Player Discussion Patrik Laine

[JianYang]

It's crazy how we can speculate about a November return given that the ugly looking incident only happened in October.

 

[26Mats]

I think they will keep Condotta, he's doing a better job as the 4th line center then Dvorak was.
Pezz is probably getting waived.

Habs might be hoping Dach is out of his funk by the time Laine comes back. But Newhook might be the one demoted to run CC/Evans/Laine. Dvorak should be moved, but I don't expect HuGo to do so until the deadline.

I'd be fine with either Dvo or Evans on the second line with Dach. I have it:

Laine - Suzuki - Slaf
Caufield - Dvo/Evans - Dach
Gallagher - Evans/Dvo - Anderson
Armia - Newhook - Roy/Heineman/RHP/Condotta

 

[Skip Bayless]

"Change the script; Release Lainé, make them believe"

"But crush them by injuring Suzuki for the rest of the year."

 

[malcb33]

I'd be fine with either Dvo or Evans on the second line with Dach. I have it:

Laine - Suzuki - Slaf
Caufield - Dvo/Evans - Dach
Gallagher - Evans/Dvo - Anderson
Armia - Newhook - Roy/Heineman/RHP/Condotta

I really like the top line you have, but I think with Laine's ability to run a line, you have to spread things out. I think I would go something like this, with Newhook and Dach switching spots if need be.

Caufield - Suzuki - Slaf
Laine - Evans - Newhook
Gallagher - Dach - Anderson
Armia - Condotta - Heineman/ RHP

 

[26Mats]

I really like the top line you have, but I think with Laine's ability to run a line, you have to spread things out. I think I would go something like this, with Newhook and Dach switching spots if need be.

Caufield - Suzuki - Slaf
Laine - Evans - Newhook
Gallagher - Dach - Anderson
Armia - Condotta - Heineman/ RHP

- If Dach can play center, I'd like at least to see Dvo on his wing, or Evan's, to take the draws.

- I haven't liked Newhook on the wing this year. But I haven't been able watch much this year. Last Newhook at C with Armia on his wing was a good combo. I think that duo could form a good 2nd bottom six line, along with the Gally-Anderson duo.

- But yeah it may be good to keep Condotta and Heineman on the 4th line.