The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Nice piece by Norman here: http://www.habsworld.net/2016/09/fantasy-focus-carey-price-3/ While I suspect most of us are confident that Price will be his usual excellent self and that, therefore, the Habs will also excel, I was wondering if anyone hereabouts has any anxiety about, first, whether Price's game will suffer a significant drop-off after missing an entire season, and second, whether Price can finally put together a healthy season/playoff, or whether he will get injured yet again. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 He's supposed to be 100%. Whether that's actual 100% or athlete 100% is a whole other thing. He's young enough and a good athlete enough to see a full recovery, maybe even be better than ever with the time off if you can believe it. But it's also possible that while he's good enough to play full seasons again, he lost something in the injury and recovery that will limit him to the player he used to be. Much like the fears of Gallagher and his concussions there's not much you can do. Price will want to play, Therrien will want to play him as much as possible, and there won't be much change to that until Price is no longer the best option to go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Price will want to play, Therrien will want to play him as much as possible, and there won't be much change to that until Price is no longer the best option to go with. Stephane Waite noted earlier that the intention is to limit his workload around 60 starts which suggests they've already had a conversation with the coaches to put a plan together so Therrien may not use him like before. (Of course, if Montoya/Condon struggle, that could go out the window although there are a lot of back-to-backs this year.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Stephane Waite noted earlier that the intention is to limit his workload around 60 starts which suggests they've already had a conversation with the coaches to put a plan together so Therrien may not use him like before. (Of course, if Montoya/Condon struggle, that could go out the window although there are a lot of back-to-backs this year.) 12/28 & 12/29: Lightning and Panthers 12/31: Penguins 01/03 & 01/04: Predators and Stars These are all road games close together against what will likely be some of the best teams in the league. I will be shocked if Price doesn't play more than three of those games. He'll play at least one of the back to backs alone. That's not considering even the entire back to back schedule: 10/26 & 10/27: Islanders and Lightning 11/04 & 11/05: Blue Jackets and Flyers 11/12 & 11/13: Red Wings and Blackhawks 11/18 & 11/19: Hurricanes and Maple Leafs 12/16 & 12/17: Sharks and Capitals 12/22 & 12/23: Wild and Blue Jackets 12/28 & 12/29: Lightning and Panthers 01/03 & 01/04: Predators and Stars 01/11 & 01/12: Jets and Wild 01/20 & 01/21: Devils and Sabres 02/04 & 02/05: Capitals and Oilers 02/11 & 02/12: Blues and Bruins 02/27 & 02/28: Devils and Blue Jackets 03/18 & 03/19: Senators x2 04/07 & 04/08: Lightning and Red Wings I bolded the games I can see Price playing both because it would be too risky to play the backup against such strong teams. That's 14 games right there I see Price playing, with extra in those back to back's he'll probably play at least one game. That's probably 6-8 games. That's 20 games right there Price will likely play and we've only gone through 30 games. I would be surprised to see Montoya/Condon play a back to back all by themselves (except maybe that back to back against the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs) and the only way Price gets a real break is if Montreal is safely in a playoff spot around mid-March and the team rides the back-up for the last 10 or so games. TL:DR I'm very skeptical they will play Price only 60 games, even if it's the right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Right thing eh? Anyways, yes I am a bit anxious about Price's durability due to track record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 12/28 & 12/29: Lightning and Panthers 12/31: Penguins 01/03 & 01/04: Predators and Stars These are all road games close together against what will likely be some of the best teams in the league. I will be shocked if Price doesn't play more than three of those games. He'll play at least one of the back to backs alone. That's not considering even the entire back to back schedule: 10/26 & 10/27: Islanders and Lightning 11/04 & 11/05: Blue Jackets and Flyers 11/12 & 11/13: Red Wings and Blackhawks 11/18 & 11/19: Hurricanes and Maple Leafs 12/16 & 12/17: Sharks and Capitals 12/22 & 12/23: Wild and Blue Jackets 12/28 & 12/29: Lightning and Panthers 01/03 & 01/04: Predators and Stars 01/11 & 01/12: Jets and Wild 01/20 & 01/21: Devils and Sabres 02/04 & 02/05: Capitals and Oilers 02/11 & 02/12: Blues and Bruins 02/27 & 02/28: Devils and Blue Jackets 03/18 & 03/19: Senators x2 04/07 & 04/08: Lightning and Red Wings I bolded the games I can see Price playing both because it would be too risky to play the backup against such strong teams. That's 14 games right there I see Price playing, with extra in those back to back's he'll probably play at least one game. That's probably 6-8 games. That's 20 games right there Price will likely play and we've only gone through 30 games. I would be surprised to see Montoya/Condon play a back to back all by themselves (except maybe that back to back against the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs) and the only way Price gets a real break is if Montreal is safely in a playoff spot around mid-March and the team rides the back-up for the last 10 or so games. TL:DR I'm very skeptical they will play Price only 60 games, even if it's the right thing to do. They'll