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Drouin is a vastly improved player in all aspects of the game, particularly defensively. Now if he would only shoot more.

I’m afraid that the Leafs or jets might snag Ekholm which would be very unfortunate imho.

I’m hoping that this is just PR/ bargaining stance.

That may be, but based on recent performance he is much less terrible than Mete.

With all respect, I’m not sure that we are watching the same players if you think that Mete’s and Romanov’s performances have been similar. Romanov is a better passer, more physical and has better hockey sense. He is also a rookie and Mete has over a hundred games played. Mere has played himself into a strictly temporary emergency replacement. I was hoping for more from him but I believe the Canadiens rushed him to the NHL and screwed up his development. It’s too bad. I had high hopes for him, but Romanov is playing ahead of him on merit not potential

I think you are correct. Mattias Ekholm anyone? Yes, I know Covid makes it difficult; yes, I know the salary cap makes it unlikely; yes, I know that it creates expansion draft headaches...Mr. Bergeron? I want a puck moving defenceman who can play with Weber. Please, pretty please...I’ll be good, I promise😎

I just finished watching it. I like to pvr the start and watch while being able to skip the commercials and much of what passes for commentary these days. Although I have to say, I am liking Craig Button as a colour analyst much more than I thought I would. it’s nearly 3:00 am and I’m too wired to sleep. Tomorrow could be a very challenging day.

A profile update might be in order😃

Tonight’s game starts at 11pm here in PEI and Thursday’s not until midnight. Friday could be a very bad no good day unless I have a win to celebrate through the sleep deprivation. Still not as bad as the playoffs in Qatar when the games started at 3am. I used catch hell from my wife for letting my son watch on school nights😎

I'm a little shocked by this...I wonder how much input Carey Price had on this decision. Also, the timing strikes me as extremely odd.

Past a certain point, it is almost impossible to distinguish between incompetence and malice. ~an interpretation of Hanlon’s Razor

I sure as &@%#!!! hope so. It was Julien’s refusal or inability to change the D, the lines, PP, PK, etcetera that got him —deservedly— fired. I feel bad for CJ but I love this move.

I agree. In fact, I already said in another thread that Montreal should be considering giving Seattle a pick to lay off Allen. But getting them to pick Byron would be even better.

I think there is a possibility that Ottawa, given that they just cleared a roster spot, or Detroit claim him. He could provide some jam and a veteran presence as these teams are very young. I’m hoping that he clears.

I think that the team envisions Romanov on the second pair dropping Edmunston to the 3rd pair where he belongs. If this happens by the end of the season everyone, with the possible exception of Edmunston, will be happy. If not, I would be fine with Kulak moving up with Petry. He’s already shown that he can thrive in that role.

To be honest, I thought that they might have done this and put Byron on the taxi squad at the beginning of the season. I really, really, like Byron but if he does get claimed it eases the salary cap crunch considerably. If he doesn’t, still great NHL depth on the taxi squad. Win, win for the Canadiens, kinda sucks for Byron.

Sadly, this really happened. That’s why we are called fans, short for “fanatics” and not, rosees- “rational observers of a sports entertainment entity”.

I was thinking the same thing. It is an odd feeling thinking that the back-up will give the team a better chance to win. If this continues, I would be offering Seattle a 2nd round pick to leave Allen alone.

The game plan wasn't the problem. Execution and the speed of execution were sorely lacking last game. This is more about getting back to what works. Also, someone should piss off Josh Anderson just before the game starts. Angry Anderson is awesome!

I was wrong; very wrong... this game. I fearlessly predict that they will curb-stomp the Sens, next game😎

It’s been so long that I barely remember what it is like to have a team like this 😎

This is a different team. They are going to curb stomp the Sens.

Poehling can skate.

If he is their best D- a very scary proposition for Canucks’ fans— then I think pressurizing him is the smart hockey play. Vancouver fans have nicknamed him Tyler Minors for a reason, after his penchant for bad penalties.

I agree, but with one addition: the Canadiens need to dump the puck into Myer’s corner all night and hammer him relentlessly on the forecheck. He will learn his lesson, all the turnovers will produce scoring chances and goals. And, there is not much chance of a Habs player getting suspended for an illegal check to Myer’s head😎