Line Combos: Lineups Discussion Part II

[BaseballCoach]

Would love to see next year:

Pacioretty - Galchenyuk - Andrighetto
X1 - Plekanec - Gallagher
Eller - McCarron - Carr
Byron - Danault - Mitchell

X2 - Subban
Beaulieu - Petry
Markov - Pateryn

X1 - Skinner, Yakupov, Drouin, Hartnell, Marleau, Hudon, Scherbak
X2 - ?? Campbell, Yandle, Hamhuis, Fowler/Despres, Brodin/Scandella

Trade Emelin, Desharnais
On the block - Markov, DLR, Plekanec, Eller

Andrighetto is not a first line player, certainly not now.

Personally, when making line combos, I like to:

• Spread out the smaller guys

• Use responsible centers

• Allow my wingers to create offensively

My priority would be to snag Stamkos. It may not happen of course, but if it does, I see several possibilities. A versatile coach could change up our look and adjust for different teams or even in-game.

OPTION 1: Two-way centers
Pacioretty-Plekanec-Stamkos
Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher
Carr-McCarron-Andrighetto
DeLaRose-Danault-Mitchell

OPTION 2: Load first line
Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Stamkos
Andrighetto-Plekanec-McCarron
Carr-Eller-Gallagher
DeLaRose-Danault-Mitchell

OPTION 3 - 3 balanced lines:
Carr-Stamkos-McCarron
Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher
Pacioretty-Plekanec-Andrighetto
DeLaRose-Danault-Mitchell

With Stamkos, Galchenyuk and Pacioretty on three different lines, who does the opposition key on??

BTW, the first two options also work if we get a strong RW in UFA or via trade, instead of Stamkos

 

[Wats]

Send down McCarron/DLR, callup Hudon, Friberg (he's under contract next season and waiver eligible...makes no sense not to try him)

Pacioretty - Galchenyuk - Gallagher
Hudon - Plekanec - Lessio
Friberg/Matteau - Eller - Andrighetto
Byron - Danault - Mitchell
Brown

Next season, I'd say priority #1 is dumping DD/Eller 7.0M and signing a UFA. Stamkos unlikely to want to sign with this dump status but Okposo might be possible if Habs give him 7.0M x 6 years. Overpayment? Yes, but it's better than having a bunch of overpaid bottom 6ers playing top 6. Upgrading Markov might be too much to ask for one offseason.

Pacioretty - Galchenyuk - Okposo
Hudon - Plekanec - Gallagher
Carr - Danault - Andrighetto
Lessio/Matteau - Mitchell - Byron/Flynn

Beaulieu - Subban
Markov/Emelin - Petry
Markov/Emelin - Pateryn
Ellis/Nygren (probably done with organization but could be the saviour of the PP)

 

[BaseballCoach]

Send down McCarron/DLR, callup Hudon, Friberg (he's under contract next season and waiver eligible...makes no sense not to try him)

Pacioretty - Galchenyuk - Gallagher
Hudon - Plekanec - Lessio
Friberg/Matteau - Eller - Andrighetto
Byron - Danault - Mitchell
Brown

Next season, I'd say priority #1 is dumping DD/Eller 7.0M and signing a UFA. Stamkos unlikely to want to sign with this dump status but Okposo might be possible if Habs give him 7.0M x 6 years. Overpayment? Yes, but it's better than having a bunch of overpaid bottom 6ers playing top 6. Upgrading Markov might be too much to ask for one offseason.

Pacioretty - Galchenyuk - Okposo
Hudon - Plekanec - Gallagher
Carr - Danault - Andrighetto
Lessio/Matteau - Mitchell - Byron/Flynn

Beaulieu - Subban
Markov/Emelin - Petry
Markov/Emelin - Pateryn
Ellis/Nygren (probably done with organization but could be the saviour of the PP)

I'm fine with dumping DD if we can. But not Eller.

You OTOH want to dump Eller for cap reasons, then overpay Okposo by $3M?!

Okposo has Gallaghersque goal numbers and maybe a few more assists but playing with Tavares helps a lot.

Also, the seven times Okposo has played 40 or more games, he has been a minus player every single time, even as the Islanders got better.

This appears to be a case of the Grass is Always Greener Syndrome, also known as the July 1st screw-yourself game.

 

[Mad Brills*]

Top 6 next year should be pacioretty - galchenyuk - (top6 winger), and hudon - plekanec - gallagher.

Is X okposo, eriksson?

 

[frapp10]

They should call up friberg, bournival and forsure hudon at some point. Be nice to give dietz a game or two also

 

[Uncle Gary]

They should call up friberg, bournival and forsure hudon at some point. Be nice to give dietz a game or two also

Wouldn't be surprised if they do rather soon.

