tomh009 261 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Tatar - Danault - Gallagher Drouin - Suzuki - Anderson Toffoli - Kotkaniemi - Armia Byron - Evans - Lehkonen Chiarot - Weber Edmundson - Petry Kulak - Romanov Allen (?) Miller - Pettersson - Boeser Pearson - Horvat - Hoglander Roussel - Gaudette - Virtanen Motte - Beagle - Sutter Edler - Schmidt Jones - Larsson Juolevi - Myers 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GHT120 78 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Have to wonder how much longer Perry has to wait to get in the lineup ... or Frolik if they want penalty-killing ... They have the cap space now for a 13th forward ... they can yoyo Perry and Frolik to the taxi squad on off-days and protect some cap space AND the players still get the same salary as they have one-way deals ... Armia should now be on a short lease IMO ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomh009 261 Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 10 minutes ago, GHT120 said: Have to wonder how much longer Perry has to wait to get in the lineup ... or Frolik if they want penalty-killing ... They have the cap space now for a 13th forward ... they can yoyo Perry and Frolik to the taxi squad on off-days and protect some cap space AND the players still get the same salary as they have one-way deals ... Armia should now be on a short lease IMO ... Armia played a solid game last night, hopefully first of many. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GHT120 78 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Armia played a solid game last night, hopefully first of many. Half a game out of 4 still leaves him on a leash IMO ... "on a short leash" didn't mean take him out tonight, just that he needs to play better ... I very much like Armia ... and I trust that his second half of the game was good, and hope he continues or even ups his game, ... but "the best hockey ... since the start of the season" doesn't necessarily mean he played well, just better ... coaches have a particular language. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alfredoh2009 251 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 6 minutes ago, GHT120 said: Half a game out of 4 still leaves him on a leash IMO ... "on a short leash" didn't mean take him out tonight, just that he needs to play better ... I very much like Armia ... and I trust that his second half of the game was good, and hope he continues or even ups his game, ... but "the best hockey ... since the start of the season" doesn't necessarily mean he played well, just better ... coaches have a particular language. Why the sudden love for Perry and Frolik 3rd line just started clicking and 4th line is doing fine. I think discipline and tighter coverage on the D zone are higher priorities than worrying about two old timers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habs#4,9,10,33 10 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Thoughts? Lehk - Byron - Perry I know Evans has been playing good and getting better. But we’re all heathy still and some more defensive experienced (Perry) might be what we need to finish these two road games Only, before heading back to Montreal for a Deservedly five days off. If we can steal 3 out of 4 points here, ideal! Evans back in for Calgary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alfredoh2009 251 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, habs#4,9,10,33 said: Thoughts? Lehk - Byron - Perry I know Evans has been playing good and getting better. But we’re all heathy still and some more defensive experienced (Perry) might be what we need to finish these two road games Only, before heading back to Montreal for a Deservedly five days off. If we can steal 3 out of 4 points here, ideal! Evans back in for Calgary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GHT120 78 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 22 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: Why the sudden love for Perry and Frolik 3rd line just started clicking and 4th line is doing fine. I think discipline and tighter coverage on the D zone are higher priorities than worrying about two old timers KK and Toffoli scoring doesn't mean the whole line was clicking ... Perry and Frolik were signed to play some games, not all, but some ... and, BTW, I wasn't suggesting either of them play on the 3rd line ... Byron or Lehkonen would move up if Armia's game isn't consistently improved Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xXx..CK..xXx 338 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Picked up Allen in a fantasy league I’m in today because quite often teams fail to remember how to score immediately after scoring 4 to 5 goals in a previous game. We can also assume that coaches will want to tighten things up. It therefore could be a low scoring affair. Unfortunately, both these teams have talented finishers who possibly have euphoric thoughts at the notion of facing backup goaltenders. Time will tell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN 170 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, habs#4,9,10,33 said: Thoughts? Lehk - Byron - Perry I know Evans has been playing good and getting better. But we’re all heathy still and some more defensive experienced (Perry) might be what we need to finish these two road games Only, before heading back to Montreal for a Deservedly five days off. If we can steal 3 out of 4 points here, ideal! Evans back in for Calgary NO Byron at C?? wheres the logic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurdBurglar 54 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 If Perry were to slot in, I would take Lek out before Evans. Really liking what I'm seeing from him so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomh009 261 Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, GHT120 said: Half a game out of 4 still leaves him on a leash IMO ... "on a short leash" didn't mean take him out tonight, just that he needs to play better ... I very much like Armia ... and I trust that his second half of the game was good, and hope he continues or even ups his game, ... but "the best hockey ... since the start of the season" doesn't necessarily mean he played well, just better ... coaches have a particular language. Right. And while Toffoli did score three goals, he was scoreless in the previous three. So if he doesn't continue or even up his game, Julien should consider dropping him to fourth line and maybe playing Belzile instead. 🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Chicoutimi Cucumber 1620 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just now, tomh009 said: Right. And while Toffoli did score three goals, he was scoreless in the previous three. So if he doesn't continue or even up his game, Julien should consider dropping him to fourth line and maybe playing Belzile instead. 