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illWill Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Well well well, Mr. Button. You and many others are one game in and completely wrong. Playoff Price is dialed in, the boys are playing tight and physical, let's see what happens in this game. I'm not sure if these are the actual lineups, they are a combination of available info and my best guess. Glad to see Tavares is cleared of structural damage to his head, neck and spine. I do have to mention though what an enormous loss that is for the Leafs in their lineup, and it definitely looks a lot different without him. Go Habs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, illWill said: Well well well, Mr. Button. You and many others are one game in and completely wrong. Playoff Price is dialed in, the boys are playing tight and physical, let's see what happens in this game. I'm not sure if these are the actual lineups, they are a combination of available info and my best guess. Glad to see Tavares is cleared of structural damage to his head, neck and spine. I do have to mention though what an enormous loss that is for the Leafs in their lineup, and it definitely looks a lot different without him. Go Habs It could of went either way in game 1. Both teams are having trouble with their PP. I think who ever figures out their PP first will end up wining this series. Best game in a long time where I seen Price handle his rebounds really well. And didn't look like he was fighting the puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Gotta get some speed on the ice against that Leafs 4th line and take advantage of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Thornton is a problem for them and I’m happy to see that he is still playing. Hopefully Gallagher worked out some of his rust. I’m expecting a bit more from that line tonight. Staal line just needs Perry to be Perry and for Anderson to be a beastly heat seeking rocket again. KK needs to produce Price will be great again Ducharme did well on the D pairings and he managed Weber’s minutes. He did have Chairot and Weber together at the end of the game which was scary. Please keep them separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 This will be a tougher W than Game One, I’m pretty sure. The Leafs will make adjustments designed to stop the Habs from gathering speed through the neutral zone; and DD will need to have his own adjustments-to-the-adjustments ready. Plus the Leafs will have that added element of urgency. For the Habs, they do indeed require continued excellence from Price and the D needs to keep making those hard, smart plays around the slot to protect him. But you can only go so long with Gallagher and (sigh) Tatar being useless, Suzuki needs to have more impact, and KK will not have the luxury of milling around like a confused 12-year-old as was his wont for most of the second half. In short, you can’t have passengers in a series like this; there are some Habs who have room to improve, and we’ll need that improvement to counter what will likely be improvement from the Leafs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 18 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: This will be a tougher W than Game One, I’m pretty sure. The Leafs will make adjustments designed to stop the Habs from gathering speed through the neutral zone; and DD will need to have his own adjustments-to-the-adjustments ready. Plus the Leafs will have that added element of urgency. For the Habs, they do indeed require continued excellence from Price and the D needs to keep making those hard, smart plays around the slot to protect him. But you can only go so long with Gallagher and (sigh) Tatar being useless, Suzuki needs to have more impact, and KK will not have the luxury of milling around like a confused 12-year-old as was his wont for most of the second half. In short, you can’t have passengers in a series like this; there are some Habs who have room to improve, and we’ll need that improvement to counter what will likely be improvement from the Leafs. That's being a little tough on Gallagher considering it was his first game back in a while. Gally is a warrior and is one of the Habs I am least concerned about. I have no doubt he will get better and better, no way you take him out unless he is hurt. Agree it will be a tougher game, Leafs have a sense of urgency now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 59 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: That's being a little tough on Gallagher considering it was his first game back in a while. Gally is a warrior and is one of the Habs I am least concerned about. I have no doubt he will get better and better, no way you take him out unless he is hurt. Agree it will be a tougher game, Leafs have a sense of urgency now. I didn’t see it as criticizing Gallagher, I was just stating a fact: he wasn’t a factor and if we want to win this series, we need him to be. Tatar too, but I have little faith in him doing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Would be nice to get a win but getting the first game is already something of a “mission accomplished”. I’m really hoping that they play sound, smart hockey and above all show the Leafs that we will outwork and outwill them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 47 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I didn’t see it as criticizing Gallagher, I was just stating a fact: he wasn’t a factor and if we want to win this series, we need him to be. Tatar too, but I have little faith in him doing anything. I guess it sounded like you were ready to give up on him already. Calling someone "useless" does seem like a criticism, saying he wasn't a factor in game 1 is totally fair. We absolutely need Gallagher to be a factor to win the series, totally agree on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 43 minutes ago, zumpano21 said: Would be nice to get a win but getting the first game is already something of a “mission accomplished”. George Bush-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I originally was slated to do the postgame for this one but someone on this board has offered to give it a go. You'll have to wait until the article is up to see who (unless he wants to identify himself here beforehand...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 3 hours ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: This will be a tougher W than Game One, I’m pretty sure. The Leafs will make adjustments designed to stop the Habs from gathering speed through the neutral zone; and DD will need to have his own adjustments-to-the-adjustments ready. Plus the Leafs will have that added element of urgency. For the Habs, they do indeed require continued excellence from Price and the D needs to keep making those hard, smart plays around the slot to protect him. But you can only go so long with Gallagher and (sigh) Tatar being useless, Suzuki needs to have more impact, and KK will not have the luxury of milling around like a confused 12-year-old as was his wont for most of the second half. In short, you can’t have passengers in a series like this; there are some Habs who have room to improve, and we’ll need that improvement to counter what will likely be improvement from the Leafs. i guess you are saying that there is hope, right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 31 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: i guess you are saying that there is hope, right ? Not mine but... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronthab Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I asked for a Habs win with my coffee at Tim Horton's and they gave ne a magic Weber hockey stick. Does that count as an omen or sign from above!!? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, illWill said: Not mine but... LOL 😝 that’s hilarious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 25 minutes ago, Toronthab said: I asked for a Habs win with my coffee at Tim Horton's and they gave ne a magic Weber hockey stick. Does that count as an omen or sign from above!!? Whatever it takes, just win 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 6 hours ago, illWill said: I just want to point out how much the Suzuki spelling mistake is bothering me, but there's no turning back now. Go Habs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Lots of hitting please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 If you thought the last game was heart racketing this game will be worse. Toffoli will be huge tonight and he'll tie it up late in the 3rd, and Perry will get the assist in the first 5 mins of the 5th period on Staal's GWG. Go Habs Go!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 That Hip song kills. A pity Rob Baker is a Leafs fan though. You expect better of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronthab Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: That Hip song kills. A pity Rob Baker is a Leafs fan though. You expect better of him Indeed. A Leaf fan? Something seriously amiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, Toronthab said: Indeed. A Leaf fan? Something seriously amiss. Between that and the late great Gord Downie being Harry Sinden’s godson, it is amazing I’m as big a Hip fan as I am, LOL. I remember seeing them play the Forum in the 90s and Downie quipping “whadda dump!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronthab Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I'm really curious about this one...... Go boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Damn, that was a nice hit by Gally behind the Leafs net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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