Agree David and I think Slafkovsky will continue to grow into power forward, but not same level as Anderson or Wilson. I have no issues with the Hutson & Caufield. Florian XheKaj will help. Our D will be bigger with Reinbacher & Mailloux. But we need to add this summer. Get another Anderson type - ThreadSky

randell.bsky.social • 5 days ago

Agree David and I think Slafkovsky will continue to grow into power forward, but not same level as Anderson or Wilson. I have no issues with the Hutson & Caufield. Florian XheKaj will help. Our D will be bigger with Reinbacher & Mailloux. But we need to add this summer. Get another Anderson type

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davidolinger.bsky.social•5 days ago

I heard on the @thesickpodcasts.bsky.social tonight that there have been discussions toward keeping Armia around. He's big but he is far from consistent in using his body. I'd move on from him. It looks like Dvorak is gone, which is fine because he only had one decent season with #Habs, this year.

randell.bsky.social•4 days ago

I agree , I like Armia’s PK, but for 4th line player, we need more contact, more hits. We have Evan’s for PK, I would move on from Armia & Dvorak.
Hughes said 2 years ago, 2025 would be big year for rebuild. I’m expecting changes for next season. At least 2 established players by trade or UFA

davidolinger.bsky.social•4 days ago

I can't remember a year I have been more excited about a #Habs summer. Sure, there have been years where they had high draft picks but now there are expectations of being competitive in the playoffs. This year was gravy with an unexpected playoff spot. Rebuild is onto go time!

randell.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yes, I remember Hughes saying couple years ago, in 2025-2026 will be big year for this team. Cap going up, UFA’s leaving, Hughes will have 20 mil to spend. No excuses next year, not to be competitive. This team will make playoffs no problem, unless injuries.

davidolinger.bsky.social•4 days ago

It will be important to take serious steps. Rangers, Detroit, Columbus, Boston, and the Islanders will want to be in the mix. Second line centre is a must. Dach is a question mark so who else is on the second line? Maybe it's two forwards. I know there are lots of D but a vet, rugged guy would help.

randell.bsky.social•3 days ago

Yes this should be exciting summer. They need 60 pt guy, for #2 center. Demidov will be on 2nd line.
We definitely need help on D. I would also like a rugged vet D 28-30 yrs old. We have young D coming, not sure who is ready now, hopefully Reinbacher can make it. LM checks lot boxes, if he makes it

hutsonforcalder.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hopefully better numbers than Wilson or Anderson.

randell.bsky.social•4 days ago

Tom Wilson scored 33 goals , 65 points. I take that every day. Anderson didn’t have good year, but his physically is much needed. As long as checking is allowed, you need these types of players

hutsonforcalder.bsky.social•4 days ago

He wants to be like Brady tkachuk. I would take that.

davidolinger.bsky.social•4 days ago

I don't think Slafkovsky has the personality or makeup to be a Tkachuk which is fine. Just keep skating all the time and finish checks. Don't lead with your stick. He hasn't put it all together yet but improving every season.

randell.bsky.social•4 days ago

You may be right. But Tkachuk wasn’t good fighter the first couple years. Juraj is 21, he will have more fights as he takes another step. Tkachuk will be 26 in sept. As long as Slaf can push back, drive to net, score more, I’m happy. Florian will be Habs after another year. He’ll take the fights

davidolinger.bsky.social•4 days ago

I don't think Slafkovsky needs to fight. He needs to be consistent is his pushback, skate hard and finish his checks. So often he's leading with his stick. He needs to use his size in front of the net consistently.

hutsonforcalder.bsky.social•4 days ago

Who said he has to fight.? I’m talking about competitiveness willing to do whatever it takes to win.

davidolinger.bsky.social•4 days ago

I don't think he needs to fight. That's not really part of his makeup, as I said. I'm looking for him to put it all together over the next couple of years. Finish his checks, be more aggressive, be a presence in front of the net. Keep skating.

randell.bsky.social•4 days ago

I would love that

kemptvillehabsfan.bsky.social•4 days ago

Maybe..Tkachuk takes way too fucking many penalties and costs his team ...

hutsonforcalder.bsky.social•4 days ago

Wilson does as well.

kemptvillehabsfan.bsky.social•4 days ago

Absolutely 🎯.

Sue being a Sens fan means I have watched every game Tkachuk has played..

When he stays out of the box he's very effective.
But opposing teams know how easy it is to get Tkachuk off his game by making him mad ..

hutsonforcalder.bsky.social•4 days ago

Anderson scored 15 goals not a bad year in my opinion.

davidolinger.bsky.social•4 days ago

That is who Anderson has become. Great on the penalty kill, adds energy but isn't going to score much.

randell.bsky.social•4 days ago

And for me I’m fine with that. Scoring shouldn’t be issue going forward, especially if Hughes gets #2 center this summer. As the team grows and gets good, every team they play will be targeting our small skilled forwards. Need some Anderson types to keep keep them honest

hutsonforcalder.bsky.social•4 days ago

That’s why he should package his 2 first round picks with something for a centre.

hutsonforcalder.bsky.social•4 days ago

I am not saying I wouldn’t but for a number one overall pick I want to see him put up numbers like nick Suzuki did this year. I have a higher bar.

randell.bsky.social•4 days ago

Totally agree, and I’m with you on that. I like Slafkovsky to score 100 points. I guess my point was, if you can get a power forward to produce 60-65 points, take on the heavy weights, that has value. Jamie Benn, Bill Guerin types

gullpondguy.bsky.social•5 days ago

I don't know if Hughes is going to add more than a 2C, and if he does, we might see guys who will age out in a few years. The system has F. Xhekaj, Davidson, Tuch, Thorpe, Protz... There's no shortage of toughness (that can play) coming. Have to start filtering that in.

randell.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yes we have help coming with these forwards. Not sure if any will make Habs next year.
I can see Hughes add another D this summer. During the playoffs, there were many times our D struggled to get puck out. With Savard gone, we have 1 shutdown D, Guhle.
Another Vet D will buy time for DR & LM

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