Pre-Game Talk: Canadiens vs Blue Jackets

[Habssince89]

Byron out, I assume they'll use this opportunity to showcase Hudon as best they can.

I'd go:

Drouin-Danault-Gallagher
Tatar-Domi-Lehkonen
Hudon-Kotkaniemi-Armia
Deslauriers-Chaput-Agostino

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[Tyson]

Price or Niemi?

 

[habamillions]

Price or Niemi?

I say price. Then play niemi vs philly

 

[Habaneros]

Price or Niemi?

lets put both in at the same time

4 forwards and 2 goalies....

 

[26Mats]

Byron out, I assume they'll use this opportunity to showcase Hudon as best they can.

I'd go:

Drouin-Danault-Gallagher
Tatar-Domi-Lehkonen
Hudon-Kotkaniemi-Armia
Deslauriers-Chaput-Agostino

I'd slot Hudon in where Byron was - with Tatar and Domi. But your lineup is good.

I also have KK with Drouin and Gallagher to begin with. But Julien refuses to try that.

 

[DangerDave]

A big test for this team but a very winnable game. What crazy is that a win here would put the Habs even for top spot in the metro and would proper them above Boston and Toronto provided they lose.

 

[Legend123]

I would ice
Drouin - Kotka - Gallagher
Tatar - Domi - Armia
Lehkonen - Danault - [insert here]
[insert here] - [insert here] - [insert here]

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

I would like to see Tatar - Domi - Hudon

 

[Habssince89]

I'd slot Hudon in where Byron was - with Tatar and Domi. But your lineup is good.

I also have KK with Drouin and Gallagher to begin with. But Julien refuses to try that.

Yeah I try to put some consideration into what Julien will go with. He won't break that Danault line, and Tatar is better than Hudon to play with Domi, while Lehkonen has speed and grit to dig out the puck.

KK and Armia will slow the play down enough for Hudon to utilize his IQ and skill. I think Hudon will look best on a line like that, which gives him space.

 

[CauZuki]

I expect to see:

Drouin - Domi - Lekhonen/Armia
Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Hudon - Kotkaniemi - Armia/Lekhonen
Agostino - Chaput - Deslauriers

Mete - Weber
Rielly - Petry
Kulak - Benn

 

[Runner77]

Price or Niemi?

I think they'll use Price since you want your best shot at winning the first of yet another B2B. Plus, Price will already be well-rested.

 

[Cacaniemi]

I say price. Then play niemi vs philly

I say reward niemi with that insane performance and start mr saturday night against the flyers

 

[Tyson]

Replace Byron’s speed with Peca’s speed

 

[Runner77]

Replace Byron’s speed with Peca’s speed

Would you give Hudon any of the games or would you decide depending on what Peca does with a first opportunity, assuming Peca gets the nod?

 

[Tyson]

Would you give Hudon any of the games or would you decide depending on what Peca does with a first opportunity, assuming Peca gets the nod?

Hudon is done in my opinion. Simply can’t skate in this era. It’s a shame because he is really skilled.

 

[Runner77]

Hudon is done in my opinion. Simply can’t skate in this era. It’s a shame because he is really skilled.

Then, how do they find a way to trade him if they're not playing him? I guess the next 3 games will confirm it. If he can't even get in now that a regular player is off for 3 games, then any sliver of hope will have been completely dashed.

 

[OldCraig71]

I am with Tyson here and I would definitely give the game to Peca, he should certainly be pissed for all of the time he has been sitting and hopefully would make the most of his opportunity and if he lays an egg you can still go back to Hudon on Saturday. The thing is, neither player figures to be part of our future so it's a nothing to lose sort of venture. One other option would be to recall big mac and give him a game.

 

[Runner77]

I am with Tyson here and I would definitely give the game to Peca, he should certainly be pissed for all of the time he has been sitting and hopefully would make the most of his opportunity and if he lays an egg you can still go back to Hudon on Saturday. The thing is, neither player figures to be part of our future so it's a nothing to lose sort of venture. One other option would be to recall big mac and give him a game.

I really like the McCarron option. Why not.

 

[OldCraig71]

I really like the McCarron option. Why not.

If he is healthy I would seriously consider it.

 

[Scintillating10]

Blue Jackets are potential first round matchup

 

[Runner77]

If he is healthy I would seriously consider it.

Kind of giving him a little reward for his efforts this year and for how he's raised his game.

 

[OldCraig71]

Kind of giving him a little reward for his efforts this year and for how he's raised his game.

Exactly, it might turn out to be a good move and if he falters it's not like we can't use either Hudon or Peca on Saturday, all three are depth players any way.

 

[The Great Weal]

I think we only have to worry about Buffalo catching us. I don't think it will happen but who knows.

 

[OldCraig71]

I think we only have to worry about Buffalo catching us. I don't think it will happen but who knows.

What happened to Buffalo? I thought that they were free and clear and all of a sudden they are on the outside looking in.

 

[The Great Weal]

What happened to Buffalo? I thought that they were free and clear and all of a sudden they are on the outside looking in.

I never understood why people thought they would turn it around. That ROR was terrible. They are a one line team and have little to no depth outside of that first line.