Newhook's problem is his atrocious defensive game and faceoffs. If Newhook would be a good defensive player winning 50+ % of his faceoffs he'd be a very useful 3rd line center who could help on a 2nd line in case of injuries.
He must be wondering where he's traded to or thinking about heading overseas to play as there is no room for his type of play in Montreal.
As someone that has played, even in minor hockey, IF you really are honest with your game, you will see where works needs to be done and take measures to improve them and that doesn't stop ever, at least not for the ones with the determination to do their best to improve, and then you have some that just don't. Seen him play in junior and he hasn't really changed. He could get away as is in minors but not at a professional level.
As a player, you know already and others will chime in with input. I would say that most players know their shortcoming, if the don't realize it on their own, that's a problem. He improved but not significantly from what I've seen anyways.
Roy is probably done in Hughes eyes.
Skating is his biggest weakness......I am not sure how you think that is a strength????
I don't think he's got much value. Above average hockey IQ but limited tools and butter soft.
I wonder how many rookies are «throw-ins» in a trade when you have the deepest prospect pool in the last 5 years.
It gives you leverage if you are willing to slightly overpay for a needed piece.
