Welcome Jordan Weal
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He has a work ethic....but so does my lawn mower
HabsFan1
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100% reminds me of Byron. Hard worker. Quick. Good in his own end. Good metrics. Just lacking finish. Byron may always have more of that but I think Weal has more than what he showed in Arizona. Certainly a legit 4th liner who can also play on the pk.
Sal_Butera
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IMO this is akin to the Reilly low cost acquisition last deadline. Just like Habs were targeting Reilly as NCAA UFA, they’ve been following Weal for a while - solid move just upgraded 4th and 4C in particular vs speedier teams (re: Leafs).
This move ensures DLo eats hotdogs in the press box...which is the biggest gain of all.
worm
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Weal was not great on faceoffs with the yotes (but was with the flyers) so maybe that keeps Thompson around.
I could see the habs bringing Weal back for next year. Youngish, RH centre.
IIRC he is a UFA after this year.
Sal_Butera
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DLos replacement on LW?
aren't most 4th line puck bags, by definition, sheltered?
worm
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probably but not nate thompson for example
lecoqsportif
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Face offs could keep Thompson in the line up?
GrandWazoo
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I don't mind Thompson so far, keeps things simple, makes good decision. I definitely prefer Thompson over DLo.
Demon Blond
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Only if they get rid of Peca.
Seriously, he’s done his job and has actually made some nice plays that were not finished
HabsFan1
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Nah I can see them running with two of them for the 4th line next year. No Thompson, no Dlo hopefully. That’s if Weal impresses.
lecoqsportif
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I see what Copernicus is doing.
Two fourth lines! Creative genius.
Two fourth lines! Creative genius.
Habsy
Yes, I'm kidding people.
That’s what I was thinking. It gives you two good faceoff guys on that line should one get tossed out the other steps in.