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obie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Oshawa, ON
Joined: 09.17.2005

Apr 8 @ 5:14 PM ET
and who do you take out to give him a spot? we all agree he's not a 4th line guy. he'll play in Laval imo.
- fidopro


I think theres lots of guys that could be sent off this summer, Bergevin would be stupid not to explore some of these possibilities after all these guys just had career years... and especially at RW, only guy on that side that's guaranteed a spot in October is Gallagher
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC
Joined: 08.10.2008

Apr 8 @ 5:20 PM ET
Agreed. I find WJC a good showcase for how a young player might translate to the NHL. And though Suzuki is dominant in the OHL, he was not at the WJC. His talent was evident with some nice moves and nice passing, but he definitely was not controlling the play.
- ChrisGoalie39


same here. for a 19 y/o, he was never on the 1st pp unit, didn't play a significant role... like I said, wait and see for me
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC
Joined: 08.10.2008

Apr 8 @ 5:22 PM ET
I think theres lots of guys that could be sent off this summer, Bergevin would be stupid not to explore some of these possibilities after all these guys just had career years... and especially at RW, only guy on that side that's guaranteed a spot in October is Gallagher
- obie


I don't see them moving Armia, the only 6' guy they have. and I don't see them moving Shaw either, one of the few who plays as hard on the road as he does at home. especially to give the spot to a kid! if they make a trade to acquire a real top6 RW, fine. but certainly not for Suzuki.

then again, even though many had career seasons and the team played at 100% all year, that was still not enough. so maybe you're right.
ChrisGoalie39
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 07.28.2007

Apr 8 @ 5:27 PM ET
I think theres lots of guys that could be sent off this summer, Bergevin would be stupid not to explore some of these possibilities after all these guys just had career years... and especially at RW, only guy on that side that's guaranteed a spot in October is Gallagher
- obie


There's definitely some big questions with the lineup the way it is. A lot of guys proved themselves, we're still lacking some real scoring touch up front. I think Shaw has earned that "Top 9" RW spot. He's that guy that can move up and down your lineup. Does that make Armia redundant? I know Armia was also very good for us, but at some point we have to part with these "character" guys and give roster spots to up and coming guys who can develop into scorers. Who knows though, Bergevin loves loading up on bottom 6 players.
ChrisGoalie39
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 07.28.2007

Apr 8 @ 5:31 PM ET
I don't see them moving Armia, the only 6' guy they have. and I don't see them moving Shaw either, one of the few who plays as hard on the road as he does at home. especially to give the spot to a kid! if they make a trade to acquire a real top6 RW, fine. but certainly not for Suzuki.

then again, even though many had career seasons and the team played at 100% all year, that was still not enough. so maybe you're right.

- fidopro


lol thinking the same thing...

I think next year will be an interesting phase for this "retooling" team. I think MB keeps what worked and lets go of what didn't (Hudon, Peca, etc.) and hopes that guys like Poehling, Suzuki and maybe even Ylonen come in provide some offence, forcing their hands. If those guys don't come in and make an impact, Armia and co. stay. If these guys do make an impact, some guys go for picks.
obie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Oshawa, ON
Joined: 09.17.2005

Apr 8 @ 5:34 PM ET
I don't see them moving Armia, the only 6' guy they have. and I don't see them moving Shaw either, one of the few who plays as hard on the road as he does at home. especially to give the spot to a kid! if they make a trade to acquire a real top6 RW, fine. but certainly not for Suzuki.
- fidopro


I wouldn't move Armia either, as long as his contract demands aren't ridiculous but you never know, he could be of interest to another team in a trade, and if that trade was beneficial to Montreal and he needed to be included, so be it... Shaw was awesome this year, miles ahead of what I expected, can he repeat? Are the injuries truly behind him? Will his value ever be higher? All those questions are worth at least listening if a team asks about his availability, I would miss the Andrew Shaw we saw this year if he was to go for sure, but he comes with lots of uncertainties!

