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Just a minor tweek or two at end of Feb. is what I realistically expect, but of course a nice big trade is exciting, at least for a shirt while, till you see why the other teams traded that player to you in first place.

Pacioretty with 9 shots and a few hits, great game. I would only call up AHL guys if injury occurs.

No

Emelin is benched eh?

Thomas is often quite entertaining and has his own unique style.

Emelin is some scary dude with the puck and lost coverage on that one

Why hasn't Tomas ever even had an 'A' with the Habs? I have wondered that for a couple years, he seems like he isn't scared to speak with refs or media and works his ass off most games.

Agreed, is he maybe hurt? It wouldnt have anything to do with a possible trade? As much as I find Murray "entertaining" , Diaz is superior to both Murray/Boullion and simply haven't seen a dip in Diaz's game. Maybe I am missing something?

de la Rose was awarded some Swedish junior player of year, or something like that eh? Hope Lekonen not hurt too badly.

Yup. 17points in last 9 games with another goal yesterday and now tied for 15th in OHL scoring (I am not exactly sure when the GMs son was traded/left for Sweden) But Vail playing on defense last year was likely unexpected and odd and not sure Windsor has been the best team for his development? As a 4th year junior Vail's numbers should be good, mostly playing vs younger kids, but they said he played well in Hamilton last spring in the 12 game stint he had last spring and he could be a solid 2 way pro centre? Dalton Thrower who is 5th year junior, with 2 point game yesterday is 9th in WHL d-scoring. But as Commandant says, his numbers must be treated with grain of salt, as older kids tend to dominate simply because of age/experience/maturity difference. But is still encouraging to see these 2 kids doing very well.

I had to pull for the underdog country, with smaller population than Quebec. Good game. Collberg, de la Rose played pretty much as expected, but Lehkonen's defensive smarts and strength on skates was bit surprising and great to see, Saku II? Lehkonen almost had gold-winning goal a few moments before the end.

2 year deal I would be all for, but 3 years is too long

Near future will likely be trade deadline with a minor tweek or 2.

Go Finland Go! Lehkonen seems fairly strong on his skates for his size and looks good.

I think Dietz improving (seemingly) play on 2nd pairing with Beaulieu, no call ups or injuries is really helping. But in yesterday's game; Pateryn coughed up puck several times in own end and I just wonder if he had done that vs a NHL team at Bell centre, 21, 273 critics would want him traded for a bag of pucks or OByrne. And in most/all of games, each of the 4 young d-men seem to have a defensive brain-cramp or 2, which is no surprise or unexpected; but just are prime examples of why AHL is correct place for all three 2nd year pros to be right now.

Funny how when discussing roster, Naylor says PK winning the Norris, "obviously is questionable"? Almost as if to say, Norris voters were clueless and award is irrelevant to PK's resume.

Gorges maybe had couple gaffs?, fewer than Subban and he didn't really stand out to me as bad and statistically he was fine, +1, 3 hits and 3 blocks, while Eller-Galchenyuk-Prust all were -2 with no criticism and Gorges played much more than those 3. On Stone goal, Gorges batted the puck down and Stone just happened to be in perfect spot at right time. I guess he could of taken a penalty to stop him? And on OT goal, you cant blame Gorges for blocking shot that deflected right to MacArthur. And the shot was a good one, just inside post, over pad and under glove so wouldn't really say was a soft goal neither. Great to see Habs come back in the game and good game for ol washed up #48.

Sorry bud, I find him very entertaining and this is his one "big" offensive game of the year. All know he is massively "mobility-challenged" and can be a liability, but I simply am a fan (similar to Big-Hal), especially with only a 1 year @ $1.5m contract.

Well another upset and 5 in a row. Streaky team. Dumont the superstar, led the way with 2 goals. Torkarski was again solid and even an assist They actually scored on the PP. now 2 for last 35 Beaulieu was shooting the puck lots and seemed more involved. Dietz seemed to have another solid game also. http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1011593

go hobbits go

nice to see

Maybe scratched wrong d-man?

Yes and yes. Actually I think Eller has more offensive potential (maybe just a Hab-bias thing).

Why, he hasn't been playing poorly has he?

I think de la Rose's game looks pretty darn solid and Collberg is playing "fine". I would guess de la Rose will spend 1 more year in SHL and Collberg will be Hamilton bound in late spring, but another year in weightroom and SHL wouldn't hurt him (but he may get more icetime in AHL)?