TurdBurglar Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 DD battled hard along the board and didn't make any blatant mistake. Just like last game. I think that he plays fine. Not very good, but fine. The results should come sooner than later. If Eller showed some passion I think he would do well between Patches and Cole. He has the best stickwork of anyone on our team on the boards. I really think it would make a really solid forechecking line, especially if their demoted to the 2nd line. I wouldn't split Gally- Galy - Prust. I think those 2 are playing so good because of the confidence Prust is giving them. Nobody will play dirty against them because prust will take care of it. At least for now, keep that line together, loving the grit mixing well with their skill. Anyone else love the effort on the backcheck Gally gives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I loved the comment from Laughlin last night about Gorges, joking that he wears goalie pads. Said he reminded him of Ludwig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Rene bourque looks like he got the message. Playing like he wants to be here. Maybe MT got to him where Carlisle couldn't. I can't remember who we traded to get him but it beginning to look like a great trade. I still think A gally is going to go back after 5 games, but he will be awesome in the future. Hey PK get your head out of your A$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Watching the replay of the first goal, something dawned on me. On a 3-on-5 situation, Washington thought it would be wise to put Mike Ribeiro as the lone forward to kill the penalty? I'm still shaking my head at that one, but I'm glad Oates made that decision though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Watching the replay of the first goal, something dawned on me. On a 3-on-5 situation, Washington thought it would be wise to put Mike Ribeiro as the lone forward to kill the penalty? I'm still shaking my head at that one, but I'm glad Oates made that decision though. Rib played just shy of a minute of PK per game with Dallas but he was easily Dallas' worst face off man. Laich is hurt so I guess with Backstrom playing, Ribeiro is the PK2 guy? Even so, I'd rather have Beagle or Brower out there, even if they can't win the faceoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Rib played just shy of a minute of PK per game with Dallas but he was easily Dallas' worst face off man. Laich is hurt so I guess with Backstrom playing, Ribeiro is the PK2 guy? Even so, I'd rather have Beagle or Brower out there, even if they can't win the faceoff. You'd think they could get a big guy to just tie them up on the draw eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 You'd think they could get a big guy to just tie them up on the draw eh? That and if you're killing a penalty, put out your most used PK guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 For the first time since Guy Carbonneau, I can say that I like this team. Just give the baby his bottle, and sign Subban for 5 years 4.25 million dollars, and we'll be back to our rightful contention of the 8th playoff spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Rib played just shy of a minute of PK per game with Dallas but he was easily Dallas' worst face off man. Laich is hurt so I guess with Backstrom playing, Ribeiro is the PK2 guy? Even so, I'd rather have Beagle or Brower out there, even if they can't win the faceoff. Beagle was really good on the draws last year (nearly 58%), that's why I was surprised he wasn't out there. Even Brouwer was better at the dot than Ribeiro. Both of them played on that particular PK (Backstrom didn't) but even then, I'm still surprised Beagle wasn't on the ice. Even Chimera wouldn't have been a bad option. Oh well, I'm happy with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Why would Subban sign that contract?? If I was in his shoes I sure the hell wouldn't!! For the first time since Guy Carbonneau, I can say that I like this team. Just give the baby his bottle, and sign Subban for 5 years 4.25 million dollars, and we'll be back to our rightful contention of the 8th playoff spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Remember Diaz rookie season when he was put on the PP with Markov? He was supposed to be the shot that compliments Markov so well. Great chemistry and Markov is now taking the cannon role. Seems almost surreal watching our PP be effective. I've said all along what makes Markov so dangerous on the PP is his vision and confidence in his shot. Teams can't assume he's going to pass (Kaberle) and defend the pass. They also can't assume he'll shoot (Subban) and defend the shot. Just this attribute of being unable to label him on the PP with his elite vision makes him so dangerous. You can't wait him out on the PK (Kaberle) or rush him (Subban/Diaz). Also loving his quick passes that open up the ice so much. Really missed watching Markov being Markov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Why would Subban sign that contract?? If I was in his shoes I sure the hell wouldn't!! I don't think you would get the offer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Remember Diaz rookie season when he was put on the PP with Markov? He was supposed to be the shot that compliments Markov so well. Great chemistry and Markov is now taking the cannon role. Seems almost surreal watching our PP be effective. I've said all along what makes Markov so dangerous on the PP is his vision and confidence in his shot. Teams can't assume he's going to pass (Kaberle) and defend the pass. They also can't assume he'll shoot (Subban) and defend the shot. Just this attribute of being unable to label him on the PP with his elite vision makes him so dangerous. You can't wait him out on the PK (Kaberle) or rush him (Subban/Diaz). Also loving his quick passes that open up the ice so much. Really missed watching Markov being Markov. The difference really is unbelievable. And it makes you want to bang your head with frustration, thinking about what might have been. Maybe we could have given Philly a better contest in 2010. We took Boston to seven games without him in 2011. And the defining reason why we missed the playoffs last season was the impotent power play. Markov is the key that turns over the whole engine, and it's just damned God-awful bad luck that he had so many injuries for so long. Let's hope to heck that his bad luck is behind him and we can enjoy another 2-3 years of prime performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 The difference really is unbelievable. And it makes you want to bang your head with frustration, thinking about what might have been. Maybe we could have given Philly a better contest in 2010. We took Boston to seven games without him in 2011. And the defining reason why we missed the playoffs last season was the impotent power play. Markov is the key that turns over the whole engine, and it's just damned God-awful bad luck that he had so many injuries for so long. Let's hope to heck that his bad luck is behind him and we can enjoy another 2-3 years of prime performance. Been saying for years he's one of the most underrated d-men in all hockey. Should always be in the Norris conversation. And I think he's still completely underrated defensively, even by Habs fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Been saying for years he's one of the most underrated d-men in all hockey. Should always be in the Norris conversation. And I think he's still completely underrated defensively, even by Habs fans. He should have been nominated in 2008 and 2009 but they nominated Dion Phaneuf and Mike Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Ovechkin once said that Markov was the defender that gave him the most trouble. Ever since then I made a point to watch his defensive game more intently. And I think he's still completely underrated defensively, even by Habs fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 bar, are you covering tonight's GDT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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