And still Gallagher, Shaw and Armia is only 3, and 2 of them are better suited for the bottom lines, theres already a need for one, no need to make room
Xizord
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I am Eklund, QC
Joined: 01.03.2007

Apr 8 @ 5:35 PM ET
That awesome, Carolina and Toronto same odds to win

Tampa Bay Lightning +250
Calgary Flames +800
Boston Bruins +900
Washington Capitals +1000
Winnipeg Jets +1000
Nashville Predators +1200
San Jose Sharks +1200
St. Louis Blues +1200
Carolina Hurricanes +2000
New York Islanders +2000
Pittsburgh Penguins +2000
Toronto Maple Leafs +2000
Vegas Golden Knights +2000
Colorado Avalanche +2500
Dallas Stars +2800
Columbus Blue Jackets +3300
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC
Joined: 08.10.2008

Apr 8 @ 5:36 PM ET
lol thinking the same thing...

I think next year will be an interesting phase for this "retooling" team. I think MB keeps what worked and lets go of what didn't (Hudon, Peca, etc.) and hopes that guys like Poehling, Suzuki and maybe even Ylonen come in provide some offence, forcing their hands. If those guys don't come in and make an impact, Armia and co. stay. If these guys do make an impact, some guys go for picks.

- ChrisGoalie39


I think Poehling is the only one with a legit chance to make the team next season.
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC
Joined: 08.10.2008

Apr 8 @ 5:38 PM ET
That awesome, Carolina and Toronto same odds to win

Tampa Bay Lightning +250
Calgary Flames +800
Boston Bruins +900
Washington Capitals +1000
Winnipeg Jets +1000
Nashville Predators +1200
San Jose Sharks +1200
St. Louis Blues +1200
Carolina Hurricanes +2000
New York Islanders +2000
Pittsburgh Penguins +2000
Toronto Maple Leafs +2000
Vegas Golden Knights +2000
Colorado Avalanche +2500
Dallas Stars +2800
Columbus Blue Jackets +3300

- Xizord


Vegas a bit undervalued here, no?
obie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Oshawa, ON
Joined: 09.17.2005

Apr 8 @ 5:39 PM ET
I think Poehling is the only one with a legit chance to make the team next season.
- fidopro


I think Jake Evans could push for a 4th line role
Xizord
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I am Eklund, QC
Joined: 01.03.2007

Apr 8 @ 5:39 PM ET
Vegas a bit undervalued here, no?
- fidopro


ya, kinda tought so to.

They would be my bet or Nashville...they seem the better value for chance to win / payout

Edit : Kinda sucks that its Vegas / SJ in the 1st round
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
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Apr 8 @ 5:44 PM ET
I think Jake Evans could push for a 4th line role
- obie


you think they won't keep Thompson and Weal?
obie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Oshawa, ON
Joined: 09.17.2005

Apr 8 @ 5:45 PM ET
you think they won't keep Thompson and Weal?
- fidopro


Weal yes, Thompson is a goner
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
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Apr 8 @ 5:47 PM ET
Weal yes, Thompson is a goner
- obie


I'm not sure about that. both are ufas, we'll know soon enough
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
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Apr 8 @ 5:48 PM ET
ya, kinda tought so to.

They would be my bet or Nashville...they seem the better value for chance to win / payout

Edit : Kinda sucks that its Vegas / SJ in the 1st round

- Xizord


CLB are also undervalued imo. yes they start againts TB, but that's exactly when you want to face them. round 1.
they could surprise.
obie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Oshawa, ON
Joined: 09.17.2005

Apr 8 @ 5:52 PM ET
I'm not sure about that. both are ufas, we'll know soon enough
- fidopro


You may be right but I'd pass on Thompson, Weal fit their style of play for sure and should stick around... someone will probably offer Thompson 3 years.
Xizord
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I am Eklund, QC
Joined: 01.03.2007

Apr 8 @ 5:52 PM ET
CLB are also undervalued imo. yes they start againts TB, but that's exactly when you want to face them. round 1.
they could surprise.

