Expert reveals Habs' starting lineup and Slafkovsky's position is the subject of an interesting debate
In the last few hours, the always interesting Dan Kramer published his prediction of the Montreal Canadiens' lineup to start the 2022-23 season.
Kramer is an expert who covers (and has covered) the Montreal Canadiens for TSN, Habs EOTP, AllHabs and McKeensHockey.
Slafkovsky-Suzuki-Caufield
Drouin-Dach-Anderson
Dadonov-Dvorak-Gallagher
Armia-Evans-Hoffman
Dvo's line can get the tougher assignments."
Do you like the idea?
See what Marco D'Amico thinks about it:
Eventually? Of course.
As soon as the camp is over? Unrealistic.
I can't remember the last time a 1st overall pick started the season with first line minutes.
Typically, they have to work and earn their way up the lineup as the months and seasons go by."
Kramer then responded that he believes Suzuki and Caufield work as a duo. So that takes a lot of pressure off the third member of their line.
Slafkovsky (initially) would just have to use his size to help make room for his smaller linemates. (Also according to Kramer) The latter concluded by admitting that it's a starting idea, but that he'd be just as happy if Slaf debuted in the American Hockey League, with the Laval Rocket.
It will be really interesting to watch! What do you think the Habs' lineup should be to start the year? Where should Slafkovsky start?
Recall Kramer's suggestion:
Slafkovsky-Suzuki-Caufield
Drouin-Dach-Anderson
Dadonov-Dvorak-Gallagher
Armia-Evans-Hoffman
| POLL | ||
Where do you think Slafkovsky should start next season? | ||
| 1st line with Caufield and Suzuki | 118 | 37.9 % |
| 2nd line | 69 | 22.2 % |
| 3rd line | 47 | 15.1 % |
| Laval | 77 | 24.8 % |
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