Plutarch Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 On 12/14/2021 at 12:53 PM, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I like the message, but of course it could lead to scenarios where plumbers get PP time while our skilled FWs sit. Being on Team Tank this year, that's fine by me - but it will be taken by many as more proof of DD's incompetence, much like the attack on Jacques Martin when he kept putting Metropolis on the PP because he was the only guy who went to the net. I'm sorry. That is Mr.Ten PP goal Metropolis to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 ... and the taxi squads are back. This will probably help other teams more than the Habs, at least for now. But at least it should reduce the number of games being cancelled. So, who will the Habs put on their taxi squad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 16 hours ago, tomh009 said: ... and the taxi squads are back. This will probably help other teams more than the Habs, at least for now. But at least it should reduce the number of games being cancelled. So, who will the Habs put on their taxi squad? Baddock, McNiven, Hillis, and Fairbrother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 How quickly will someone make Gorton an offer for Chiarot...he cant refuse? CoVid impact on season dependent, or will Gorton smartly wait and maximize return at/near deadline? Are Byron & Price 'almost' ready to return to play? Edmundson is more long term injury isnt he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Time will only reduce chiarots cap hit and bring more teams into the bidding Of course the risk is that chiarot is injured jn the interim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Hope they get another game in today. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/pregame-canadiens-hurricanes-what-you-need-to-know-december-30/c-329286118?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=CHCcontent&utm_content=EN-1230-SkipPreview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 We’re on a season-high two-game point streak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 But unless Max is a LTIR situation it won't help with the cap when Eichel joins the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 6 hours ago, tomh009 said: We’re on a season-high two-game point streak! That's 2 points too much, need to let phoenix pass us. Oh who am i kidding phoenix won't pass 20 points this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Habsfan89 said: That's 2 points too much, need to let phoenix pass us. Oh who am i kidding phoenix won't pass 20 points this year. Yup, Arizona has last place locked, traded away most of their good players to make sure that happens. Habs will likely recover somewhat once they get some players back but I see the Habs battling maybe Seattle and Buffalo for the other bottom 4 spots. Hopefully fate is on our side at the lottery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, Habsfan89 said: That's 2 points too much, need to let phoenix pass us. Oh who am i kidding phoenix won't pass 20 points this year. Phoenix shouldn’t even be in Phoenix anymore. Gretzky called the old devils a micky mouse team, I don’t even know what to call this franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: Yup, Arizona has last place locked, traded away most of their good players to make sure that happens. Habs will likely recover somewhat once they get some players back but I see the Habs battling maybe Seattle and Buffalo for the other bottom 4 spots. Hopefully fate is on our side at the lottery. I think not wanting to pay players also had something to do with it - this is a team that hasn’t even paid it’s creditors and has at numerous times came close to not meeting payroll requirements. It’s a joke that this franchise is still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 minute ago, hab29RETIRED said: I think not wanting to pay players also had something to do with it - this is a team that hasn’t even paid it’s creditors and has at numerous times came close to not meeting payroll requirements. It’s a joke that this franchise is still there. It is a joke. They don't deserve the #1 pick. I am guessing Shane Wright would much rather play in Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 26 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: ... I am guessing Shane Wright would much rather play in Montreal. Unless he likes golfing after practice ... or ... has really bad sinuses ... or both (kidding BTW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) I had to share one last post. Have a joyful, safe and restful new year's day and don't let the bad bugs catch you! Edited December 31, 2021 by alfredoh2009 updated link to image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 from The Athletic: But Montreal? They are interesting. And the good news there is Gorton has been around long enough to develop the necessary contacts among his GM peers to negotiate deals. He also has a track record of being willing to move important pieces to contenders. In 2018, Gorton made five trades in a week, including Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller to Tampa Bay and Rick Nash to Boston. So … not gun shy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 A little pizzaz from Wes McCauley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DON Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 If trying to squeeze out any positives from season so far, are not many flattering team stats in first 1/3 of season, other than Habs are 6th in hits. Romanov tied 7th in NHL with 106 hits, next on team Savard with 72. Seems Romanov is similar to a Emelin in the hitting dept, hopefully a bit of Markov-like puck skills develops in his game. (Maybe give Romanov some shifts on the 4th line and give him a chance to forecheck, or attack net, or just reek general havoc in opposing zone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 44 minutes ago, dlbalr said: My condolences to Joel 😪 and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 34 minutes ago, DON said: If trying to squeeze out any positives from season so far, are not many flattering team stats in first 1/3 of season, other than Habs are 6th in hits. Romanov tied 7th in NHL with 106 hits, next on team Savard with 72. Seems Romanov is similar to a Emelin in the hitting dept, hopefully a bit of Markov-like puck skills develops in his game. (Maybe give Romanov some shifts on the 4th line and give him a chance to forecheck, or attack net, or just reek general havoc in opposing zone) Romanov is confirming Timmins’ projections when drafted I am also encouraged by Poehling and to a lesser degree Ylonen (not enough games played yet) for all the criticism I give Caufield ; he is doing OK, lacking the extra NHL gear Suzuki shows, but showing that he can hold a regular spot at the NHL level despite needing more development . The positive is that he is not a bust and is killing more and more as a legit top 9 winger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I don't think moving Romanov to a fourth line forward role is smart. Much more valuable to develop him as a top 4 defenceman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Commandant said: I don't think moving Romanov to a fourth line forward role is smart. Much more valuable to develop him as a top 4 defenceman. I didn't take Don as suggesting that Romanov become a forward, rather that perhaps he get an occasional shift up front to bounce around the opposition in their own zone ... if Romanov was further along in his development it might make sense occasionally, to shake things up ... but agree that at this stage he doesn't need any distraction from rounding out his development on defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 20 minutes ago, GHT120 said: ... to bounce around the opposition in their own zone ... Exactly, i think every d-man loves to get a chance to forecheck or introduce themselves to the goalie a la Gallagher. Not likely good for his development nor will see it happen; but just for entertainment value & i wanna see the kid get a ton of icetime in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, GHT120 said: I didn't take Don as suggesting that Romanov become a forward, rather that perhaps he get an occasional shift up front to bounce around the opposition in their own zone ... if Romanov was further along in his development it might make sense occasionally, to shake things up ... but agree that at this stage he doesn't need any distraction from rounding out his development on defence. you are off my list of potential Habs coaches permanently ; starting now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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