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Hopefully this helps

If MB could find an upgrade for the 3rd pairing that would help. It shouldn't be too tough to go find a #5 dman. I think it was better with meet weber And chairot petry What a terrible game. What happened to this team? They looked so good to start the season

I got so mad after the first goal that I missed the goal by the Habs lol

Well this is pretty much a must win. If they don't come to play tonight, the only thing I can think is that they're trying to send a message regarding how they feel about the coach. Maybe I'm too optimistic but I think they stop the skid tonight against a team they shoud beat.

Tatar Suzuki and Lekonnen looks like a line that could surprise with some offense. Especially if they're going against 3rd pairing D.

Aww man! Excited for the start of the season but still keeping my expectations in check. Really looking forward to see how Kotkeniemi develops, if Domi can repeat last years production and to see how Suzuki does in the NHL.

Really scared of the deal MB might give Duchene. Big UFA signings are not typically his M.O Who knows though I could be totally wrong. Should be an interesting day tomorrow

I honestly don't understand why this team is so desperate to trade pacioretty. Soon to be 30 and wants too much term? MB incapable of having positive relationships with large number of players?

Carolina did draft Martin Necas 12th overall last year. He was the one playing center on Zadina's line at the world juniors.

I can't wait till this season is over so everyone can finally move on and move forward.

I thought max looked OK last night. Good battle level and contributing more small details. Chuck is looking better. Imagine he got the opportunities that max and Drouin get.

Thats what I call a high skill finish!

Yep! Just left the Canucks best goal scorer all alone in the slot.

Froese seems to take more than his share of offensive zone penalties

I would have preferred Emelin or Beaulieu lol

Ugly At this point with all the cap space still unused, I think its safe to say that Bergevin's biggest mistake so far is not being able to resign Markov. What the hell was he trying to save the money for? Can't be a good manager if ego gets in the way.

Maybe it was just me, but after giving up that first goal, they looked like a team that wanted out.

Lucky Habs, no Hall for New Jersey.

I think we're finally going to see the Shlem. Maybe Weber too if we're lucky.

That was vintage Montreal Canadiens, Carey Price stealing the show. Columbus has a real good team. Strong blueline. Having Jones as Werenski must be nice. I could see them doing some damage in the playoffs.

Galchenyuk is snakebit!

Bad penalty by Drouin. Very Habesque to allow the goal so close to the end of the period.

Do you think he is a number 3 d-man on a team who has one of the top 10 groups of defense in the NHL? I think he can be a second pairing guy, but there is a big difference between being a number 3 who can help out number 4 compared to being the number 4 who is well supported on the pairing. Based on the lack of constancy and frequent soft play, I think he is more of a 4 than a 3. However, some nights he looks great and plays like he could be a 2.

That is a sign of what is wrong with this team. Petry does have good nights but he is far too inconsistent, and his mistakes too bone headed for him to be considered a top 3 d man. Hopefully Jerabek will look good in his debut.

The last two minutes of the second period are basically the identity of this team. They struggle so much to score I feel like it is already over.