Player Discussion Jacob De La Rose II

[Lebowski]

I think he always did pretty good when given a chance with skilled players. Don't think he's anywhere close to a long term solution in the top 6, but I'm at a point where I'd be fine to give him an entire year in the bottom six and not re-sign Plekanec for cheap in the summer, something I advocated for when he got traded.

 

[yianik]

I think he always did pretty good when given a chance with skilled players. Don't think he's anywhere close to a long term solution in the top 6, but I'm at a point where I'd be fine to give him an entire year in the bottom six and not re-sign Plekanec for cheap in the summer, something I advocated for when he got traded.

Dont see you around as much, or maybe Im wrong about that. Always like your observations.

I see a bit of possible replay with Eller, just hope and do believe CJ is smarter.

I never pushed for Eller as a 2C, I did really believe that Eller should have had one skilled winger as I thought he had the ability to get that 3rd line to kick in those 45 goals or so that I think we need from that line given the way the NHL is with the low scoring, and our lack or 2 top end lines.

I tjink guys like Froese and Logan Shaw are limited and want DLR yo have that chance as I think he could surprise a bit.

 

[Habs100]

Dont see you around as much, or maybe Im wrong about that. Always like your observations.

I see a bit of possible replay with Eller, just hope and do believe CJ is smarter.

I never pushed for Eller as a 2C, I did really believe that Eller should have had one skilled winger as I thought he had the ability to get that 3rd line to kick in those 45 goals or so that I think we need from that line given the way the NHL is with the low scoring, and our lack or 2 top end lines.

I tjink guys like Froese and Logan Shaw are limited and want DLR yo have that chance as I think he could surprise a bit.

Eller has offensive upside, he just lacks the hockey sense to be a consistent point getter. He has tunnel vision and is out there working in his own tunnel.

I don't see the comparison with DLR. I've never seen DLR display the offensive tools Eller has displayed.

 

[yianik]

Eller has offensive upside, he just lacks the hockey sense to be a consistent point getter. He has tunnel vision and is out there working in his own tunnel.

I don't see the comparison with DLR. I've never seen DLR display the offensive tools Eller has displayed.

I think our 3rd line needs to have some offensive punch in it thats all. Doesnt attach to just DLR. Thought that Eller should have had that when he was 3C and that applies to now, whoever is the 3C, but I want DLR yo het a good audition there.

 

[Milhouse40]

Eller has offensive upside, he just lacks the hockey sense to be a consistent point getter. He has tunnel vision and is out there working in his own tunnel.

I don't see the comparison with DLR. I've never seen DLR display the offensive tools Eller has displayed.

For me, it's not about how they play the game. It's more about what kind of role they are taking on (And not only about the position).

De La Rose is a big center....Can play well defensively.
In the last 13 games, he got 7 even strenght points.
That goes with 40 hits...Deslauriers has 44 but closest forward after that got 26 hits.

Like Eller, it's not about offensive skills...their main skill is to create time and space which lead to offensive production.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Another Apple for him.

 

[A55P2]

One thing that we have to remember about Plekanec is that he got a lot of playtime and still wasn't producing all that much anymore. I think that giving De La Rose the amount of ice time he's getting now next year, he could come close to Plekanec's number 30-35pts.

Also, from the eye-test it seems he's close to the level of effectiveness of Plekanec in terms of defensive play, at least recently.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

So like is this Galchenyuk-DLR-Lehkonen line a thing?

 

[Yoshidas Island]

So like is this Galchenyuk-DLR-Lehkonen line a thing?

Honestly I'm hoping that we go into next year with that as our third line. That would show that we have good depth heading into next year...

For instance...
Drouin-Acquired Centre-Gallagher
Hudon-Danault-Scherbak
Galchenyuk-De La Rose-Lehkonen
Byron-Deslauriers-Shaw


it's not beautiful, but it's an improvement.

 

[Tyson]

If DLR develops into a 30 point player! Embrace it! I like his game!

 

[MD thaivuN]

Honestly I'm hoping that we go into next year with that as our third line. That would show that we have good depth heading into next year...

