Line Combos: Nemeth or Hajek

[CupSeeker]

Hajek. Much better skater and better first pass. He won't block as many shots, but i can live with that.

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

Why is Jones not even an option here? Clear choice.

The poll is just to vote for your preference among those players listed... as if there is 1 spot open (due to protocol or something) and you have to choose between the players listed

55-23
79-8
6-27
44-45
51-53
25-22
12-5

That's our depth chart. 3 players in the poll in bold.

Yes exactly, imagine we have to start one of 12/25/5 for some reason, pick your poison

 

[TominNC]

Of these choices it's Hajek. I can see why some want Jones. And we have more guys coming. And Nemeth is signed to a multi year contract. Yes I still see calls for them t trade for another D man

 

[Thirty One]

Gallant votes Hajek.

 

[kovazub94]

We should be talking 3-man rotation for the bottom pair that excludes both Nemeth and Tinordi.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

We should be talking 3-man rotation for the bottom pair that excludes both Nemeth and Tinordi.

I agree, this is the only option.

 

[Machinehead]

Unironically call up Barron and go 13-5

 

[Thirty One]

Unironically call up Barron and go 13-5

wut.

 

[Machinehead]

wut.

Still better than AV's 11-6

 

[Thirty One]

Still better than AV's 11-6

Let's set a higher bar than that.

 

[Lion Hound]

Nemeth had a label of physical defenseman when they traded for him. I don’t see that in his game so far. Maybe during the stretch that side of his game will come out. Yet to be seen. I have doubts, and I was an advocate for him when they got him.

Tinordi is not an NHL player. Tough to say that as I am a fight fan.

Hajek hasn’t played well but I think he can figure it out with more games under his belt. I voted for him here. Maybe somewhat biased for my fellow Czech.

Truth is, I think the club needs to fill the LD position via trade. I like Jakob Middleton in SJ. 26 year old, true physical defenseman. He’s stay at home. Not going to rack up a ton of points. He shoots the puck well. He is an excellent teammate. Likes to make big hits. He plays a heavy game. He makes peanuts. He’s an RFA at the end of the season. Developing a following in SJ. I think he fits Gallant style of old school hockey.

 

[McRanger92]

I think we’re going to see a rotation of Hajek/Jones/Lundkvist until Nemeth is back from the personal leave or one gets traded

 

[Mike in Houston]

I'll take Hajek over Nemeth in this instance.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I'll take Hajek over Nemeth in this instance.

Honestly, with who we have in our org right now, Hájek is the best candidate for that 7D spot behind Fox, Jones, Lindgren, Lundkvist, Miller and Trouba.

 

[Unpredictable1]

Hajek all day over Nemeth. I also never had a hate on for Nemeth, but to me, Hajek is a far better option and much younger.

I understand why some got frustrated with Hajek before, but as far as I'm concerned, he's done a good job with his recent call up.

 

[Vitto79]

Hajek all day over Nemeth. I also never had a hate on for Nemeth, but to me, Hajek is a far better option and much younger.

I understand why some got frustrated with Hajek before, but as far as I'm concerned, he's done a good job with his recent call up.

Hajek is also easier to trade w his contract
I think he’s playing to see if they can find interest

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

Thread hasn't aged well lol