Suzuki, Caufield and the Mystery man.

[the]

I’m going with Hulk Hogan as the 3rd mystery man brother!

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

"When you doubt your powers, you give power to your doubts"

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Spreading talent around to help as many of our young forwards grow?

That doesn't make sense.
Caufield and Suzuki are two of our youngest forwards and they still have a ton of growing to do.

 

[malcb33]

Spreading talent around to help as many of our young forwards grow?

The talent in the current forward corps is very thin no matter which way you slice it.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

That doesn't make sense.
Caufield and Suzuki are two of our youngest forwards and they still have a ton of growing to do.

Yes it does. Dach, Newhook, RHP and Slaf are all less ahead than CC & Nick. It's not a matter of age, but capabilities. You want those other players to be supported with capable players, that's why for development sake, CC, Nick and Monahan should ideally be on seperate lines.

This team is not making the playoffs, so its far more important to concentrate on this rather than getting your joneses with a full top line.

Your initial claim was that Suzuki was responsible for CC getting his 48 goals. So, you tell me why it's so important to keep them together since your assertion is false. I see more benefit in seperating them, for now. It's not because you don't see the point in something that it necessarily means it doesn't make sense. You're not omniscient.

The talent in the current forward corps is very thin no matter which way you slice it.

Even more reason to boost those players by spreading those who are more capable.

 

[Rapala]

I'm hoping MSL will use Dach with them when the situation warrants it. Late in periods O zone draws and third periods when trailing. More in game adjustments would be appreciated this season.

 

[Cournoyer12]

Monahan has experience playing with top line talent. He and Gaudreau were a dynamic duo. … and he’s only 28, turning 29 soon. If healthy and productive, he could stick around.

Also, I’m intrigued by:
Slaf - Dach - Anderson

Bulldozer line!!!!

 

[malcb33]

Yes it does. Dach, Newhook, RHP and Slaf are all less ahead than CC & Nick. It's not a matter of age, but capabilities. You want those other players to be supported with capable players, that's why for development sake, CC, Nick and Monahan should ideally be on seperate lines.

This team is not making the playoffs, so its far more important to concentrate on this rather than getting your joneses with a full top line.

Your initial claim was that Suzuki was responsible for CC getting his 48 goals. So, you tell me why it's so important to keep them together since your assertion is false. I see more benefit in seperating them, for now. It's not because you don't see the point in something that it necessarily means it doesn't make sense. You're not omniscient.



Even more reason to boost those players by spreading those who are more capable.

It's hard to agree or disagree with you when I don't think you've posted your proposed line-up but you seem adamant regarding spreading the talent throughout the line-up.

To be clear, I'm neither for, nor against having a top-heavy top 6 or solidifying the top 9. IMO you need to do both depending on how things go. E.G- if you need to get guys going (create so positive momentum) or to match up with the opposition better.

I realize I'm repeating myself, but I do think that either way MSL does the lines, Montreal doesn't have enough talent in the forwards where he can create the best line-up without any weak points (anchors). If you spread the "talent" it essentially becomes duo's with each duo playing with a lesser player, who is likely to slow things down or kill plays. Alternatively, if you go with a top-heavy top 6, the 3rd line basically has to tread water and is unlikely to create any momentum or prolonged periods of positive play.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Yes it does. Dach, Newhook, RHP and Slaf are all less ahead than CC & Nick. It's not a matter of age, but capabilities. You want those other players to be supported with capable players, that's why for development sake, CC, Nick and Monahan should ideally be on seperate lines.

The habs, who haven't had an 82-point scorer since 2008 and a 50-goalscorer since 1990, should prioritize the development of lesser players than of the two players with the best chance of becoming elite? That doesn't sound like a good plan.

Your initial claim was that Suzuki was responsible for CC getting his 48 goals. So, you tell me why it's so important to keep them together since your assertion is false. I see more benefit in seperating them, for now.

Because they have proven great chemistry and are still nowhere near what they could become.

It's not because you don't see the point in something that it necessarily means it doesn't make sense. You're not omniscient.

The coach, who's known for his development ability and who has tried so many different combinations and lines since camp started, has never separated Suzuki and Caufield. Shows you how little sense your idea makes.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Its gotta be Josh Anderson riding shotgun.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Its gotta be Josh Anderson riding shotgun.

He’s got size and speed but no head. I’d put Monahan or Newhook there.

And honestly, I hope they give CC/Dach a look too.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

He’s got size and speed but no head. I’d put Monahan or Newhook there.

And honestly, I hope they give CC/Dach a look too.

Can't be Newhook. It has to be someone with size who can work the corners. Josh Anderson should start there. Monahan will be needed centering the 3rd line in Dvorak's absense.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Can't be Newhook. It has to be someone with size who can work the corners. Josh Anderson should start there. Monahan will be needed centering the 3rd line in Dvorak's absense.

Anderson didn’t work there last year. He’s just not finisher.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Anderson didn’t work there last year. He’s just not finisher.

He doesn't have to finish. He just needs to forecheck, win puck battles and create space for CC and Suzuki. Both CC and Suzuki can create offense and finish.

I am convinced Josh wasn't 100% last season. He looks healthy this season.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

He doesn't have to finish. He just needs to forecheck, win puck battles and create space for CC and Suzuki. Both CC and Suzuki can create offense and finish.

I am convinced Josh wasn't 100% last season. He looks healthy this season.

He’s not the guy I’d put there. But then again, I get where you’re coming from. Personality I’d solve the size issue by putting CC with Dach.

 

[417]

Heineman brings a lot of the attributes Suzukk and Caufield, I'd like to see that to start the year