Commandant Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I like what Arpon Basu said.... the reason to keep Galy up now, is so that he's ready to fly next year. He goes through the majority of his growing pains in this short season and is ready to hit the ground running next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 He seemed to do fine and at least has the first one behind him, not sure why Terrian was already swapping up lines? Unless Bourque had been practicing with 14-21 last week maybe? Would rather see Eller-Galchenyuk paired up anyways and give it some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 He seemed to do fine and at least has the first one behind him, not sure why Terrian was already swapping up lines? Unless Bourque had been practicing with 14-21 last week maybe? Would rather see Eller-Galchenyuk paired up anyways and give it some time. Therrien swapped the two because Bourque was playing great and Galchenyuk was merely good. He was trying to load up the top six. It's the same as whenever Pittsburgh is losing, the coach places Malkin and Crosby on the same line or back when Montreal would play Kovalev and Koivu on the same line only if we were losing in the final minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Therrien swapped the two because Bourque was playing great and Galchenyuk was merely good. He was trying to load up the top six. It's the same as whenever Pittsburgh is losing, the coach places Malkin and Crosby on the same line or back when Montreal would play Kovalev and Koivu on the same line only if we were losing in the final minutes. By that thinking he should of stapled 67-72 to the bench and played the crap out of 4th line who had twice the scoring chances of the 1st line, with 1/2 the icetime? Or actually of played Eller, who got less ice than a rookie in his first game. And he switched up lines long before the end of game. So, i mean why practice with certain combos all week and 1/2 way into 1st game switch because Bourque is playing super? Why didnt he simply play Eller's line a bit more if 14-21-27 wasnt working as well as he liked? Not a big deal, just minor criticism is all and am simply not a big fan of dogs breakfast of line combos 30 minutes into season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I hate who Eller gets for linemates. Tired of seeing Moen there. I'd like to see him with one of the two Galy's (or even both), and either bourque or Gionta. By that thinking he should of stapled 67-72 to the bench and played the crap out of 4th line who had twice the scoring chances of the 1st line, with 1/2 the icetime? Or actually of played Eller, who got less ice than a rookie in his first game. And he switched up lines long before the end of game. So, i mean why practice with certain combos all week and 1/2 way into 1st game switch because Bourque is playing super? Why didnt he simply play Eller's line a bit more if 14-21-27 wasnt working as well as he liked? Not a big deal, just minor criticism is all and am simply not a big fan of dogs breakfast of line combos 30 minutes into season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I hate who Eller gets for linemates. Tired of seeing Moen there. I'd like to see him with one of the two Galy's (or even both), and either bourque or Gionta. Moen is good for Eller because Moen plays a forecheck/backcheck game. You need that for the third line. Eller and Bourque should be the ones making scoring opportunities while Moen makes room. Who knows, by the end of this season, Desharnais or Plekanec might lose their top six center roles and Eller will move up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I thought Gally looked a little tentative most of the time out there, but when he was comfortable, he didn't look out of place at all. Give him time to get over the first game jitters and develop some chemistry with his linemates and I'm optimistic he'll stay up all year and contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zowpeb Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Subban today is better than Price was in 2010 (coming off the season he lost the starting job) and MaxPac was in 2011 (~20 goals in ~130 career games). He's not at the same point of his career as they were. I think it's certainly arguable that Subban is better then Price of the same time...Price was still regarded as being in the top 2-3 of young goaltenders in the sport at a position that plays every minute of a game and where each team only has 2 of them in a game as opposed to 6 d-men who play 15-22 minutes a game. You could easily argue that Price had more organizational importance and even that his results leading up to that point were as impactful. JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 On the Galy thing: one point is that a 48-game season is vastly better for breaking in a talented youngster than an 82-game season. Young players typically grind to a halt around January, when the demanding duck-press of the regular season starts to take its toll. Galy will probably start running out of gas right about the time this season is reaching its end - such that, rather than losing his confidence and roster spot, he will be able to go home for the summer feeling good about his rookie year. That could be one fringe benefit of this bizarre throwback to hockey circa 1945. