The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted December 7, 2024 Share Posted December 7, 2024 I’m glad people have brought this up - not so much because I think Suzuki is a no-brainer for the team, but because I notice the hockey world seems to have bought into this idea that it’s totally fine for Hockey Canada to make hockey decisions based on criteria that have nothing to do with ability. ‘Is he a loyal participant in our program? Did he help us win last time?’ Those are the sorts of old-school considerations about who is and is not a ‘Good Guy’ that are so deeply embedded in hockey culture. Well guess what; they have nothing to do with meritocracy, and they are an impediment to icing the best possible team. Remember the Olympics in Turin? Team Canada was full of old warhorses that Gretzky and Co felt loyal to because they were Good Guys who had helped them win Salt Lake. The result was a slow, POS team that bombed. Pick. The. Best. Team. PERIOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted December 7, 2024 Share Posted December 7, 2024 I'm fine with not taking Suzuki. The reality is Canada's forwards are so deep, he was always a bubble guy on the roster at best. There is no shame in not making the team. The issue to me is that they phoned a bunch of those bubble guys to give them the news and didn't call Suzuki, presumably cause he turned down the IIHF. That is just petty bullshit and not how you treat people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted December 7, 2024 Share Posted December 7, 2024 26 minutes ago, Commandant said: I'm fine with not taking Suzuki. The reality is Canada's forwards are so deep, he was always a bubble guy on the roster at best. There is no shame in not making the team. The issue to me is that they phoned a bunch of those bubble guys to give them the news and didn't call Suzuki, presumably cause he turned down the IIHF. That is just petty bullshit and not how you treat people. Agreed ... it is another example of why Hockey Canada needs a head-to-toes revamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 7, 2024 Share Posted December 7, 2024 Dobes leaves Laval game injured yesterday, he stretched for a save and said likely pulled something. Imagine Hughes has to be considering adding a goalie. Are there any capable back ups that might fit the bill as Montembeault's back-up, if Primeau continues to struggle? The Canadiens Need an NHL Backup Goaltender – HabsWorld.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 8, 2024 Share Posted December 8, 2024 Goals above expected ranking card. Habs were bottom 3 in this ranking for most of this season but things have been changing. We can all see that Montreal has played better the last several games and the updated rankings support that idea. Good job Habs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 8, 2024 Share Posted December 8, 2024 Best and worst league rankings for goals saved above expected. Montebault near the top Primeau near the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 8, 2024 Share Posted December 8, 2024 Individual rankings for goals scored above expected. Caufield near the top Dach near the bottom in a ranking of 750 players - BRUTAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted December 10, 2024 Share Posted December 10, 2024 this is how I am feeling right now: Meanwhile, the #Habs PP on the left circle... #GoHabsGo[image or embed] — JD Lagrange (@jdlagrange.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 9:28 AM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 10, 2024 Share Posted December 10, 2024 Heineman seems is doing fine. Canadiens weekly notebook: Emil Heineman’s role is a big part of his success - The Athletic "And that’s the other thing. Heineman is a rookie, he’s played every game except one when he sat out the second game of the season in Boston. He’s earned the trust of his coach and his teammates. Everything is going very well, and sometimes when things are going well for a rookie, it might be better to just leave that rookie alone and let him continue to do what he’s doing well. And Heineman is very happy with how things are going. “I mean, yeah,” he said with a big smile, “I’m playing in the NHL.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 12, 2024 Share Posted December 12, 2024 Gallagher & Evans are 2 of 3 November stars, kinda good and kinda bad sign. HW 3 Stars: November 2024 – HabsWorld.net Canadiens’ Jake Evans avoids serious injury | Montreal Gazette "Evans and Joel Armia — who can also become an unrestricted free agent next summer — have become one of the best penalty-killing forward duos in the NHL." “We just read off each other well,” Evans said. “We almost just give each other a look and we know where we’re supposed to be and then I think we know when it’s time to pounce on the opponent. Not try and go on offence, but keep that puck and maybe create something.” Read more at: https://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/article565669.html#storylink=cpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 13, 2024 Share Posted December 13, 2024 Quitters eh. Bottom Six Minutes: The Montreal Canadiens are quitters "... I don’t blame Josh Anderson alone for his dumb penalty, and I don’t blame Mike Matheson for having the most strangely terrible game of his life – the entire team made a business decision that they were going to float their way to a 9-2 drubbing, despite entering that period trailing by just a goal. They completely quit on a game they were still in, in front of their paying customers at the Bell Centre." