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I am not sure, DD's line may go globetrotters on wings-d, which isn't that strong is it?

Probably, often do and will do.

Soooo......how bout that DD! He is now tied for 67th in NHL scoring 'race'. Nice finish to season for him.

Could be, but I would not do that (But, not likely smartest/safest with so many NHL d-men options available to Therrien), 74-76-79-26-43-24 would work for me vs Tampa, but 6-55 are vets and will push him to press box no doubt.

Have no fear, Therrien will get the boys to wake up and shake off this little 8-2 slump and start doing something more to your liking!

I just like that the real Tinordi he shown up and he is looking better all the time, again I say pencil him in for next decade and never ever scratch him again for a depth d-men. Hope hand not screwed up too bad after beating on Grbyas' brain bucket numerous times.

A support player? What exactly is that? Could be, but I just think wait and see how he does when it matters. Some might not even be too crazy to pick him in a playoff pool, with the 2 wingers he has.

Nother quiet/solid game by Weaver and led team with 25+minutes. Budaj got his save% up to .907 by the end, had a good workout, nice of him to keep fighting after hung out to dry on 3rd goal. Subban now -9 in last 13 games, maybe he does have a minor injury? Would be nice to see the PP get back on track in last few practice games, I thought Vanek would help but PP is now 18th in league?

Was just for fun, TorontoHab mentioned astute and ..(I didn't know what it was neither, but what an odd one) Wont happen again!

Fucale get more action, 26 shots, wins again and 2nd star. Reway shutout and -1. McCarron gets tying goal in 3rd.(4points in 5games) Gregoire assists on Hudons' goal, both have 8pts Nevins gets his 4th and ol goon doing well, 7pts-+7

#2 with EN, 14th goal of year, 2nd in AHL for d-men. Big 4-1 upset. ending may be gooned up a bit? http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1012128

Papa Tinordi must be proud of his little boy! No one within a mile of Pacioretty on breakaway.

Andrighetto with rocket shot and 3-1 dogs. Parks runs Ellis.

Wide open man, after failure to clear own zone, and dogs down 1-0 Swiss Kid/Dumont? get goal and 1-1 early in 2nd. Dumont to Blunden and 2-1 dogs

Pateryn smoked by Parks. Crisp steps in and tosses him and 2 minute each. Crisp also has had a scoring chance. And a second chance but stick broke. Give up another SH breakaway.

Sorkin draws back in. Vail & Crisp also playing. No playoffs, might as well check out younger 'real' prospects. Hope Crips maybe gets some PP time in front of net?

But at optional skate, Markov is out there. So maybe he is 100% fine and wants the workload? But, I wouldn't play him over 20:00 if possible. And a scratch tomorrow, and/or next Thurs vs Isles may be a good idea? so, I guess I agree 100%

Wont listen to game anyways, is glorified exhibition game. The, as some predict, 'ugly' AHL game may be more entertaining. Was nice to see Flames beat Tampa yesterday.

For what is worth, @ +1, the lil fellow was the only + top 6 forward vs Sens last year. While; Galchenyuk looked scared shitless in that series (-4), Gallagher was totally useless @ -7 and Plekanec was -5 (I know I know #14 always vs top line and asked to do a lot). So, on its face DD may be a OK in playoffs?, he was over 1PPG in AHL (27pts in 25 games), so we will need to wait and see, Briere is a small dude and starred in post season. DD was counted out by all in the fall and made everyone eat crow. He deserves benefit of doubt don't you think?

He has more skill and NHL level skating for sure and didn't look out of place in last call up; but a defenseman needs to primarily defend and that is his weak suit. Hope he does great, but I wouldn't rather see Tinordi in every game for next decade (screw the odd braincramp he will make, all d-men have em once in a while)

But, you are perspicacious eh. Ottawa gives up lots of goals, so heres hoping some Hab forward, besides 1st line dudes, can have a big game and Budaj shuts em down.

3 games is fine. I still don't mind a hit like that as much as running d-men from behind, or gentle shoves from behind 5-10 feet from boards, which put a player off balance and really cause more injuries than any other. Cant comment on Chara without 29 losing it, but good on Lucic for smoking Miller, was a clean hit (charging if anything); but, any frickin goalie who goes wandering should be fair game. They got more padding than anyone and carry a big stick if need be.

Yes, he seems to do well with limited minutes. A soft expensive 4th line vet. But it is Molson's $, so that should be fairly irrelevant, but he has done well in the past playoffs and I hope you are correct, as Habs (and any team I suppose) could use a bit of balanced scoring.

Just another good prospect write up dlbalr. Why Beaulieu over Pateryn called up? Looking for more speed and puck movement I suppose and Pateryn is too much like a Weaver-Gorges? Or is it that Pateryn still isn't physical enough?

Beaulieu's shining -17 and weaker offense is what sold em.