play Mambo Montoya against the Panthers in the b2b for sure. But Therrien will grind him right down during the dog days of the year. I could see them rotating a 3/1 until December with Montoya. He's been quite good at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott462 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Honestly I think a lot will depend on if Montoya can carry the torch when Price subs out. Personally I think he will. As for anxiety of course I think in the backs of all of our minds we are a little worried that the injuries can creep back in but overall I think Price is becoming a lot smarter and wiser in regards to how to keep his body well maintained and might be the reason he took all of last year off even when he could of come back to play at the end of last year. He is very intelligent and the fact that no surgery was needed I think is a good thing. Will he be a bit rusty to start off? Sure but that's what the World Cup is for lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Just a tad worried about him jumping right into the fast pace of the World Cup with so much time off, but I guess if he gets through this tournament unscathed, I'll be relaxed for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Just a tad worried about him jumping right into the fast pace of the World Cup with so much time off, but I guess if he gets through this tournament unscathed, I'll be relaxed for the season. How can you possibly be worried about Price? why are you such a hater and a basher of our beloved Habs players? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Just a tad worried about him jumping right into the fast pace of the World Cup with so much time off, but I guess if he gets through this tournament unscathed, I'll be relaxed for the season. How can you possibly be worried about Price? why are you such a hater and a basher of our beloved Habs players? You on the wrong thread, liquored up or something? I cant see connection between the two posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 You on the wrong thread, liquored up or something? I cant see connection between the two posts? You don't understand the sarcasm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 You don't understand the sarcasm? No didn't get it, went right over my head I guess, no worry not important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link67 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I'm willing to bet he comes into this thing looking like he didn't miss a beat, because that is what happens when you are the best player in the world at your position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I'm willing to bet he comes into this thing looking like he didn't miss a beat, because that is what happens when you are the best player in the world at your position.Very promising from arpson basu Price looks unbeatable in practise especially in 3 on 0 breakaway drills... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott462 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Very promising from arpson basu Price looks unbeatable in practise especially in 3 on 0 breakaway drills... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronthab Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 How can you possibly be worried about Price? why are you such a hater and a basher of our beloved Habs players? Hahahahaah! What's this about trading PK? The thought occurs to me.. what an excellent site this is with so many of you guys so richly contributing your great smarts and personalities .. luv it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehab Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Hahahahaah! What's this about trading PK? The thought occurs to me.. what an excellent site this is with so many of you guys so richly contributing your great smarts and personalities .. luv it. Thanks. I think you should find a rag to wipe the brown off your nose. I assume your talking about me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronthab Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I think you should find a rag to wipe the brown off your nose. I assume your talking about me? Actually.. in my case that would be purple. And of course I was talking about you!! How did he get the breakaway.. and who were the other two guys?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 How did he get the breakaway.. and who were the other two guys?? Ba-da-BING! He's here all week, folks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Carey will be ok he has the finest doctors in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 The Finest doctors are treating Carey Price and Donald Trump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l<OV4L3V Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 On 9/21/2016 at 5:01 PM, Commandant said: The Finest doctors are treating Carey Price and Donald Trump? Hockey and politics never belong. No mention of Bloods or Crips ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I was waiting after the WC to answer this question, but now, I can say that I'm not anxious at all for now. Now, ask me this question again when Krieder will be falling on Price full speed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 4 hours ago, l<OV4L3V said: Hockey and politics never belong. No mention of Bloods or Crips ever again. Its a joke, jeez..... Also don't lecture me on what to do ever again. I didn't know you ran the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 4 hours ago, Commandant said: Its a joke, jeez..... Also don't lecture me on what to do ever again. I didn't know you ran the site. Whoa... lol, testy! I guess that's settled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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