 

[Adam Spylo]

They should call up friberg, bournival and forsure hudon at some point. Be nice to give dietz a game or two also

Holloway deserves some games to showcase himself at the NHL level.

 

[frapp10]

Holloway deserves some games to showcase himself at the NHL level.

I agree. Playing 7 mins on a 4th line in one nhl game is complete bs for a guy who is just about a PPG in the ahl. Doesnt matter if he is 19 or 28 years old he should've been given a chance with pleks and pac when gallagher went down

 

[Doc McKenna]

Andrighetto is not a first line player, certainly not now.

Personally, when making line combos, I like to:

• Spread out the smaller guys

• Use responsible centers

• Allow my wingers to create offensively

My priority would be to snag Stamkos. It may not happen of course, but if it does, I see several possibilities. A versatile coach could change up our look and adjust for different teams or even in-game.

OPTION 1: Two-way centers
Pacioretty-Plekanec-Stamkos
Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher
Carr-McCarron-Andrighetto
DeLaRose-Danault-Mitchell

OPTION 2: Load first line
Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Stamkos
Andrighetto-Plekanec-McCarron
Carr-Eller-Gallagher
DeLaRose-Danault-Mitchell

OPTION 3 - 3 balanced lines:
Carr-Stamkos-McCarron
Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher
Pacioretty-Plekanec-Andrighetto
DeLaRose-Danault-Mitchell

With Stamkos, Galchenyuk and Pacioretty on three different lines, who does the opposition key on??

BTW, the first two options also work if we get a strong RW in UFA or via trade, instead of Stamkos

Stamkos is NOT coming to MTL, he will be in Toronto and they already have a sealed deal. Its the only reason why TO cleared the deck.

 

[Lebowski]

Andrighetto is not a first line player, certainly not now.

Personally, when making line combos, I like to:

• Spread out the smaller guys

• Use responsible centers

• Allow my wingers to create offensively

My priority would be to snag Stamkos. It may not happen of course, but if it does, I see several possibilities. A versatile coach could change up our look and adjust for different teams or even in-game.

OPTION 1: Two-way centers
Pacioretty-Plekanec-Stamkos
Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher
Carr-McCarron-Andrighetto
DeLaRose-Danault-Mitchell

OPTION 2: Load first line
Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Stamkos
Andrighetto-Plekanec-McCarron
Carr-Eller-Gallagher
DeLaRose-Danault-Mitchell

OPTION 3 - 3 balanced lines:
Carr-Stamkos-McCarron
Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher
Pacioretty-Plekanec-Andrighetto
DeLaRose-Danault-Mitchell

With Stamkos, Galchenyuk and Pacioretty on three different lines, who does the opposition key on??

BTW, the first two options also work if we get a strong RW in UFA or via trade, instead of Stamkos

Signing Stamkos to play him on the wing, hilarious.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Signing Stamkos to play him on the wing, hilarious.

Signing Stamkos, hilarious.

Even with the cap room MB would not be able to get him. Get real people this is not playstation.

 

[RealityBytes]

Stamkos is NOT coming to MTL, he will be in Toronto and they already have a sealed deal. Its the only reason why TO cleared the deck.

I disagree. They want to make and keep the cap space for Rielly, Kadri, a UFA goalie, and new players coming up they want to sign long term. They also did not want to be hampered by long high contracts such as Kessel's amd Phaneufs, or a new one from Stamkos.

I also still say Stamkos stays in TB.

 

[badbrains]

Stamkos is NOT coming to MTL, he will be in Toronto and they already have a sealed deal. Its the only reason why TO cleared the deck.

If Stamkos ends up in Toronto on July 1st is there any way Yzerman isn't fired immediately?

Also, why can I not vote in polls? Am I too noob?

 

[Jeffrey]

If the habs get Stamkos they must clear the salaries of Eller, Desharnais and Plekanec without taking any salary back.

Also if we do get him you can bet he would play Center with Pacioretty.

 

[groovejuice]

If Stamkos ends up in Toronto on July 1st is there any way Yzerman isn't fired immediately?

Also, why can I not vote in polls? Am I too noob?

There's a minimum time or number of posts. Write a mod.

 

[No More Subban]

Freakin' toronto is gonna be good in maybe 2 years IF they sign stamkos and draft Matthews.

 

[covfefe]

Signing Stamkos to play him on the wing, hilarious.

Many/most knowledgeable Tampa fans have suggested that Stamkos is most effective on the wing and is a liability, generally, at C.

 

[Saint Patrick]

Would love to see Stamkos with a Habs jersey.....on the fourth line, cause you know that's were Therrien will drop him if he signs here and Michou is still the coach of this team.