For instance...
Drouin-Acquired Centre-Gallagher
Hudon-Danault-Scherbak
Galchenyuk-De La Rose-Lehkonen
Byron-Deslauriers-Shaw


it's not beautiful, but it's an improvement.

Because we should keep wasting Galchenyuk with De La Rose and Lehkonen. At this point, just trade him.

 

[Yoshidas Island]

Because we should keep wasting Galchenyuk with De La Rose and Lehkonen. At this point, just trade him.

It's more about spreading the wealth over 3 lines

 

[Habs100]

If DLR develops into a 30 point player! Embrace it! I like his game!

30 points from the 4th line would be great. I don't want him in the top 9. Carr and Deslaurier have great chemistry together, as we saw on a few shifts tonight. If he can learn to play with them, that would be great

 

[yianik]

It's more about spreading the wealth over 3 lines

I'm fine with spreading it over 3 lines, but Chucky needs to be with top 6 talent and get top 6 minutes.

 

[Yoshidas Island]

I'm fine with spreading it over 3 lines, but Chucky needs to be with top 6 talent and get top 6 minutes.

Given the fact that the 2nd line isn't super strong either, you'd be rolling more 3 full lines evenly.

 

[jfm133]

In his last 14 games he is on a 47 points pace without any PP icetime. I know it's just 14 games, but give credit to the kid. Emotive fans are so negative and impatient.

 

[ECWHSWI]

Honestly I'm hoping that we go into next year with that as our third line. That would show that we have good depth heading into next year...

For instance...
Drouin-Acquired Centre-Gallagher
Hudon-Danault-Scherbak
Galchenyuk-De La Rose-Lehkonen
Byron-Deslauriers-Shaw


it's not beautiful, but it's an improvement.

sure it's an improvement for the 3rd line, but damn the 2nd line is weak there

 

[Sterling Archer]

I’m so happy to see him playing with more skilled players and showing some confidence. Reminds me of his AHL debut when it took him awhile to get comfortable and start producing more offence. He’s the kind of player that plays D first and O second i.e. Julien hard on player.

Can see him being 3rd line centre next year unless we sign 2 centres then he’d slot into 4th line for now.

UFA signing (Stastny/Tavares)
Danault
DLR
AHL scrub

 

[Fazkovsky]

I think danault is a 3C and dlr 4 C

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

Eller has offensive upside, he just lacks the hockey sense to be a consistent point getter. He has tunnel vision and is out there working in his own tunnel.

I don't see the comparison with DLR. I've never seen DLR display the offensive tools Eller has displayed.

You mean DLR is worse that Eller in offensive skills and hockey vision?

I think DLR is just another bad draft pik as McCarron, Urqhart, Fisher, Tinordi and Kristo.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

UFA signing (Stastny/Tavares)
Danault
DLR
AHL scrub

I see more something like that :

UFA signing (Stastny/Tavares)
Danault or Galchenyuk
Danault or Hudon
Froese or another one, don't really care

 

[jaffy27]

So like is this Galchenyuk-DLR-Lehkonen line a thing?

For next year.....better not be , but for now why not!

 

[jaffy27]

You mean DLR is worse that Eller in offensive skills and hockey vision?

I think DLR is just another bad draft pik as McCarron, Urqhart, Fisher, Tinordi and Kristo.

......be real man!!!!

Urquhart, Fisher, Tinordi and Kristo combined NHL goal totals are a grand total of ZERO!!!!!.......COMBINED!!!!

DLR is third in goal scoring from his second round draft round alone......exagerrations are on the menu today it would seem lol

 

[WinterLion]

Kid is looking good. You gotta admit. He plays hard and has the speed & skill to keep up... probably not going to drive a line but he opens up space. I'm glad we have been patient (and by we I don't mean you bunch of bashing hfboarders who would have traded him for a jock strap after his 1st AHL shift!!)

 

[Habs100]

You mean DLR is worse that Eller in offensive skills and hockey vision?

I think DLR is just another bad draft pik as McCarron, Urqhart, Fisher, Tinordi and Kristo.

If you expect the majority of late 1st round pick to be a success and every 2nd round pick, you'll be mightily disappointed in EVERY team's drafting.