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Savard is in that role already isnt he, in particular i assume with Hutson. Assume Barron will start on 3rd pairing. 2024 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #18 Justin Barron (habseyesontheprize.com)

Draisaitl in a Hab jersey would look good.

Said he would like to be at Habs development camp next year, was recovering this year. Good for Bogdan to face off vs NHL players, albeit pretty relaxed game no doubt. Igor Larionov Sees Big Future For Canadiens Prospect Bogdan Konyushkov (rg.org) "It was great to face off against Malkin, Ovechkin and Panarin. Watching Ovechkin's first goal will give you an idea of the high level of skill in the NHL. It was amazing to play against players I admired as a child. As a young fan, I particularly liked Dmitry Orlov when he played for the Capitals. He was a tough defender with a high IQ, and watching him was a delight. It was also a pleasure to shake hands with him after the charity game in Moscow."

Blues needed picks for offers. Blues sign Oilers’ Philip Broberg, Dylan Holloway to offer sheets - The Athletic (nytimes.com)

How will he look in pre-season? 2024 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #19 Oliver Kapanen (habseyesontheprize.com) Kapanen’s 34 points (14G, 20A) over 52 games were nothing spectacular for Liiga as he finished 51st in scoring. The playoff numbers were a different story. His 14 points (7G, 7A) in 13 games had him finish third in points, tied with the first-place Anton Levtchi of Tappara who had more goals, but played more games.

VHL pre-season has started; Habs Prospects

Go Newf! Will he and Dach mesh well on 2nd line? Fantasy Focus: Alex Newhook – HabsWorld.net "Some players have a role that is pretty easy to predict heading into training camp. Newhook is not one of those. Even his position is in some flux."

How will; he, Beck, Farrell, Kidney, Heineman, Xhekaj, Simoneau, Tuch, Roy(?) do as a group this season?

Love it, not exactly sure why. Maybe because it causes GMs/Owners to loose their minds. "The Sabres were livid about Lowe’s move. Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said it was “an exercise in futility” and Larry Quinn, a minority owner of the team, stated that “if there’s ever an opportunity for us to put an offer sheet on [an Edmonton] player, as long as we’re alive, we’ll be very comfortable doing that.” "Ducks general manager Brian Burke was furious with Lowe, stating that the move was “gutless” and “an act of desperation for a general manager who is fighting to keep his job.” "The following summer, Burke again took shots at Lowe in a radio interview, claiming that his signing of Penner was escalating salaries for young players around the league. Lowe responded in a radio appearance of his own by calling Burke a “moron,” a “media junkie” and that he “destroyed” the Vancouver Canucks during his time with the team."

Smallish and i guess not big on physicality? What kinds of season can we expect him to have in Laval? 2024 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #20 Filip Mesar (habseyesontheprize.com) "He’s unable to fight through contact, which is tough for a player who thrives in possession like he does. Even with his quick feet and good hands, a bigger player can somewhat easily get between him and his designs of carrying the puck deep into the offensive zone."

23-24 Habs 26th in goal scoring, 27th in PP 22-23 Habs 26th in goal scoring, 25th in PP

Seems lofty expectations. Is possible sure, but seems unlikley.

Are we there yet? How close is the end of the Habs rebuild? – Hab At Her A review of new mgmt moves, what is Hughes next one?

How will the rugged young fellow be utilized? Jayden Struble: Victim of a Numbers Game? – HabsWorld.net "...He’s 14 NHL games played away from being eligible for waivers. In the fall, the back end of rosters is often determined by waiver status, ensuring they keep as many players around as they can."

Well, will Canada win today? Scout's Analysis: Canada's captain, goalie among early standouts at Hlinka Gretzky Cup (sportsnet.ca) Schedule and Scores - 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

A Unicorn, isnt that how he was referred to? 2024 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #23 Florian Xhekaj (habseyesontheprize.com) "He’ll be coming to rookie and main camp for Montreal this season riding a pretty absurd development curve." Laval or OHL? "Brock Otten from McKeen’s scouting joined our podcast recently and suggested that the best place for Xhekaj to continue developing his offensive game is the OHL."

NHL front-office confidence rankings, 2024: How fans feel about every team - The Athletic (nytimes.com) Just for fun; (As someone noted before; Habs were 6th.)

Top remaining restricted free agents: The best 2024 RFAs still on the board - Daily Faceoff Will any GM (...eh Kent, what say you?) try and poach any of these fellows? (I assume zero to slim chance again this year)

At least some hockey today/tomorrow.

OK thanks, didnt know how deep the team is, or how many dont get invited to summer thing and still make the team, likely few i suppose. Capt. Bogdan still a work in progress. 2024 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #21 Bogdan Konyushkov (habseyesontheprize.com) + "With hockey IQ in spades, Konyushkov is one of the smartest defencemen in the Canadiens’ system." - "It feels a bit wrong to say that skating is the problem for a player who comes from a country that is famous for its skating development. One has to wonder if his intelligence has kept him in the right spots so he never really had to skate hard to find success. He has been able to get into proper position in time at lower levels, but with the faster pace in the KHL he has been somewhat exposed at times."

Fair.

What if Hage lights it up in Michigan? Is he a long shot even?

I get the Dach bit, was kinda thinking out loud and what would team look like with a healthy Dach and no Suzy (sorry UGG, keep thinking of old Johnny Cash song... A boy named Sue). We all hope to see a 50+point Dach at centre, with Newhook and Roy both lighting it up!

Not that Suzuki's Ironman streak goes another year? I think his health much more important than Dach's and kinda taken for granted. How bad would the Habs be if he went down with a serious injury. (And no i am not jinxing him, dont believe in that mumbo jumbo.) But, does his streak cause him to play through stuff he shouldnt be? Am sure he must be quite proud of not missing any games in last 9 years.