There is no point in getting players like that as long as Therrien is coaching this team, he's made it clear grinding is all he knows what to do and if you dont fit that profile, dont sign here.

 

[SirClintonPortis]

Stamkos is NOT coming to MTL, he will be in Toronto and they already have a sealed deal. Its the only reason why TO cleared the deck.

Eh, maybe he'll choose Buffalo. It's close enough to Toronto geographically but it won't result in rabid media hype. Plus, it's the perfect way to troll EVERYONE else in the division. Jon Cooper gets to see him at C 6 times or whatever every year. Toronto fans would be bitter because he "snubbed" them. We suffer because the Sabres always own us and he just adds to their ability to that. Plus, with Eichel in the wings, defenses have to spread their resources.

 

[rockjngo]

Most likely....some tweaks here and there

Forwards:
Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Gallagher
Andrighetto-Plekanec-Okposo
Danault-Eller-Byron
Carr-Mitchell-Flynn
Matteau-DLR

*RW-McCarron
*RW-Scherbak


Defense:
Yandle-Subban
Markov-Petry
Benn-Demers
Pateryn

Price
Condon


Okposo 5 yrs/$6 mil per
Yandle 4 yrs/$5 mil per
Demers 3 yrs/$3.5 mil per
Benn 4 yrs/$3 mil per

x-Desharnais traded -$3.5 mil
x-Emelin traded -$4.1 mil

 

[BaseballCoach]

Most likely....some tweaks here and there

Forwards:
Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Gallagher
Andrighetto-Plekanec-Okposo
Danault-Eller-Byron
Carr-Mitchell-Flynn
Matteau-DLR

*RW-McCarron
*RW-Scherbak


Defense:
Yandle-Subban
Markov-Petry
Benn-Demers
Pateryn

Price
Condon


Okposo 5 yrs/$6 mil per
Yandle 4 yrs/$5 mil per
Demers 3 yrs/$3.5 mil per
Benn 4 yrs/$3 mil per

x-Desharnais traded -$3.5 mil
x-Emelin traded -$4.1 mil

Beaulieu to St John's?

 

[rockjngo]

Beaulieu to St John's?

lol forgot him.

 

[Naslund]

Lineup Habs 2016-2017

Predict or propose your favorite but realistic lineup for next year!

Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Gallagher
Andrighetto-Plekanec-Desharnais
Carr-Eller-Byron
Gilbert-Danault-De la Rose

Emelin-Subban
Beaulieu-Petry
Markov-Pateryn

Price
Condon

I hope Desharnais is bought out, but I don't think Bergevin has the balls. I wish Plekanec would not have been signed (terrible mistake again by MB for many reasons), as it prevents a better player (Eller) be the second line C. That lineup is fugly, but it's the best I can do with the players we have. McCarron and Scherbak need ice time in the minor to get stronger, faster and better. Hudon could easily replace Desharnais and do a better job. I don't foresee us signing up a meaningful free agent this offseason.

 

[Ezpz]

You already put us out of the playoffs by not only having DD on the roster but in the top 6.

 

[Treb]

Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Gallagher/Eriksson/Okposo
Perron/Purcell/Ruutu/Versteeg -Plekanec- Vrbata/Gallagher
Carr -Eller- Andrighetto
Byron-Danault- Mitchell
Flynn-Lessio/Bournival/Friberg/Matteau AKA whoever wins it at camp

Markov -Subban
Beaulieu-Petry
Emelin -Pateryn
Nygren/Barberio/Bartley/Ellis AKA whoever is with us and wins it at camp

Price
Condon

If we don't sign any UFA

Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Gallagher
Carr -Plekanec- Andrighetto
Byron - Eller- Mitchell
Lessio -Danault- Flynn
Bournival/Friberg/Matteau AKA whoever wins it at camp

Markov -Subban
Beaulieu-Petry
Emelin -Pateryn
Nygren/Barberio/Bartley/Ellis AKA whoever is with us and wins it at camp

Price
Condon

DD for whatever. I do hope we get at least 1 UFA top6 though.

Most likely....some tweaks here and there

Forwards:
Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Gallagher
Andrighetto-Plekanec-Okposo
Danault-Eller-Byron
Carr-Mitchell-Flynn
Matteau-DLR

*RW-McCarron
*RW-Scherbak


Defense:
Yandle-Subban
Markov-Petry
Benn-Demers
Pateryn

Price
Condon


Okposo 5 yrs/$6 mil per
Yandle 4 yrs/$5 mil per
Demers 3 yrs/$3.5 mil per
Benn 4 yrs/$3 mil per

x-Desharnais traded -$3.5 mil
x-Emelin traded -$4.1 mil

Jordie Benn at 3 mill per?