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Love the energy from Anderson! The forecheck in general is really good. Kotkaniemi looks engaged earlywise.

First, my opinion: No need at all to blow up the team or chemistry by adding PLD. However, I wouldn't cry if it took Kotkaneimi AND Caufield or Poehling to get him to Montreal. But, Im trying to figure out how this teams must think i perspective of the upcoming expansion draft, the salary cap probably not raising at the rate most GM presumed when most current contracts ware signed. Say that we did use Kotkaniemi in order to get PLD to Montreal, would that in the end of the season mean that we would have to expose one more player to the expansion draft? Does anyone have a clear picture of this that could educate me?

Just browsed the rosters from the last 20 seasons. Can tell allready that this is one of the most interrsting team in that period. I think Drouin was our best player tonight. Just praying that he is the late bloomer we all hope for. (Marty St Louis comparison, anyone? Wasn’t he in his mid 20s when he got it together?)

Yeah. Your right, but still, I kinda expected that he would be hugging with some one in a corner or in front of a goal by now!

Agree. I think the compositions are right with one sniper per line. (Tatar, Suzuki and Toffoli) Armia has got hockey-IQ to support his fellow countryman and protoge.

That line needs a goal!

Our first line is a really good LINE. However, just came to mind that Gally was somewhat of a disappointment in last years bubble. Do he seems less energetic thus far? And what about Weber? Will Petry surpass him in point this season?

After one perod, it’s soooo obvious that Edmonton is a two player team. Sure RNH has some upside, and I think Larsson is really good. But the rest? McJesus will have a few breakaways every now and then, can’t really blame Edmunson for looking slow when he accelerate like that!

Got up early and tuned in on the Avs game. (Early morning in Europe) Colorado is the real deal. Makar, Girard and Burakovsky impressed. 8-0 in the end. Great display for what has to be considered cup favorites. Also saw Sens-Leafs. Toronto lost, but I think both teams looked terrible. How and why the Sens signed Murray is beyond me... And the hype regarding Vesey? Whats that all about?!

First game always the most interesting... Not 100% sure on Edmunson. He looks slow in this fast-paced game. Can’t help but wondering if he really is an upgrade over Mete. Any thoughts?

Finally some hockey! Really like what I just saw from Romanov and Anderson.

I have seen every game but two this season. They are not bad and the margin has never been closer. Goals: 141. Two fewer than St. Louis. Goals against: 147. Two more than Toronto. Goal difference: -6. Shots on goal per game: 35.1. 1st overall in the NHL. The Habs are not that bad! A slightly better defense, some luck, a bit better outcome with injuries and this team could be in a very different position. This team is better than last years edition.

Just read that Lias Andersson requested a trade from the Rags. He's got talent, that's for sure, but haven't got it together in New York. High risk - high reward opportunity. McCarron and Hudon for Andersson?

Cale Fleury! (In my book he and Petry are did outshine Weber.) I bit worried about Kotkaniemi. Time to call up Poehling and give him some rest?

I'm so excited about this team! (Haven't been this optimistic in years!) I do agree about the defense. Sure, Weber is good, but I do really se Petry as the most usable of the two. And still not convinced about Chariot... Kulak is underrated. The hard puzzle is pairing, as non of the pairings are "greater than the sum". Alzner didn't work out well, most likely because of speed. I really liked then signing back then, but the game is so much faster now, and especially the Habs play a speed-game. Maybe this hurts Weber too? (But, then again, Mete should thrive...)

Thinking about Karl Alzner... I was thrilled when we signed him. I saw him as a steady defensive ironman guy that would make our PK better, an elite shut-down guy. Things didn’t turn out that way, but is his value zero?! There must be some kind of creative sollution for the habs, for Alzner and the NHL to trade him to a team where he would be an asset. Perry was talked about, but is there no one else?!

DIVERSITY! Oldest in the draft 2019: 1. Arsen Khisamutdinov (21) 4. Rafael Harvey-Pinard (20) Tallest in the draft 2019: 3. Kieran Ruscheinski (198 cm) Shortest in the draft 2019: 1. Cole Caufield (170 cm)

Had a good time. Seems like Lekhonen are finally getting the bounces he deserves. Also, is Petry playing with a soft stick? His shoots fly high, and it seems he has more power?

At the Bell for tonights game! Have a good feeling. Maybe time for the powerplay to come to life?!

Max Domi! What a game so far!

Give Weise some time. He was great last time. Maybe he thrives when under the pressure of playing in front of the most dedicated fans in sports. ... and if that’s true, this is a steal.

How is Kronwall a cheapshot? (!) Anyway, for me this has been the most interesting season since the playoff-run-versus-the-Rags-year. Here’s a few reasons; Kotkaneimi proving me wrong, as I was hoping for Zadina. Jeff Petry is awesome. (Better than Weber) Drouin is showing glimpses of eliteness. Price is Vezina-good again. Danault is Selle-good. Paul Byron and Mete’s speed. Tatar is an imorove over Pacioretty. Didn’t see that one coming. Lekhonen and Armia looks to ”break out” anytime soon. If one of them reach potential this team looks like a team that could upset a better team in the playoffs.

Gallagher getting the hattrick tonight? Looks sharp!

Was in Montreal two weeks ago an saw the Buffalo game at the Bell and I haven’t been this excited by Habs player since Kovalev. Max Domi is working hard, and seems to be at the right place at the right time. My new favourite Hab! Also Drouin is showing a more and more mature game!

All seems to be OK with letting Zadina pass? Im a bit confused by this?