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11 hours ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:
Habs deserved a regulation win tonight. They have been simply the better team. I don’t think Pitts was “up” for this one.
Massively enjoyable tilt, though, and OT should just add to the chaos.
Yes, agreed. But it was just bad luck that kept regulation win away, and fact that Habs overcame that is a great sign.
Pens were on second on back to back and it showed.
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12 hours ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:
We’re trailing after two lucky Pens goals, but damn - has this team played a boring game all season? Lots of excitement out there. The Suzuki line alone is full value, entertainment wise.
I totally agree that the team is far more exciting that last year and was exciting for finalhalf Of game, but first period was quite dull:
10 shots total b/w two teams is not exciting hockey.The flow and excitement level definitely increased as âme progressed. It is far more rare this year to see a boring segment or period though.
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Commenting b/c I’d openly questioned Monty and was again impressed with him.
In a way, he stole the game as Sabres dominated for extensive stretches and did a good job minimizing Habs quality chances.
Great game by him, I’m always happy for a win.
Go Habs Go.
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33 minutes ago, hab29RETIRED said:
Yeah, how do you mr. Irrelevant/pillsbury doughboy sure. Ironman just seems wrong!
Apparently that is all for show and joke, he is know to be one of the strongest, most athletic people in the league among those in the know.
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1 hour ago, IN THE HEARTS OF MEN said:
Dach is looking better and better by the shift.
All the praise goes to Guhle as well as Arber's presence but Harris is quietly playing good hockey...
If these rookie D can keep it up then all bets are off
True, true. Harris is going to be a great two way player and can see him having creativity to run a PP some day.
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21 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:
Not the best period but Allen may have prevented an embarrassing third period collapse - he made some great saves.
We have plenty to be excited about
Good point, he saved some bacon and after bei neg untested for so long that was extra impressive.
When Allen is on, i always think of some movie where Robert Deniro (maybe?) has a gangster accent and says:
”Jakey my boy”.
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4 minutes ago, tomh009 said:
The kids are indeed showing potential. But it's only five games into the season, so I refuse to get too excited at this point yet. There are still 77 games to go -- and it's only the first season for most of them!
Definitely right to temper expectations but definitely nice to be able to cheer and get excited.
Its been a lot better than the tire fire I expected this year.
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6 minutes ago, Neech said:
Slaf just gave the best on ice interview with Marc Denis (not a high bar to clear because those are normally cringey as hell). What a beaut - literally, though, he looks like a model.
Harris and Guhle are both looking like seasoned vets.
Suzuki and Caufield are future ppg studs.
Xhekaj just sent a message to all the heavyweights in the league by dummying Kassian.
We've got ourselves a future core, folks!
Missed the on ice interview but have liked how he has handled them so far. Def seems mature but still a fun loving kid who loves the game. It is infectious.Agreed on all of the other points.
loved see Wifi step in to stick up for Slaf after he took that hit and as he scored . Wifi didn’t take himself too far out of play and showed how strong this bond is amongst these youngsters.
great sign .
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3 hours ago, dlbalr said:
It is Ingram getting the start tonight.
Yeah rough start but he settled in a bit and weathered some storms.
Glad we got to see him, so far this year it looks like Monty was the smart choice haha
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3 hours ago, dlbalr said:
Thanks. I have the sense that a lot of people are expecting Laval to be a contender for the Calder Cup this season. I look at their roster which is one that's designed to highlight some younger players and question whether or not they're even a playoff team. I think this could be a very good season from a development perspective but I don't see them being a contender in the standings which prompted me to pen that piece (which originally had a section about Mesar on the fourth line that I had to throw out).
Haha had to adapt.
and definitely agree that as much as winning is great, is that what is best for an AHL team?
when as you pointed out it is often the team full of journeymen minor leaguers who win.obv don’t want a mindset of losing to permeate but the real point is to make true NHL’ers who are groomed and well versed on the teams systems and style of play.
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2 hours ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said:
I agree, I don't worry at all about Slaf being spoiled, this was a kid who moved away at 15, lived on his own and did his own cooking. He has never been coddled like a lot of young hockey players. He will be fine.
Agreed on these points, and added to this he’s having to earn his ice time and improving just about every game.While not dominating obv, he is also not a drain at all.
A stable home environment will only help, and possibly minimize distractions while
optimizing rest/recovery.
This is a marathon with him, not a sprint.
I also agree with above comment that it will help keep him from being distracted by the fun of Montreal. It is one of the funnest cities in the world.
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Current article on main page re expectations for Laval this year hits the nail on the head.
