Line Combos: Roster 2019-2020

[Habs Fan 13]

Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Domi - ???
Lehkonen - Kotkaniemi - Armia
Byron - Poehling - Weal
(Cousins, Thompson)

Mete - Weber
Chiarot - Petry
Kulak - Folin
(Reilly)

Price
Kinkaid

I really hope we add a top 6 forward, this lineup needs it badly. If not, then I guess Lehkonen would move to the 2nd line, Byron to the 3rd and Cousins on the 4th.

 

[Omar]

Drouin - Domi - Gallagher
Tatar - Kotkaniemi - Armia
Byron - Danault - Cousins
Lekhonen - Poehling - Weal
(Thompson)

Mete - Weber
Chiarot - Petry
Kulak - Folin
(Reilly)

Price
Kinkaid

100% we need help on the wings. We’re missing a top 6 RW and I think Lekhonen is on the block. I’d add Drouin, Armia and Mete to that group. We already needed a RW and by trading Shaw we’ve added another but saved some salary. Time for big game hunting.

I think the reason we’ve been targeting a center is to shift Domi to the wing.

 

[Omar]

So, this is how it looks like as of today:
Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Drouin-Domi-Lehkonen
Byron/Cousins-Kotkaniemi-Armia
Cousins/Byron-Poehling-Weal
Thompson

Mete-Weber
Chiarot/Kulak-Petry
Kulak/Chiarot-Juulsen
Reilly-Folin

Price
Kinkaid

That's not necessarily worse than last year.

That team can easily miss the playoffs. There’s one guy outside of the top line that can be depended on for offense right now. KK still needs a year or so of development.

 

[26Mats]

Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Domi - ???
Lehkonen - Kotkaniemi - Armia
Byron - Poehling - Weal
(Cousins, Thompson)

Mete - Weber
Chiarot - Petry
Kulak - Folin
(Reilly)

Price
Kinkaid

I really hope we add a top 6 forward, this lineup needs it badly. If not, then I guess Lehkonen would move to the 2nd line, Byron to the 3rd and Cousins on the 4th.

I have Poehling, Byron, and Weal ahead of Lehkonen and Armia. And hopefully Suzuki emerges.

I'd like to see Lehk and Armia on the wings of the 4th line.

 

[jabes]

Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Domi - ???
Lehkonen - Kotkaniemi - Armia
Byron - Poehling - Weal
(Cousins, Thompson)

Mete - Weber
Chiarot - Petry
Kulak - Folin
(Reilly)

Price
Kinkaid

I really hope we add a top 6 forward, this lineup needs it badly. If not, then I guess Lehkonen would move to the 2nd line, Byron to the 3rd and Cousins on the 4th.

Suzuki and Evans should both at least get an audition or a taste with the big club if we don’t add a top 6 guy. Next season Ikonen and/or Ylonen could also be options.

 

[Patty Roy]

I certainly expect some changes (including at least one significant deal) but at this point if we are keeping it simple i go out and sign Micheal Ferland to a reasonable 3 year deal and go with the following:

Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Drouin-Domi-Ferland
Lehkonen-Kotkaniemi-Armia
Byron-Poehling-Weal
(Cousins, Thompson)

Mete-Weber
Kulak-Petry
Chiarot-Juulsen
(Folin or Reilly)

* Poehling will have to earn his spot in camp. It ultimately may be more beneficial for him to start the year playing big minutes in the AHL. If he doesn't distinguish himself from Cousins in camp then i have no problem starting the year with Cousins as our 4th line pivot.

 

[Dichow Stopper]

I certainly expect some changes (including at least one significant deal) but at this point if we are keeping it simple i go out and sign Micheal Ferland to a reasonable 3 year deal and go with the following:

Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Drouin-Domi-Ferland
Lehkonen-Kotkaniemi-Armia
Byron-Poehling-Weal
(Cousins, Thompson)

Mete-Weber
Kulak-Petry
Chiarot-Juulsen
(Folin or Reilly)

* Poehling will have to earn his spot in camp. It ultimately may be more beneficial for him to start the year playing big minutes in the AHL. If he doesn't distinguish himself from Cousins in camp then i have no problem starting the year with Cousins as our 4th line pivot.