- fidopro


I know, TB was probably rooting for the habs, Colombus if they get starting is a team that could be hard to stop...

but I think TB will, but it will be much harder than people think... like TB in 7
obie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Oshawa, ON
Joined: 09.17.2005

Apr 8 @ 5:54 PM ET
I know, TB was probably rooting for the habs, Colombus if they get starting is a team that could be hard to stop...

but I think TB will, but it will be much harder than people think... like TB in 7

- Xizord


Columbus will leave their mark on Tampa, the Bolts are a much better team but the Jackets are a heavy team
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
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Apr 8 @ 5:58 PM ET
You may be right but I'd pass on Thompson, Weal fit their style of play for sure and should stick around... someone will probably offer Thompson 3 years.
- obie


he'll turn 35 as the season starts... I'd give him a 1 year contract. so yeah he might get 2 somewhere else. he did well.
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
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Apr 8 @ 6:00 PM ET
I know, TB was probably rooting for the habs, Colombus if they get starting is a team that could be hard to stop...

but I think TB will, but it will be much harder than people think... like TB in 7

- Xizord


yep, I have not decided yet which team I'll go with. that's a tricky one. like STL-WPG. and VEG-SJ. and CAR-WASH.
difficult choices for the 1st round.
Leafsmart
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Fredericton, N.B.
Joined: 12.18.2013

Apr 8 @ 6:16 PM ET
Only one problem with the Petry trade proposal. He won't fetch a Muzzin return.
Mashadar
Location: Let the creamy goaltending season begin!
Joined: 08.31.2014

Apr 8 @ 6:42 PM ET
What's going BS!

Good blog, I agree with most of what you say... except Petry has 2 years left, not 1 and I dont believe there's any chance Karlsson comes to Montreal, the league really needs to address the tax difference issue, its really not a level playing field and that's what the cap is in place for.

All for both Poehling and Suzuki on the roster next season, have been the whole time, 20 year olds are breaking through everywhere else and making an impact, why not Montreal, if ya got 'em, play 'em!

Thompson, Benn, Hudon and Reilly gone

Contracts to Kulak, Armia, Weal and maybe Folin

On the fence regarding Lehkonen... and stay away from FA all together, trade for a D

- obie



I think Thompson stays (or comparable vet is signed) to play most games as 4th line center, that can shut down and pkill. CJ doe snot like young guys, rookies there.
daveyboyspence
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Montreal Canadiens
Joined: 12.20.2016

Apr 8 @ 6:53 PM ET
BS please tell me you understand that Danault is not a top line centre. He's an ideal 3rd line centre, who can fill in as a 2 from time to time. Hopefully in the next year or two we can role out a Kotkaniemi/Poehling/Danault centre trio and be competitive

Also Karlsson is not going to come to MTL. Petry is an ideal 2nd pairing RHD, trading him would be awful. We need to address our LHD through the draft/trades/FA.
fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC
Joined: 08.10.2008

Apr 8 @ 7:00 PM ET
BS please tell me you understand that Danault is not a top line centre. He's an ideal 3rd line centre, who can fill in as a 2 from time to time. Hopefully in the next year or two we can role out a Kotkaniemi/Poehling/Danault centre trio and be competitive

Also Karlsson is not going to come to MTL. Petry is an ideal 2nd pairing RHD, trading him would be awful. We need to address our LHD through the draft/trades/FA.

- daveyboyspence


sign Karlsson, play him LD
Takemedrunkimhome
Montreal Canadiens
Joined: 03.08.2018

Apr 8 @ 7:11 PM ET
BS please tell me you understand that Danault is not a top line centre. He's an ideal 3rd line centre, who can fill in as a 2 from time to time. Hopefully in the next year or two we can role out a Kotkaniemi/Poehling/Danault centre trio and be competitive

Also Karlsson is not going to come to MTL. Petry is an ideal 2nd pairing RHD, trading him would be awful. We need to address our LHD through the draft/trades/FA.

- daveyboyspence

Domi just had over 70 points playing C. Where did he go in this depth chart?
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