Prime Minister Koivu Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 Newhook - Dach - Laine Is our only big line tonight. I don’t care if the Habs win or lose, I want those three guys to crush it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 I stand corrected, it looks like we have another solid line tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 5 minutes ago, GHT120 said: Or ... vice-versa ... depends on each person's perspective. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 31 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: I stand corrected, it looks like we have another solid line tonight The defence is of greater interest: Hutson-Savard Xhekaj-Barron Engstrom-Mailloux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 1 hour ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: I stand corrected, it looks like we have another solid line tonight In addition to Newhook - Dach - Laine? Barré-Boulet / Kapanen / Heineman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 2 hours ago, tomh009 said: The defence is of greater interest: Hutson-Savard Xhekaj-Barron Engstrom-Mailloux It sure does feel like that Hutson Savard combo is foreshadow. Xhekaj and Barron are the likely third pairing and poor Struble will be #7 1 hour ago, GHT120 said: In addition to Newhook - Dach - Laine? Barré-Boulet / Kapanen / Heineman? That Roy, Dvorak, Anderson is a decent third line for the season if Anderson plays like himself. Kapenen is interesting for sure and I’m curious how NHL ready he looks - although I don’t think there is a roster spot for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 14 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: Kapenen is interesting for sure and I’m curious how NHL ready he looks - although I don’t think there is a roster spot for him. He'll need to outplay either Evans or Dvorak to claim a spot, assuming no trades happen before the start of the season. Not an easy task for a rookie, though certainly not impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 4 hours ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: That Roy, Dvorak, Anderson is a decent third line for the season if Anderson plays like himself. So Roy and Dvorak play as a duo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 1 hour ago, GHT120 said: So Roy and Dvorak play as a duo 2-2-1 formation, in soccer terms ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Kapanen is one prospect who is certainly helping his cause tonight. A lot of smart, subtle plays that the coaches will like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 28 minutes ago, dlbalr said: Kapanen is one prospect who is certainly helping his cause tonight. A lot of smart, subtle plays that the coaches will like. If he were to make the roster (still far from a sure thing), who do you think would end up on the outside looking in? Dvorak? Evans? Roy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 51 minutes ago, dlbalr said: Kapanen is one prospect who is certainly helping his cause tonight. A lot of smart, subtle plays that the coaches will like. He looked great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Game recap, for those who didnt see the game. https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/habs-vs-flyers-top-six-minutes-recap-highlights-oliver-kapanen-might-be-him-edition-lane-hutson-video-josh-anderson-goal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 50 minutes ago, BCHabnut said: He looked great. He also is in early or mid season form, unlike the others. Can Struble/Engstrom play the right side, or will it likely be Barron/Mailloux/Savard on the right to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 Three Stars of the Game L. Hutson #48 • MTL • Defenseman G: 0 | A: 1 | P: 1 1 O. Kapanen #91 • MTL • Center G: 0 | A: 2 | P: 2 2 A. Barré-Boulet #27 • MTL • Center G: 1 | A: 1 | P: 2 Interesting stat card for the game. Dach, Newhook, Laine had the worst performances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 I didn't see the game but also checked another chat forum and everyone was just raving about Kapanen. A good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Isnt #91 reserved for Demidov? Nice to hear Mailloux had a good game 10 Thoughts: A Fun Win for Habs to Open Preseason – HabsWorld.net 10) The best player not mentioned anywhere else in this write-up was without a doubt Logan Mailloux. He used his frame to protect the puck, made smart passes and strong defensive plays all night long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 Lines for tonight’s game against Jersey Another game for Mailloux is interesting…Is it possible that Hutson and Mailloux make the team? I want a massive night for Slafkovsky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Going to the game tonight. Sucks that Hutson is not playing, but I get to see Reinbacher, Mailloux, Beck and Mesar (on top of the 1st line). Looking forward to see if Florian has what it takes to someday make it to the big league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 14 hours ago, tomh009 said: If he were to make the roster (still far from a sure thing), who do you think would end up on the outside looking in? Dvorak? Evans? Roy? Could be none of the above. If they go 14-7-2 to start the season, there's room for an extra forward. Then he's battling with someone like Barre-Boulet. That gets him on the roster; in the lineup is a different question. Moving a centre out at this time of year might not be the most ideal, nor would they probably want to lose that insurance based on what could be a few good preseason games. If they see it that way, it might be Roy who loses the spot by default due to his waiver exemption once Harvey-Pinard comes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 1 hour ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: Another game for Mailloux is interesting…Is it possible that Hutson and Mailloux make the team? A lot of people think they'll carry 8 D to start the season. If they do, it's definitely possible both of them are within that 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 47 minutes ago, dlbalr said: A lot of people think they'll carry 8 D to start the season. If they do, it's definitely possible both of them are within that 8. If Guhle is out to start season, both Hutson and Mailloux will surely dress Oct 5th? And seems the forward group is kinda set already. Till clean house next spring/summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 1 hour ago, dlbalr said: Could be none of the above. If they go 14-7-2 to start the season, there's room for an extra forward. Then he's battling with someone like Barre-Boulet. That gets him on the roster; in the lineup is a different question. As with most of the good prospects, being the extra forward is probably the worst scenario as there is little opportunity for development. Now, if it means that Dvorak ends up in the press box most of the time--or they rotate Dvorak, Evans and Kapanen in the 3C/4C spots--that may be OK ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 I've said that Kapanen and Beck are very close in potential in the past. That said, I think we are seeing that Kapanen is currently more developed and closer to NHL ready (that doesn't mean he'll make it, but the first game was encouraging). Given he's a year older, has played pro hockey against men in Finland, and Beck hasn't had any full time pro experience, that's not a knock on Beck, its just a reality that he may need AHL time while Kapanen pushes for an NHL spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 after 2nd Mailloux 12:29 Struble 10:41 Reinbacher 14:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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