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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 13, 2021 at 11:58 a.m.

Thread: Vegas Series Lineup

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>Weren't you the one who brought size into the conversation? Zuke is 5'11" and 201lbs so not a small guy, Toffoli is 6'0" 197 lbs so again not a small guy. Stone is 6'3" 202lbs Patches is 6'2" 215lbs and Stephenson is 6'0" 208lbs so the only guy that has a size advantage is Patches. However Caufield has played against the likes of Lowry, Matthews, Marner, Conner, Ehlers and Nylander and has faired just fine. Any one of those 6 can make you pay for a mistake just as easily as Stone can but still Caufield held his own in those 2 series.</div></div>

The difference is that Stone causes the mistakes. That line dominated MacKinnon and Rantanen, what makes you think they can't handle Suzuki and Caufield? At least putting Armia (who's playing really well) on that line instead of a 20 year old with 19 NHL games will alleviate that issue a bit. Caufield will still be on the PP.

Maybe I'm wrong but I feel like this is an adjustment the Habs will have to make.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 12, 2021 at 8:54 a.m.

Thread: Vegas Series Lineup

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GMs</b></div><div>Small Suzuki ???</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockey247</b></div><div>im pretty sure size isn't going to intimidate suzuki and caufield. this isn't marner and the leafs. these 2 have proven to be able to play against size. rmr that ot goal by toffoli? go read the numbers on the back of the jerseys. that was lowry on caufield and another big jet on suzuki trying to pummel him.</div></div>

You guys are focusing too much on the "small" part of my post. In Vegas, those guys are gonna be up against Pacioretty - Stephenson - Stone. Stone in particular will make you pay for mistakes. Adding some experience and strength to that line will make a difference. Many are over-rating Caufield's impact at this stage in his career.

Anyway, let's see how we feel after game 1.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 24, 2021 at 9:31 a.m.

Thread: My Game 3 Lineup

I'm sorry that it's hard to process. You do understand that the Habs get last change, right?

I listed the lines in the order of 5-on-5 icetime. If Danault is on your shutdown line, then at home he's gonna play more than anyone else. He needs wingers that can cause and take advantage of turnovers and also be responsible defensively. You also want to play them physical which Anderson can do.

What 4th line grinders are you referring to on TO? Last game their 4th line had Spezza and Thornton. If anything Evans and Caufield should be able to exploit them.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 24, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

Thread: game 3

You're taking Kotkaniemi out again?

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 21, 2021 at 6:49 p.m.

Thread: Game 2 line-up

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BorisBagels211</b></div><div>So Armia sets up GWG but gets benched next game?</div></div>

Habs fans.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 21, 2021 at 6:45 p.m.

Thread: My Game 2 Lineup

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DirtyDangles</b></div><div>For a team that really struggles to score goals, it is absolutely mind boggling that Caufield isn't playing. The Leafs proved last night that they aren't going to be crazy physical so why not get 1 of your 3 goal scorers into the game!</div></div>

2 of Caufield's goals were 3-on-3. He's not really much help at this stage. I'm sure he'll get his chance but there's no winger I'd take out for him right now. I look forward to his rookie year next year.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 4, 2021 at 12:16 p.m.

Thread: Dump Weal

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kotkaniemi15</b></div><div>All you’re doing is moving $325K. And you’re guaranteed to go over the cap with performance bonuses.</div></div>

$325K is all we need for now. There will be injuries.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 4, 2021 at 12:13 p.m.

Thread: lines minus weal

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HadesOfSoCal</b></div><div>Why not just place Weal on waivers.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Black61</b></div><div>If Weal goes to the minors they still owe 325K against the cap</div></div>

... which is enough money to keep the Habs from having to waive Perry or Mete.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 9, 2020 at 6:25 p.m.

Thread: Habs trade your thoughts

As soon as I saw Armia's name, I said "NO"!

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 21, 2019 at 1:44 p.m.

Thread: Opening Line-up

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Blazingbat11</b></div><div>As good as Evans has looked, I don't see how he takes Thompson's spot on the 4th line. Also, with Suzuki most likely making the team and Poehling injured. 1st line C spot in Laval is open. Would do him much better in the long run</div></div>

Both would be temporary, a chance to look at these players in real games. Byron's return would definitely change where Suzuki and Evans play. Evans could start in Laval with Peca, Hudon or even Belzile as our 13th forward and Thompson as 4C, that's another option.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 21, 2019 at 12:40 p.m.