Switch Kulak and Chiarot and that’s exactly what I would see.

 

[WG]

I certainly expect some changes (including at least one significant deal) but at this point if we are keeping it simple i go out and sign Micheal Ferland to a reasonable 3 year deal and go with the following:

Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Drouin-Domi-Ferland
Lehkonen-Kotkaniemi-Armia
Byron-Poehling-Weal
(Cousins, Thompson)

Mete-Weber
Kulak-Petry
Chiarot-Juulsen
(Folin or Reilly)

* Poehling will have to earn his spot in camp. It ultimately may be more beneficial for him to start the year playing big minutes in the AHL. If he doesn't distinguish himself from Cousins in camp then i have no problem starting the year with Cousins as our 4th line pivot.

Given that Johansson only got two years, maybe Ferland or Dzingel could be had on a similar 2 X 4ish contract.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

I guess we're not signing other LHD...?

"Kulak spent 164 minutes alongside Weber at even strength this year, and together the duo had a Corsi-for percentage (CF%) of 58.8%."

Clode told Chiarot it's early, but it looks like he'll be playing with Petry.

Alright then. Also, I like Zuke and I think he'll shine in pre-season games. Out from left field passes on the tape to Lord Byron on the 4th line, that should net us a couple.


Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Lehkonen-Domi-Drouin
Poehling-Kotkaniemi-Armia
Byron-Thompson-Suzuki
Weal

Kulak-Weber
Chiarot-Petry
Mete-Juulsen
Folin

Price
Kinkaid

I like rosters that try to fit in Suzuki and Poehling. Even if they are raw, this is a very talented line-up, every line of which is a legitimate threat. If a decent LD could also be had, the balance would be even better.

 

[Steeler23]

I know a lot of people talk about a partner for Weber (LHD) as our biggest priority, but IMO, the only big need short term is a top-6 RW who can score goal/play on the PP.

Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Domi - ???
Lehkonen - KK - Byron
Cousins - Poehling - Armia
extra: Hudon, Peca, Thompson, Weal

Weber - Mete
Petry - Chiarot/Kulak
Juulsen - Kulak / Chiarot
extra: Reilly, Olofsson, Folin

Price
Kinkaid
extra: Lindgren

Best case scenario, Suzuki have an amazing camp and steal the spot. Another option could be Poehling. I don't really like to play young center as winger, and Suzuki have been told he would play center, but I have a hard time seing this with KK, Domi, Danault, Poehling. Maybe they plan to transfer Domi back as a winger, or KK? Suzuki will probably play center if he start in the AHL, but I don't see him stealing a center job in Montreal (out of the camp anyway).

Either way, we could use a veteran scorer (with a contract of 1 or 2 years max).

- If he only wants 4M/2y, I think Nikita Gusev could be a great gamble. I know he's a LW, but Idk if he can play RW, or maybe Drouin or Tatar? He wouldn't be cheap, and I know people talk about taking Clarkson contract with him, but I'm pretty sure that Vegas don't want to drop is value, and they don't really need the cap space for other reason than signing Gusev right now. He's more of a playmaker, but Domi and Tatar can score goals. If we can't have Gusev, maybe we could try for Reilly Smith (so they have the space to sign Gusev), or a package of Alex Tuch/Clarkson, but they're probably not available.
- Michael Ferland could be a nice signing. He's big and play a kind of game we could use on the top-6.
- If we need to trade for one, I wonder if Jeff Carter could be a nice add. A big veteran C that could help KK and Poehling develop, he had a down year but he was recovering from an injury and he's "just" 34, so he probably have 2 years left at least.
- If we stick with LA, Kovalchuk or Brown maybe? But they have clause on their contract so it might not be worth it
- He's not a veteran, but if we don't find anyone, Puljujarvi could be an homerun attempt. But I think he want to play in the US and Edmonton seems to be (rightfully so) greedy in their negotiation.
- Michael Frolik could be an option, but I don't think he's much of an upgrade over Byron/Lehkonen/Armia
- Florida have a good top-6 so maybe a player like Frank Vatrano wouldn't cost too much. But again, is he really that much better than Byron.
- In the same category as Puljujarvi, maybe someone like Alex Nylander or JT Compher.

