Player Discussion Joel Armia

[26Mats]

Spare parts. If we can lose DLR and Scherbak for nothing, we can waive them too. Honestly, I would of waived Peca and Hudon before DLR and Scherbak.

Yeah with Hudon's lack of speed, Scherbak is the better offensive prospect, long term.

 

[zzoo]

In my opinion, Armia offensive threat leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Yeah with Hudon's lack of speed, Scherbak is the better offensive prospect, long term.

We already gave Hudon a solid sample try out to see what kind of offense he can provide. I was high on Hudon before but I have seen enough at this stage. As far as DLR and Scherbak, we didn't give them as much opportunity as Hudon got IMO.

 

[teamfirst]

Like Byron we are missing this guy in the line up.

He isn't a top 6er but he brings a lot to the bottom 6 and adds some size to the team. And he was chipping in too before his injury.

He is a very good 3rd liner, the way the top 9 playing right now he will be a fantastic 4th liner, and very good on the PK

Very much underrated on HF like most guy's who dont pile up points but can do alot of good things that helps you win games

 

[gillyguzzler]

Hudon is likely on his way out when Armia returns. I hope he doesn't get claimed as he could be a good filler in the top 9 when the inevitable injuries happen.

 

[BLONG7]

When is Armia due back?

 

[scrubadam]

When is Armia due back?

I heard last night a few weeks so looks like we still aren't there yet.

I bet probably some time after the new year.

 

[26Mats]

We already gave Hudon a solid sample try out to see what kind of offense he can provide. I was high on Hudon before but I have seen enough at this stage. As far as DLR and Scherbak, we didn't give them as much opportunity as Hudon got IMO.

If Hudon can somehow improve his speed, he's definitely an NHLer, probably a 40-50 point NHLer. But without speed you're always behind the play in today's game.

 

[Habs Halifax]

If Hudon can somehow improve his speed, he's definitely an NHLer, probably a 40-50 point NHLer. But without speed you're always behind the play in today's game.

Agreed. His ability to create that little bit of time and space he needs affects his decision making. I think the vision and skill is there but he rarely is able to get open for any more than a few seconds.

Can someone please give him Mete's skating

 

[TannedBum]

Getting there...

 

[BargainBinSpecial]

Looks like Hudon is the next one gone through waivers when Armia is back. I would have placed Schlemko instead.

 

[1909]

Looks like Hudon is the next one gone through waivers when Armia is back. I would have placed Schlemko instead.

They need to keep 7 d-men. One forward has to go. Hopefully traded, not waived.

 

[BLONG7]

Did someone say Armia is on the trip this week? Practicing with the guys?

 

[Scriptor]

Getting there...

That's great news. It's the fastest I've seen him all year

 

[De Montreal]

Did someone say Armia is on the trip this week? Practicing with the guys?

He's not on the trip. Team is getting back in Montréal after Vegas for Christmas. Maybe he fly with the team to Florida but I'm not expecting him to play until the Dec 31 game against Dallas.

 

[Chr1s97]

Getting there...

Really love the guy. Strong on his skate, fluid, skating look so easy for him. Hes so good at protectiing the pucck and he have some nice pair of hands plus hes good down low. Wish to keep him long term on tje 3rd line... and he could help bery well on a 2nd if injury happen to one ofnour future top 6.

 

[Tuggy]

I've said before that what he brings to the team is underrated. He's a very good 3rd liner.

Looking forward to his return.

 

[CauZuki]

Really love the guy. Strong on his skate, fluid, skating look so easy for him. Hes so good at protectiing the pucck and he have some nice pair of hands plus hes good down low. Wish to keep him long term on tje 3rd line... and he could help bery well on a 2nd if injury happen to one ofnour future top 6.

Also one of the few players that isn't 5'9ish...

 

[JianYang]

I've said before that what he brings to the team is underrated. He's a very good 3rd liner.

Looking forward to his return.

He's advertised as being good without the puck, which is something this club really lacks.

He also has the ability to use his frame to possess pucks for slightly more extended periods, which means less time the team has to play defense.

He can only help this club.

 

[Tuggy]

He's close. On the ice at least.

 

[417]

He's close. On the ice at least.

He's been missed...can't wait to see what domino effect this has on the rest of the roster.

 

[BaseballCoach]

He's been missed...can't wait to see what domino effect this has on the rest of the roster.

In a strong symbol of team unity, Carey Price volunteered to go on the injured list so that no one needs to get waived.

 

[Chr1s97]

In a strong symbol of team unity, Carey Price volunteered to go on the injured list so that no one needs to get waived.

And so we can still have a proper draft pick in a deep draft. Thanks Carey.

 

[Tyson]

So what roster move (s) happen when Armia is ready? I know Shaw might be hurt but eventually there will need to be a decision on who stays, who moves on.

Does one of Peca or Hudon get waived?

I think Chaput and Agostino are Clode favorites on the 4th line so they are safe. Deslauriers brings the needed size against certain teams.

It will be interesting how this plays out.

I think Hudon is the odd man out.

 

[BaseballCoach]

So what roster move (s) happen when Armia is ready? I know Shaw might be hurt but eventually there will need to be a decision on who stays, who moves on.

Does one of Peca or Hudon get waived?

I think Chaput and Agostino are Clode favorites on the 4th line so they are safe. Deslauriers brings the needed size against certain teams.

It will be interesting how this plays out.

I think Hudon is the odd man out.

Assuming Shaw is ok, which I doubt, conditioning stint for Hudon and maybe an injury within 14 days saves him from being waived.