JoeLassister Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) I think the return game against the Isles is the best moment to start Alex Auld for the first time this season. With a home game the very next day against Florida, with Price no matter what happens in Uniondale. What do you think ? edit : thread title. Edited November 23, 2010 by JoeLassister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGhost Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Auld is going to get one of the next two starts for sure. I say let him play the Isles and let Price rest up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Auld is going to get one of the next two starts for sure. I say let him play the Isles and let Price rest up. I wouldn't be surprised if Price gets 65 starts this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I would go Price again friday, He had no chance on any of those goals last night. Give him the weekend off. With markov coming back Saturday and being at home as a lift Auld should go Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I wouldn't be surprised if Price gets 65 starts this season. Me either. He played 75+ games the season he won the Calder (and WJC gold). I figure between 60 and 68 starts this season for him should keep him fresh enough for the playoffs, and would mean us not having to start Auld more than 20 or so games. But then again, we haven't seen Auld play yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I wouldn't be surprised if Price gets 65 starts this season. Yup. My guess is he,ll play between 65 and 70 games. By the way, I was in my car a few minutes ago, and the Team 990 said that Auld was getting the start on Friday. Carey was gonna start on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Yup. My guess is he,ll play between 65 and 70 games. By the way, I was in my car a few minutes ago, and the Team 990 said that Auld was getting the start on Friday. Carey was gonna start on Saturday! Cyberpresse has it as well. Call me Jacques Martin 2.0. http://www.cyberpresse.ca/sports/hockey/20...31_accueil_POS4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Cyberpresse has it as well. Call me Jacques Martin 2.0. http://www.cyberpresse.ca/sports/hockey/20...31_accueil_POS4 You aren't nearly that boring, Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Auld is going to get one of the next two starts for sure. I say let him play the Isles and let Price rest up. Is Higgins really your favourite habs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 I put my money on this : monday 22nd @ Philly : Price wednesday 24th vs L.A. : Price friday 26th @ Atlanta : Auld saturday 27th vs Buffalo : Price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCPetit Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I put my money on this : monday 22nd @ Philly : Price wednesday 24th vs L.A. : Price friday 26th @ Atlanta : Auld saturday 27th vs Buffalo : Price It makes a lot of sense. I bet that you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGhost Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Is Higgins really your favourite habs? He's a potential 40 goal-scorer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I put my money on this : monday 22nd @ Philly : Price wednesday 24th vs L.A. : Price friday 26th @ Atlanta : Auld saturday 27th vs Buffalo : Price Even though I mostly agree with you, don't you think it would be better to have Auld start against L.A. (an out of conference team)? If we lose, it's not too bad!? I know that L.A. is a good team, so you want Price in nets. I also understand that you might not want Carey starting 2 games in 2 nights, but he's so young he can handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) Even though I mostly agree with you, don't you think it would be better to have Auld start against L.A. (an out of conference team)? If we lose, it's not too bad!? I know that L.A. is a good team, so you want Price in nets. I also understand that you might not want Carey starting 2 games in 2 nights, but he's so young he can handle it. I tend to go with your 2nd paragraph more than the 1st. + I don't want the crowd to yell "Carey Carey Carey" if Auld give 4 or 5 to the Kings... Edited November 22, 2010 by JoeLassister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I tend to go with your 2nd paragraph more than the 1st. + I don't want the crowd to yeall "Carey Carey Carey" if Auld give 4 or 5 to the Kings... Good point. I basically agreed with your first post...just playing devil's advocate! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I wouldn't be surprised if Price gets 65 starts this season. I'll be surprised if he doesn't. The way things are going, he'll play over 70 games. Martin seems more nonchalant than most coaches about letting a goal play on back-to-back days. And Price has given him no reason so far to offer him a rest. Auld will probably get his starts in the second half of the season if Montreal is still doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'll be surprised if he doesn't. The way things are going, he'll play over 70 games. Martin seems more nonchalant than most coaches about letting a goal play on back-to-back days. And Price has given him no reason so far to offer him a rest. Auld will probably get his starts in the second half of the season if Montreal is still doing well. I think playing Price until he drops is a mistake. Give him lots of games, yes. But - 23 or not - he's not superman. I have no appetite for another 2008-style playoff meltdown from him. For God's sake, give him some rest here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I think playing Price until he drops is a mistake. Give him lots of games, yes. But - 23 or not - he's not superman. I have no appetite for another 2008-style playoff meltdown from him. For God's sake, give him some rest here and there. That is assuming he melted down in the playoffs because he was tired. You underestimate the problems a young goaltender can encounter with not only the speed of the game, but a team scouting you extensively for a series. What Patrick Roy and Dryden accomplshed took place behind a team with defensemen like Robinson, Savard, Chelios, Lapointe, Tremblay, Laperriere, Ludwig and Green. The expectation on him was unrealistic. Replay that series in 2011 with a mature Price and you would not have seen a 5 game series whether he was tired or not. I see no reason why he can't play 65 games. Brodeur didn't have a problem with that type of workload until he reached his early 30s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I think playing Price until he drops is a mistake. Give him lots of games, yes. But - 23 or not - he's not superman. I have no appetite for another 2008-style playoff meltdown from him. For God's sake, give him some rest here and there. It's the mental wear that I'm worried about. Giving him breaks and the opportunity to take his mind off the game for two or three days would help. But maybe more near the end of the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 It's the mental wear that I'm worried about. Giving him breaks and the opportunity to take his mind off the game for two or three days would help. But maybe more near the end of the year? When will people stop worrying about his mental well being? They had him too weak to withstand Montreal and now he is tearing it up and we are still worried? It is worrying for the sake of worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Would I be wrong if I were to affirm that Carey has not let in more than 3 goals in regulation time in any games this year? Well I just looked it up, and in fact that is true. When you have a goalie who hasn't given up more than 3 goals a game, your team should be winning 75% of its games. Carey is having a terrific start this year, let him ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l<OV4L3V Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 3 games in 4 nights is a pretty big workload for any goalie. IMO: start Price tonight vs LA, Auld in Atlanta on Friday, then return to Price for Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 3 games in 4 nights is a pretty big workload for any goalie. IMO: start Price tonight vs LA, Auld in Atlanta on Friday, then return to Price for Buffalo. That is how I'm pretty sure it's going to happen. Auld more than likely has to play one of the two (if for no other reason than to give Price a breather), better that it's on the road and not against a divisional rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Ok, now I don't see this happening, but because the habs have games in back to back days (Wednesday and thursday), I wouldn't mind seeing Auld in net against the oilers and give Price the nod against the devils. If it doesn't happen, I can live with the decision made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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