We could always take a bad contract (like the Armia trade) and hope that we pick the right player that can fit.

Sorry for the long message, or if I repeat myself sometime, I kinda lose track sometimes...

 

[NewDef]

I do like this last proposed line-up but have some reservations with playing Juulsen and Olofsson right at the start of the year.

I'd also like to slot in Weal which I think has good vision and some skills. If only Armia had Weal's vision and was playing hard every game, that'd be a heck of a puck digger and passer...

I like Lehky a LOT but damn, could he just put the puck in the net a bit more instead of hitting posts or passing... It would be a beautiful fit on the second line if only a few of those chances finish in the net. We'd be looking at a 30 goal scorer instead of a fringe 20. As-is, considering his defensive upside, he's totally a quality NHL 3rd liner.

Some choices are obviously coming. Poehling likely won't start the year in Montreal but will be there before Christmas. Suzuki has no idea how hard men will hit. He needs to play AHL this year. Hudon and Peca are going to Laval as well if not traded before.

So, here is my take on it, for what it's worth... yep, we're really missing that right winger.
Let's see what Bergevin can pry out with cap hit deals and some of those stacked picks he's got.
He's got time, but something has got to happen

Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Domi - ???
Byron - KK - Lehkonen
Cousins - Weal - Armia
extra: Thompson, Hudon, Peca,

Mete - Weber
Chiarot - Petry
Kulak - Folin
extra: Reilly, Olofsson, Juulsen

Price
Kinkaid
extra: Lindgren

 

[SakuKoivu11]

I know a lot of people talk about a partner for Weber (LHD) as our biggest priority, but IMO, the only big need short term is a top-6 RW who can score goal/play on the PP.

Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Domi - ???
Lehkonen - KK - Byron
Cousins - Poehling - Armia
extra: Hudon, Peca, Thompson, Weal

Weber - Mete
Petry - Chiarot/Kulak
Juulsen - Kulak / Chiarot
extra: Reilly, Olofsson, Folin

Price
Kinkaid
extra: Lindgren

Best case scenario, Suzuki have an amazing camp and steal the spot. Another option could be Poehling. I don't really like to play young center as winger, and Suzuki have been told he would play center, but I have a hard time seing this with KK, Domi, Danault, Poehling. Maybe they plan to transfer Domi back as a winger, or KK? Suzuki will probably play center if he start in the AHL, but I don't see him stealing a center job in Montreal (out of the camp anyway).

Either way, we could use a veteran scorer (with a contract of 1 or 2 years max).

- If he only wants 4M/2y, I think Nikita Gusev could be a great gamble. I know he's a LW, but Idk if he can play RW, or maybe Drouin or Tatar? He wouldn't be cheap, and I know people talk about taking Clarkson contract with him, but I'm pretty sure that Vegas don't want to drop is value, and they don't really need the cap space for other reason than signing Gusev right now. He's more of a playmaker, but Domi and Tatar can score goals. If we can't have Gusev, maybe we could try for Reilly Smith (so they have the space to sign Gusev), or a package of Alex Tuch/Clarkson, but they're probably not available.
- Michael Ferland could be a nice signing. He's big and play a kind of game we could use on the top-6.
- If we need to trade for one, I wonder if Jeff Carter could be a nice add. A big veteran C that could help KK and Poehling develop, he had a down year but he was recovering from an injury and he's "just" 34, so he probably have 2 years left at least.
- If we stick with LA, Kovalchuk or Brown maybe? But they have clause on their contract so it might not be worth it
- He's not a veteran, but if we don't find anyone, Puljujarvi could be an homerun attempt. But I think he want to play in the US and Edmonton seems to be (rightfully so) greedy in their negotiation.
- Michael Frolik could be an option, but I don't think he's much of an upgrade over Byron/Lehkonen/Armia
- Florida have a good top-6 so maybe a player like Frank Vatrano wouldn't cost too much. But again, is he really that much better than Byron.
- In the same category as Puljujarvi, maybe someone like Alex Nylander or JT Compher.

