Line Combos: When will Romanov play with Weber - The Poll.

[26Mats]

Honestly, he’s not ready. OTOH, Chiarot shouldn’t be there either.

This.

He's playing well overall. But bring him along slowly.

It's Chiarot, Mete, or a trade. We know Luke Richardson doesn't like Mete's lack of size in that role. So it's Chiarot or a trade.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Asking for big time trouble in giving Edmundson 1st pair TOI

Yep it's gonna end up with Chariot #2 in no time.

 

[MaynardJames]

I think about that every game and I came to the conclusion that the organization decided that Romanov will stick to the right side for a long time so Norlinder, Harris and Ghule can play on the left side eventually. I expect Chiarot to end up with Romanov and Kulak with Weber. Somewhere in the near future. Maybe after Bergevin find someone to replace Richardson ?

 

[MaynardJames]

Trade for a top4 LD and then either Seattle take Edmundson or we convince them to have a 2 for 1 of Byron and Chiarot.

If Emelin can be traded after the ED, so can Chiarot in his final contract year.

We need to keep Edmondson he is doing fine with Petry who benefits his presence. The rest will be fix with our young studs with time.

 

[malcb33]

Romanov has been erratic/poor defensively for most of the year. His in zone play is like a timbits hockey player scattering around following the puck. He's continually out of position. Him and Kulak just shouldn't be together.

If Romanov has been erratic and poor defensively, what are your thoughts on Chariot, who's playing with our most defensively sound defenceman?

I feel your criticism of Romanov is way too harsh here. He definitely hasn't been perfect, and he's had some bad nights (like all of the D have) but he's also a rookie, playing on his offside with Kulak, who's hardly a stable influence.

On average, Chariot plays 22:01, which is just 6 seconds less a game than Petry, 4:30 more than Romanov and 2:38 more than Edmundson. This clearly needs to change as Chariot is not close to playing like the 3rd best defenceman on the team this season.

Webber is playing an average of 22:59 a game, which IMO also needs to be trimmed back

 

[ItzaGreat]

I'm affraid that by the time Romanov will be ready to be a top pairing defenseman, Weber won't be one anymore

 

[Deebs]

If Romanov has been erratic and poor defensively, what are your thoughts on Chariot, who's playing with our most defensively sound defenceman?

I feel your criticism of Romanov is way too harsh here. He definitely hasn't been perfect, and he's had some bad nights (like all of the D have) but he's also a rookie, playing on his offside with Kulak, who's hardly a stable influence.

On average, Chariot plays 22:01, which is just 6 seconds less a game than Petry, 4:30 more than Romanov and 2:38 more than Edmundson. This clearly needs to change as Chariot is not close to playing like the 3rd best defenceman on the team this season.

Webber is playing an average of 22:59 a game, which IMO also needs to be trimmed back

Chia hasn't been great either, but we're not talking about him.

The criticism isn't harsh at all, it's reality. If you look at the conversation, you'll see that I've stated that we know he's a rookie and those mistakes will happen. The problem is for the team to be better this year, we need more from that position if they aren't going to make changes to the top two pairings. He's going to be a very solid player for years, he just isn't there yet.

 

[Gamimenos]

Never. If it hasn't happened yet, it's because it never will

 

[malcb33]

Chia hasn't been great either, but we're not talking about him.

The criticism isn't harsh at all, it's reality. If you look at the conversation, you'll see that I've stated that we know he's a rookie and those mistakes will happen. The problem is for the team to be better this year, we need more from that position if they aren't going to make changes to the top two pairings. He's going to be a very solid player for years, he just isn't there yet.

I guess that’s where our opinions differ, I strongly believe that the top 2 pairs need to change. Webber needs a new line mate and a little less ice time, and Ed and Petry need to play more. The Habs are a fair better team when they can effectively transition the puck.

I still believe Romanov should be given a shot with Webber at a least to see what you have. If it doesn’t work, go back to Chariot and hope he picks his game up from the demotion. The other options are Mete or a trade. Mete isn’t an option for the rest of the season IMO and I’d be wary of paying to much for #1LD with the LD talent in the pipeline and XD looming.

 

[Treb]

We need to keep Edmondson he is doing fine with Petry who benefits his presence. The rest will be fix with our young studs with time.

But if he want to go in this year, an upgrade on Chiarot is needed. Unless that upgrade is FA, he will be protected over Edmundson.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

But if he want to go in this year, an upgrade on Chiarot is needed. Unless that upgrade is FA, he will be protected over Edmundson.

Habs have 3 2nds this year; send one to Seattle along with a "take Byron" agreement...

 

[salbutera]

Habs have 3 2nds this year; send one to Seattle along with a "take Byron" agreement...

I’m curious if NJD would do an Andreas Johnsson for Byron + pick deal

 

[Deebs]

I guess that’s where our opinions differ, I strongly believe that the top 2 pairs need to change. Webber needs a new line mate and a little less ice time, and Ed and Petry need to play more. The Habs are a fair better team when they can effectively transition the puck.

I still believe Romanov should be given a shot with Webber at a least to see what you have. If it doesn’t work, go back to Chariot and hope he picks his game up from the demotion. The other options are Mete or a trade. Mete isn’t an option for the rest of the season IMO and I’d be wary of paying to much for #1LD with the LD talent in the pipeline and XD looming.

I'm for a change as well, but the staff doesn't seem to think so, that's why I'm saying we need to find a way to improve the 3rd pairing.

Petry and Eddy are fine. I'd like to see Romanov move up for a spell just to see if anything improves. Given his lack of positioning, I'm not sure it would, but at least give it a try.

 

[Runner77]

Too early to tell. Let him take the time it takes -- which is not necessarily linear. I'd hate to see him put in a position where he doesn't need to be just because MB planned poorly or misjudged his personnel.

 

[malcb33]

Too early to tell. Let him take the time it takes -- which is not necessarily linear. I'd hate to see him put in a position where he doesn't need to be just because MB planned poorly or misjudged his personnel.

I feel this depends on how the approach and expectations to pairing Romanov with Webber are handled internally. I think that with previous coaches, it was handled poorly and deflated players when it didn't work out or they had a bad game. I think if handled correctly, the opportunity can be looked at as a learning experience, without the deflation and negativity if it doesn't work out.

At least then, the team knows exactly what they have, and can then assess its options for the rest of the season and beyond. And Romanov knows what he needs to do to improve from his experience.

 

[Holystik]

Maybe a blessing in disguise just propulsed Roma with Weber. Perhaps those 8 voters out of 89 might were right!

 

[Spirit of 67]

As with most HF polls, the correct answer isn't an option.

But if When He's Ready was an option, that would've been my vote.

 

[angusyoung]

Well it's happened,so

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Now is the time!!

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Lmao! What a poll! I feel especially stupid for having voted never.

 

[salbutera]

Close this thread.

Then again will likely last 1-shift as Habs will need to rotate 5-Dman, after Mete is flattened like a pancake on his first shift

 

[JuicyHam]

When Chiarot fractures his hand just like we all guessed

 

[ahmedou]

HFHabs: When will Romanov play with Weber?

Ducharme: Say no more fam!

 

[Canadienna]

As with most HF polls, the correct answer isn't an option.

But if When He's Ready was an option, that would've been my vote.

Well he played with him last night... so I guess he's ready?

Pretty cool that Romanov's so good that Leafs fans come in here to compliment him.

 

[Spirit of 67]

Well he played with him last night... so I guess he's ready?

Pretty cool that Romanov's so good that Leafs fans come in here to compliment him.

He's a good looking prospect.

And I love talking hockey.

Have a good one.