dlbalr Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 11 hours ago, Commandant said: shouldnt it be easy though to call him up and send him back with Chiarot LTIR If they go the LTIR route, yes. But if they don't and get the COVID cap-exempt recall, he probably doesn't qualify. Having said that, they can afford to recall him directly from the taxi squad but they'd still be short two players for tonight; I don't know if one CPRA player can lead to two cap-exempt recalls (Evans and Frolik). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 JOUR DE MATCH 🏒 IT'S GAME DAY#GoHabsGo | @Bell_FR pic.twitter.com/DNoaXiwU7r — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) March 30, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I’m weirdly interested in seeing Frolik, even though all reason and good sense suggests that he will be terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I assume that Toffoli has a pull or a sprain of some sort, which hasn't healed as quickly as expected. Hopefully not much longer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, tomh009 said: I assume that Toffoli has a pull or a sprain of some sort, which hasn't healed as quickly as expected. Hopefully not much longer now. He can't heal soon enough...that 3rd line looks like a black hole for offence in it's current configuration: Byron - Kotkaniemi - Lehkonen What the hell is KK supposed to do saddled with those wingers? Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Just now, sbhatt said: He can't heal soon enough...that 3rd line looks like a black hole for offence in it's current configuration: Byron - Kotkaniemi - Lehkonen What the hell is KK supposed to do saddled with those wingers? Yikes. I think what he really needs to do is shoot more, especially now. He's got a good shot, and neither Byron or Lehkonen is highly regarded as a sniper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs#4,9,10,33 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Would of liked Perry and Lech switched on those two lines. Perry would be more offensive minded with KK and byrons speed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 52 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I’m weirdly interested in seeing Frolik, even though all reason and good sense suggests that he will be terrible. That much time without playing at true game speed, I expect the same. Not his fault at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 59 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I’m weirdly interested in seeing Frolik, even though all reason and good sense suggests that he will be terrible. The fact that the rest of the Habs are probably going to be a bit sluggish out of the gate may help him a bit. It's also not weird to be interested in seeing him - he has been an NHL-calibre player so at some point, it's perfectly reasonable to want to see what he can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, habs#4,9,10,33 said: Would of liked Perry and Lech switched on those two lines. Perry would be more offensive minded with KK and byrons speed With 25 games in 26 nights (or whatever equally ridiculous number it is) DD needs to manage Perry's minutes ... ***IF*** needed the flip may happen in-game but not likely for the whole game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I’m weirdly interested in seeing Frolik, even though all reason and good sense suggests that he will be terrible. 2 minutes ago, dlbalr said: The fact that the rest of the Habs are probably going to be a bit sluggish out of the gate may help him a bit. It's also not weird to be interested in seeing him - he has been an NHL-calibre player so at some point, it's perfectly reasonable to want to see what he can provide. It will be interesting to see Frolik ... if he can fill the 12/13th forward role when needed then it would allow MB more comfort to look at moving out a contract. My expectations are for the habs to be sluggish and likely not have a particularly good game ... both because I think that is likely ... AND .. because it avoids angst and agony if true and makes anything else such a pleasant surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs#4,9,10,33 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, GHT120 said: With 25 games in 26 nights (or whatever equally ridiculous number it is) DD needs to manage Perry's minutes ... ***IF*** needed the flip may happen in-game but not likely for the whole game I agree, but the argument here would be it’s a temporary option (1-3 games) until Toffoli and company makes it back. Also after 10days off now since our last game, Perry is well rested and eager to get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 29 minutes ago, habs#4,9,10,33 said: I agree, but the argument here would be it’s a temporary option (1-3 games) until Toffoli and company makes it back. Also after 10days off now since our last game, Perry is well rested and eager to get out. Understood ... but then it is why not Perry instead of Byron until Armia gets back ... then ... then ... IMO best stick to the plan DD has for Perry, which seems to include extra time when needed but otherwise preserving him ... I expect Perry will end up having to sit the odd game between now and the end of the season given the schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, sbhatt said: Byron - Kotkaniemi - Lehkonen What the hell is KK supposed to do saddled with those wingers? Yikes. How bout, create offensive opportunities for himself...is basically what Gallagher and many good players do every game. Shoot and not defer to his wingers, also would be suggested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, DON said: How bout, create offensive opportunities for himself...is basically what Gallagher and many good players do every game. Shoot and not defer to his wingers, also would be suggested. Leks and Byron can use their speed to be a factor. I agree KK should shoot more, he does have one of the better shots on the team but rarely uses it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, GHT120 said: My expectations are for the habs to be sluggish and likely not have a particularly good game ... both because I think that is likely ... AND .. because it avoids angst and agony if true and makes anything else such a pleasant surprise Yes, always good to manage expectations. Realistically it's hard to expect the Habs to be sharp tonight but I would like to be pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 4 hours ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I’m weirdly interested in seeing Frolik, even though all reason and good sense suggests that he will be terrible. I can imagine Frolik - Staal - Perry leading the team in playoff points this year. Well I imagine it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: Yes, always good to manage expectations. Realistically it's hard to expect the Habs to be sharp tonight but I would like to be pleasantly surprised. This is 3 in 4 nights for oilers so they should be gassed. I’m hoping that evens things out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 If we get a Frolik-Staal-Perry, the summation of their age is 104. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: This is 3 in 4 nights for oilers so they should be gassed. I’m hoping that evens things out Went to OT vs Leafs last 2 games also...but just 0.54 & 0.17 worth. Big game for Gallagher coming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Here we go with the roster technicalities: Byron recalled on an emergency basis (into existing cap space) Armia placed on COVID non-roster Staal placed on COVID non-roster Frolik recalled under COVID emergency roster exception to replace Armia (cap-exempt) Evans recalled under COVID emergency roster exception to replace Staal (cap-exempt) (Plus Dauphin recalled to the taxi squad to stay compliant with carrying at least four players) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 7 hours ago, sbhatt said: He can't heal soon enough...that 3rd line looks like a black hole for offence in it's current configuration: Byron - Kotkaniemi - Lehkonen What the hell is KK supposed to do saddled with those wingers? Yikes. Seems good for the first 18 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Offensive superstars lehkonen and byron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Good game so far. I missed both goals though. Nice, I loved how the 1 d flipped the puck out of the Habs end. It wasn't a long flip pass, but it was a flipout, and it worked and created an on the rush chance. Frolik just got his 1st shift. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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