The Habs Thread - Reloaded
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Sucker Punch
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If Campoli is your Markov stand-in, you're in trouble.
I'm looking forward to playing against him 6 times this year.
I'm looking forward to playing against him 6 times this year.
crazyperfectdevil
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early days yet...but awfully quiet around here
crazyperfectdevil
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Manson said:
that's miller in a nutshell isn't it though? i didn't see the whole game..just the third...but that guy is amazing in net ...he gets breaks too ..but when he's on ..he's scary ..he automatically makes buffalo a real threat
on montreal's side..they seem to be leafing up the powerplay lately ..2 in their last 22 or something? and 0 for 5 on the night? that's what killed the leaf's chances vs. the avs last night
maplesyrup
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Zee said:
They are one of those fringe teams we're going to have to finish ahead o to make the playoffs... So far, so good.
Manson
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Looking at this conference, and Montreal's roster, it's becoming obvious they're going to miss the playoffs.
I know it's easy to say now because they're 1-3-1 to start the season, but as most of you know, I've never loved this piece meal team that was put together 3 years ago. Gionta and Gomez really look like they've lost a step this year, and considering Montreal has been a fringe playoff team the last 3 years, any regression of these 2 guys isn't going to fare well for Montreal.
I think Kostitsyn is going to have a terrible year too and will be shipped out at some point mid-way (and probably light it up wherever he goes). He looks really disgruntled out there and there were rumours this summer that he and Jacques Martin did not get along. There was an offside in last night's game and the camera was on Kostitsyn who really glared at his teammate who went offside and mumbled something under his breath. It's a minor little thing, I know, but I think there's something more there.
Their blue line is injured again this year...Markov is still out and they lost Wiz to free agency. Other than Price, Subban, Pacioretty and Cammalleri there's not much to get excited about other than a high pick in the next draft.
And also, they had the least goals for of any playoff team last year, and didn't add any scoring this year, so if Price doesn't have another exceptional season, the math is pretty easy.
Besides, this goes right along with what most people thought 3 years ago when this group of spare parts was assembled. They might compete for a few years, but they're too small and are going to get old quick, and will probably require a proper rebuild in 3-5 years. Well, here we are.
I know it's easy to say now because they're 1-3-1 to start the season, but as most of you know, I've never loved this piece meal team that was put together 3 years ago. Gionta and Gomez really look like they've lost a step this year, and considering Montreal has been a fringe playoff team the last 3 years, any regression of these 2 guys isn't going to fare well for Montreal.
I think Kostitsyn is going to have a terrible year too and will be shipped out at some point mid-way (and probably light it up wherever he goes). He looks really disgruntled out there and there were rumours this summer that he and Jacques Martin did not get along. There was an offside in last night's game and the camera was on Kostitsyn who really glared at his teammate who went offside and mumbled something under his breath. It's a minor little thing, I know, but I think there's something more there.
Their blue line is injured again this year...Markov is still out and they lost Wiz to free agency. Other than Price, Subban, Pacioretty and Cammalleri there's not much to get excited about other than a high pick in the next draft.
And also, they had the least goals for of any playoff team last year, and didn't add any scoring this year, so if Price doesn't have another exceptional season, the math is pretty easy.
Besides, this goes right along with what most people thought 3 years ago when this group of spare parts was assembled. They might compete for a few years, but they're too small and are going to get old quick, and will probably require a proper rebuild in 3-5 years. Well, here we are.
crazyperfectdevil
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Manson said:
while i have every reason to hope you're right. this seems beyond premature. montreal continues to be one of the fastest teams in the east..and their passing is generally exceptional ..while that holds in place they'll have a shot ..and some of those injuries are going to heal..i can't say if new ones will take their place or not ...anyway..at least give them a quarter of a season before you write it off entirely...stranger things have happened
GhostofPotvin29
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Manson said:
It certainly sucks playing a team and having their goaltender play great and bail the team out.
*cough*Price*cough*
;D
crazyperfectdevil
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Manson said:
they will if the leafs play like they did against winnipeg tonight.....yikes
Manson said:
The Leafs have a pretty tough road schedule, IMO, and the team's that they play that are struggling (Habs, Bruins, ie.) are probably due to get a few wins soon. Should be a good game regardless. Sadly, I'm going to the Sens/BJ's game that night and won't get to watch it - what a horrible decision in retrospect.
