tomh009 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I don't think they will do anything rash. Realistically any hopes of a playoff spot are pretty much gone. They would have to go at least 15 games above 500 the rest of the year to have a chance. Not going to happen. To have a chance, I think we would need 94 points, same as last year. That would be 51 points in 38 games. Yes, a rather tall order, especially as we are still missing Gallagher, Armia and Drouin for a while. I've personally written off this season now. I'll try to enjoy the moments (Lehkonen breakaway, Kovalchuk pass etc) but otherwise look forward to June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Wonder how much more of this Price is going to take. In that press conference yesterday he looked like he was at his breaking point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just now, tomh009 said: To have a chance, I think we would need 94 points, same as last year. That would be 51 points in 38 games. Yes, a rather tall order, especially as we are still missing Gallagher, Armia and Drouin for a while. I've personally written off this season now. I'll try to enjoy the moments (Lehkonen breakaway, Kovalchuk pass etc) but otherwise look forward to June. 96pts last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just now, Habsfan89 said: 96pts last year. Ouch! So it was, sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just now, Habsfan89 said: Wonder how much more of this Price is going to take. In that press conference yesterday he looked like he was at his breaking point. Good question. He has been pretty frustrated this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Habsfan89 said: Wonder how much more of this Price is going to take. In that press conference yesterday he looked like he was at his breaking point. Well ... Lindgren played a decent game tonight. If he could keep that up, I'd be happy with a Lindgren-Primeau tandem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Cant say i blame him, Just look at all the odd man rushes against, plus know one covers anyone in the crease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just now, tomh009 said: Well ... Lindgren played a decent game tonight. If he could keep that up, I'd be happy with a Lindgren-Primeau tandem. I think Primeau is certainly the key to their long term prospects but his development would be much better with a veteran goalie to tutor him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott462 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I think Montreal should start to seriously consider being sellers at the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just now, Scott462 said: I think Montreal should start to seriously consider being sellers at the deadline. Yeah I think its time for a on ice full rebuild and new identity with a fresh core group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Scott462 said: I think Montreal should start to seriously consider being sellers at the deadline. I don't think there is much doubt they will be sellers at the deadline, the big question is how long before the deadline will they make that decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 All the GM's smell its desperation time for MB, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just now, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I don't think there is much doubt they will be sellers at the deadline, the big question is how long before the deadline will they make that decision. I would start right after the all star game. Let the league know Price, Weber, Tatar and Petry are all available. Get as much first rounders and prospects. Then if you don't land the 1st overall pick you can trade for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, Chris said: To be fair, they could 2, 8 game losing streaks, cant beat anyone, except St louis To be fairrrrrrrrrrrr...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Habsfan89 said: I would start right after the all star game. Let the league know Price, Weber, Tatar and Petry are all available. Get as much first rounders and prospects. Then if you don't land the 1st overall pick you can trade for it. I expect MB will get a lot of phone calls. They have some excellent veterans who would give any playoff team a huge boost. They need to find a partner that really really wants to win this year to get maximum bang for the buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Scott462 said: I think Montreal should start to seriously consider being sellers at the deadline. If you're referring to selling pure rentals, those few players are Kovalchuk, Scandella, and Thompson. Not a great haul of prospects coming back there. If you're thinking more in the way of selling guys with term, we'll see if management has decided they don't want to try for a playoff spot next year if guys like Weber, Tatar, or Petry get dealt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Byron as well if healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Only guy I wouldn't trade would be Gallagher. Make him the new captain if you trade weber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, Habsfan89 said: Only guy I wouldn't trade would be Gallagher. Make him the new captain if you trade weber. I think the list will be longer than that, this won’t be a full scorched-earth rebuild. We have strong young core, it’s just not quite enough — or soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Back to the game: Kovalchuk with 2 points tonight. Suzuki doing everything right offensively and a whole lot wrong defensively lately. I think Nate Thompson has looked tired and should probably sit a game, but you know Claude with "his guys." No comment on Lehkonen's recent offense... how dare he try to give me hope in him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, tomh009 said: I think the list will be longer than that, this won’t be a full scorched-earth rebuild. We have strong young core, it’s just not quite enough — or soon enough. Yeah I am talking about the veterans on the team. Would keep Gallagher let him lead our new young core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: Good question. He has been pretty frustrated this season. Is a Patrick Roy-like meltdown coming soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 minute ago, DON said: Is a Patrick Roy-like meltdown coming soon? Maybe, if they bring back Mario Tremblay as coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Price told MB last year that his window was closing and he wanted to have a chance to win a Cup. I would not be at all surprised if he is weighing whether to exit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Speaking of Roy would you give him full control of the team like he wants ? That's if Molson cleans house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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