Well they won't removed Gallagher from the lineup, and they will give a chance to Parenteau. So the only guys that are in danger are really Bournival and Moen.
- ShafterBenRaide

Prust will be hurt by 1 minute into game 1

Who do you remove from the lineup?

We already have either Bournival or Moen sitting in the press box.

Pacioretty-DD-Parenteau
Galchenyuk-Plec-Gallagher
Bourque-Eller-Bournival/Moen
Prust-Malhotra-Weise.

Bournival/Moen

We don't even have space for the new guy Sekac.

Unless you are talking about a trade? Who would you trade?
- ShafterBenRaide

Pacioretty-DD-Parenteau ( not sure PA will fit in there... )
Galchenyuk-Plek- top 6 winger
Bourque-Eller-Gallagher
Prust-Malhotra-Weise.

Bournival/Moen

Sekac will start in the AHL...
DLR is penciled in as a 3rd liner.

Pacioretty-DD-Parenteau
Galchenyuk-Plek- top 6 winger
Bourque-Eller-Gallagher
Prust-Malhotra-Weise.

Bournival/Moen

Sekac will start in the AHL...
DLR is penciled in as a 3rd liner.
- WaterBoy

We can't pay a top 6 winger. PK took all the $$

Prust will be hurt by 1 minute into game 1
- AGalchenyuk27

Prust in L/W.

And I like the 4th line of Prust-Malhotra-Weise.

We can't pay a top 6 winger. PK took all the $$
- AGalchenyuk27

Quite sure some $$$ can be shed.

Moen traded / waived would clear up some space.

Of course there's nothing left in the UFA pool worth calling a top 6 winger...so a trade would send $$ the other way.

Well they won't removed Gallagher from the lineup, and they will give a chance to Parenteau. So the only guys that are in danger are really Bournival and Moen.
- ShafterBenRaide

Indeed, I could see that lineup :

Pacioretty-DD-Parenteau
Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher
Bourque-Plekanec-Sekac
Prust-Malhotra-Weise.

Moen : Scratch
Bournival : Hamilton (call back if injury)

You could always switch Galchenyuk and Bourque if need be.

Prust in L/W.

And I like the 4th line of Prust-Malhotra-Weise.
- ShafterBenRaide

me too but u know he will play at most 65 games.

Quite sure some $$$ can be shed.

Moen traded / waived would clear up some space.

Of course there's nothing left in the UFA pool worth calling a top 6 winger...so a trade would send $$ the other way.
- WaterBoy

Think Habs will make do with what they have for 20 or more games.

Pacioretty-DD-Parenteau ( not sure PA will fit in there... )
Galchenyuk-Plek- top 6 winger
Bourque-Eller-Gallagher
Prust-Malhotra-Weise.

Bournival/Moen

Sekac will start in the AHL...
DLR is penciled in as a 3rd liner.
- WaterBoy

Well Parenteau and DD are good friends. And they are both slow so they might have good chemistry together. Wouldn't be surprised to see Therrien start the year with them together and see how it goes from there.

Think Habs will make do with what they have for 20 or more games.
- AGalchenyuk27

Most probably.

Indeed, I could see that lineup :

Pacioretty-DD-Parenteau
Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher
Bourque-Plekanec-Sekac
Prust-Malhotra-Weise.

Moen : Scratch
Bournival : Hamilton (call back if injury)

You could always switch Galchenyuk and Bourque if need be.
- BashCH

That would be good, but would Therrien have the Balls to put Plec on the 3rd line?

That would be good, but would Therrien have the Balls to put Plec on the 3rd line?
- ShafterBenRaide

It wouldn't be the 3rd line ice time wise.

That would be good, but would Therrien have the Balls to put Plec on the 3rd line?
- ShafterBenRaide

2nd and 3rd line are pretty much equal IMO...Plek is still #2 center.

Far too early to pencil Sekac in these lineups, not to mention De La Rose.

It wouldn't be the 3rd line ice time wise.
- WaterBoy

I wouldn't mind seeing the first 3 lines getting about the same ice time. And removing Plec from the PP and giving more PP time to guys like Galchenyuk and Eller, or even Sekac if he makes the team.

Far too early to pencil Sekac in these lineups, not to mention De La Rose.
- stinger67

Yup.

I also don't like Bourque in the lineup.

Yup.

I also don't like Bourque in the lineup.
- WaterBoy

He had good playoffs...we never know.

I wouldn't mind seeing the first 3 lines getting about the same ice time. And removing Plec from the PP and giving more PP time to guys like Galchenyuk and Eller, or even Sekac if he makes the team.
- ShafterBenRaide

Plek will always get more ice time because he'll be matched against top lines ( now that Malhotra is there he might see them a bit less).

The DD line will get more ice time than the Eller line.

Far too early to pencil Sekac in these lineups, not to mention De La Rose.
- stinger67

Sekac is the new Bozak.

I wouldn't mind seeing the first 3 lines getting about the same ice time. And removing Plec from the PP and giving more PP time to guys like Galchenyuk and Eller, or even Sekac if he makes the team.
- ShafterBenRaide

I'd give PP time to Plek before Eller. But Galchenyuk definetly has to get more, he's good at controlling the puck and makes great passes.

I'd give PP time to Plek before Eller. But Galchenyuk definetly has to get more, he's good at controlling the puck and makes great passes.
- BashCH

Maybe this is the year where Chucky gets to play center on the PP ?

Would be a great place to start.

Maybe this is the year where Chucky gets to play center on the PP ?

Would be a great place to start.
- WaterBoy

Hope so.

I'd give PP time to Plek before Eller. But Galchenyuk definetly has to get more, he's good at controlling the puck and makes great passes.
- BashCH

yes Galchenyuk absolutely needs to get big minutes this year. a breakout from him is the best chance we have of injecting some balance and depth into the lineup, offensively speaking.

Maybe this is the year where Chucky gets to play center on the PP ?

Would be a great place to start.
- WaterBoy

Yes, and the few times he did see the PP, he seemed to have great chemistry with Subban. Making plays and passes together that other players can't complete.