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The Montreal Canadiens have called up Adam Engström from the Laval Rocket… but why now?
In today’s episode, Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico dig into the timing and the logic behind the move. Is this just a short-term call-up or does it say something bigger about how the Habs see their blue line?
We tackle:
Why the Canadiens chose to recall Adam Engström right now
What his game looks like and what role he could realistically play
Whether the Habs already have too many “Engström-type” D on the roster
If he actually gets into the lineup, who comes out?
How this affects other young defencemen in the organization
Join us as we break down what this call-up tells us about the depth chart, the coaching staff’s thinking, and what it might mean for the next stretch of games.
👇 Let us know in the comments:
Should Engström play right away, and if so, who are you scratching?
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23 Comments
Thanks guys…this is an interesting take on Engstrom but I think he is a keeper. I love the degree of analysis provided bybMarco and the thoughtfulness questions and comments by Starr…glad I joined.
I have a FEELING that Alex Carrier is playing INJURED
Engstrom in a package for center depth? Sabres?
Nah Engstrom is up because Laval doesn't play until Saturday and the Player of the Week in the AHL has earned some time with the big club.
I was under the impression that mgmt didn't want to hurt Laval's chances of winning. Trading Engstrom would really affect that plan.
I like the call up Marty wants to try and replicate the Guhle/Matheson assignment of a couple of seasons ago to combat speed.
With Ghule's injury woes, what about keeping him. That way he can play up in the lineup whereas Xhejak/Struble not so much…
P S. They could have kept Armia for what they are paying Veleno/Texier…and he is more effective…
If there's a new team added how and who will the Habs protect and who will they lose.
We are not trading Adam Engstrom his ability to play the right side is just too valuable to move away from. Oh and I give him Wednesday and Saturday…
Engstrom will eventually replace Maty and better for cap rooms ☝️
you can see more the edits, tough questions ?
I'm sure Hughes doesn't want to trade Engstrom, but I'm also sure that he'll listen. It'd have to be an incredible return though. I could be wrong, but it sounds like Engstrom might be the most sought after D outside the NHL. There could also be talks happening for other D men instead, that we just don't know about. Matheson, Struble, Arber.
The Habs would be smarter to trade Matheson and keep Engstrom. Matheson’s value has never been higher!
Marco you say Engstrom plays right side well then why play him with Carrier? Do the Habs have a plan to try him on the left side possibly?
remember how habs got carrier? it was a hockey deal. we can always trade carrier for a vet forward.
I'm interested to see Engstrom with Hutson… mostly because I really don't like Struble there and I truly believe Hutson belongs on the left. My worry however is too many finesse D, not enough muscle. But maybe this Engstrom is as good and as tough as Marco keeps saying. We. Shall. See. Going to be a tough week but I believe the Habs will show up and impress. Let's go!
of course Engstrom is a value defencemen and could be a excellent 5th defenceman even 4th as he acquire experience. his value is rizing and could be a trade for a good 2nd center for Mtl
You won’t know if a player will be successful at the NHL level until they’re tested. There have been many 18 and 19 year olds that are exceptional.
Engstrom is more comfortable on the right side, so him and Carrier is unlikely. I prefer to see Hutson and Engstrom. Matheson Dobson and Arbour and Carrier.
i beleive it is all going to boil down with Mike Matheson by what he is ready to accept to remain a MTL Candien? Habs DG will like to keep him but also if Mike can get a 8million dollar ayear contract they will advise him take it Mike could be the last contract of your career at 31 years old might still have 6 good years? but sometimes change does not bring with you the sucess you had with that habs team? we all know NHL is a business and i am shure Matheson understands this. lets hope habs and the Matheson team make the right decision for Mike and his family.Because is a team in the NHL realy wants Matheson and have a good second center in the trade i would not be surprised habs will trade Mike.But lets see where this season goes first.
I’d like to see Engstrom beside Hutson, but it looks like Carrier and Struble both have nagging injuries. A 3-in-4, would be tough in this situation so I’m guessing he spells both on the Fri/Sat games. Great show as always gentlemen!!
I think that beyond giving people injury rest and such, this could clarify a lot for the Canadiens management – to gauge if Engstrom is actually ready right now to make the jump and stay. People develop differently, and Engstrom has been playing with adult men for years now, not juniors, so it's totally possible he never goes back. If this were to happen, it would also give him significant NHL experience as a rookie, which is necessary if you anticipate that Reinbacher might be ready next season. Starting next year with a 60-game player and a rookie is a very different proposition vs two rookies. Timing the call ups is an important thing to manage at this stage.
Would be just like the Habs trade a 6'2" D for another Drouin or Bolduc.