Ritchie from Boston so Pacquette and Perry don't have to do all the heavy lifting.

Possible.

I'm just thinking if we're down to playing Byron at centre, something went wrong.

And I can't drive the #optobus with that kind of thinking in july.
- Scabeh

like you said, starting with Suzuki, kk, Evans and Poehling as a center line.... yish. risky business

like you said, starting with Suzuki, kk, Evans and Poehling as a center line.... yish. risky business
- fidopro

But at the same time....

That was always the plan no? To one day end up with these 4 as our centres because all of them panned out?

Or was I the only one at the meeting with Timmins?

I know Fido.

I tried to make lines earlier, that's some very interesting depth on the wing already.

Our success at centre depends on KK/Evans/Poehling improving significantly. Risky stuff for the short term success of the team.
- Scabeh

I don’t think they can go into the season with 3 question marks at centre ice and expect to have success. Especially with the divisions going back to the normal ones.

But at the same time....

That was always the plan no? To one day end up with these 4 as our centres because all of them panned out?

Or was I the only one at the meeting with Timmins?
- Scabeh

But I think most expected kk to be a legit #2 at least by now and I don’t think you can say that.

But at the same time....

That was always the plan no? To one day end up with these 4 as our centres because all of them panned out?

Or was I the only one at the meeting with Timmins?
- Scabeh

I was there but really hungover.

I still want to see KK with Caufield at some point.... I think there's a fit there.
- Scabeh

This is interesting, maybe with Joel?

But I think most expected kk to be a legit #2 at least by now and I don’t think you can say that.
- cburgess

Not yet no.

Bergevin said it best, we all wish he was there already.... and sometimes you see him show flashes of what could be.

But we need him to be better next year. Significantly.

I think he will be.

This is interesting, maybe with Joel?
- Mr.FunFacts

Maybe.

I'm honestly having a hard time figuring out lines right now.... camp will be interesting for sure.

I don’t think they can go into the season with 3 question marks at centre ice and expect to have success. Especially with the divisions going back to the normal ones.
- cburgess

It is dicey and I'm hopeful Bergevin is looking for an upgrade, but that said we haven't been this strong on the wings before, so the centers will be insulated to some degree. Let's hope KK can take some leaps forward, he'll be playing with either Toffoli and Hoffman on the left and either Caufield, Gallgher, or Anderson on the right. I think this is probably the first time in over 20 years the Habs can throw around this kind of depth in their top 9.

This is interesting, maybe with Joel?
- Mr.FunFacts

extremely deep on the wings. no big stars, but really 4 solid lines.
easy job for DD. 1234, 1234, 1234

Where's the dude, ProHockeyScout or whatever, giving His analysis of UFA Day ? Sure could use Him.

extremely deep on the wings. no big stars, but really 4 solid lines.
easy job for DD. 1234, 1234, 1234
- fidopro

What about small stars?

It is dicey and I'm hopeful Bergevin is looking for an upgrade, but that said we haven't been this strong on the wings before, so the centers will be insulated to some degree. Let's hope KK can take some leaps forward, he'll be playing with either Toffoli and Hoffman on the left and either Caufield, Gallgher, or Anderson on the right. I think this is probably the first time in over 20 years the Habs can throw around this kind of depth in their top 9.
- apex123

Bozak maybe an option for 1-2 seasons if we can sign him for $2MM per season

Maybe.

I'm honestly having a hard time figuring out lines right now.... camp will be interesting for sure.
- Scabeh

Here's what is like to see as the team is now:
Hoffman-Suzuki-Anderson
Toffoli-KK-Caufield
Byron-Evans-Gallagher
Drouin-Poehling-Armia
Lehk or Paquette take their spot if anyone plays like poop.
Ed-Pet
Chiarot-Roman
Kulak-Savard
Widemen

It is dicey and I'm hopeful Bergevin is looking for an upgrade, but that said we haven't been this strong on the wings before, so the centers will be insulated to some degree. Let's hope KK can take some leaps forward, he'll be playing with either Toffoli and Hoffman on the left and either Caufield, Gallgher, or Anderson on the right. I think this is probably the first time in over 20 years the Habs can throw around this kind of depth in their top 9.
- apex123

Kk and Anderson should be together all the time in my opinion to protect the kid. And Hoffman could be a good fit with those 2 with his legit shot. Suzuki and caufield showed enough that they should stay together.

What about small stars?





- Scabeh

to come back on your possible trios.
we know 2 worked well.
Anderson Suzuki Caufield
Lekhonen Evans Byron

that leaves
Hoffman kk Gallagher
Drouin Poehling Toffoli

Armia

Bozak maybe an option for 1-2 seasons if we can sign him for $2MM per season
- habs88888

Doesn't sound too bad. I liked the idea thrown around earlier of Dvorak too.

to come back on your possible trios.
we know 2 worked well.
Anderson Suzuki Caufield
Lekhonen Evans Armia (or was it Byron)

that leaves
Hoffman kk Gallagher
Drouin Poehling Toffoli
- fidopro

Where's Eric Staal? He brought us to the SCF.

Where's Eric Staal? He brought us to the SCF.
- Réal_Ruelle

did he sign today? didn't see it

Kk and Anderson should be together all the time in my opinion to protect the kid. And Hoffman could be a good fit with those 2 with his legit shot. Suzuki and caufield showed enough that they should stay together.
- cburgess

I was thinking KK was bigger than Suzuki and he is taller, but he's actually lighter lol. Yeah I'd make that swap of Caufield and Anderson then.

did he sign today? didn't see it
- fidopro

He was going to, but he got tossed out of his contract's signature.

Doesn't sound too bad. I liked the idea thrown around earlier of Dvorak too.
- apex123

How much cap space do they have? I feel like they have a lot tied up in wingers.

Doesn't sound too bad. I liked the idea thrown around earlier of Dvorak too.
- apex123

Stepan is another option but he is easily $3-$3.5MM per season.

Prolly will trade Lekhonen, Byron, pick for PMD

How much cap space do they have? I feel like they have a lot tied up in wingers.
- cburgess

With Weber on LTIR around $7.5MM