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Although the Habs almost immediately (29 seconds) surrendered the 4-0 goal by McMann

This season, or this calendar year?

Fair-ish comment on Barron ... but Mailloux is in his first professional season ... between Covid, injuries and his "issues" in Sweden Logan played only 90 games over the previous three seasons (almost 2/3 in his last junior season) ... his defensive game ABSOLUTELY needed this season in Laval ... and there is no guarantee he starts the season in Montréal next fall.

To make any difference in terms of the Leaves not getting pushed around, Reaves would have to play so many minutes that he would help the Panthers win without their having to push TO around.

"Official" source: Not all that upset that Xhekaj is out (other than natural concern about what the injury might be) ... avoids Reaves chasing hm around all-night trying to start a fight.

I take CERTAIN "insider reports" as worthy of serious consideration ... on the other end of the spectrum, ClickBait30 should be entertaining.

Go Yotes Go

I am not a fan and was deliberately hyperbolic ... but because of the "perseverance" aspect, which is always taken/applied as meaning overcame something this season compared to last season (or multiple seasons), there really wasn't anyone else on the Habs who could have qualified. But unless he repeats it next season, be it with the Habs or elsewhere, I take this as a blip on the EKG of his career. It will be interesting to see if any other teams try to trade for him this summer ... if so, how low/demanding they think they can go with their offer ... and how these last couple of months impact what HuGo decide to do with him.

5. As of this morning, Kaiden Guhle’s status for tonight’s game remains up in the air. The 22-year-old left Thursday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return. The team was off on Friday, so Guhle’s status, any potential lineup changes and the starting goalie for Saturday's game could be known when St-Louis addresses the media during his pregame press conference

Bill Masterton Trophy: awarded to the player who "best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game of hockey." Joel Armia's reaction: This season I decided to give half-a-flying-%&^# for a change.

in some ways, how Primeau bounces back from tonight's performance may be more instructive as to his future than were simply the recent run of good games.

Like the 6/49 ... Just Imagine.

Edited post to reflect "many fans". I too hope and dream HuGo build we fans a legit Cup contender ... but I don't let those hopes and dreams colour my view of the moment and my near-term expectations.

100% agree There are also other factors ... how many of those "good teams" were playing back-to-back against teams with whom they were competing for a playoff spot or playoff positioning, or possible first-round opponents against whom they wanted to "make a point" ... and I-M-O it matters not whether the Habs were the first of second team game in the B2B as the good team's focus would be on the other game ... then there is the matter of competing against back-up goalies in many/most games. The effort that the young players are bringing is GREAT, to be applauded and augers well for the future ... but extrapolating that to near-term future success is, as you said, a dangerous assumption.

I am not certain we disagree at all ... we are after all assessing the reality of the past not the hopes/desires of that moment ... many fans of-the-day over-estimated what that team was and/or could/would become ... just as they did many teams for almost three decades in the pre-HuGo-era. EDIT: added the above "emphasized" word

It was the classic wildcard/playoff-team roster but almost impossible that they would win the Cup ... like the Canadiens of the last 3+ decades ... hope to make the playoffs and PRAY

Calgary might well "tank" next season ... but most we can hope for is that Florida might "crash".

I would say "of his first 9 seasons" ... the last three seasons, even effort has not been able to overcome his decreasing ability to consistently keep up with the play.

2024 Bruins pick is with the Sens (via Detroit) ... as for the Flames 2024 pick https://prosportstransactions.com/hockey/DraftTrades/Future/Flames.htm

Anyone who has EVER thought that players "tank" was an idiot ... players can lose hope/spirit and play a stinker, but that is not the same thing.

His team-mates did nothing for him on either goal ... but Montembeault also badly beaten (I-M-O) on both.