After just two games, questions are already being asked about the path forward for the Canadian going forward. Starting with the use of Lane Hutson, who passed his first two tests of the season with the big boys with panache. If it is agreed that Hutson will one day lead the CH’s first power play unit, the question is when. The answer has serious consequences, because it will necessarily involve a demotion for Mike Matheson, a respected veteran in the locker room. This is also why Guillaume Lefrançois opts for a cautious and conservative approach in this matter. Elsewhere, in the Atlantic Division, the impact of Linus Ullmark with the Senators and the injury of Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov are also being talked about. Hunting enthusiasts will be served by Antoine Roussel and his entertaining week tracking down the original!
Beyond the 62 points that [Mike] Matheson did last year, the more advanced indicators suggest that he is not necessarily a true first power play defenseman.
Guillaume Lefrançois
Let’s stop thinking that it’s just in Montreal where being French, or speaking the country’s language, is important.
Alexander Pratt
I feel like if they start the match together [Suzuki, Caufield et Slafkovsky] Saturday, they won’t stay together if it remains unconvincing, because the numbers are absolutely terrifying.
Guillaume Lefrançois
Animation: Jérémie Rainville
Guests: Guillaume Lefrançois, Alexandre Pratt, Antoine Roussel
A collaboration between The Press and Cogeco Media
Episode details
Block 1
- 10:40 – After two games, what do you see from the Canadian?
- 18:00 – The first trio: patience or do we make changes?
- 26:40 – Mike Matheson or Lane Hutson on the first power play wave?
- 34:30 – Playing with confidence, is it possible without playing in over your head?
Block 2
- 40:09 – Linus Ullmark and the Senators, will it work or not?
- 46:50 – Aleksander Barkov injured
Block 3
- 48:30 – Nick Suzuki and the Frenchman