoring on the first two lines)
Caufield Dach ___________
Gallagher________Anderson (I don't see these guys being relegated to a 4th line even though they should be)
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This is where I am at with our forward group.
The blanks will be filled in with some of the following:
Roy Newhook Armia Dvo Evans RHP Pezzetta Ylonen (Beck Tuch Heineman Ist pick)
The bolded likely start somewhere while some of others simply have to have to go.
I can't see us not wanting to free up some slots for new blood.
Much will be dependent on who we can actually move or simply dump.
It will be much easier to fill in the blanks once we know who survives.
The Defense won't change much at all. Barron's play will determine much.
Caufield Dach ___________
Gallagher________Anderson (I don't see these guys being relegated to a 4th line even though they should be)
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This is where I am at with our forward group.
The blanks will be filled in with some of the following:
Roy Newhook Armia Dvo Evans RHP Pezzetta Ylonen (Beck Tuch Heineman Ist pick)
The bolded likely start somewhere while some of others simply have to have to go.
I can't see us not wanting to free up some slots for new blood.
Much will be dependent on who we can actually move or simply dump.
It will be much easier to fill in the blanks once we know who survives.
The Defense won't change much at all. Barron's play will determine much.
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Weber Fan
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Caufield / Suzuki / Slaf
Newhook/ Dach / Necas
Armia/ Dvorak / Anderson
RHP / Evans / W. Carrier
Gally
Newhook/ Dach / Necas
Armia/ Dvorak / Anderson
RHP / Evans / W. Carrier
Gally
I'd be down for this if we could pull it off. The Will Carrier piece for sure.
One of Dvo and Evans are toast sooner or later and maybe both as is RHP.
I think they will find it increasingly hard to hold down a spot with the number of prospects banging on the door.
Probably not a question of if but a question of when.
Interesting that Dach line can all play center in a pinch Hughes likes that.
I agree with this. Put Cole with Dach and give Roy/Newhook every opportunity to earn spots in the top 6.
If we somehow grab another top 6 player (ie Zegras), then they can both have a shot and some healthy competition for it.
I think Roy is best suited for that top 6 with his shooting. He would compliment a line that Caufield is not on, to have two dangerous shooting threats.
Ultimately, I like Newhook on a high energy third line with speed and aggressive forechecking. He certainly has top 6 potential, but the most bang for our buck with him, is on that third line, creating tough matchups for opposing coaches.
One thing of note.
If Armia continues to play inspired hockey don't be surprised if he's given every chance to hold down a top six slot.
The reasons are obvious.
If Armia continues to play inspired hockey don't be surprised if he's given every chance to hold down a top six slot.
The reasons are obvious.
Hickflyer
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First of all lets discuss who needs to go for rebuilding, Cap ,poor playor to make room.
Matheson-best deal
Xhekaj-(RFA)teams are going to offer big contract for him.
Barron-(RFA)best deal
Ylonen(RFA)-best deal
Armia-best deal if poss
Anderson-best deal if poss
Dvorak-best deal if poss
Evans-best deal or cut
Pezzetta or cut
Pearson-gone or minors
White-gone or minors
Matheson-best deal
Xhekaj-(RFA)teams are going to offer big contract for him.
Barron-(RFA)best deal
Ylonen(RFA)-best deal
Armia-best deal if poss
Anderson-best deal if poss
Dvorak-best deal if poss
Evans-best deal or cut
Pezzetta or cut
Pearson-gone or minors
White-gone or minors
This is never going to happen.
You are misreading the Man-his intent-his loyalty.
Not to mention a probable burning desire to have every opportunity in the world to play with his Bro.
Now from our side NO f***ING WAY.
Hickflyer
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Fact: Teams can offer up to 4.1 mil per year and habs only get a 2nd rd pick back. Habs will not match that offer givin their D overload. I think a team like Chicago have their eyes on him.This is never going to happen.
You are misreading the Man-his intent-his loyalty.
Not to mention a probable burning desire to have every opportunity in the world to play with his Bro.
Now from our side NO f***ING WAY.
Fact this player will be locked up long before that is even possible.
Go ahead and bookmark at will.
Hickflyer
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You do realize we can sign him anytime before his RFA kicks in right?
What have you seen or heard from anyone involved that:
A) Arber Xhekaj is mercenary.
B) Our management group would ever let a player of his caliber go when he's still progressing.
C) Teams can do anything once the new deal is signed.
D) How many RFA's have you seen get moved unless they've stated the won't resign with their current club.