🤣 NOW you're thinking like a Habs' fan! 👍 Well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prime Minister Koivu 110 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Evans has been incredibly good for a 4th line centre. I would go so far to say he has 3rd line potential. I hope that Allen plays really well again. Not stirring controversy but Price goes through stretches where he is awful and he has for years. Maybe having another capable goalie can push Price a bit. Again, not suggesting anything big here. Stay out of the box tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GHT120 78 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 48 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Right. And while Toffoli did score three goals, he was scoreless in the previous three. So if he doesn't continue or even up his game, Julien should consider dropping him to fourth line and maybe playing Belzile instead. 🤣 I am laughing at the above too ... Play does not get evaluated just on goals ... Toffoli was getting his chances even when he didn't score ... however, overall, Armia has not played up to his norm this season and IMO should be put on a short leash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GHT120 78 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 36 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: Evans has been incredibly good for a 4th line centre. I would go so far to say he has 3rd line potential. I hope that Allen plays really well again. Not stirring controversy but Price goes through stretches where he is awful and he has for years. Maybe having another capable goalie can push Price a bit. Again, not suggesting anything big here. Stay out of the box tonight Evans has been a pleasant surprise ... still needs to work on his faceoffs, but that is common with young centres Haven't seen anything saying Allen is confirmed in goal tonight ... if they want Price to "get back on the horse" then IMO they need to give Allen Saturday night The Habs are being sloppy and paying the price ... maybe they need to consult Denis Lemieux and learn to "feel shame" for the time they spend in the box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomh009 261 Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 28 minutes ago, GHT120 said: I am laughing at the above too ... Play does not get evaluated just on goals ... Toffoli was getting his chances even when he didn't score ... however, overall, Armia has not played up to his norm this season and IMO should be put on a short leash. Let’s what team shows up tonight. Julien hasn’t made any changes yet so either he’s happy with everyone or (more likely) he’s still evaluating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alfredoh2009 251 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 10 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Let’s what team shows up tonight. Julien hasn’t made any changes yet so either he’s happy with everyone or (more likely) he’s still evaluating. If I am not mistaken the coaching staff likes to split the season in sections (10 game chunks for example) and evaluate at the end of each my wild guess is That they have split this season in 8x10 spans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomh009 261 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 20 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: If I am not mistaken the coaching staff likes to split the season in sections (10 game chunks for example) and evaluate at the end of each my wild guess is That they have split this season in 8x10 spans 8x7 maybe? 🤪 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alfredoh2009 251 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 40 minutes ago, tomh009 said: 8x7 maybe? 🤪 My math is horrible in that one Yes, yes 4x14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DON 267 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 4 hours ago, TurdBurglar said: If Perry were to slot in, I would take Lek out before Evans. Really liking what I'm seeing from him so far. Nice short handed goal by Lehkonen that Perry would never get, he is sound defensively and could skate circles around Perry...most can, cant they? Why would Julien take Evans out? For offensive reasons? Cause it wouldnt be for his defensive or PK play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dlbalr 1175 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 No Edler or Hamonic on defence for Vancouver tonight - that's two big veterans out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Chicoutimi Cucumber 1620 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 3 minutes ago, dlbalr said: No Edler or Hamonic on defence for Vancouver tonight - that's two big veterans out. Holy cow. Gotta put the boot to their neck for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DON 267 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 3 hours ago, tomh009 said: Right. And while Toffoli did score three goals, he was scoreless in the previous three. So if he doesn't continue or even up his game, Julien should consider dropping him to fourth line and maybe playing Belzile instead. 🤣 Toffoli is tied for 5th in NHL goal scoring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DON 267 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Suzuki, Weber & Petry all 4 game point streaks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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