Line Combos: Pick your top 6 D's to start the season with

[TT1]

Personally i don't see much in Lindstrom and Barron hasn't impressed me for a while, not sure about Mailloux vs Norlinder tho. I kinda feel like Barron should get traded if they don't think he can crack the roster, not sure if sending him down to the AHL is gonna do much for him (or his trade value).

I think I'd start with Guhle/Kovacevic/Harris/Matheson/Xhekaj/Savard (Norlinder as 7th), wouldn't be surprised if we go with 7 D tho.

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[Jaynki]

Guhle - Matheson
Norlinder - Kovacevic
Xhekaj - Savard
Harris/Lindstrom

I would try to use Harris or Barron as a trqde bait to ditch a veteran contract like Armia.

They are both getting passed by the depth at their respective position.

Barron is behind Kovacevic and its a matter of time before he ends up behind Reinbacher and Mailloux.

 

[Tuggy]

Guhle - Matheson
Norlinder - Kovacevic
Xhekaj - Savard
Harris/Lindstrom

I would try to use Harris or Barron as a trqde bait to ditch a veteran contract like Armia.

They are both getting passed by the depth at their respective position.

Barron is behind Kovacevic and its a matter of time before he ends up behind Reinbacher and Mailloux.

That's my defense aswell.

 

[TT1]

whoops forgot Savard, added

 

[MonkeyBusiness]

I hope Harris f***s right off.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

So many ahlers hard to decide

 

[Bottle Rocket]

Gustav Lindstrom is the Jacob de la rose of D. Get anything you can for that guy, and if no interest, waivers.

 

[Sam de Mtl]

I hope Harris f***s right off.

Wow. That is some severe overreaction to one bad goal where his Gk left the puck in a bad spot for him.

He is a smart and solid young player. This fanbase is so bipolar. A month ago everyone wanted Nordlinder shot into the sun. Now Harris should be ditched because we love Norlinder.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Matheson Savard
Guhle Kovy
Norlinder Xhekaj
Harris in rotation

 

[Junohockeyfan]

To me, the only locks are:

Matheson
Savard
Guhle
Kovacevic

I think the Habs carry 8 dmen this year as its unclear which of Xhekaj, Norlinder, Barron and Harris have locked up the last 2 spots. I think Xhekaj gets a spot out of need for a physical player.

Good bet that Barron starts in Laval and the Habs keep Norlinder, Xhekaj and Harris with the big team.

 

[MasterMatt25]

Matheson - Kovacevic
Guhle - Barron
Harris - Lindstrom

 

[WeThreeKings]

The Harris hate here is insane to me but I think it just reinforces how many people just don't get the finer details of hockey.

For me, I think Norlinder earned to stay up and play.

Barron should be sent down and continue to develop. He definitely seems a prime candidate to be a big piece in a trade for something we lack. I still think Barron has a lot of upside it's just clear with Mailloux and Reinbacher coming, and Engstrom, Hutson, and Norlinders resurgence that there's only one chair on the right side and there's no real spots for him offensively going forward.

Savard will be traded at the deadline which means he stays around to mentor until then.

I'd do

Matheson-Guhle
Norlinder-Savard
Xhekaj-Harris
Kovacevic

And rotate Kova Norlinder Harris Xhekaj.

Lindstrom sucks.

 

[dcyhabs]

To me, the only locks are:

Matheson
Savard
Guhle
Kovacevic

I think the Habs carry 8 dmen this year as its unclear which of Xhekaj, Norlinder, Barron and Harris have locked up the last 2 spots. I think Xhekaj gets a spot out of need for a physical player.

Good bet that Barron starts in Laval and the Habs keep Norlinder, Xhekaj and Harris with the big team.

I have Savard out of the top 6. He’s probably better on the third pairing than some others, but at his age do you want him there?

 

[BehindTheTimes]

The Harris hate here is insane to me but I think it just reinforces how many people just don't get the finer details of hockey.

For me, I think Norlinder earned to stay up and play.

Barron should be sent down and continue to develop. He definitely seems a prime candidate to be a big piece in a trade for something we lack. I still think Barron has a lot of upside it's just clear with Mailloux and Reinbacher coming, and Engstrom, Hutson, and Norlinders resurgence that there's only one chair on the right side and there's no real spots for him offensively going forward.

