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DON

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  1. Mattias, never heard of him? Forward or D? Yakpov is a scorer with a wicked shot and led rookie scoring last year on crap team, not a bad start to career (just his defensive play sucks at the moment).
  2. I have to say that. Subban's flailing with the arms, seemingly almost out of control and still shielding the puck from attackers as he does, it just seems unlike any other player I can recall. Crosby, Karlsson, Ovechkin and Malkin protect the puck, but in a more "standard" or predictable manner.
  3. Yes of course I do, why, what happened that should change that? Who is retiring? Bergeron got another concussion, Crosby?
  4. Subban already skates from end to end, seemingly at will, but seems to be very restrained in opposition zone, where as Karllson is given free reign to free wheel and it shows in his defensive play. I didnt say he was "as good as" Orr or Coffey, but I would say in another year or 2 and I bet he will separate himself from the his peers and who knows just how good a 26 year old PK will be?
  5. know nothing about that? something about RFA status or something?
  6. 3 points for Dumont and Holland They put on good showing for 3rd game in 3
  7. No, he will get book tossed at him. But, by and large Thorton is a respected 4th liner, as far as I know, but really don't know his suspension track record. I don't think was a pussy attack, he would not hesitate to drop the gloves with Orpik and actually tried to get him to drop them before that they said. But, was it simply uncalled for, totally reckless and dangerous, of course and he will get maybe 20 games or more, bout same as Dale Hunter on Pierre Turgeon attack, McSorley on Brashear, Domi on Neidermayer, etc etc.
  8. But, he simply has the puck on his stick so much more than anyone else, on the PP Markov always defers and lets PK retrieve puck and carry it much more. So if he coughs it up once in a while, not a big deal and I feel pretty darn safe with he and ol #79 on the ice. And I still think he plays restrained offense and 99% of time he is around the opposition net, he will pass and simply give up scoring chances for himself. Give him another year or two and he may simply, be unstoppable, go to the net hard and score a lot. Coffey/Orr-like play possibly in his future (Don Cherry might beg to differ)?
  9. No, if he was older I think he would be a lock. But are so many super d-men to pick from and 2/3 of original summer invitees will be passed over, so will be complaints no matter who gets picked. And the fact he is of age to play in several more Olympics, it will factor into their decision (right or wrong?) If I was forced to take a wildass guess, 80% chance he is on roster, but if cut I would not be crazily upset, bit pissed maybe but..
  10. Would Emelin-Markov hold any sway over Kulikov coming to Habs (since it seems he is leaving Florida one way or other-KHL) and resigning? Ekland or someone else tossed out another interesting Ave name (since Habs supposedly are scouting them more than other teams), Ryan OReilly, who seems like a good hockey player, who already played almost 300 NHL games and only 22 years old.
  11. Got no complaints, team defense is one of best in league. Most of teams above the Habs in standings have scored 10-25 more than Habs. So really only tweek might be to bolster offense, but to get a top 6/9 upgrade would cost prospects/picks most likely and just not sure what Bergevin's priority is, still rebuilding or willing to mortgage future a bit, to make a run at cup now?
  12. Pretty much the kind of game I was expecting, Sabres simply suck and Habs did just enough to get a W and that is what is important.
  13. Breezer said Bennett was a solid prospect and his defensive play was improving. Josiah Didier is a big kid, 6'2 or 3" and 215-220lb and is a improving physical stay at home d-man for Denver. Tinordi was "awesome" Pateryn was doing well. Ellis was set back by injury last year and struggled but is playing better this year. Dietz was set back by wrist injury but played a good game. Also Bob McGill commented on Hamilton d-core and basically said Pateryn/Tinordi/Beaulieu should be good NHL d-men.
  14. Murray is scoring next. Emelin still some scary handling the puck.
  15. Mayer standing tall so far. Butt ending is one you don't see called often. Interesting comments from ol Brisbois on the d-prospects
  16. But at 6-21, the Sabres simply are playing like a AHL team with a top-notch NHL goalie. Even if played Parros a regular shift, put the Big Swede on 1st line wing and called up Conner Crisp to play net, the Habs would still win.
  17. Duncan Siemans? or maybe a goalie Spencer Martin? or young goon Mitchell Heard?
  18. Someone noted Andrighetto/Beaulieu maybe what Colorado has eyes on? Roy would be very familiar with both and see as nice additions?
  19. He killed his very weak old team on the PP, but managed to not be one of 3 stars of game. Thrower assisted on both Giant goals, 1.00ppg this year and still a + player, playing a ton of icetime on rebuilding team. de la Rose had 1g & 1a yesterday, nice to see some offense from him and he stood out at world juniors last year with his physical play and I expect he should put on a good showing at this years World Juniors with home advantage.
  20. Andrighetto is skating with team and may not be too far away from a return. Commentator had Leblanc as best or top-2 Bulldog in yesterday's loss, which is encouraging. It sounded like Pateryn/Holland were more involved in play and Tinordi was physical again.
  21. Interesting result of HabsWorld poll. Pateryn chosen by 1/2 of respondents to be 1st d injury call up, over Tinordi & Beaulieu. I agree, but it just shows quite a change in opinion from September. But; Tinordi is throwing some big hits lately and currently on a 3 game "fight streak" in Hamilton, so I am sure Bergevin/Dudley notice his recent "aggressive" play and approve.
  22. Crisp has another 2 goal game, just 2nd period. He is doing well
  23. 3rd or 4th straight game with a fight for Tinordi and some big hits. Torharski playing well, would he be a credible NHL back-up if Price/Budaj ever was hurt? And when Dietz got run, all his linemates stood up for him, so some positive stuff I guess
  24. I think de la Rose will be a NHLer and Fucale looks very good and they took a home run swing with the big guy and Dudley/Bergevin/Timmins know a bit more than I do and I agree, time will tell and give the kid a couple years to work on his skating and in the gym and he may be a power forward of some sort?
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