I was skeptical at first (is it a gimmick?), but the curve is slight and allows me better peripheral view, especially when gaming. Also, things seem to be a little less distorted on the edges (left and right).

Maybe it is just that way for me, dunno.

Although, I do seem to get a lot more glare from surrounding light (like windows).

I do not think I would have purchased a curved monitor, if I had not won it, but I am enjoying it.
- Mashadar

well it make sense as they used to be curved before they went all flat...

- 21peter

its definitly Newhook, unless they trade Dvorak.

wont be bad at all if Anderson can be a physical presence on the 3rd line ya know, I dont see it hapening on the 2nd is what I'm saying
- Xizord

oh I know, I was talking about an ideal situation where Anderson would be back on a 20-25 goal pace, in which case I think I'd rather have him than Newhook.

but whatever works really, I don't really care who it is as long as the line produces. heck, if Armia continues to play like he had started last year it could even be him.

We have alot of forwards to choose from going into next season.

Kinda makes me wonder if Roy will be dressed on opening night.

Unless Montreal demotes a veteran through waivers like they did with Armia last season.

We have alot of forwards to choose from going into next season.

Kinda makes me wonder if Roy will be dressed on opening night.

Unless Montreal demotes a veteran through waivers like they did with Armia last season.
- Scabeh

who would be in instead of him though...?

who would be in instead of him though...?
- Pat1993

Well if Roy makes the team, it's because he's playing regular minutes. Otherwise it makes no sense in the grand scheme of things.

It's not so much the room needed as the role they can give him and how to balance the lineup.

If you have the expected top 6 of:

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Newhook-Dach-Laine


That leaves the following players for your starting bottom 6:

Armia, Gallagher, Anderson, Roy, Evans, Pezzetta, Dvorak, Heineman. Barre-Boulet

Now there are a few things with these players that is important to follow:

1: Gallagher and Anderson cannot play together, it would be terrible.
2: Dvorak and Gallagher have absolutely no chemistry, none, never have, never will.
3: Who knows what version of Armia we are getting.
4: If you start Anderson on the 4th line, that kinda destroy any chance of himself redeeming his career and his value.

With these likely constraints to build the lineup, you may very well end up having to place Roy on a 4th line with Evans and Gallagher. Is this really an ideal role for him? Or do you send him to Laval to play top minutes again and be the first callup.

Performances at camp will obviously tell us alot but it's certainly something worth considering.

Well if Roy makes the team, it's because he's playing regular minutes. Otherwise it makes no sense in the grand scheme of things.

It's not so much the room needed as the role they can give him and how to balance the lineup.

If you have the expected top 6 of:

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Newhook-Dach-Laine


That leaves the following players for your starting bottom 6:

Armia, Gallagher, Anderson, Roy, Evans, Pezzetta, Dvorak, Heineman. Barre-Boulet

Now there are a few things with these players that is important to follow:

1: Gallagher and Anderson cannot play together, it would be terrible.
2: Dvorak and Gallagher have absolutely no chemistry, none, never have, never will.
3: Who knows what version of Armia we are getting.
4: If you start Anderson on the 4th line, that kinda destroy any chance of himself redeeming his career and his value.

With these likely constraints to build the lineup, you may very well end up having to place Roy on a 4th line with Evans and Gallagher. Is this really an ideal role for him? Or do you send him to Laval to play top minutes again and be the first callup.

Performances at camp will obviously tell us alot but it's certainly something worth considering.
- Scabeh

oh, I hadn't considered Pezzetta and Heineman, and I completely forgot about Barré-Boulet lol. I think it's already understood that Pezzetta and Barré-Boulet won't be in the lineup every night, and at 22 years old it wouldn't be too bad for Heineman to get more minutes with the Rocket for the time being, as he doesn't need to clear waivers.

but yeah, there's a lot to consider there, hopefully there will be enough positive performances out of the pre-season to sort things out, instead of going with "who sucks less" lol...

Well if Roy makes the team, it's because he's playing regular minutes. Otherwise it makes no sense in the grand scheme of things.

It's not so much the room needed as the role they can give him and how to balance the lineup.

If you have the expected top 6 of:

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Newhook-Dach-Laine


That leaves the following players for your starting bottom 6:

Armia, Gallagher, Anderson, Roy, Evans, Pezzetta, Dvorak, Heineman. Barre-Boulet

Now there are a few things with these players that is important to follow:

1: Gallagher and Anderson cannot play together, it would be terrible.
2: Dvorak and Gallagher have absolutely no chemistry, none, never have, never will.
3: Who knows what version of Armia we are getting.
4: If you start Anderson on the 4th line, that kinda destroy any chance of himself redeeming his career and his value.

With these likely constraints to build the lineup, you may very well end up having to place Roy on a 4th line with Evans and Gallagher. Is this really an ideal role for him? Or do you send him to Laval to play top minutes again and be the first callup.

