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Fredo
Participantwell Hughes didn’t make a trade for one yet, so…
to be honest though if he doesn’t manage to get one immediately it wouldn’t be too dramatic imho, since they do still have options they can try out internally. basically everyone has now given up on Dach, but he still has all the tools to do the job imho, it’s all up to him. ideally though he’d play on the wing, without the center position responsibilities…
Yeah 95% chance they start the season with Dach there.
And you know it’s ok. One last shot, make it or break it. If it doesn’t work, make a deal before xmas
Fredo
Participantgee, thanks Fido.
Do we have a 2nd center yet?
Fredo
ParticipantGood morning
Fredo
ParticipantLooks like Ehlers is going to Carolina.
Good fit for them.
Because he chokes in the playoffs?
Fredo
Participanthaving a center line of Suzuki Dack Newhook Evans won’t cut it.
who would take faceoffs on the PK beside Evans?
there’s only one way to make this work and it’s to have Evans #3C and Beck #4C.
unless they get another C of course.
GO HABS GO!We have a guy called Nick Suzuki
Fredo
ParticipantSCALR
Fredo
ParticipantWhat an amazing offseason so far for Montreal! Will blog about it soon! Hope you guys have been well.
I would say it’s a great offseason, if they get a 2nd C it becomes amazing.
If they get rid of Laine and Price’s contract than it’s perfect
Fredo
ParticipantI like that LJ Mooney guy. Hopefully he makes it at least to Laval. Could be fun to watch.
Did you see the highlights from the Russian guy? He looks fun to watch also feels like a Kovalev-Ribeiro hybrid.
Needs to work on his skating, going to give St-Louis more gray hair but looks like fun
Fredo
Participant3rd time i try to reply to do this
Oh we agree, my point was for 1 year somebody was giving him like 5m for sure, could you say no to 4.2 m ?
its wonky day.[/quote]
Yeah this site is kinda clunky
Fredo
ParticipantI saw the same thing … the puck doesn’t stay long on his stick, boom and it’s in the net.
Like you, I could see him working well eventually with Demidov as their styles are complimentary … Bolduc also brings in that 200 foot game (physical aspect/puck retrieval/forechecking).
The more I watch videos of Bolduc, the more I like his play … he seems like a stubborn dog on a bone. ????
Great replacement for Heineman with a lot more upside IMO.As for Laine, I don’t see him being with the team once his contract is up at the end of the season … he barely moves out there, his only asset is his shot and the opponents know it.
He’s way too expensive for what he brings (PP specialist only).Only thing is that Dobson should open up things down low. Hutson is great but he has no shot. Teams weren’t worried about his shot so they were able to have more guys down low to defend. With Dobson who has a great shot they will have to respect his shot, this will stretch out the defensive box and open-up passing lanes. It should help Laine find space and to get open.
But Caufield can also do this so I don’t see a future for Laine either, that’s why I hope they put Bolduc on the top 6 and 2nd PP unit
Fredo
ParticipantFuuuuck you!
But yes! Contract year! For both!
I luv U
Fredo
ParticipantIs it a contract year for them?
Fuuuuck you!
But yes! Contract year! For both!
I luv U
Fredo
ParticipantIs it a contract year for them?
Fredo
ParticipantYou saw the $$ centres were getting on the open market. Hughes is right not to go with this madness.
Also, Hughes knows this team is not a cup contender next season. He made a big trade for Dobson, but dont expect him to solve everything all at once. I think he said something about that idea as well.
We dont know how a guy like Bolduc will look up front, he may be a good fit on the other wing with Demidov. Or bring some skills and grit on that bottom 6.
Guys like Newhook and Dach have contrats and are still on this team as speak. They both can play centre and st-louis might need them to do just that.
Maybe Hughes can make a trade later this summer, he has done that in the past. Or he can start with this team and see how it goes. More teams could be open to trade around US thanks guiving and near the trade deadline.
If you want to make a trade, you need somebody to trade with. Never forget that part.
I looked at a reel of all of Bolduc’s goals last year, he has a great shot. 80% of them where from center of the ice high slot with either a one timer or a wrister. Looks like he’s great at fiding the open ice to make himself open.
I think he might fit in well with Demidov who likes to skate with the puck and create plays.
I don’t think Laine will be a great fit, too static and whoever they will be centered by won’t be a selke nominee for sure. You need another winger that can play the 200 foot game and I think Bolduc is more capable in that department or otherwise. I think Demidov, Dach, Laine is too much of a liability.Fredo
ParticipantI disagree, both Newhook and Dach are much better looking than Dovrak. Pretty much anybody is.
not at winning faceoffs
No, they are terrible.
Luckily Suzuki has improved that part of his game alot, Evans is one of the best.
Owen Beck is also a faceoff specialist, might work in his favor
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