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GDT Game #65, Columbus @ Montreal, 7pm EST, Tuesday March 12, 2024
tomh009 replied to TurdBurglar's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
If a goalie is capable of playing shutout hockey as a statement, wouldn’t he do it more often, maybe to gain starter status? No, I think Primeau played a good game and had a few pucks bounce his way. But not likely an intentional statement. -
Apart from Celebrini, I don't think anyone else in the draft is considered likely to turn into an elite player. First line, maybe, but not a top-10 (in that position) in the league. So, let's not expect a second coming of Lafleur ...
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It could be. Or it could be just obfuscation like the dreaded "lower-body injury"! Long gone are the days when we'd actually know whether someone is seriously injured or not.
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2023-24 Montreal Canadiens Discussion Thread
tomh009 replied to GHT120's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
Let's plan to check at the end of September and find out who is right! 😊 -
It could be that those days off are exactly what the new medical team is recommending. We don't know whether there is a minor injury or whether they are just making sure he has enough rest to make it to game 82 without being exhausted.
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2023-24 Montreal Canadiens Discussion Thread
tomh009 replied to GHT120's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
I think he will probably find a spot on another team where he is a better fit for their needs. But that's just a guess, we'll know more in six months. -
Interesting comments on Allen from Montembeault and Primeau on Arpon Basu's weekly notebook on the Athletic. It seems that Allen was spending more time mentoring Montembeault as opposed to Primeau, whether because of perceived potential or because Montembeault was more receptive.
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GDT Game 64 Habs at Leafs 7 pm Sat March 9
tomh009 replied to Prime Minister Koivu's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
One thing to remember is that a lot of hits means that your team probably doesn't have the puck much: legal hits require the opposing player to be the puck carrier. So, top teams have fewer hits, all other things being equal. -
GDT Game 64 Habs at Leafs 7 pm Sat March 9
tomh009 replied to Prime Minister Koivu's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
The top line played 21+ minutes (almost 25 for Suzuki!) and Newhook/Armia played over 17, so there really wasn't a lot of ice time left over for the third and fourth lines. -
We'll see what Primeau can do. This season he has been far better than the last two--I was ready to write him off after those--but it really is a small sample size. We'll have a better idea after next season.
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GDT Game 64 Habs at Leafs 7 pm Sat March 9
tomh009 replied to Prime Minister Koivu's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
The Leafs really should have been called for that slash on Armia's stick ... although it probably wouldn't have changed the result. -
GDT Game 64 Habs at Leafs 7 pm Sat March 9
tomh009 replied to Prime Minister Koivu's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
This year is OK for learning experiences. The key is learning from them, and not repeating them next year. -
GDT Game 64 Habs at Leafs 7 pm Sat March 9
tomh009 replied to Prime Minister Koivu's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
Not only the goal, but Matheson did exactly what St-Louis wants them to do: he skated hard and found open space, and that's what put him in position to score the goal. -
5-2 final, with Mailloux and Andersson scoring in the third. 1g+3a for Gignac, 28/30 saves for Kaskisuo.
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GDT Game 64 Habs at Leafs 7 pm Sat March 9
tomh009 replied to Prime Minister Koivu's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
It's working pretty well even with Armia. Am happy to see that St-Louis has stepped away from the forward line blender for the time being! -
Woah, that is one nasty colour combination! 😮
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2023-24 Montreal Canadiens Discussion Thread
tomh009 replied to GHT120's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
No contracts coming back ... but, in any case, there are no roster limits as of this afternoon, if I understand correctly. -
We'll have one open four months from now.
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So ... that's how the 1% live (and play) ...
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Maybe they would like to add Gallagher to that ex-Hab line? 😂
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GAME #63 - Montreal @ Carolina - 7 p.m. - Thursday March 7th
tomh009 replied to GHT120's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
Agree on both points. The second line has been very good on this road trip, though. Roy-Dach-Newhook might have some potential yet. -
I believe Brian wrote these in the fall, before Struble was called up.
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Trade Mysak traded to Anaheim for Jacob Perreault
tomh009 replied to TurdBurglar's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
What's in it for Anaheim? -
GDT GAME #62 - Canadiens @ Predators - 8 p.m. - Tuesday March 5th
tomh009 replied to GHT120's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
I think these are the lines for tonight. Who will be 4C though? Pezzetta? Caufield - Suzuki - Slafkovsky Roy - Newhook - Armia Gallagher - Evans - Anderson Pearson - Pezzetta - Ylonen Matheson - Guhle Xhekaj - Savard Struble - Harris Allen Primeau -
Definitely voodoo. And no one expected Lindgren to play 90+ games in the NHL, either. That said, having Fowler ranked third is still encouraging. Hopefully this time the voodoo is on our side.