GDT Game #39 Montreal @ Florida 7:00pm Tuesday December 30

[GHT120]

 

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Edited December 30, 2025 by GHT120
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[sbhatt]

So the boys likely need to score at least 4 to have a chance at a point. 🤬

[GHT120]

My completely unrealistic hope, with absolutely no basis in fact or fiction, is that a trade is worked out but the new team wants to see him in an NHL game

[Neech]

Here's hoping that Monty can turn over a new leaf. It would suck if he was a top 15 goalie when we were tanking and that now that we're trying to win he falls apart.

[Habs Fan in Edmonton]

1 hour ago, GHT120 said:

My completely unrealistic hope, with absolutely no basis in fact or fiction, is that a trade is worked out but the new team wants to see him in an NHL game

 

I am sure there is some basis in fiction. LOL  I hear what you are saying though, going with 3 goalies just doesn't seem like any sort of long term solution and hopefully something can be worked out. It's a tough spot. Are they ready to declare Fowler the number #1 guy, trade Monty and go with basically 2 rookies in net the rest of the way? That seems risky. You can always send Fowler back to the AHL but they want to make the playoffs and perhaps they see Fowler as their best hope to get there. In any event if Monty can get back to form it would definitely help the situation. Don't know if he has much market value right now. 

[JoeLassister]

I hope Montembault comes back as a top 30 goalie so that Fowler can go back down for the season. 

[GHT120]

The Canadiens are not scheduled for a morning skate. For the full official lineup, check back on the team’s social accounts on Instagram, Facebook and X closer to puck drop.

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

It's hard to feel confidence in Monty after the first half he had, but he did give us three quality years - that should count for something. Both for his sake and the Habs', I hope he comes back strong., like Josh Anderson did after losing the plot a couple of years ago.

[GHT120]

16 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:

It's hard to feel confidence in Monty after the first half he had, but he did give us three quality years - that should count for something. Both for his sake and the Habs', I hope he comes back strong., like Josh Anderson did after losing the plot a couple of years ago.

Entering this season, my concern about Monty was that this was the first season he and the Habs were expected to win ... he has never struck me as having the self-confidence of an elite goaltender and I feared what that pressure would do to him ... for his, and the Habs', sake I hope he proves me wrong

[GHT120]

 

 

Clearly showcasing Xhekaj for a trade ... 😉    😆  🤪

[Neech]

Great first period, Monty solid too. Just need to connect on one of these chances.

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

Really gross ad by Air Canada on RDS, using Habs to give travel tips to various American cities. Perhaps they missed the memo that the White House is explicitly seeking to destroy Canada.

 

F**k off Air Canada 

 

On a happier note, Texier is looking shockingly good with the Big Two up front

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

Habs have been absolutely the better team from puck drop tonight. Yet it’s 0-0 and now we have a lame ass penalty call on CC. Bah

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

An unbelievable, all-star goal by CC followed by a nice blast from Slick Nick to tie it up. Outstanding 

[BCHabnut]

Rat boy elbow to the chin.

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

As much as they try to turn Marchand into some hockey hero, he is a POS, has always been a POS, and always will be a POS.

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

Suck on that #63

 

THE CAPTAIN DELIVERS

[Habs Fan in Edmonton]

Was there ever any doubt? 

[Habs Fan in Edmonton]

What a huge friggin win!!!

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

Caufield and Suzuki really refused to lose tonight. They were fantastic. Absolutely the leaders on this team.

 

Goal #2 was wonky but Monty had a strong outing overall. Good for him.

 

Have I mentioned that Brad Marchand is a gutter-crawling, maggot infested, slime-encrusted piece of dogsh*t? Well he is.

[Habs Fan in Edmonton]

Just now, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:

Have I mentioned that Brad Marchand is a gutter-crawling, maggot infested, slime-encrusted piece of dogsh*t? Well he is.

 

No you haven't. I wish you wouldn't beat around the bush regarding your opinion of Marchand, tell us how you really feel? 

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

1 minute ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said:

 

No you haven't. I wish you wouldn't beat around the bush regarding your opinion of Marchand, tell us how you really feel? 

 

Well, for starters, he’s a a gutter-crawling, maggot infested, slime-encrusted piece of dogsh*t. 

[Habsfan]

Huge Win tonight!  Glad to see Monty do better! Nice way to end the year!

[Habs Fan in Edmonton]

2 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:

 

Well, for starters, he’s a a gutter-crawling, maggot infested, slime-encrusted piece of dogsh*t. 

 

OK, that's better. Anything else?

[sbhatt]

That was quite the emotional rollercoaster.  Monty looked really good...until he gave up the obligatory soft Monty goal.  Still, any time you only give up two, that's a good start.  It was good to see 13 and 14 will the team to a win.  If we can get lines 1 and 2 both producing in the same game, I like our chances of upsetting the Canes.