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I look forward to watching Malone go completely bonkers at some point in every game. By bonkers, I mean looney. I think the Habs can take the series. Montreal could realistically roll 5 lines, a big if, if Moen, Prust, Weise all return. That's one big difference between this season and last. Montreal lost Gionta and Eller (when Eller was playing like a stud), no Emelin, We've upgraded over the likes of Halpern, Dumont, Armstrong, and Bourque (from being a top 6). Replaced Diaz with a more serviceable defenseman in Weaver, added a meaner D in Murray. Briere back at C (finally!) should help for scoring depth as well.

I'm worried about the matchup behind the bench. Last year Therrien was badly outcoached, I hope he's learned from those mistake.