Savard will be traded at the deadline which means he stays around to mentor until then.

I'd do

Matheson-Guhle
Norlinder-Savard
Xhekaj-Harris
Kovacevic

And rotate Kova Norlinder Harris Xhekaj.

Lindstrom sucks.

I agree mostly with this lineup. I think Xhekaj is coming back down to earth, I think Harris is one of our 4 best dmen, so I don’t get that hate at all.

 

[BaseballCoach]

I hope Harris f***s right off.

Hey Mr. Keyboard Warrior, what did Jordan Harris do to pi** you off?

 

[MonkeyBusiness]

Hey Mr. Keyboard Warrior, what did Jordan Harris do to pi** you off?

Wait, keyboard warrior? I don't think you know what that term means. Maybe you don't like the usage of the word "f***". Maybe I also should have just said: in my ideal lineup, Harris isn't in the top 6. I don't like his playstyle and I think he's a soft, nonchalant d-man. I didn't mean to sound crude. My apologies if it you think my comment was too harsh, but my intentions weren't to sound tough over the internet.

He's also quite prone to making mistakes for someone who's touted as a smart and defensive-minded presence. Lastly, he's tentative with the puck when rushing up the ice, and refuses to use his speed to gain an advantage to beat opposing forecheckers. His rushes lead nowhere most of the time. It seems odd to me that people view Xhekaj as a career bottom-pairing defenseman, yet he shows a lot more potential than Harris does.

I know Norlinder is also soft, but at least he brings some offense and great PP quarterbacking. With Harris, I don't see anything that warrants a spot on this lineup. It may sound exaggerated to most around here, but I do not like his playstyle one bit.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I think 5 names are obvious:
Matheson
Savard
Guhle
Xhekaj
Kovasevic

The question is who will be the 6th dman. Harris I think had it, but he kind of fell apart that one shift yesterday and I wonder if they will give Norlinder a chance since his skill set is what is most needed.

 

[salbutera]

I have Savard out of the top 6. He’s probably better on the third pairing than some others, but at his age do you want him there?

Should take a look at Habs record w Savard in the lineup vs out last season…quite the eye opener.

Need stabilizing experienced influences on D

 

[CheldishGamibno]

I think 5 names are obvious:
Matheson
Savard
Guhle
Xhekaj
Kovasevic

The question is who will be the 6th dman. Harris I think had it, but he kind of fell apart that one shift yesterday and I wonder if they will give Norlinder a chance since his skill set is what is most needed.

I think the 6th will be Harris and I don't have any doubts about that. Norlinder had a great camp but it's not a bad thing to let him start in the A until injuries happen. He doesn't have to go through waivers either so it's a logical choice.
Lindstrom will get sent down and Barron will be kept around as the 7th.

 

[FrankMTL]

I think 5 names are obvious:
Matheson
Savard
Guhle
Xhekaj
Kovasevic

The question is who will be the 6th dman. Harris I think had it, but he kind of fell apart that one shift yesterday and I wonder if they will give Norlinder a chance since his skill set is what is most needed.

I have it as 4 regulars with (Matheson, Savard, Guhle, Kovasevic) and interchanging Harris, Xhekaj and Norlinder depending on who we're playing. Barron down to Laval and Lindstrom sent down as well even though he has to pass through waivers.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Harris is good what are you guys on about.


Trade Savard at trade deadline , we tanking

 

[Tyson]

Is it me or has Lindstrom been very average?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Is it me or has Lindstrom been very average?

He sucks

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I have it as 4 regulars with (Matheson, Savard, Guhle, Kovasevic) and interchanging Harris, Xhekaj and Norlinder depending on who we're playing. Barron down to Laval and Lindstrom sent down as well even though he has to pass through waivers.

Think Xhekaj is a lock. He looks in tremendous shape and moving around incredibly well for a big man. If he continues playing smart defensively and weaponizing his shot he’s gonna be a really valuable player.

 

[the]

I'm a Barron fan but he needs some time in the AHL. I still think he will be very good for us in the near future but he's had a average pre-season.