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Post by NYHF on Jan 29, 2002 18:34:25 GMT -5
Okay Armchair coaches, do this assignment correctly and a large silver cup and a ring could be yours, do it incorrectly and don't show your face n Montreal for a long time!  Here is your assignment... if you choose to accept it!  Assume that everyone is healthy (big assumption I know!) and we make the playoffs. Another assumption is that we don't make any more trades , so Souray and Hackett are still here and you can make your arguement for Hainsey, Boullion, robidas etc. Remember, Koivu and Audette haven't played for a long time and Koivu may ony have a few games under his belt when the playoffs start, so do you stick him on the #1 line? You can also argue that if we are playing the Flyers, Bruins, Leafs would make a difference. Let's see how all the armchair coaches out there do? Me... glad you asked  ... I'm still debating with myself, so I'll post later! |
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Post by NYHF on Jan 29, 2002 18:36:18 GMT -5
 how embarrasing, the assignment is .... what lines do you put out on offense and defense! ..... sorry!
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Post by habmeister on Jan 29, 2002 20:01:07 GMT -5
I choose not to accept this assignment, because i think that savard will make more deals, koivu or audette might or might not be back and others could get injured.
Too speculative for my taste, sorry buddy.
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Post by PTH on Jan 29, 2002 20:27:35 GMT -5
There are just sooooooooo many variable, injuries especially - especially on this team which is still pretty stocked up on injury-prone players.
What the heck. My healthy Habs lineup....
Zednik-Koivu-Audette
Berezin-Perrault-Asham
Bulis-Juneau-Dackell
Kilger-Gilmour-Petrov
Asham to provide at least a minimum of grit....
Dykhuis-Brisebois - duh!
Markov-Rivet - I dislike Rivet but not all that many options
souray-Quintal - though Bouillon or Traverse might get the call, otherwise this pairing would be 2 pylons
Théodore and whoever.... likely Hackett.
Lineups doesn't change much depending on the adversary though, Kilger and Asham are the only forwards that you can scratch, and we need their grit, Odjick might play against tougher teams.
On D 3d pairind left side is wide open, but that's it.
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Post by Gord on Jan 29, 2002 20:51:21 GMT -5
I'm going to proceed on the assumption that Koivu and Audette return to full strength, and that no further trades are made. My lineup would be:
Line 1: Koivu-Perreault-Audette (Keep Koivu's defensive
workload down by moving him to wing)
Line 2: Berezin-Gilmour-Zednik (Very fast, potent line)
Line 3: Bulis-Juneau-Dackell (obviously very effective checking line)
Line 4a: Kilger-Gratton-Petrov
4b: Petrov-Kilger-Asham
4c: Kilger-Van Allen-Petrov
4d: Odjick-Kilger-Petrov
Dykhuis-Brisebois
Souray-Rivet
Markov-Quintal
That last offensive line rotates depending on the opposition.
Unfortunately, there's no room in my playoff lineup for the likes of Ribiero at this point. Obivously Mikey's a huge amount more talented than Van Allen and Asham, but you need their ilk in the playoffs, and they've got to be hitting, and hitting hard.
These are four lines you can roll on a regular basis, which you need to do in the playoffs. Stanley Cup calibre? Uh, probably not. But I think this team can take a round or two with Theodore standing on his head.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jan 29, 2002 21:46:52 GMT -5
Coming back from a season-long fight such as Saku is going to, I'd put him centering the 2nd-line. I really can't tell you who would be his linemates, because I'm honestly not that good at it.
However, there's more to putting Saku as 2nd-dog than reduced ice time. I remember Saku's best years, point-wise, came when he was 2nd-fiddle behind Turgeon and later Damphousse. He excelled not having to play against the opposition's top checking line every night. Plus it reduced the amount of pressure associated with the responsibilities of being on the top line.
Again, I don't know who I'd pair him with but the 2nd line would be probably be the place for him, even if he was completely healthy. Just my two cents any-hoot! cheers.
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Post by BadCompany on Jan 29, 2002 21:54:50 GMT -5
Purely speculative of course, and I have been drinking (on a Tuesday???)
Berezin - Gilmour - Petrov: Gilmour has been too good to just dismiss.
Ribeiro - Perrault - Zednik: Why not?
Bulis - Juneau - Dackell: It ain't broke...
Odjick - Koivu - Audette: Memo to league - leave Mr. Koivu alone.
Throw Asham on the 3rd line instead of Ribeiro (moving Zednik over to left wing) if you're worried about being intimidated. Got grit on every line, and if Therrien can get his act together, he could actually roll four lines. Still kinda small, but not much we can do about that.
Briseboise - Dykhuis: Has worked so far.
Souray - Quintal: The playoffs are made for these guys' clutch and grab and hack and slash type of play.
Markov - Rivet: They've been together so far...
But that's all purely speculative...
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Post by Johnny Verdun on Jan 29, 2002 22:18:25 GMT -5
This is easy.
1. Zednik/Gilmour/Audette
2. Berezin/Koivu/Petrov
3. Bulis/Perreault/Asham
4. Kilger/Juneau/Dackell
Odjick, Van Allen, Ribeiro
Powerplay units
1st: Zednik/Koivu/Audette with Brisebois (R) and Ribeiro (L)
2nd: Berezin/Perreault/Bulis with Markov (L) and Rivet (R)
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Post by Doc Holliday on Jan 29, 2002 22:37:22 GMT -5
I believe playing Koivu in the playoff circus after a year off, cancer fighting, chemo and stuff would be downright insanity from management. Koivu will not be the difference between making the playoffs or not this year nor will he be the difference between getting the cup or not if we enter the playoffs. By beating incredible odds and working out like a horse, we'll see him, maybe, next September. I believe Audette will come back and play and his return will send Petrov down the depth chart. You probably don't want to shuffle every lines once you enter the playoff to try and become a team you're not, be it a rough forechecking squad. Try and maximize the run and gun style that your best players can bring you.
Playoff roster:
Berezin - Gilmour - Audette
Ribeiro - Perreault - Zednik
Bulis - Juneau - Dackell
Odjick - Kilger - Petrov
Brisebois - Dykhuis
Rivet - Markov
Quintal - Souray
Bouillon
Theo
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Post by Ryan on Jan 29, 2002 22:53:55 GMT -5
This is assuming all the best for Koivu and Audi:
Zednik - Koivu - Audette
Berezin - Perreault - Ribeiro
Bulis - Juneau - Dackell
Kilger - Gilmour - Petrov
Brisebois - Dykhuis
Rivet - Markov
Boullion - Souray
THEO!!!!
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 30, 2002 10:33:42 GMT -5
Okay Armchair coaches, do this assignment correctly and a large silver cup and a ring could be yours, do it incorrectly and don't show your face n Montreal for a long time! Here is your assignment... if you choose to accept it! Assume that everyone is healthy (big assumption I know!) and we make the playoffs. Another assumption is that we don't make any more trades , so Souray and Hackett are still here and you can make your arguement for Hainsey, Boullion, robidas etc. Remember, Koivu and Audette haven't played for a long time and Koivu may ony have a few games under his belt when the playoffs start, so do you stick him on the #1 line? You can also argue that if we are playing the Flyers, Bruins, Leafs would make a difference. Let's see how all the armchair coaches out there do? Me... glad you asked ... I'm still debating with myself, so I'll post later! Koivu won't be playin this year.Case closed. |
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... I'm still debating with myself, so I'll post later!
how embarrasing, the assignment is .... what lines do you put out on offense and defense! ..... sorry! 
