there's not much difference in TOI between top6 and 3rd line. they often play the same amount of minutes at 5x5. the difference is in special units.
pretty sure a nice contract would allow him to accept his role a lot easier. plus playing at home, not negligeable.
- fidopro

There's a difference between playing with Gallagher/Tatar as oppose to Lehkonen/Armia

6.5 per, play 2nd line, suck offensively, new Jordan Staal
- AdamFrench

I was surprised to see that Danault's point total last year was more than Staal's career best. That guys potential after his first season really Staal'd



Now that's a way to find the (frank)ing door

There's a difference between playing with Gallagher/Tatar as oppose to Lehkonen/Armia
- obie

no doubt. not sure Armia will be Habs though.

You think he gets 45 points playing with Lehkonen?
- obie

I actually think Lehkonen would score more with a centre like Danault.

I actually think Lehkonen would score more with a centre like Danault.
- Scabeh

that would be a very good 3rd line, whoever plays on the right side

that would be a very good 3rd line, whoever plays on the right side
- fidopro

Right now, probably Byron?

Right now, probably Byron?
- Scabeh

that would be my guess yes.

just heard Danault talking about how he feels he can take another step and bring more offensively

just heard Danault talking about how he feels he can take another step and bring more offensively
- Pat1993

I've also been talking about how I feel I can clean out the garage tomorrow

I've also been talking about how I feel I can clean out the garage tomorrow
- Streit2ThePoint

lots of junk?

just heard Danault talking about how he feels he can take another step and bring more offensively
- Pat1993

In pro fighting they often talk about how every fighter has to think he can beat every other fighter, otherwise what the (frank) are you doing fighting? My point is that just because a pro athlete "feels" they can do something...well...their feelings don't mean poop to me. It's like when a religious person says they have "faith". Get the (frank) out of here with that. Danault wants to be viewed as being able to do more offensively? Do more offensively. Otherwise be proud of what you are and excel as a beast defensive C

lots of junk?
- Pat1993

he has 18 kids. what do you think?

In pro fighting they often talk about how every fighter has to think he can beat every other fighter, otherwise what the (frank) are you doing fighting? My point is that just because a pro athlete "feels" they can do something...well...their feelings don't mean poop to me. It's like when a religious person says they have "faith". Get the (frank) out of here with that. Danault wants to be viewed as being able to do kore offensively? Do more offensively. Otherwise be proud of what you are and excel as a beast defensive C
- Takemedrunkimhome

How many NHLers outside of enforcers think..."Nah...I'm not that good...I might get you like...5-10 goals!"

no doubt. not sure Armia will be Habs though.
- fidopro

Danault doesn't wanna lose his two 25 goal wingers in a contract year

Danault doesn't wanna lose his two 25 goal wingers in a contract year
- obie

Can't blame him.

And you know what, he might very well go back with Gallagher and Tatar. That line has been very effective for two years now. If KK/Suzuki slow down, we're going to see that line again.

How many NHLers outside of enforcers think..."Nah...I'm not that good...I might get you like...5-10 goals!"
- AdamFrench

But that's my point and why I don't care what they think. If you haven't done it yet and haven't shown signs you can do it then what the (frank) do I care how you feel about it?

In pro fighting they often talk about how every fighter has to think he can beat every other fighter, otherwise what the (frank) are you doing fighting? My point is that just because a pro athlete "feels" they can do something...well...their feelings don't mean poop to me. It's like when a religious person says they have "faith". Get the (frank) out of here with that. Danault wants to be viewed as being able to do kore offensively? Do more offensively. Otherwise be proud of what you are and excel as a beast defensive C
- Takemedrunkimhome

yeah I agree as a coach or GM you're not gonna make decisions based on these comments, it just feeds this notion that Philip might feel unhappy in a more defensive role on the 3rd line...

he has 18 kids. what do you think?
- Gramps28

that's a lot of people in the shire

But that's my point and why I don't care what the think. If you haven't done it yet and haven't shown signs you can do it then what the (frank) do I care how you feel about it?
- Takemedrunkimhome

Agreed. The hallmark of a professional athlete is ultra self belief. I'm sure some people have doubts etc. but 90% of them (even the mediocre ones) probably think they are gods gift to the earth in their abilities just to get to that level.

yeah I agree as a coach or GM you're not gonna make decisions based on these comments, it just feeds this notion that Philip might feel unhappy in a more defensive role on the 3rd line...
- Pat1993

That's his right. Just as it's the Habs right to find players they think would excel best in the top 6. Danault doesn't like that? Be better than KK or Suzuki, or continue to excel as a shutdown C and be a valued member of your hometownish team

Agreed. The hallmark of a professional athlete is ultra self belief. I'm sure some people have doubts etc. but 90% of them (even the mediocre ones) probably think they are gods gift to the earth in their abilities just to get to that level.
- AdamFrench

Double edged sword...it's also why a lot of guys don't achieve their potential...too full of themselves. It's also why guys like Crosby are so impressive. Always working to get better despite being the best of his generation

yeah I agree as a coach or GM you're not gonna make decisions based on these comments, it just feeds this notion that Philip might feel unhappy in a more defensive role on the 3rd line...
- Pat1993

If he doesn't accept the role he can go... I have no issues with him in that role but they're not gonna hold Kotkaniemi and Suzuki back just to please him

Double edged sword...it's also why a lot of guys don't achieve their potential...too full of themselves. It's also why guys like Crosby are so impressive. Always working to get better despite being the best of his generation
- Takemedrunkimhome

Pretty sure Crosby is an asexual robot.

If he doesn't accept the role he can go... I have no issues with him in that role but they're not gonna hold Kotkaniemi and Suzuki back just to please him
- obie

Of course. If another team offers him the salary and the position he wants, I'll understand him leaving.

His future with the Habs will be him as a deluxe 3rd centre role or nothing.

Pretty sure Crosby is an asexual robot.
- AdamFrench

I don't even know if he has a girlfriend/wife/blowup doll.