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.

 

[SwiftyHab]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1859258257916772637

 

[Walrus26]

We have the technology. We can rebuild him.

 

[salbutera]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1859258257916772637

So it begins…..

 

[the]

The Patrick Laine show is about to start! Our quality of life is about to significantly improve because of Laine.

 

[Hacketts]

It's like our season is starting all over again.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Columbus and Jets posters also mentioned he always came back earlier than expected when he had minor or major injuries. For somebody who gets hurt alot he does seem to recover quickly.


But I mean look at the guy , he's in the mold of Ovi and Malkin , absolute ogres created in some sort of test tube

 

[salbutera]

But I mean look at the guy , he's in the mold of Ovi and Malkin , absolute ogres created in some sort of test tube

Yup … I can see the resemblance…

 

[Hacketts]

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

Laine- Dach- Anderson
Gallagher- Evans- Newhook

try that for a game.

I would be interested to see what Newhook looks like playing with Gallagher, think they could compliment each other.

Anderson's IQ with Laine could be an issue, but they could be a good line on the forecheck. Dach has the IQ to play with Laine, and maybe Laine could be the one that helps Dach at C.

Nice to have options either way.

 

[salbutera]

Laine- Dach- Anderson
Gallagher- Evans- Newhook

try that for a game.

I would be interested to see what Newhook looks like playing with Gallagher, think they could compliment each other.

Anderson's IQ with Laine could be an issue, but they could be a good line on the forecheck. Dach has the IQ to play with Laine, and maybe Laine could be the one that helps Dach at C.

Nice to have options either way.

Leave Anderson where he is on 3rd line / PK role that’s what he’s best at not top-6 role.

Newhook - Dach - Laine and see if Laine’s skill injection will help the other two

 

[SwiftyHab]

I want to see Laine - Dach - Slaf

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1859268873507271042

 

[salbutera]

I want to see Laine - Dach - Slaf

IMO that would be ideal and only happens if a big body (Heineman?) can step up in growth as a top-6 regular. Suzuki - Caufield need size on their line

 

[Hacketts]

Leave Anderson where he is on 3rd line / PK role that’s what he’s best at not top-6 role.

Newhook - Dach - Laine and see it Laine’s skill injection will help the other two

I'm open to trying everything and seeing what works. You don't know how a combination will work, until you try it. I like Anderson's role with Gallagher, but options are options.

 

[waitin425]

Slaf - Suzuki - Caufield
Laine - Dach - Newhook
Anderson - Evans - Gally
Heinemen - Dvorak - Armia
Pezz/Condotta/RHP

 

[morhilane]

Already back at practice with a non-contact jersey.

So about two weeks before his return I guess.

 

[The Real Timo]

Yes! Put Caufield back on the first line FFS! Let Laine and Dach and whoever do some 10-11 minutes per game to get back into it (for both). Sit Dvorak when Laine's back and put Evans with Gally and Donkey. Voila! We've got the winning formula. Not so hard, is it, Ken?

 

[Nova_Scotia_Vees]

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