Analyst suggests a controversial lineup following Patrik Laine's arrival with the Canadiens
With the arrival of Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens, many fans are wondering which line Martin St-Louis will use him on to start the season.
On that note, the HabsolumentFan website reported a projection made by insider Marc Dumont from Montreal Hockey Now , and the lines he proposes are likely to spark conversation, as one Habs forward is notably absent from the projected four lines.
Josh Anderson removed from the Canadiens' lineup following the Patrik Laine trade?
Here is his projection.
Patrik Laine - Kirby Dach - Joshua Roy
Brendan Gallagher - Alex Newhook - Joel Armia
Michael Pezzetta - Jake Evans - Christian Dvorak
Extras: Josh Anderson and Alex Barré-Boulet
Let's just say that the fact Anderson is not among the 12 regular forwards is likely to stir the pot, especially considering he's set to earn an average of $5.5 million per season for another three years.
Even though this is just a projection, it would still be surprising if the big right-winger remains on the bench for long because, despite his poor 2023-2024 season (9 goals and 11 assists in 78 games), it's highly likely he will bounce back.
During his first three seasons in Montreal, he scored 57 goals in 190 games, which averages out to about 25 goals per season if we adjust his numbers to an 82-game season.
Credit: Habsolumentfan
Un analyste propose un alignement controversé suite à l'arrivée de Patrik Laine avec le CH
Credit: Montreal Hockey Now
Canadiens Depth Chart: Line Options Following Patrik Laine Trade
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Will Josh Anderson be able to bounce back and become a 20-goal scorer again? | ||
| Yes | 369 | 66 % |
| No | 190 | 34 % |
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