Thread: Opening Line-up

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BergevinBurner</b></div><div>I'd rather see Tatar on the 2nd line and Drouin on the 3rd.</div></div>

I wouldn't be opposed to that.

Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 11, 2019 at 5:27 p.m.

Thread: Montreal Canadiens signed Artturi Lehkonen (2 Years / $2,400,000 AAV)

I had him at $2.1M AAV for 2 years, so slightly more than expected. Still good though. Either way, if he finds offensive consistency it's a bargain, for now.

Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 11, 2019 at 5:23 p.m.

Thread: Montreal Canadiens signed Joel Armia (2 Years / $2,600,000 AAV)

I had him down for $2.8M AAV for 4 years. $2.6M per is the discount for hitting UFA status sooner. Would have been nice to have him locked up longer. He's pretty steady, he won't hurt you.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2019 at 1:49 p.m.

Thread: Current Roster Scenario 1

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>El_Yogi</b></div><div>Dont know if Suzuki makes it, but I’m pretty sure Phoeling will be in the lineup on opening night.
I’d move Lehkonen back with Domi and Armia and Phoeling as KK’s wingers. Byron would take Cousins p’ace</div></div>

This is the scenario where neither Poehling or Suzuki make the team. The other scenarios I will be posting deal with Suzuki and Poehling specifically.

Forum: NHL SigningsApr. 25, 2019 at 1:57 p.m.

Thread: Montreal Canadiens signed Nate Thompson (1 Year / $1,000,000 AAV)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ricochetii</b></div><div>He can compete for a C spot in the top 9. Domi and Kotkaniemi are hardly locks at C. Personally, I'd prefer Domi be bumped to the wing and let Kotkaniemi continue to develop as a C, while bringing Poehling right along behind him. Domi more or less got the job done, but<strong> he doesn't particularly excel at the position</strong>. If he can maintain that level of production with someone else centering him, that would be ideal.</div></div>

How can you say that?!

Forum: NHL SigningsApr. 25, 2019 at 1:56 p.m.

Thread: Montreal Canadiens signed Nate Thompson (1 Year / $1,000,000 AAV)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jay27</b></div><div>Domi on the wing is always an option if need be.</div></div>

If you watched Domi play C this year, no it's not an option. He's a centre.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 14, 2019 at 2:34 p.m.

Thread: TRADE DEADLINE

Yeah, I don't think that gets it done for Hutton, if Vancouver is even interested in dealing him.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 3, 2018 at 11:25 a.m.

Thread: Healthy Habs Line-up

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Billy316</b></div><div>Lehkonen-Kotkanemi-Armia is a lock
they tried it in Pre-season , Kotkanemi gets 1st goal
then after 11 games they decide to try it again and kotkanemi gets his 1st regular season goal followed by his 2nd .

Hudon's out of the future Plans , if he isnt cut this year by our depth he will be next year re-signing Byron killed any chance he had of a future in MTL .</div></div>

That was the toughest decision I had to make with the lineup, so I could easily rotate it back to:

Lehkonen - Kotkaniemi - Armia
Hudon - Plekanec - Shaw

I don't necessarily agree that Hudon doesn't have a future with the team.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 3, 2018 at 11:05 a.m.

Thread: Healthy Habs Line-up

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Blazingbat11</b></div><div>Deslauriers waived? Mete sent down?</div></div>

Could just as easily be Peca or Scherbak waived (barring any trades), but someone has to go.

Mete is waiver-exempt and not exactly outplaying Ouellet or Benn right now. Laval might be the best place for him to work on his overall game and gain confidence rather than get stuck in the rotation in Montreal.

Forum: NHL SigningsNov. 3, 2018 at 8:16 a.m.

Thread: Tampa Bay Lightning signed Yanni Gourde (6 Years / $5,166,666 AAV)

It's never a good idea to extend players in November.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2018 at 3:17 p.m.

Thread: Opening Line-up no trades

I more set my lines in terms of chemistry and complimentary skills and then put the lines in order of EV TOI/GP. For instance, Gallagher and Tatar could combine for 50 goals so they deserve quality ice-time, we know Gallagher had success last year playing most of the season with Plekanec, who can match fairly well defensively against top centres.

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