illWill Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 3 hours ago, habs rule said: This is likely Markov's last year, he is too slow and is not the "general" he once was. Ahhh this brings me back to the good old days of like 2012 when we'd debate about this very topic. You wanted to trade him and I said he had lots of gas left in the tank. Oh we fought and fought....good times No, he isn't the general he once was but he is still a very effective player. Even before all the surgeries he relied on his positioning, vision and passing. I think we take him for granted and are going to miss him more than we know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I'd be comfortable signing Markov to a 2 year extension on Jan 1st (if the Expansion Draft weren't a thing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Commandant said: Reports of the demise of Andrei Markov have been greatly exaggerated That is a catchy phase, should coin that. But, his speed does seem to be that of an elder player for sure, thankfully he is a very smart player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Poached Boone bit: Time for some Ron Reusch notes: In the last six games at Anaheim the Ducks are 4-0-2 vs. the Canadiens. Three of the games were decided in a shootout – two won by Anaheim. Overall the Ducks have won eight of the last 12 meetings with the Canadiens. Trend should be changing today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 One more fugly stat from boone The Canadiens have been gone 0-for-California games each of the last two years. The only win over the last three seasons was in a shootout at Anaheim on March 5, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Ok I expected to be jumped on, but as much as I have loved Markov over the years, he is done, or very near it. We must always be looking to improve, not wait till the guy is on the curb looking in. He is old, numerous knee ops, serious knee ops, cut Achilles heel. Nope love him but retirement would be my suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, habs rule said: Ok I expected to be jumped on, but as much as I have loved Markov over the years, he is done, or very near it. We must always be looking to improve, not wait till the guy is on the curb looking in. He is old, numerous knee ops, serious knee ops, cut Achilles heel. Nope love him but retirement would be my suggestion. I think he could be fine in a lesser role, as long as dosent want big $ next year (which his offense may get him). If he does, it would be too bad as I hoped he will one to retire a career Hab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 The Habs are really taking it to them in the early going...great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I don't think anyone touches Prust(in his prime) pound for pound, but Shaw is a great fighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Damn...outplayed them for so much of the period, but couldn't cash in a chance. They get a PP, and of course, they score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGC21 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 1 minute ago, sbhatt said: Damn...outplayed them for so much of the period, but couldn't cash in a chance. They get a PP, and of course, they score. Markov took out Price's stick and the PK was running around the entire sequence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan84 Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Great first period for the Habs. They thoroughly outplayed the Ducks. Unfortunately the score doesn't indicate it. If they can continue to play like this all game they should get rewarded. The Shaw scrap was kind of questionable as to why he did it. We had all the momentum up to that point. Guess just take any opportunity to get Perry off the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Bad choice by shaw to fight there. Having said that, if I had a chance to beat the shit of Perry, I would take it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Bad choice by shaw to fight there. Having said that, if I had a chance to beat the shit of Perry, I would take it. Brutal period here. This is looking like the typical western road trip. I will say zero points in california. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 We give up way too many shots from the slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I don't know that its a bad choice to take Corey Perry off the ice for 5 minutes for Andrew Shaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Not getting many shots now....giving up quality chances...not feeling very optimistic about a comeback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 21 shots against in that period...disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 15 minutes ago, Commandant said: I don't know that its a bad choice to take Corey Perry off the ice for 5 minutes for Andrew Shaw. That's a good point, but I would say that that was the exact second that Anaheim seized momentum. I know you don't subscribe to narratives, but it sure looked like that fight was a turning point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 The only thing worse than not scoring a goal is getting slaughtered and not scoring a goal. Come on fellas score one at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 That powerplay was embarrassing. If they have an off-day tomorrow, MT should cancel it and get some ice to hold a practice...and work the hell out of the powerplay. It has gone to shit again and this team isn't good enough at scoring 5 on 5 to win many games without it clicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 We would have been able to tie it if our two best snipers could hit an open net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Clearly I should have told the guys to score earlier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Fell asleep during the game. By the sound of things, it wasn't pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Poor Price, he pretty much needs to pitch a shut out every night, or score a goal or 2. The offense is pathetic, a lot of players making big money and not producing anything. After the 9-0-1 start, they are pretty much a 500 team, looking like last years bunch minus Price stealing games for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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