After two consecutive losses against the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Chicago Blackhawks, it has become painstakingly clear that the Montreal Canadiens do not have enough offensive depth to compete with the NHL's top-flight teams.
Once past the big first line, Tomas Plekanec, and Andrei Kostitsyn, what true offensive weapons do the Canadiens' possess?á
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a fan of fan-favorite Maxim Lapierre, but he hasn't looked that great on the second line with Tomas Plekanec.
Although Lapierre does possess some offensive abilities, he just doesn't fit the mold of a second-line player.
Guillaume Latendresse would have been a better fit on the second line, as he has a better shot than Lapierre and can drive to the net using his size.
The "problem" with Latendresse is th ...
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Montreal Canadiens Need Depth: Sergei Kostitsyn Might Be the Answer
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Felix Sicard in NHLComments Off on Montreal Canadiens Need Depth: Sergei Kostitsyn Might Be the Answer