sbhatt Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 There are a few Habs who have raised their level of play significantly since the playoffs started. Most notable IMO are: Perezhogin Zednik Plekanec These guys have had some great sequences cycling in the offensive zone...very strong on the puck. It's great to see Zed starting to play like we know he can play...now if he'd just crash the net with reckless abandon more often, we'll really be rocking and rolling with this line. Hopefully our captain follows their example soon....at that point, I'll really like our chances at a DEEP run into these playoffs. P.S. I didn't name Kovalev, because he always looks good out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 i dont know if kovalev ALWAYS looks good. Honourable mention for sundstrom and boullion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHabs2002 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 i dont know if kovalev ALWAYS looks good. Honourable mention for sundstrom and boullion I'd say Kovelov stands out on most shifts. I can't count the times last night when I said to just put Kovelov on. Even the line doesn't get a shot, or a goal, they either gain the momentum of the game or they slow down Carolina's momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I would say Kovalev kicked it up a notch about a month ago about the time of the back to back Leaf games in Montreal. MIght even have been a bit before that, but it would see that incident with Tucker lit a fire under him. He's playing aggressively, and offensively has turned it up a notch. Montreal is in serious contention if he continues his great play and Monteal can roll two and sometimes 3 excellent offensive lines. Bulis and Zednik both look very good as well. Huet needs to rebound after giving up 5 goals. Not saying they were his fault but he let in a softie or two and that Stillman goal, he looked bad on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I think Ribs deserves an honourable mention too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 YEah he's been noticeable lately. Seems to have found some Chemistry with Kovalev and Bulis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I want to see that Plekanec Perezhogin Zednik line get some power play time! Perezhogin has looked incredible. But by far Kovalev has been the best player on the ice the entire series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 IBut by far Kovalev has been the best player on the ice the entire series! Absolutley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I agree that most have stepped up. As for Ribs, I am real pleased with him. What I like is that he is shooting and trying to score, even if he has been snake bit. For much of these season he always looked to pass, making him easier to shutdown. This gives Kovalev more room since the line is less predictable. If he keeps it up, he is going to pot a few as well. I also like that he is in front of the net on just about every goal that line gets (or so it seems). I think Souray is rounding into form offensively as well, although we will see how he feels today.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Your right SBHATT, Perezhogin, Plekanec, Zednick The transfiguration of our team,..in a nutshell. Playoffs mode has revitalised each and every players on the team and as it happens it has given this team something that it had been deprived of all year long : a third line that can do dammages and scores. I became instant believer that the CH could upset Carolina upon seing that third line going in the first game. All players have really risen to the occasion thus far,....at time, I could hardly recognised some of our players....so much gritt, so much determination.....Begin's absence can hardly be noticed. This hight octane version of our team has gained some extra scoring depth in the process while Huet is looking good in the net.......if Koivu give us some more of the playoff excellence he is renowned for.... the best hockey we have seen this year will go on for a little while longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuHab Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 What about Bonk? He is the player who has impressed me most. :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 What about Bonk? He is the player who has impressed me most. :hlogo: With out a doubt AccuHab Bonk is flying out there and on both of his goals has been extremely patient with the puck, look back at my posts this year I was saying I think he could be a playoff player. He did struggle offensively during the regular season but if he can stay anywhere near this pace he can be a crucial element to the Habs playoff run. Also he is diving in front of pucks and is just a plow horse on the PK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Don't forget Bonk who's normally fantastic defensively but now is fantastic both ways. This guy gets bashed way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geolink Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Bonk has definitely been the player to look at....I am simply blown away with the way hes playing But in order to keep winning koivu has to provide Just a tad more not much but a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Bonk has definitely been the player to look at....I am simply blown away with the way hes playing But in order to keep winning koivu has to provide Just a tad more not much but a little. Agreed! How glad am I that we've got so many Habs kicking it up?! :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 I didn't mention Bonk because he has been so solid defensively for most of the season. He's upped his offense, but he has always been a big contributor with his work on the PK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I would say Kovalev kicked it up a notch about a month ago about the time of the back to back Leaf games in Montreal. MIght even have been a bit before that, but it would see that incident with Tucker lit a fire under him. He's playing aggressively, and offensively has turned it up a notch. Montreal is in serious contention if he continues his great play and Monteal can roll two and sometimes 3 excellent offensive lines. Bulis and Zednik both look very good as well. Huet needs to rebound after giving up 5 goals. Not saying they were his fault but he let in a softie or two and that Stillman goal, he looked bad on. Huet needs also to control his rebounds better than he did last game. It was pretty scary sometimes. :king: :hlogo: :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch_nl Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Bonk Kovalev Sundström Zednik Perezhogin Boullion Plekanec ... The whole team has shift gears and are now aiming at the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze53 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) Yeah, there's not one habs on that ice slacking off and it looks like all of them have woken up and are thinking ahead, instead of looking back at these little Hurricanes on the ice.. Edited April 26, 2006 by blaze53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 all the players have raised their level of play. I just wish that markov can bring it up a little more..sky's the limit for markov we need him on PP. but what a pair he does with komisarek. I'm more impressed by our 3rd line than anything else..these guys will steal us a game in these playoffs...as long as they stay out of the box. I also like to raise my hat to michael ryder for clutch scoring and to mike ribeiro for being on the verge of bursting out and play a 4pt game... these two guys where basically no-shows two years ago and now they are liabilities. :ghg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 all the players have raised their level of play. I just wish that markov can bring it up a little more..sky's the limit for markov we need him on PP. but what a pair he does with komisarek. I'm more impressed by our 3rd line than anything else..these guys will steal us a game in these playoffs...as long as they stay out of the box. I also like to raise my hat to michael ryder for clutch scoring and to mike ribeiro for being on the verge of bursting out and play a 4pt game... these two guys where basically no-shows two years ago and now they are liabilities. :ghg: I fully agree. It's nice to watch. :king: :hlogo: :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mont Royale Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I also like to raise my hat to michael ryder for clutch scoring and to mike ribeiro for being on the verge of bursting out and play a 4pt game... these two guys where basically no-shows two years ago and now they are liabilities. From no-shows to liabilities - much better! You meant assets, I think. Or shareholder's equity... but probably assets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komisarek the Cruncher Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Now I hope that the Higgins-Koivu-Ryder line will create more scoring opportunities and kick it up a notch tonight. Not that they have been playing bad, but it's the only line that can still kick up a notch. All other 3 lines are playing full speed. The one I'm most impressed with is Ribs. It's as if he got a shot of rabbies or something...I've never seen I'm play with such intensity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Most of the guys kicked it in high gear. As a matter of fact, few guys, if any, are slacking. Ribs is the one that surprises me the most. He's playing with more poise than ever. Getting his nose in traffic, giving a second and third effort, harassing the opposition after the whistle. I dont know what happened to him lately, but he's looking intense out there. But, its always easy to look good when things go your way and you're winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Now I hope that the Higgins-Koivu-Ryder line will create more scoring opportunities and kick it up a notch tonight. Not that they have been playing bad, but it's the only line that can still kick up a notch. All other 3 lines are playing full speed. The one I'm most impressed with is Ribs. It's as if he got a shot of rabbies or something...I've never seen I'm play with such intensity. Nope, I'm pretty happy with the production of the Koivu, Ryder, Higgins line. They have like 8 or so points. Montreal needs more production from Souray and Markov. These guys need to step it up on the powerplay. A goal or two from Plekanec, Ribeiro and Perezhogin wouldn't hurt either. But overall, I'm extrememly happy with everybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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