Justin Barron is a defender that CH likes. Justin Barron is a right-handed defender, which is not a luxury in Montreal. Justin Barron is a guy who has a year behind the tie in the pros. Justin Barron was acquired against Artturi Lehkonen by the new administration.
Justin Barron is therefore a defender who will have every chance of breaking into the Canadian line-up.
That said, even though I like the youngster, he hasn’t dominated since the start of rookie camp. It’s rare to see the young man stand out for the right reasons when you compare his game to that of other youngsters.
Is it due to the fact that he has a style of play that makes him seem more “nonchalant” at times? I don’t know… but I know that if he really wants to avoid going to Laval, he will have to raise his game a notch to help himself.
“The decision is not mine, but I will do everything from the camp to demonstrate it. – Justin Barron → https://t.co/LtIvDHEnL8
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) September 16, 2022
Whoever wanted to “do everything to show the CH that he belongs to the NHL” could do more. There is nothing catastrophic, that said, and the first real preparatory match is not even behind us yet.
He has plenty of time left, we agree.
“The camp is still young”, recalls defender coach Stéphane Robidashttps://t.co/N0rcDtc5Xr
— RDS (@RDSca) September 26, 2022
The reason why Barron shouldn’t wait too long is that the camp will be used to evaluate certain options and more and more, some are really becoming essentials.
From the lot? Kaiden Guhle, who has been looking really good for the past few days.
Guhle has been paired with David Savard, who wants to take the youngster under his wing. It is the same combination that was used by Dominique Ducharme at the 2021 camp.
Even if Martin St-Louis says it’s a coincidence (he didn’t know it), it tells us a lot about the fact that Guhle could indeed have a natural chemistry with Savard and that this could work in his favor in the future. time to concoct the alignment.
He has a lot of talent. He has a great chance to stay here all year round. – David Savard sur Kaiden Guhle
Corey Schueneman, who has experience (in the absence of Joel Edmundson, only David Savard, Mike Matheson and Chris Wideman have more than him) and who is in the good graces of the coach, could well be a candidate to win one of the seven positions at stake.
Like last year, he was paired with Wideman in yesterday’s game and he looked good.
And with the fact that Jordan Harris (one of the good players in camp) can play on the right, it may cut Justin Barron’s options if he’s not as strong in camp as the other kids.
It is possible to see a scenario where Barron has his place, obviously…
Guhle – Savard
Matheson – Barron
Harris – Wideman
Schueneman
But it is also possible, if St. Louis does not want to throw his young right-hander (Barron) into the lion’s mouth, to see a scenario where the Canadian could take advantage of Harris’ versatility to send him to the right.
After all, right now he deserves to play.
Guhle – Savard
Matheson – Harris
Schueneman – Wideman
Barron
Why suggest a second such scenario? Because, without saying that it could be recommended at the start of the season (in fact, I would bet more on scenario #1 for the October 12 game), we must consider the fact that one day, Edmundson will return.
I’ll see it when I believe it, but CH #44 is progressing well, according to CH reports.
Meanwhile, Arber Xhekaj too thinks he has a chance and Joel Edmundson’s condition would improve → https://t.co/r0oeQEZhiX
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) September 24, 2022
If Edmundson comes back, he and Matheson will have to play. And if Guhle and Harris perform well, it’s Barron who could scoop by sending Harris down the right to guard the other three on the left.
Am I saying this is what will happen? No not necessarily.
What I’m saying is that Barron must keep in mind that the trio of young defenders is not just “two left-handers and one right-hander”, thus ensuring him a place that would be justified by the reasons given at the beginning of the text.
Let’s also remember that Mattias Norlinder, Gianni Fairbrother, Arber Xhekaj, Otto Leskinen and Madison Bowey, who all have more or less chances of starting the season in Montreal, are also options.
for the curious, Bowey wears 24. You could say it’s day 1 of the post-Tyler Pitlick era
— Guillaume Lefrançois (@glefrancoisLP) September 26, 2022
Everyone (including Barron) will have to watch their backs.
After all, the blue line is so open that it opens the door for many people to try to find a place. Things can change (both for those who are struggling and for those who are doing well right now) in a long 82-game season.
In fact, they will change.
Failing to have a good defensive brigade, Stéphane Robidas has internal struggles to fill positions. This will be good for bringing out the character of every player who is shopping for a place in the big leagues.
A lot of
– Well thought.
Maple Leafs star Austin Matthews will throw the ceremonial first pitch for Tuesday’s #Bluejays-Yankees game at the Rogers Centre. Jays pushing ticket sales hard for three-game series. Plenty of good seats available, as they say.
— Rob Longley (@longleysunsport) September 26, 2022
– He must continue to perform well.
George Springer has a lot more experience than his young teammates and it is he who will have to pull the attack up.
My text on @passion_mlb on this subject. https://t.co/BDhrR65c8J
— Charles-Alexis Brisebois (@Charles__Alexis) September 26, 2022
– News from the former CH.
– Finally.
The Pro Bowl formula #NFL will be modified. There are now some individual skills competitions and a flag football match. https://t.co/KuV27XJRVq
— Daphnée Malboeuf (@DaphneeMalboeuf) September 26, 2022
– What will he do?
Timo Meier will have to wait before knowing his future https://t.co/9vzP6cFnf2 pic.twitter.com/xZPPyyCHaO
— SwissHabs (@SwissHabs) September 26, 2022