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Everything posted by DON
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Well that is no good, over confident or something? 2nd d-pairing sucked on paper, Beaulieu was -3 but Tinordi was a +1. And Torkarski was a star, so he kept it close I guess and Bulldogs were outplayed. NIce to see the Swiss kid (cant spell his name yet) score yet again and 10 points in first 13 games as a rookie is very good. Thomas would be a boost for this team. Leblanc was shut down or had off game?
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A bit easier competition today, be nice to see a good offensive showing.
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Good one! I am sure Murray would just love that and as I did, he would find the thought quite amusing, but I don't think should ever even pinch, nor get that far from his own net, would take him a week to back to his own end. And, he would likely also block all Habs PP shots on net, just by being fridge sized human.
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Gionta once had 24 PP goals in a season, 48 goal season still a Devil record, been to Olympics, won a cup, in his 11th year, is on a 20 goal pace and unless Habs are out of playoffs, he isn't being traded this year. And still laugh about story where Gionta was listed at 5'8" in press when he played at B.C. and he complained to coach ( and coach said that he assumed he was gonna complain about being listed too small, as some do), but Gionta wanted it corrected to 5'7". So, sure his best days are past, but if on any playoff run, his experience and character is likely needed on this team.
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Which is exactly why I was wondering bout any trade value he might have? And I knew he was waived and also isn't doing half as well as LL, so why him? I would guess 100% are happy with Dumont (or anyone) filling in for Parros today. If Dumont is working hard he can be effective checker at least and seems willing to drop the gloves.
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Yes Bure is team worthy, Hall of Fame, borderline (but better than Rod Langway)? I guess he should be there, had some wicked stats and highlight player. But didn't really follow nor care about West teams at all back then, so don't remember why he went to Florida?
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Sure, thanks. I think Reinhart is also not best choice for big ice and he seems a bit overrated. Is no Dougie Hamilton, but should do fine with Brooklyn as a solid defensive d-man. Reway with a 4 point night is doing very well and Hudon picked up couple more goals.
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Mostly agree, I really like addition of Murray and his role is pretty set, 3rd pairing and PK duty, he simply couldn't play 20+minutes in a top 4 role (and at his salary no one would expect that).
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Collberg with 3 assists today, great to see. And the little Fin scores again.
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I think Oilers arnt done, with another loss to fellow cellar dweller in Philly today. Cant believe I am pulling for Bruins in any game, but easily dislike Leafs more.
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Would Dumont be any value in a trade package? Or simply will replace Parros on 4th line I assume (Parros should be a healthy scratch more often than not)?
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Just wishful thinking for Gregoire and was just comment on Thrower setback. Will young d-men like maybe Ekblad, Bowey, Heatherington or Morin be invited to camp try out? Or none really would be upgrade on any older guys you already slotted and will need to wait another year for realistic shot.
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Yes, I would dump puck in to his corner every time also; but if you recall another fan favorite, excessively tall d-man, handled every puck like was a live grenade also and he was a good guy to have on team (and I hope he comes back to town as a d-coach down the road).
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Collberg and Bozon are 2 that am a touch "worried" about not progressing as hoped yet? Thrower was in that category, but he is showing pre-draft form (well till last game anyways). Vail, am on the fence whether will likely be good pro? I had very low expectations for the 2 goons, McCarron and Crisp, so former is as I expected (but very early yet) and latter much better.
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I am not a Bourque fan one bit and think overrated player. He simply was on shitty teams with him as the only offense and he had all prime minutes and offense had to go through him, so he got highly inflated production and many had that in the 80s-90s. You don't need to argue, I know 99.9% of fans love him, just my goofy opinion and he helped Habs win many a game over Bruins with his weak defense, so he wasn't all bad.
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Don't forget Murray seems like a frickin saviour or the missing link to Habs penalty kill, which is now 3rd in league and Habs are batting .1000 since he suited up! I know it could just be an anomaly; but, he likely cant be any slower next season and is a cheap behemoth with playoff experience (he also could mentor de la Rose-Collberg if they make the move next year?). Gorges is like a "Rudy Ruettiger", going undrafted and the kind of teammate I think all respect, I am in no hurry to trade him. But if Bergevin is as frustrated as he looked last game, who knows what he may do if lose next game or 2?
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Someone said Thomas has been skating, which has to a positive sign anyways and he cant be too far away from suiting up? But Ryan White I think had similar hernia injury and he was out a long time, if I remember correctly?
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How strong/deep is forward group for World Junior team Ben? Would Gregoire have any hope of making roster, if he has a good showing in subway series and Q for next month? I keep comparing him to Pourier and both are even @ 19games-29points and 5th in Q scoring. I assume Reway is a lock for Czech and the 3 Scandinavian kids also. Fucale/Hudon are likely to go, but not sure thing eh? Vail not fading yet and doing well, still very unlikely to make USA team I assume? Thrower may have his 2nd concussion, which is just too bad with way he has been playing.
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I think Colorado retired Ray Bourques number didn't they?
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An Avtsin fan eh.
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2 of first 3 goals bad Mayer. The little swiss kid scored at the end at least. 2 minutes of total collapse ruined this game. Funny that commentaters said Hab call ups haven't really come back to the 'A" and shone? I assume he is hinting Tinordi, Holland etc maybe had bit swelled heads, or something along that line and arnt giving "110%"?
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Goalies seem like such a odd bunch to predict how they may develop?
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Being captain is different, I think. He is very good defensively, with a very limited skillset and he will pay the price to block every shot he can, dosent whine and if you see the 24CH shows, he is the cheerleader of the bunch, it seems anyways. But he unlikely will ever be an all-star, as the other players most have ranked "could be" I suppose?.
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He numbers are down this year, what kind of defense does he have in front of him?
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Not good when goalies take a nap during a game I guess?