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I think it's certainly arguable that Subban is better then Price of the same time...Price was still regarded as being in the top 2-3 of young goaltenders in the sport at a position that plays every minute of a game and where each team only has 2 of them in a game as opposed to 6 d-men who play 15-22 minutes a game. You could easily argue that Price had more organizational importance and even that his results leading up to that point were as impactful. JMHO. Really? You watched the second half of the 2009 season, and the entire 2009-10 season right? Price stuggled mightly through that time. While he was seen as one of the best young goalie prospects, he still had a ton of question marks and his play on the ice needed vast improvements. Subban on the other hand was already the best defenceman on the team last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Really? You watched the second half of the 2009 season, and the entire 2009-10 season right? Price stuggled mightly through that time. While he was seen as one of the best young goalie prospects, he still had a ton of question marks and his play on the ice needed vast improvements. Subban on the other hand was already the best defenceman on the team last season. This is still way off topic but: You do remember MAB and lead foot Spacek were helping the opposition in front of Price that year? Even Vezina would of struggled. Anyways, what are odds AG will play game #6 next Wed? 50-50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Anyways, what are odds AG will play game #6 next Wed? 50-50? My guess is that'll depend on how he does in the next 4 games. If he looks like he belongs, then yes, he'll play all year in Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 My guess is that'll depend on how he does in the next 4 games. If he looks like he belongs, then yes, he'll play all year in Montreal. Maybe or maybe not? Mgmt may have already made that decision, how he looks over 5 games could be irrelevant? Maybe they just dont want to lose that extra year of contract status? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Anyways, what are odds AG will play game #6 next Wed? 50-50? It may not be next Wednesday. I wouldn't rule out the Habs sitting him for a game or two as the 5-game mark approaches. If that happens, I'd say the odds of him staying would be lower than if he plays every game to that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Question to the people who followed Sarnia this year, how often did Galchenyuk played Center ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Question to the people who followed Sarnia this year, how often did Galchenyuk played Center ? Thanks A little bit at the start of the year, then they placed him to the left wing. The few games I saw him, he'd play wing at the face off but would usually move to the center of the ice when attacking. He loved getting to the front of the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 A little bit at the start of the year, then they placed him to the left wing. The few games I saw him, he'd play wing at the face off but would usually move to the center of the ice when attacking. He loved getting to the front of the net. Yeah, lined up at C about 5 games The rest of the year, LW or RW on faceoffs, but Centre during the play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Yeah, lined up at C about 5 games The rest of the year, LW or RW on faceoffs, but Centre during the play. So he just can't do faceoffs or something? Or were they trying to win him the puck each play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 So he just can't do faceoffs or something? Or were they trying to win him the puck each play? Sarault (The guy who lined up at C) is an overager, more experienced and a top F/O guy in the OHL. Galchenyuk took PK faceoffs and was decent at them (around 50% or better in games I counted, but OHL doesn't keep that stat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Galchenyuk has trouble staying committed to the wing position. He follows the puck and the play like a centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Then i prefer seeing him at center. Hope he develops on the third and move is way to the top line at C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreegking Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) I hate who Eller gets for linemates. Tired of seeing Moen there. I'd like to see him with one of the two Galy's (or even both), and either bourque or Gionta.Elle is the 3rd centre, so he doesn't get the best wingers. He needs to earn the best wingers by being one of the two best Centres. He's a good 3 rd centre and I suspect that is what he'll be his entire career. Nothing wrong with that. He lacks the passing and vision to make him a top two. That is why he needs to play wing if he ever hopes to be a top 6 guy. That's the only way I see it happening.Eller should be worried. If Chens plays well at Centre the next few games, he'll only be the 4 th best Centre and is gonna become a defensive specialist. I know I could get lambasted for suggesting this, but their are very few Carboneaus out there. Especially in today's game, but Eller has the ability to be an excellent and elite defensive specialist. The Habs need to decide what to do with him pronto or trade the guy. Edited January 22, 2013 by dreegking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zowpeb Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Really? You watched the second half of the 2009 season, and the entire 2009-10 season right? Price stuggled mightly through that time. While he was seen as one of the best young goalie prospects, he still had a ton of question marks and his play on the ice needed vast improvements. Subban on the other hand was already the best defenceman on the team last season. I thought Subban had a good year...thought Gorges was the more valuable d-man. Admittedly different roles. Also noteworthy that Emelin and Diaz were rookies, Kaberle and Weber are mediocre at best...so you think Subban was the best of a pretty poor bunch. Don't get me wrong, I think Subban will be a very fine player. I just think the whole love in and guys wanting him signed at crazy numbers is just beyond insane. I know you aren't suffering fanboy syndrome like some but I believe Price was clearly more valuable then than Subban is today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Looks much better as a centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreegking Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 If he plays like he did today, he's on his way to sticking for the duration and not embarrassing himself at all. Solid game against a tired and injured Florida team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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