BTH Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 ???????? Where do you dream that up from? We were 2-2 against them last year They defeated a Montreal team that had given all it had in the first two rounds, that is all. Philly and Boston are not teams we need to fear, we tend to be able to beat them both. However is we have to face NYI or Edmonton I am shaking in my shoes. You do all realize that if we hadn't dropped 6 points to those teams we would be in 1st and not having this discussion thread? Montreal was shut out 3 times by Michael Leighton = Philly put on a defensive clinic. It's as if they're specifically designed for kicking Montreal's ass. Every team in the league loses games to lower seeds. What kind of excuse is it to say, "Sure, over 82 games, your team did better than ours but had we not sucked in a few games, we would have finished above you!?" If Montreal's lost multiple games to NYI, TOR, ATL and EDM, that needs to be factored in to your assessment of the team. Sucking is not an excuse for sucking. I think people really overrate the value of the standings to determine who will or "should" win a game. Upsets happen every night in the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 I think people really overrate the value of the standings to determine who will or "should" win a game. Upsets happen every night in the NHL. Like Montreal Philly perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenDittero Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Like Montreal Philly perhaps Yes, it reasonable that Montreal could beat Philly but we won't know this year unless they face the Flyers in the second round. A bit of a non issue for the rest of the regular season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Like Montreal Philly perhaps Sure. But I'm not basing my opinion on the standings. Montreal could very well win a series against Philly but there's no sense denying that Philly would have the better odds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 The TSN panel is about to discuss whether another playoff "miracle" is possible for Montreal his year. Doesn't sound like they think much of our potential to catch Boston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) The TSN panel is about to discuss whether another playoff "miracle" is possible for Montreal his year. Doesn't sound like they think much of our potential to catch Boston! TSN is clueless. This isn't 1986, the 7 and 8 seed wins with regularity in the salary cap world. Therefore it isn't a miracle for any low seed to win. Edited March 16, 2011 by Wamsley01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 TSN is clueless. This isn't 1986, the 7 and 8 seed wins with regularity in the salary cap world. Therefore it isn't a miracle for any low seed to win. Not just that but Montreal is a #6 seed who they JUST said had a good chance at finishing #3, ahead of Bruins that they all consider a contender. MacTavish points to last April and this game as if Montreal has been playing rope-a-dope for every game in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 TSN is clueless. This isn't 1986, the 7 and 8 seed wins with regularity in the salary cap world. Therefore it isn't a miracle for any low seed to win. We were barely in the playoffs last year, made it on the last day. This year we are a sure bet with ten games left and the lowest we really can get is 6th unless we self destruct. It is completely different circumstances then last year! 05-06 Edmonton was 8th seed and made the final, Last year Philly was 7th and made the final, 03-04 Calgary were in 6th (i know before lockout but still) Since the lockout its a 40% chance one of the teams in the final is from the bottom two seeds! Silly TSN. Lots of low seeded teams have made it to the finals in resent years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.moustakas Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 We were barely in the playoffs last year, made it on the last day. This year we are a sure bet with ten games left and the lowest we really can get is 6th unless we self destruct. It is completely different circumstances then last year! 05-06 Edmonton was 8th seed and made the final, Last year Philly was 7th and made the final, 03-04 Calgary were in 6th (i know before lockout but still) Since the lockout its a 40% chance one of the teams in the final is from the bottom two seeds! Silly TSN. Lots of low seeded teams have made it to the finals in resent years! Two comments. First, Montreal will finish sixth. It's pretty set at this point. The other teams in front have a fair edge and, save for Pittsburgh, far healthier teams. The team behind Montreal are in a dogfight for the final two spots and, save for a major meltdown, are of no concern. Second, should the Devils storm to a playoff position and face Philly in the first round, I predict Philly goes down. The matchup does not favour the Flyers at all, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Two comments. First, Montreal will finish sixth. It's pretty set at this point. The other teams in front have a fair edge and, save for Pittsburgh, far healthier teams. The team behind Montreal are in a dogfight for the final two spots and, save for a major meltdown, are of no concern. Second, should the Devils storm to a playoff position and face Philly in the first round, I predict Philly goes down. The matchup does not favour the Flyers at all, in my opinion. I agree with both statements, If the Devils make it in they will be ridding such a wave it will take them to at leased the conference final, I dunno if they will have enough in the tank, they have been playing playoff hockey for a while now and could run outta steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenDittero Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I agree with both statements, If the Devils make it in they will be ridding such a wave it will take them to at leased the conference final, I dunno if they will have enough in the tank, they have been playing playoff hockey for a while now and could