Performances at camp will obviously tell us alot but it's certainly something worth considering.
- Scabeh

blog about it, friendo™

blog about it, friendo™
- kicksave856

Yeah... after my post I figured I should have done that.

Well if Roy makes the team, it's because he's playing regular minutes. Otherwise it makes no sense in the grand scheme of things.

It's not so much the room needed as the role they can give him and how to balance the lineup.

If you have the expected top 6 of:

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Newhook-Dach-Laine


That leaves the following players for your starting bottom 6:

Armia, Gallagher, Anderson, Roy, Evans, Pezzetta, Dvorak, Heineman. Barre-Boulet

Now there are a few things with these players that is important to follow:

1: Gallagher and Anderson cannot play together, it would be terrible.
2: Dvorak and Gallagher have absolutely no chemistry, none, never have, never will.
3: Who knows what version of Armia we are getting.
4: If you start Anderson on the 4th line, that kinda destroy any chance of himself redeeming his career and his value.

With these likely constraints to build the lineup, you may very well end up having to place Roy on a 4th line with Evans and Gallagher. Is this really an ideal role for him? Or do you send him to Laval to play top minutes again and be the first callup.

Performances at camp will obviously tell us alot but it's certainly something worth considering.
- Scabeh

trading Dvorak now instead of waiting for the tdl would help a lot

trading Dvorak now instead of waiting for the tdl would help a lot
- fidopro

for a 4.5M cap hit though teams will want to know what kind of season he's having, he surely doesn't have much value as we speak, if any.

for a 4.5M cap hit though teams will want to know what kind of season he's having, he surely doesn't have much value as we speak, if any.
- Pat1993

oh absolutely, they'd get a better return if they wait till the tdl, assuming he remains healthy and has a good season.
but that takes a spot away from Roy.

Yeah... after my post I figured I should have done that.

- Scabeh

it's just my new cool catchphrase that i can use with you. you're a blogger now!

oh absolutely, they'd get a better return if they wait till the tdl, assuming he remains healthy and has a good season.
but that takes a spot away from Roy.
- fidopro

yeah but I'm saying is that even if Hughes doesn't care about the return he's getting, there's probably zero interest to acquire him right now, unless there's a team out there that's already in an urgent situation with injuries or something.

yeah but I'm saying is that even if Hughes doesn't care about the return he's getting, there's probably zero interest to acquire him right now, unless there's a team out there that's already in an urgent situation with injuries or something.
- Pat1993

pretty sure many teams would take a chance. he is still a proven center, big, good at faceoffs, can even score his fare share of goals.
4.5M with only 1 year left is not that terrible. they could even flip him at the tdl if needed.

pretty sure many teams would take a chance. he is still a proven center, big, good at faceoffs, can even score his fare share of goals.
4.5M with only 1 year left is not that terrible.
- fidopro

you're making it sound like it's pretty good but if you actually look at his stats, for 4,5M it really isn't all that great lol. I don't think Hughes has many trade partners for him as we speak, bygones I guess.

you're making it sound like it's pretty good but if you actually look at his stats, for 4,5M it really isn't all that great lol. I don't think Hughes has many trade partners for him as we speak, bygones I guess.
- Pat1993

I'm with Pat on this one.

Between the cap hit, the fact the man has never scored 40 points in a season and the recurring injuries.... I don't see why a team would be interested unless it's as forward depth for a cup run.

I'm with Pat on this one.

Between the cap hit, the fact the man has never scored 40 points in a season and the recurring injuries.... I don't see why a team would be interested unless it's as forward depth for a cup run.
- Scabeh

you give MTL a 4th round pick for him.
at the trade tdl you retain 50% and you flip him for a 2nd.
no need to be a cup contender.

you give MTL a 4th round pick for him.
at the trade tdl you retain 50% and you flip him for a 2nd.
no need to be a cup contender.
- fidopro

I think you're underestimating the worth though of having cap space, what you're suggesting is still a gamble for any team since you don't know if he's gonna suck or gets injured again.

I think you're underestimating the worth though of having cap space, what you're suggesting is still a gamble for any team since you don't know if he's gonna suck or gets injured again.
- Pat1993

true.
just like taking on Monahan was a gamble. same with Laine.

https://www.nytimes.com/a...-rankings-2024-prospects/

Habs #6

true.
just like taking on Monahan was a gamble. same with Laine.
- fidopro

yup, and those have a much higher potential and are much more worth the risk compared to Dvorak imho.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5712495/2024/08/26/nhl-pipeline-rankings-2024-prospects/

Habs #6
- AGalchenyuk27

CHI, SJ, ANA, UTHA... all out West

CHI, SJ, ANA, UTHA... all out West
- fidopro

Can't not bolieve Ott ahead of Habs