We could always take a bad contract (like the Armia trade) and hope that we pick the right player that can fit.

Sorry for the long message, or if I repeat myself sometime, I kinda lose track sometimes...

Gusev is 5’6”

 

[vokiel]

That's how I'd roll from game #1 if there were no further changes and our top prospects are performing:
Byron - Domi - Gallagher
Tatar - Kotkaniemi - Lehkonen
Drouin - Danault - Armia
Poehling - Suzuki - Weal
Thompson

Mete - Weber
Kulak - Juulsen
Chiarot - Petry
Folin, Reilly

Price
Kinkaid

Increasing Danault, Petry & Drouin's ice time towards game #40.

 

[calder candidate]

Domi - KK - Armia
Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Poehling - Weal
Cousin - Thompson - Byron
Lehkonen

Mete - Weber
Chariot - Petry
Kulak - Folin
Reilly

Price
Kinkaid

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

I know a lot of people talk about a partner for Weber (LHD) as our biggest priority, but IMO, the only big need short term is a top-6 RW who can score goal/play on the PP.

Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Domi - ???
Lehkonen - KK - Byron
Cousins - Poehling - Armia
extra: Hudon, Peca, Thompson, Weal

Weber - Mete
Petry - Chiarot/Kulak
Juulsen - Kulak / Chiarot
extra: Reilly, Olofsson, Folin

Price
Kinkaid
extra: Lindgren

Best case scenario, Suzuki have an amazing camp and steal the spot. Another option could be Poehling. I don't really like to play young center as winger, and Suzuki have been told he would play center, but I have a hard time seing this with KK, Domi, Danault, Poehling. Maybe they plan to transfer Domi back as a winger, or KK? Suzuki will probably play center if he start in the AHL, but I don't see him stealing a center job in Montreal (out of the camp anyway).

Either way, we could use a veteran scorer (with a contract of 1 or 2 years max).

- If he only wants 4M/2y, I think Nikita Gusev could be a great gamble. I know he's a LW, but Idk if he can play RW, or maybe Drouin or Tatar? He wouldn't be cheap, and I know people talk about taking Clarkson contract with him, but I'm pretty sure that Vegas don't want to drop is value, and they don't really need the cap space for other reason than signing Gusev right now. He's more of a playmaker, but Domi and Tatar can score goals. If we can't have Gusev, maybe we could try for Reilly Smith (so they have the space to sign Gusev), or a package of Alex Tuch/Clarkson, but they're probably not available.
- Michael Ferland could be a nice signing. He's big and play a kind of game we could use on the top-6.
- If we need to trade for one, I wonder if Jeff Carter could be a nice add. A big veteran C that could help KK and Poehling develop, he had a down year but he was recovering from an injury and he's "just" 34, so he probably have 2 years left at least.
- If we stick with LA, Kovalchuk or Brown maybe? But they have clause on their contract so it might not be worth it
- He's not a veteran, but if we don't find anyone, Puljujarvi could be an homerun attempt. But I think he want to play in the US and Edmonton seems to be (rightfully so) greedy in their negotiation.
- Michael Frolik could be an option, but I don't think he's much of an upgrade over Byron/Lehkonen/Armia
- Florida have a good top-6 so maybe a player like Frank Vatrano wouldn't cost too much. But again, is he really that much better than Byron.
- In the same category as Puljujarvi, maybe someone like Alex Nylander or JT Compher.

We could always take a bad contract (like the Armia trade) and hope that we pick the right player that can fit.