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted December 13, 2024 Share Posted December 13, 2024 16 minutes ago, DON said: Quitters eh. Bottom Six Minutes: The Montreal Canadiens are quitters "... I don’t blame Josh Anderson alone for his dumb penalty, and I don’t blame Mike Matheson for having the most strangely terrible game of his life – the entire team made a business decision that they were going to float their way to a 9-2 drubbing, despite entering that period trailing by just a goal. They completely quit on a game they were still in, in front of their paying customers at the Bell Centre." It is funny how last year's team, with the same bunch of players, seemed to have more determination and jam than this one. Brian's summary of last night's debacle repeatedly mentioned missed chances. Can it be as simple as, when you've had a half-dozen Grade-A scoring chances and failed to capitalize, you tend to sag? That seems to happen chronically to this group. Remember the four breakaways againt WASH? 10 Thoughts: Pummeled By Pittsburgh – HabsWorld.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 16, 2024 Share Posted December 16, 2024 Amazing second half coming? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted December 16, 2024 Share Posted December 16, 2024 I hope an amazing second half coming. Slaf and Dach have 4 goals between them after 30 games, not nearly good enough and a huge part of the reason why the Habs haven't progressed this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted December 16, 2024 Share Posted December 16, 2024 14 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I hope an amazing second half coming. Slaf and Dach have 4 goals between them after 30 games, not nearly good enough and a huge part of the reason why the Habs haven't progressed this year. Good post right here. It's been frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 Just call him Slafkovský-saurus. Player Q&A | Juraj Slafkovský | NHLPA.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 that picture is sooo photoshoped, good golly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 3 hours ago, alfredoh2009 said: that picture is sooo photoshoped, good golly And? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 14th best PP, cant hurt. https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/patrik-laine-hat-trick-highlights-canadiens-sabres-recap-reaction-score-habs-news-power-play-stats-cole-caufield/ "...He now has seven goals in his seven games since returning from injury, giving the team’s power play a bigger boost than anyone expected. He’s shooting the puck so well that the officials thought he had one at five-on-five in the first, but he had unfortunately pumped that one off the inside of the post." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 Dach piece by Engels. Canadiens' Dach facing hard truths, working to grow through adversity https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-dach-facing-hard-truths-working-to-grow-through-adversity/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 4 hours ago, DON said: And? Its all HuGo and MSL's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 33 minutes ago, huzer said: Dach piece by Engels. Canadiens' Dach facing hard truths, working to grow through adversity https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-dach-facing-hard-truths-working-to-grow-through-adversity/ Excellent article, really hoping that patience with Dach will pay off. He has the ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 38 minutes ago, huzer said: Dach piece by Engels. Canadiens' Dach facing hard truths, working to grow through adversity https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-dach-facing-hard-truths-working-to-grow-through-adversity/ That was an encouraging article. Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 19, 2024 Share Posted December 19, 2024 Suzuki 30points 30 games, will he get to 82 come April. Dont put alot of stock into Dach's comments, just PLAY better and help give the Habs a solid top six. We all know we shouldnt of expected him to fly out of the gates in October; but, he still has 62 games this season to show his stuff, less talk more offense & fewer dumb penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 19, 2024 Share Posted December 19, 2024 I think Laine likes it here and fits in very well. If he continues to produce and when he gets his 5 on 5 game up to pace, Laine could be a 10 year gift to the Habs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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