JoeLassister

I probably posted like 5 times in the last 10 years about the refs poor job in a game, but tonight is definitely one of them. And not only against the Habs. Tough game for zebras.

Is Kovacevic playing hurt or in a bad streak ?

lol Marc-Antoine Dequoy didn't hold anything back in his post-game interview yesterday

In my mind, there is some kind of a scale of when a play is dangerous to make. 1 to 10, where 1 means there is plenty of time to make the move, no one around you, up by 3 goals, etc and 10 means it's crazy dangerous, you're the last player in front of your goalie, OT game 7 of SC Final and Patrice Bergeron AND Bob Gainey are pressing you. REAL skills guy like the Datsyuk, the Pastrnak and Mario Lemieux have the skills and confidence to try slick plays (deke, cut, wild pass, saucer, etc) in the 7-8-9 out of 10 range, and they will try them quite often. And they will succeed most of the time because they are awesome. Now, we have the Makar, the Quinn Hughes and company, the big time offensive dmen with a lot of skills. They're willing to take risk and try fancy moves in the danger zone of probably 6 and 7 max, otherwise, they will dump the puck on the board or something. And they will succeed mos of the time in that 6-7 range because they are quite skilled themselves too. Matheson, to me, is a player that tries too many slick moves in the 6-7 danger range but doesn't have the skill set to pull it off as often as the Makar and Hughes. Sometimes, it will work and we're gonna be "WOAH, what a play by Matheson!!!" like is coast to coast goal earlier this season. But too often, it will result in a turnover or a broken play. IMHO, if Matheson would hit the brake a lil' bit on these dangerous slick plays, especially when QBing the PP, it would serve him and the team better.

Don't know where to post this, but I have a question for people in here who follow the prospects. Aatos Koivu is eligible for next year's draft. Where does he stand ?

100% agree. I believe we'll end up in the 24-30 range.

Actually curious to see Knies play tonight.

6 yeas later...

I was at the game yesterday. I agree with people in here. I thought Slaf was among the best (made dangerous plays in the offensive zone though) and I liked Trudeau a lot. He was everywhere, giving it all. Felt like a dman version of Belzile. I thought we'd see a bit more from Mesar. Bit dissapointed.

Late on this, but so far, I wouldn't call getting a player that haven't put up more than 32 pts per season as a Habs "coming out as solid winners"...

Same here.

@dlbalr is there a HabsWorld mock draft this year ? Or did I miss it ?

Sad clap.

Another reason could be the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports group / Bally. There is some sort of uncertainty about eh TV rights earnings right now. I'll leave you guys dig into this, but the NHL and other major sports could be affected by this situation in terms of revenus (salary cap, revenus sharing, etc)

Dach's zone entry on Hoffman's goal was amazing. He straight up sacrificed himself and took the body check while making a slick pass to Hoffman. He could have go for the dump and chase easily but chose to use his body instead. Bless the big skilled guys. fixed that for you

How far back would you allow it ? The direct play, 1 minutes, 2 minutes, 5 minutes ?

That OT PP was pathetic. No real puck movement through the slot, same 4 players (which is not a bad idea), same strategy all 2 minutes long, no adjustment. Was almost too easy for the Hawk's triangle. Very frustrating to watch IMO.

It's almost been two full days and I still can't get over the last second goal. That shit was insane. I mean, Caufield missed the net with 5 seconds left, you'd think it's over. But somehow, he gets another chance and burries it. Unbelievable !!!

I need Sillinger to get things going in Fantasy. Kinda liked this goal 😁

What's the deal in the KHL regarding players who "finish their hits" ? Are they doing that ? Some of them ? Because I feel like Slafkovsky often seems to believe that the play is over and that he's safe and then he gets rammed.

Minor move here. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/canadiens-acquire-nicolas-beaudin-from-blackhawks/c-336823570

Even more so now that Landeskog is gone for 12 weeks.

28-44-7-3 = 66 points 8th in Atlantic 30th overall 32 goals

We're almost there folks !!! I'll leave Peter Puck do his thing about the Habs, I'll focus on NHL wide predictions. 1- Who are your top 3 players you think will compete for Rocket Richard Trophy this season ? (most goals) 2- Who are your top 3 players that will compete for Art Ross Trophy this season ? (most points) 3- Who are your top 3 players that will compete for Calder Trophy this season ? (Rookie of the year) 4- Who are your top 5 teams that will compete for the Prez Trophy this season ? (1st place overall) 5- Who do you think will be the first coach to be fired this season ?

Any opinion on some 2nd/3rd year players for Fantasy purposes ? Who will/should have the opportunity to have an impact (PP time, great line, etc) ? C. Sillinger Kent Johnson McTavish Jarvis Beniers Eklund Perfetti Boldy Rossi L. Reichel Byfield Power Addison Anyone stands out for you ? I kind of like Seth Jarvis a lot on Carolina RW. Beniers should get the best spots on Seattle's offense, right ? Do you guys believe that Calen Addison could get 1st PP time with the Wild over Spurgeon and Dumba ?