Nice piece, thx all for the updates on Laval players.
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Coyotes are due to get Ingram a game in, would be cool if that is tonight.
Coyotes D seems to be stacking up the points relative to the fw’s, will be interesting to see how Habs deal with this.
Hoping Habs don’t take this game lightly, keep building on some positives. The positives have outweighed the negatives so far imo, would like to see Allen have a relatively quiet night and obv the team W.
Go Habs Go!
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These lines look like desperation and way too early for that.
Not sure why breaking up the one productive line 14/22/17 makes sense, even more so given the need to insuLAte Dach with Monohan.
Drouin cannot take face offs as was mentioned so that theory doesn’t make sense.
Agreed that playing Slaf on fourth line makes no sense, not going to get him any confidence that way.
I’m not impressed with these coaching moves and will probably be proven wrong so Go Habs Go!
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Tip of the cap to Monty for showing some promise, playing NHL level and giving team a chance.
For all of the forward depth, the lack of shots (esp high danger) and goals is quite disappointing.
I have seen more completed and quality passes from defensemen so far this year than all of last pretty much, so I am pointing finger at forwards for a lack of vision, execution.
The top line is the only threat to score, it is too easy for opposition to plan against a one line team (esp on road).
I will give Drouin credit for some good back checking and defensive play but overall was underwhelming.
As has been mentioned between he, Hoff and Dado there is a lot of dough tied up in lack of results. Could also add Dvo and Gally to this to some extent and most likely Armia when he returns.
Time for Pezz and some offensive zone time.
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Some questionable officiating tonight made an impact to some extent.
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4 hours ago, dlbalr said:
I wouldn't put Detroit in that bottom feeder category. I don't think they're quite good enough to be a playoff team but I expect they'll be hanging around the Wild Card race for a bit.
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3 hours ago, dlbalr said:
Well, they had a pretty good third period but just couldn't generate much in the way of scoring chances. Allen had a solid game as did Kovacevic who looks like he could be useful. With Matheson out for a while, he's going to get a longer leash than expected.
Agree on the Allen / Kovacevicpoints. Kova has looked decent and much needed.
Liking Harris more in season than did in preseason as well.
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5 hours ago, GHT120 said:
Don't think that 9 games is relevant contract-wise for any of the defencemen as they are going to the AHL if they leave, not junior ...however, I believe that Slafkovsky is a different situation because of his age and Euro-background, but not certain HuGo are hoping/expecting to preserve a year on his ELC.
Ahha gotcha. Thx
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Regarding Drouin, hadn’t thought much b/c assumed he was a lock. But, he looked chubby in pictures from the golf tournies, media events over summer and into preseason.
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woot woot!
Nice W for Allen, and the kids.
Anderson was on for all four goals for and had a role in them all.
He belongs on that top line and is best fit for the 14/22 duo.
Definitely need a left hand shooting threat opposite CC on the pp, go with 5 fw’s put #14 on top of diamond.
Was an entertaining game overall, the dmen held their own overall. Savard was a beast with 9 blocks, Anderson was a force all night.
Suzuki was on point and CC in fine form.
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3 hours ago, dlbalr said:
If it's at this point and they're now waiting for MRI results, this might not be a short-term DTD thing. Perhaps there's a case to make for a Meloche claim this afternoon after all since it sure looks like Matheson is IR-bound.
Definitely not a good sign.
Hopefully back by 9 games and the kids get their look.
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On 10/10/2022 at 5:05 PM, tomh009 said:
the proof of the pudding is in the eating, not the cooking.
That expression kicks ass, don’t think I’ve heard it fully before.
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4 hours ago, GHT120 said:
At least in the interim, on the hockey side of things I would suggest getting Scotty Bowman involved, at least in the planning; he likely knows everyone ... on the administrative/management side I would suggest inviting Ted Nolan, Sheldon Kennedy and one of Danielle Goyette/Haley Wickenheiser/Kim St-Pierre to sit on the board to add diversity and their perspectives.
Good suggestions.
Nov. 12, Penguins vs Habs, 7 PM
in Habs & Hockey Talk
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Regarding Dach: while I am happy to see him thrive and he seems a good fit with 14/22.
I recall not being so hyped when he wasn’t on that line and playing C.
Not that he was bad, but was not excitingly good either, so I am wondering if he is benefiting from the promotion and being with the dynamic duo? Just speculating, haven’t thought this out.
But do believe it would benefit teaM more if he could run his own line and have even close to such an impact on games.
Was begging Drouin to shoot all game, he needs to be more than just a passing threat. First time he shoots, OT winner on rebound.