Montreal Canadiens 2018 Preseason III

[26Mats]

Hopefully we trade Shaw before that happen. Probably Scherbak will get traded though. Deslauriers might be a victim of our depth which is unfortunate for him since he proved himself to be useful in that style of game he plays, might not get claim though. On D I don't mind putting any of Ouellet, Benn, Schlemko and even Alzner on waivers. Juulsen can be sent down if his play isn't impressive as well. Maybe you go 15F/6D to avoid losing valuable players. With Laval you can make quick call up, worse case scenario Deslauriers be use on D for a game (played D before).

I would be disappointed if we lose Scherbak or DLR on waivers.

Not having Plekanec would simplify things, but you can't disrespect him and send him on waivers, I don't think that is realistic, considering the years he played for this franchise.

3 of those players (Schlemko, Weber, DL0) are out for the next 6 weeks or more. So, we'll have 1 decision to make soon (when both DLR AND Shaw are back from injury), but other than that we still have 6 weeks before a decision needs to be made, assuming everyone else stays healthy.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

3 of those players (Schlemko, Weber, DL0) are out for the next 6 weeks or more. So, we'll have 1 decision to make soon (when both DLR AND Shaw are back from injury), but other than that we still have 6 weeks before a decision needs to be made, assuming everyone else stays healthy.

I am well aware, but it is interesting to think how you should go about dealing with this tricky situation if it presents itself.

 

[yianik]

Anytime we draft a guy I want to be sure of what we are giving up when and if he departs.

Last year I saw some offensive life in DLR when he was played with good teammates and saw decent time.

And DLR does play a CJ game. A shame to lose him because of Shaw or Pleks being around for the year.

I have seen Scherbak's offensive abilities on display. I know the guy didnt do that well this pre season but that was the same as last year and then he turned it on. I certainly do not see how we see him at his best when CJ has him on the 4th line with plugs. Guaranteed fail. But I guess this wont change even if Scherbak sticks for a bit.

Just have a bad taste in my mouth potentially losing either of these guys.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

yeah there was really no need to re-sign Pleks.

I'm with you on DLR and Scherbak. Both have been underwhelming this preseason but I want them given a proper shot. I feel like DLR showed enough to stick around for a bit. He seems like a guy who could be a late bloomer. Nothing hugely special but maybe like a Danault lite-ish.

 

[26Mats]

I am well aware, but it is interesting to think how you should go about dealing with this tricky situation if it presents itself.

Things will change so much over the next 6 weeks. Some players that are out of favor now will stand out and some that are in favor will fall out...

 

[BaseballCoach]

yeah there was really no need to re-sign Pleks.

I'm with you on DLR and Scherbak. Both have been underwhelming this preseason but I want them given a proper shot. I feel like DLR showed enough to stick around for a bit. He seems like a guy who could be a late bloomer. Nothing hugely special but maybe like a Danault lite-ish.

Ridiculous. DLR has not been underwhelming at all.

Late bloomer?? Two years younger than Peca, one year younger than Hudon.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Maybe you go 15F/6D to avoid losing valuable players. With Laval you can make quick call up, worse case scenario Deslauriers can be use on D for a game (played D before).

That is actually a good idea, and perhaps Deslauriers could play D in some practices. It would add to his versatility and his value as a hockey player, so he should welcome the chance!

 

[Prairie Habs]

Ridiculous. DLR has not been underwhelming at all.

Late bloomer?? Two years younger than Peca, one year younger than Hudon.

Was your expectation for him 4th liner/13th forward? Tough to say he's been anything but underwhelming if you expected more than that

 

[BaseballCoach]

Was your expectation for him 4th liner/13th forward? Tough to say he's been anything but underwhelming if you expected more than that

He is a solid 4th liner that can play on a middle-six line if there is an injury. He showed that last year, when he got paired up with decent wingers, and outscored Scherbak at ES in the same conditions.

 

[Peanut]

 

[EveryDay]

Peca ahead of Hudon????? WHY?

 

[malton]

Don't force the Domi to C thing. Just play people at their natural positions.