run outta steam. The Devils making it to the playoffs is a big ' if ' though. They're 2 points back from Toronto and 6 back from Buffalo who currently have 8th place. Agreed that New Jersey is on a good run but jumping 3 spots in 2.5 weeks will be a miracle with the teams they're up against. Someone else might have to step up and slay the giant this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.moustakas Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 The Devils making it to the playoffs is a big ' if ' though. They're 2 points back from Toronto and 6 back from Buffalo who currently have 8th place. Agreed that New Jersey is on a good run but jumping 3 spots in 2.5 weeks will be a miracle with the teams they're up against. Someone else might have to step up and slay the giant this time. Funny, the Devils remind me a lot of the 07-08 Capitals who stormed back to win their Division after being a miserable 14th in the East early in the season. Honestly, I will go out on a limb here, but I say they make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenDittero Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Funny, the Devils remind me a lot of the 07-08 Capitals who stormed back to win their Division after being a miserable 14th in the East early in the season. Honestly, I will go out on a limb here, but I say they make the playoffs. Apologies, I missed that they have 2 games in hand over Carolina and Toronto, and they are on a good run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.moustakas Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Apologies, I missed that they have 2 games in hand over Carolina and Toronto, and they are on a good run. Well, Im going to the Sens-Devils tonight, so we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.moustakas Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Lucky you, people of this thread. I chose it as the subject of this week's Around the Boards (have to move the focus away from Chara and the NHL's "discipline" at one point...) http://habsworld.net/article.php?id=2426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Lucky you, people of this thread. I chose it as the subject of this week's Around the Boards (have to move the focus away from Chara and the NHL's "discipline" at one point...) http://habsworld.net...cle.php?id=2426 I feel right special now, first thread I created gets picked for Around the Boards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyhasbeen Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I think the answer is, Yes Montreal could pass Boston, but no Hamilton won't!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenDittero Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) Boston just got dropped 5-2 in Toronto. Bruins looked pretty rough, especially Thomas in the first period. If we can get 2 points out of Minnesota the Habs are within 1 of tying. The plot thickens. Still lots of hockey left in the season but I like where were going. Hopefully Plek, Halpy and Gill will return asap. Edited March 20, 2011 by BrenDittero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Still lots of hockey left in the season but I like where were going. Hopefully Plek, Halpy and Gill will return asap. The return of some key players would really vitalize the team! I have too say though, we really are a deep organization, how many other teams could pull out a win with 9 players injured! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhabs Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 March 24th game in bruinville will tell all. Not sure if we need Henry or we're gonna get bullied around for the 3rd straight time. I'm sure Subban , Price will be targets since the Bruins can't play on same level they resort to violence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.moustakas Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 March 24th game in bruinville will tell all. Not sure if we need Henry or we're gonna get bullied around for the 3rd straight time. I'm sure Subban , Price will be targets since the Bruins can't play on same level they resort to violence. Calling up a Henry essentially says that the Bruins' physicality has gotten into the organization's head and does little to help the team. Montreal's speed and transition have long been the Achilles heel of the B's and there is no sense for the Canadiens to try being something they are not at this point in the season. The Habs are just not the most physical group and that's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEP26 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I think we should bring up Alex Henry,Jimmy Bonneau,and Andrew Conboy..i dont what lose anymore guys before the playoffs and we all know boston well be out to hurt us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 I think we should bring up Alex Henry,Jimmy Bonneau,and Andrew Conboy..i dont what lose anymore guys before the playoffs and we all know boston well be out to hurt us.. I believe it has been mentioned a few times montreal doesnt have Bonneau signed too a contract so he cannot be brought up. Personally I say call up no one and just beat them on the score board... No point calling people up we will probably playing them in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenDittero Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I think we should bring up Alex Henry,Jimmy Bonneau,and Andrew Conboy..i dont what lose anymore guys before the playoffs and we all know boston well be out to hurt us.. I understand the position that Montreal needs some brute force on the 24th but goals win games not fights. Montreal has proven themselves more than capable of putting the screws to Boston in the goals dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEP26 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 this game is going to get dirty no matter what..the habs well fight back so its just as well to have guys in the line up that can help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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