Commandant Posted October 3, 2024 Share Posted October 3, 2024 6 hours ago, huzer said: Go to 4v4 preseason games for more open ice. Fewer preseason games so teams don't have to have high roster counts, which would naturally eliminate some of the scrubs. Journeyman AHL guys don't need preseason evals. I think you need to play 5v5 if the purpose is players being evaluated as well as players developing chemistry and line combos (and coaches assessing combos). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 Apparently Hughes/MSL not certain the Sens won't be looking for "revenge". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted October 5, 2024 Author Share Posted October 5, 2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Prime Minister Koivu Posted October 5, 2024 Author Share Posted October 5, 2024 If Xhekaj has to fight the bro code fight tonight then I hope he breaks their face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 Nothing from the team yet but Gignac, Condotta, and Trudeau have been recalled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 If Hutson is not playing then I think that is confirmation he has made the team. Nothing more to prove. No surprise there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 17 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: If Hutson is not playing then I think that is confirmation he has made the team. Nothing more to prove. No surprise there. AND that MSL expects he would have a target on his back tonight ... frankly, I am surprised that he is risking Guhle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 1 hour ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: If Xhekaj has to fight the bro code fight tonight then I hope he breaks their face Greig taking ownership with his late blindside hit and then finally answering the bell, pours a little cold water on this game. I want to see Xhekaj play hockey and remain out of the box and on the ice today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 27 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: If Hutson is not playing then I think that is confirmation he has made the team. Nothing more to prove. No surprise there. Hutson has locked up #3 on the 2nd pair almost from day 1. The top 4 is set It's the bottom pair that's up in the air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 16 minutes ago, GHT120 said: AND that MSL expects he would have a target on his back tonight ... frankly, I am surprised that he is risking Guhle. I think its simply cause Guhle hasn't played at all and he needs minutes before the season opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 1 minute ago, Commandant said: I think its simply cause Guhle hasn't played at all and he needs minutes before the season opener. I agree ... but *** IF *** the Sens are head-hunting "star players" tonight Guhle seems like a prime target ... I also fear Montembeault might be a target *** IF *** it devolves into that sort of game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 9 minutes ago, GHT120 said: I agree ... but *** IF *** the Sens are head-hunting "star players" tonight Guhle seems like a prime target ... I also fear Montembeault might be a target *** IF *** it devolves into that sort of game. I dont think it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 Pretty sure was noted that Hughes and Sens GM met earlier, to discuss lineups. Not sure if that is normal or not for exhibition games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 Looks like Guhle is making his preseason debut tonight. Oddly enough the forums didn't show any new posts in this thread in the last 4 hours and after I posted this it all populated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 1 hour ago, DON said: Pretty sure was noted that Hughes and Sens GM met earlier, to discuss lineups. Not sure if that is normal or not for exhibition games? A couple of guests yesterday on TSN690 said it was not uncommon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 Pretty young d. 23,23,22,22,22,21 Canadiens @ Senators: Game thread and lines (habseyesontheprize.com) Montreal Canadiens projected lineup Left Wing Centre Right Wing #89 Joshua Roy #35 Alex Newhook #40 Joel Armia #51 Emil Heineman #71 Jake Evans #11 Brendan Gallagher #27 Alex Barré-Boulet #74 Brandon Gignac #91 Oliver Kapanen #55 Michael Pezzetta #82 Lucas Condotta #88 Luke Tuch Left Defence Right Defence #47 Jayden Struble #21 Kaiden Guhle #72 Arber Xhekaj #52 Justin Barron #84 William Trudeau #94 Logan Mailloux Starter Backup #35 Samuel Montembeault #30 Cayden Primeau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 Not sure about Tuch being in there. He's still not listed on Montreal's roster and wasn't announced as a recall. That said, he was a scratch for Laval today so it would make sense that he's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Prime Minister Koivu Posted October 5, 2024 Author Share Posted October 5, 2024 HUGE opportunity for Kapanen! Make the most of it buddy and prove you belong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted October 5, 2024 Author Share Posted October 5, 2024 Feels like a new rivalry is beginning with Ottawa. it's going to be a fun season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 25 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: Feels like a new rivalry is beginning with Ottawa. it's going to be a fun season It's been brewing for about a decade now. Really started around the time of the Eller injury in the playoff where MacLean blamed "player 61 (Diaz)" and Prust called MacLean a bug-eyed walrus. It's been tense on and off since then really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted October 5, 2024 Author Share Posted October 5, 2024 Dvorak playing like his job is in danger Montembault made 3 or 4 reall great saves. Montreal PP continued to suck Xhekaj with some good shots on net but some bad Dzone giveaways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 5, 2024 Share Posted October 5, 2024 1 minute ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: Montreal PP continued to suck Their second power play might have been their best of the preseason. Admittedly, that's not saying a whole lot but they had zone time and some chances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted October 5, 2024 Author Share Posted October 5, 2024 5 minutes ago, TurdBurglar said: It's been brewing for about a decade now. Really started around the time of the Eller injury in the playoff where MacLean blamed "player 61 (Diaz)" and Prust called MacLean a bug-eyed walrus. It's been tense on and off since then really. BUG EYED WALRUS LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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