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You already have the perfect winger for Dach in that scenario, it’s Caufield.
Newhook/Roy-Suzuki-Slafkovsky
Caufield-Dach-Iginla
I wouldn’t be pissed because Eiserman scores goals. He’ll be a player. I just think Iginla is more complete player that can impact the game in different ways, while also likely scoring 30+ goals.
I'd be happy with either of Eiserman or Iggy. Those are my top forward targets after Celebrini and Demidov. I really like guys who can shoot and score and they have size. Eiserman or Iggy? Tough one to call for me on who I like better. Going to give the edge to Eiserman but it's very close for me
And I'm trying to build a strong top 9, not just top 6. I think top 6 thinking is an old way of building a contender. Game has changed. I would have no problem with Newhook and Roy on a 3rd line but with PP time as well. Roll your top 3 lines heavy with the 4th mixed in. Then the guys gets extra time on PP/PK depending on their skill set. This also helps prevents pumping up one line where someone has a career year at the wrong time in terms of contract renewal.
If the Habs do this right and it's on the right track, we have 3 very good lines and a very competitive group of D with sound goaltending. I can see many GM's building this way in the years to come and if the Habs plan works, teams will try to copy our draft power and strategy. The draft power has been very high for several years now and that's overlaps Bergevin's last few years as well.
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