Player Discussion Tomas Tatar (Part Two-na)

[Leon Lucius Black]

Really frustrating we didn't get to see him against Tampa. Hopefully DD learns from it.

Tatar was even getting pushed around by Toronto's D, he would've been a complete non-factor against a D with Hedman, Sergachev, Cernak etc.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Good luck to him, he was an awesome regular season player.

 

[Redux91]

 

[26Mats]

Tatar was even getting pushed around by Toronto's D, he would've been a complete non-factor against a D with Hedman, Sergachev, Cernak etc.

We needed the speed and offense. Many of our other forwards were getting pushed around and weren't doing s**t.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[frenchcanayan]

Anderson's physicality may have played a big role in our playoff run.

But I still really don't know where he fits in the lineup. My gut tells me he doesn't have the puck skills to play with Suzuki and Caufield. But hopefully it works out.

your gut should tell you that you shouldnt be playing 3 right handed players on the same line. It works good at sim mode ea sports, they kinda had too in the playoffs, but no thats not his spot

 

[frenchcanayan]

Anderson doesn’t fit in the line up as is because of … Brandan Gallagher

 

[Zorba]

Anderson, Gallagher…I don’t get it why people are shitting on Tomas Tatar when there’s some worst players. The only difference is that he doesn’t have a long term contract like them so he’s an easy target.

Tatar>>>>>>Drouin. Not even close

 

[26Mats]

your gut should tell you that you shouldnt be playing 3 right handed players on the same line. It works good at sim mode ea sports, they kinda had too in the playoffs, but no thats not his spot

It also worked with Toffoli. It is what it is. There are bigger issues than that in finding the right line combos.

 

[Riddick412]

Going to miss regular season Tuna, but not too much at 4.5m.

 

[Frozenice]

I really enjoyed watching him play but it's time to let someone else have the spotlight. Best wishes and merci.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Really frustrating we didn't get to see him against Tampa. Hopefully DD learns from it.

He wouldn't have done a single thing against Tampa, who was the most complete team Habs faced in the playoffs.

 

[26Mats]

He wouldn't have done a single thing against Tampa, who was the most complete team Habs faced in the playoffs.

Amyways, we're discussing hypotheticals, not fact.

 

[Miller Time]

Perfect place for him to land...

no pressure, low/outside chance at the playoffs, skilled C's to play with.

could see him match or exceed career-high numbers playing with Hischier or Hughes. Might even juice his production up enough to sign another larger deal in two years somewhere, even more so if the Devils don't make the playoffs and he can just keep lighting up the regular season stat sheet.

Their top-6 is going to struggle against physical teams, but there's some great talent there.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...just wait until the first time he peels off an offensive rush chance cuz he still thinks he's playing with Danault...

 

[Adriatic]

Tatar>>>>>>Drouin. Not even close

That's a pretty low bar cause even hot dog vendor>>>>>>>Drouin

 

[Redux91]

...just wait until the first time he peels off an offensive rush chance cuz he still thinks he's playing with Danault...

God, That "peel off" move MAY be the thing I hate the most about him lol

turns a transition or an odd man rush into ..... nothing.

 

[1909]

Gallagher will miss badly Tatar and Danault. And he is starting his brand new 6 year contract at 6,5M $

 

[FrankMTL]

So Hoffman and Tatar are getting the same salary with Hoffman getting an extra year. Here's their average goal, assist and point total per game average and over 82 games

Last 5 seasons

Mike Hoffman- 0.36 goals per game, 0.42 assists per game 0.78 pts per game AVG of 64.8 pts per 82 games

Tomas Tatar- 0.28 goals per game, 0.35 assists per game 0.63 pts per game AVG of 51.7 pts per 82 games

Last 3 seasons (all seasons with Habs for Tatar)

Mike Hoffman- 0.40 goals per game, 0.41 assists per game 0.81 pts per game AVG of 66.4 pts per 82 games

Tomas Tatar- 0.29 goals per game, 0.46 assists per game 0.75 pts per game AVG of 61.5 pts per 82 games

 

[dcyhabs]

Gallagher will miss badly Tatar and Danault. And he is starting his brand new 6 year contract at 6,5M $

They’ll miss him, too. Danault needs good wingers and Tatar needs guys to fight for the puck so that he can use his hands. I’ll miss Tatar’s skill.

 

[BargainBinSpecial]

Really frustrating we didn't get to see him against Tampa. Hopefully DD learns from it.

Well he's gone to Jersey. The organization learned nothing. They would rather play Paquette and Perreault, talentless local boys. Although Hoffman is a playoff producer. Would have been fun to have Tatar back. As for Danault, he should have been traded last year for futures when he refused those 30 mil.

Hoffman Suzuki Caufield
Tatar KK Toffoli
Lek Dvorak Anderson
Armia Evans Perry
Paquette Poehling Perreault

This would have been an ideal lineup for next season.

Byron, Drouin and Gallagher are all expendable.

With the loss of Perry, Danault and Tatar, a 3rd shutdown C is missing. Right now, my lines look like this :

Hoffman Suzuki Caufield
Toffoli/Drouin KK Gallagher/Anderson
Lek xxx Armia/Anderson/Gallagher
Byron Evans Armia
Paquette Poehling Perreault

I see no room for Drouin on this team.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

New Jersey is a perfect fit for Tatar , he won't need to play in playoffs because NJ isnt making the playoffs

 

[canucklover123]

Considering he was the most talented of his line, ironic he got the worst contract.

anyway, he was unique here as we had no skill, GL in New Jersey Tuna

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Gallagher will miss badly Tatar and Danault. And he is starting his brand new 6 year contract at 6,5M $

The season prior to playing together, Gallagher scored 31 goals with a washed up Plekanec and Charles Hudon. Meanwhile Tatar had 34 points and Danault was on pace for 39 points.

I would say it is more likely that Tatar/Danault will miss Gallagher, rather than the other way around.

 

[OldCraig71]

That's a pretty low bar cause even hot dog vendor>>>>>>>Drouin