Sorry for the long message, or if I repeat myself sometime, I kinda lose track sometimes...

If Dustin Brown can keep up, and is fed up enough of losing to come to Montreal, I like what he brings. The Habs could use another hard-nosed forward who also can score, and I would rather pick up a winger than a center blocking the Poehlings and Suzukis.

 

[Steeler23]

Domi - KK - Armia
Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Poehling - Weal
Cousin - Thomas - Byron
Lehkonen

Mete - Weber
Chariot - Petry
Kulak - Folin
Reilly

Price
Kinkaid

Thomas?

 

[calder candidate]

Thomas?

Thompson

 

[MSLs absurd thighs]

Good Lord we're soft...

 

[Habs Halifax]

1) Drouin, Fleury, and a 2021 3rd for Laine: Jets get more flexible in cap space with Drouin's salary and add a young RD prospect with a pick. Habs get the goal scorer we need. Might work for both teams. Sign Laine for 6 years at $10M

2) Ikonen and 2021 2nd for Gusev: Knights can't take salary back and it looks like they can use a C/RW in the prospect pool. Sign Gusev for 2 years at $3M

3) Weise and a 4th for a 7th to anybody: Add another 4th if you have to.

 

[26Mats]

1) Drouin, Fleury, and a 2021 3rd for Laine: Jets get more flexible in cap space with Drouin's salary and add a young RD prospect with a pick. Habs get the goal scorer we need. Might work for both teams. Sign Laine for 6 years at $10M

2) Ikonen and 2021 2nd for Gusev: Knights can't take salary back and it looks like they can use a C/RW in the prospect pool. Sign Gusev for 2 years at $3M

3) Weise and a 4th for a 7th to anybody: Add another 4th if you have to.

1) is not nearly enough to land Laine

 

[NewDef]

Good Lord we're soft...

Indeed, when one says his grit is Cousin and oh sh*t, there is no "and"... its really just Cousin... OMG... lol

Yep, At least Chiarot brings some toughness for clearing the front of the net. With Weber and likely Juulsen at some point, this will help. But up front, iiish....

 

[Habs Halifax]

1) is not nearly enough to land Laine

If they didn't have cap space issues moving forward, I would agree. Adding Drouin, Fleury and a pick would be something they would think about. @NotProkofievian dangled Drouin for Laine straight up on the main boards and no response. If they didn't like it, we would of hear all about it. I don't think they are happy with Laine with his 5/5 play and they are very concerned with him being a PP specialist who is paid top dollar.

Do I think they take the deal for sure? No but I think they think about it. Drouin helps their lack of Left handed shots and his cap hit is very solid. Adding Fleury to the RD side is also a need in their system.

However, I think they would be looking for D if they trade Laine. Someone who can fill a top 4D role now. You never know though... they might take that deal.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Gusev is 5’6”

Elite Prospects has him listed 5'-11"?

 

[26Mats]

If they didn't have cap space issues moving forward, I would agree. Adding Drouin, Fleury and a pick would be something they would think about. @NotProkofievian dangled Drouin for Laine straight up on the main boards and no response. If they didn't like it, we would of hear all about it. I don't think they are happy with Laine with his 5/5 play and they are very concerned with him being a PP specialist who is paid top dollar.

Do I think they take the deal for sure? No but I think they think about it. Drouin helps their lack of Left handed shots and his cap hit is very solid. Adding Fleury to the RD side is also a need in their system.

However, I think they would be looking for D if they trade Laine. Someone who can fill a top 4D role now. You never know though... they might take that deal.

Try posting it in the Jets fans' board and see what they think.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Try posting it in the Jets fans' board and see what they think.

I know what you are saying. I just don't think you are considering circumstance and you are looking at face value only. Have you been paying any attention on the main trade boards about Laine? Lots of Jets fans say they would trade him for certain packages. They are not as happy with him as you think and they are very concerned with his next contract where he becomes a PP specialist and is average at best 5/5.