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I know it must be some kooky #, but PK unit did well a weakened opponent and not a masterpiece of a game, but 6 in a row is great for confidence etc.

2-1 with 5minutes left.

what is the record for PPs going 0-for in a game? I think Hamilton is experimenting with combos on the PK, by necessity due to so many shifts shorthanded.

seemes an odd game

Nice to see Beaulieu more involved lately and scores a PP goal in 1st period

Nonis learned from the best! I wonder if Vegas still has Leafs as more likely cup winner than Habs? Just too funny an organization and teams they come up with, after 46 years you would think someone might say, maybe we should build through draft and have some patience? They will haul in a ton of cash no matter what, so stakeholders could care less. Oh well, makes me smile and my "Price Hating" rabid leaf fan neighbour, I almost feel sorry for and I 'almost' cant toss a sarcastic comment his way daily.

Ellis and Dietz have switched spots?

Thanks Brian I was wondering, just how young a roster can you have to compete in AHL and contract limit issues. Both Bergevin and Timmins seemed to pick out de la Rose as one they are pleased to of picked. Didier is really that good defensively eh? Love to hear that he may get the call early and Brisbois seemed quite "excited" with his play, which was first time I heard he was even on their radar at all.

100% agree with you guys and Therrian should be commended for minor benching (not that is or should be a big deal) I also imagine he has 100% backing of Bergevin in that situation (could be used in Subban's contract negotiations possibly?) But some got all excited because the team stunk in that game and wanted to vent maybe? I have been pleasantly pleased with coach to date and don't know if anyone could get Bourque to finish checks get out of his coma and Desharnais will always be a huge defensive liability every other game. But by end of deadline day, Bergevin will make a minor tweek or two and he seems as much a fan and emotional as most of us, so I have some faith he will upgrade team some for playoffs. .

I agree about room. Bad timing for Subban you mean?

Next fall who will likely be added to farm system? Will it be all of these (then to be) 20+ year olds in Bennett, Thrower, Vail, Hudon, Crisp, Nevins, Bozon, Collberg be pros? and de la Rose ( as a 19 year old) come over? Can all these kids even be signed (I know some are already) and added to Hamilton/Wheeling?

The truculent Conner Crisp came from Cole trade also.

Shouldn't be hard for Habs to get up for Saturdays game. Am curious to see if they will (can) skate with the Hawks and slow down their offense?

in 2nd period Vail has both Spitfire goals. He gets all 3 goals in a 8-3 loss and now is 13th in OHL scoring.

Agree to disagree and yes he has matured 'some', but 'not there yet' and if he had of simply dropped the gloves and took an instigater he wouldnt of sat, but a childish tantrum cheap shot is what it is.

I know I know sir, fans are fans and just my point of view, that's all. And if I remember correctly, Bowman was very strict with every young player in Montreal and like Therrian was calculated with every move and motivation tactic (and was disliked by some/many of his players for the way he toyed with them, if I am not mistaken)

And how many times has Habs come back this year in 3rd period with Subban playing? What is more important, a slim chance of winning 1 game in Jan or setting example of selfish actions being untolerated, for long term team/personnal development? I like looking more long term and used to curse Martin for letting Cammalleri-Gomez play 20minutes/night with zero effort and no benching, so i prefer Therrian's approach and agree with the move. I know is no clear cut right/wrong way to 'coach' , but a 10 minute benching isnt end of world.

overeaction. PK made a hot-headed, selfish, ill advised move and sat for 10minutes, what is big freakin deal! Cant a coach coach without the torches and pitch-forks coming out?

Got zero problem with short benching, was a bone-head move Subban has pulled numerous times, but I (most) know dick-all what goes on behind closed doors (other than edited versions of 24CH) so who can really cant say was incorrect move or not? Someone was wondering why Yzerman had some reservation about Subban and why Subban wasn't listed as top 4 d-man, this example is why, Weber/Bowmiester/Pietroangelo/Kieth don't lose their cool and simply skate away from scrums like that.

Could be worse, you could be the builder of Red Wings/Rangers/Leafs version 13-14 (Or Oilers, Flames, Jets. Sens eh?).

Bozon seems to be doing well with Reinhart gone. 3points yesterday and 8 points in last 4 games.

Emelin has only played 5 minutes

Bourque or Leblanc? Id put Rene in pressbox.

Twinkle-toes Murray draws a penalty.

Stats I think are facts. But, if you want to cherry pick 1 stat and say, 'look see, he isn't as good as Subban' then what can I say? Can you name the top 4 d-men on Nashville or any besides a 19 year old rookie named Jones? Weber aint exactly working with a super supporting cast this year. Even Montreal has more goals than Nashville.