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Exactly, Caufeild need to be played a certain way. He’s an offensive finisher, and a damn good one if used correctly. But he won’t do a whole lot for the team outside that.

Good point. A bad short tourney isn’t the end of the world. But I agree, I figured especially Caufeild would be on that top PP. Some baffling coaching decisions I think though. I heard an announcer at one point say “that’s the first time I’ve seen turcotte and Caufeild line up together.” These guys already have chemistry from Wisconsin! It makes no sense not to try them together. Meanwhile zegras had 3 assists and was averaging 3-4 minutes a period. It seems like the coach has “his guys” and Caufeild may not be one. Crossing my fingers for him though

Good to see him pot one! What are your thoughts on how USA is utilizing Caufeild? Feels to me like he’s not getting much opportunity.

I’m not opposed to a trade like that either! Anderson has some skill (though he hasn’t showed it this year) and a bunch of physicality that I think would fit the habs real well

They shouldn’t, but after 4 points in 24 games (and last year on his contract), on a Columbus team that doesn’t look playoff bound, weirder trades have happened. I just think Montreal could use a forward like Anderson, and perhaps Columbus might like Byron’s speed/contract length. Just a suggestion

We should acquire josh Anderson on the cheap. We could use a nice power forward. Byron for Anderson?

Would the devils part with Blackwood/hall for say, Price, one of our top prospects (poehling, romanov or brook?) and a second? Or do they value Blackwood too highly

Does anyone else feel it might be time to end the Carey price era? I would love to see Hall in a habs sweater and wonder in price could help land him

The funny thing is I actually meant to say 9th in the east as well. Messed up my count. Oh well!

42-30-6-4 94 points , and we’re the best team to miss the playoffs again. 5th Atlantic 10th East 246 goals

I remember KK wasn’t good pre-season last year either. I have a feeling he just takes a few games to get going! I’m not worried, I think the real KK will show up in the reg season

Agreed, I turned the game off during the second to go claw my eyes out, which was far less painful

Terribly unlucky bounce. Poor Primeau

Brook can season in the AHL, and it’ll do him real good. Suzuki keeps getting better as the game goes on. Completely agree on Fleury/Primeau

I’m personally most excited to see how Suzuki, Brook, Fleury and Drouin look tonight

The word I've heard is Faulk gets moved

Hahah, isn’t Plek married to a pro tennis player? I remember in the past that was one of the ways plek stayed nimble over the summer. Bet he’s nearly pro level at tennis

I basically guarantee they’ll need a proven roster player going back. Drouin at the least

Personally I don’t. For one, although Domi Isn’t the pure goal scorer Laine is, I’d argue he’s actually the better all around player at the moment (the Laine could blossom in the next couple year. Second, Brook has high potential to be a legit top 4, 30+ point D man. Third, Laine’s struggles last year are flashing a few warning lights for me. I get that he has superstar potential but he also has enigma potential.

I have no justifiable reason for this, but I'm optimistic about the upcoming season. Fully expect a great season from the Habs this season, 100 points. No specific reason, I'm just more optimistic than I have been in a long time about the Habs. I think it's alright for some people to be maybe unrealistically positive here, because let's be honest, theres a S*** ton of negative Nancy doom and gloom posters.

Hahahahah hot and bothered

Can’t wait to see a few of those in the NHL

I’m predicting a very very strong year from Ylonen. People are going to start talking seriously about his top 6 potential

You have to be kidding me, there's a perfect team? STOP THE MADNESS It's becoming the theme of the 2019 offseason

I feel like people might be eatin a lot of crow over the next few years! Habs are on the upswing and MB is at the helm of it. I’ve said it before and i’ll Say it again; There was a point I hated MB. But I’m frankly confused by the inability to see the positives that have come in the last year. That or I’ll be eatin crow ??‍♂️