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I was thinking this as well. Much of what he's doing well defensively, involves individual plays. Ones where he doesn't have to think about what to do with the puck once he has it.

Yep. He's not earning his salary, but he's finding a way to add value to his game. His 5 on 5 defensive game has improved as well. Ignoring his salary, I've been happy with Andersons game so far this season.

Are they gonna blow it here?

Also, when Ghule comes back, who goes down, Mailloux or Xhekaj? Both look like trash.

Am I missing something or does Struble look solid on the right side? I like him.

Fantastic game by Evans. Agreed.

But if it's expected that he play a bottom 6 role and his AAV is reasonable, he has value. He's another strong defensive veteran who we may want to consider re signing if the price is right.

He likely won't start declining for at least 5 years. And in that time,his defensive game will probably improve. He is a good veteran 4th liner with a reasonable contract who plays well defensively. On a team with this many defensive woes, I'm not so sure it's wise to rush to get rid of him.

He likely won't start declining for at least 5 years. And in that time,his defensive game will probably improve. He is a good veteran 4th liner with a reasonable contract who plays well defensively. On a team with this many defensive woes, I'm not so sure it's wise to rush to get rid of him.

His hybrid defense doesn't seem to be working. That's for sure.

It's also good for my mood. Don't have to watch them lose. Team is a defensive tire fire

4 zip.

Jesus. Some start.

Good point. It's all guessing.

I'll take Martone.

I disagree. Not saying he's earning his contract. Or even half of it. But I wouldn't waive him. There's no star in Laval waiting to come up. And I'm seeing changes in his defensive game.

That is bad ass!

Max Lappiere was ripping the team for lack of competitive spirit and passion. I sort of agree. There doesn't seem to be a lot of drive from the top players. I wanna see more of that.

Ya buddy!

Nice hipcheck by Hutson.

Blacked out in alberta?

Not for the sake of getting rid of him. For a vet RD. Savard and Ghule are not top pair RD on any good team. But I think ghule is or can be a top pairing LD if he's beside a top pairing RD. As Commandant says though. Patience for one more year is probably required.

I haven't seen half of these players. Lol. I'm such a Homer. Watch 82 Habs games and zero other teams until playoffs.

Oh. Ya i mean rd version of ghule as a good thing. I'm a big ghule fan. His ceiling is Perfect defenseman in my eyes.

The lost development year for Reinbacher is such a disappointment. If he could develop into an rd version of Ghule, this team would have a good deal of balance early. Time will tell if it was the wrong move over Mitchkov, but even more time has to pass now. If you're Hughes, do you try to find a hockey trade for Matheson and an RD?