GDT: Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens- 2/3/15 7:30pm EST SNE,RDS (HD),TSN 690

[Habs_Apostle]

Corsi validated.

Fricken corsi, if this stands we'll have been beaten by two teams with worse possession numbers.

 

[GeoStride87]

This team.... There is a whole lot of bad on this team. The record is masking a whole host of problems. There is no offense and the D is suspect at times. The problem is that I do not see any changes coming internally.

With that first period Buffalo now passes Montreal for first period goals.

I have no problem with the roster. On paper, we're a very good team. I just dont think that a) the players are being used appropriately and do their potential, and b) the system sucks. Are we a grinding team??? really??? a dump and chase team???

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Lets see after 4 straight crap periods the great motivator can finally get the team going

 

[groovejuice]

Yes, I think so.

His position could have been better but looked like it deflected in off Beaulieu's skate.

 

[blarneylad]

Someone blamed the D for all 3 goals....just pointing out, that Lars let his guy go. Guess your missed the previous discussion.

Eller is -3.

 

[Habs_Apostle]

I think DD might have to drop em with Gionta.

 

[Hoople]

I didn't see the first 2 goals, but are we really blaming Price for the third goal?

That goal should not have been allowed.

Distinct kicking motion by Beaulieu.

 

[Nashy]

I don't think he said we were in the class of Edmonton... he said we weren't a top team. It just seems that many can't see the warning signs

I actually said the Habs are a pretend top team.....

 

[Camio]

I find it funny that MT singled out Sekac first by benching him for 2 rotations, but will now bench Eller and DLR the rest of the way. Also I find it weird tht the forwards get the blame when on the first, second and third goals it was errors by the dmen that opened up those lucky bounces

Fixed for you.

 

[digmor crusher]

Its disgusting that literally 90 percent of games, this team isnt prepared to play.

Even apologists of this coaching staff cant have their heads up their rears so far they cant see this problem

The Jets start games very well, usually great first periods, a reporter asked Maurice why they started games so well, he replied," I don't know, its nothing I said or did, its all on the players." Read the bold part please, if those bums can't prepare for games then we need different players.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

...2nd goal was a softie, but it was also terribly blown coverage by Emelin, who went for a skate...

2nd was right from the slot wasn't it? I missed the first one. The 3rd one Gionta's on the doorstep. Neither were bad goals but Price stops them most of the time 'cause he's Price.

Gonna have to see the replays...

 

[CH25]

Buckle up folks, a great month of hockey is ahead

Devils, Oilers, Flyers, Leafs, Sens, Panthers, Jackets

I can't wait

 

[Whitesnake]

I didn't see the first 2 goals, but are we really blaming Price for the third goal?

People who have actually watched Price play this year would notice that his stick play is just perfect this year. And the same Price would have had a better stickwork on that 3rd goal too. 5-hole is rarely a good goal. Especially for a player like Price who plays the percentages. He put his stick to block a pass from behind, but Gionta had moved from behind, and Price kept his stick there instead of moving it to protect the 5-hole.

The whole team is to blame for, again, a bad start. But Price hasn't been good with his stick on all 3 goals. The 1st goal, tough to block 2 consecutive saves, yet...Price has done that all year long. And on the 1st save he makes, his stick work is perfect and he loses his stick positioning on the 2nd shot. Again, a team that shows itself and play like a supposed top team in the league play MUCH better and do not trail the Sabres....but Price has been bad with his stick on all 3 goals. He still is awesome, and even awesome and top goalies can't have off nights. Great news is that there's still 2 periods and he could go back at being awesome as we're not sure if his team is ready to do so.

This team OWES Price to bail him out tonight. This is a big test. Price bails them out often, team needs to start working and give him a W even if he struggles.

 

[Team_Spirit]

bag skate everyone until they puke

 

[Hoople]

I have no problem with the roster. On paper, we're a very good team. I just dont think that a) the players are being used appropriately and do their potential, and b) the system sucks. Are we a grinding team??? really??? a dump and chase team???

We are extremely weak at wing.

Bergevin is going to have to work some magic to solve this glaring problem.

 

[shawdowmaker]

No way Montreal wins tonight ... PK 's weak play started the downfall.

 

[donghabs98]

bag skate everyone until they puke

Do it Miracle on Ice style!

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Fricken corsi, if this stands we'll have been beaten by two teams with worse possession numbers.

The Yote's have the same possession numbers we do. That's how bad we've played.

The Sabres? They're in a league of their own...

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

2nd was right from the slot wasn't it? I missed the first one. The 3rd one Gionta's on the doorstep. Neither were bad goals but Price stops them most of the time 'cause he's Price.

Gonna have to see the replays...

...if Price's stick is in the proper position, it doesn't go 5-hole...a bit of a softie, but Carey isn't "to blame"; all 3 goals were on defensive gaffs by Subban, Emelin, and Beaulieu...

 

[Mrb1p]

Finally went and bought Skittles. Feels good man.

 

[CH25]

No way Montreal wins tonight ... PK 's weak play started the downfall.

I already accepted the loss so it won't feel that bad later on

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

...if Price's stick is in the proper position, it doesn't go 5-hole...a bit of a softie, but Carey isn't "to blame"; all 3 goals were on defensive gaffs by Subban, Emelin, and Beaulieu...

I wanna see the replays.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

The Jets start games very well, usually great first periods, a reporter asked Maurice why they started games so well, he replied," I don't know, its nothing I said or did, its all on the players." Read the bold part please, if those bums can't prepare for games then we need different players.

and? Thats a coach giving praise. What do you really expect him to say.

Normal type of quote for the media

 

[Andy]

No trades will help this team if they continue to play like this. The roster is so much better than what they show on the ice.

 

[Rozz]

I don't think he said we were in the class of Edmonton... he said we weren't a top team. It just seems that many can't see the warning signs

I'm sorry but the sentiment that many here maintain that we're not a good team is ridiculous and perpetuated at a stupid rate... it gets tiring some times to read over and over..

Are we perfect ? hells no
Are we an elite team? Nope

But are we a good team that has maintained a very respectable record over the last 2.5 season?

Yes!

And thats that's a big sample size there pps .. doesn't mean we don't need to improve things. But it does show that this team .. flaws and all.. are a good team deserving of their record and capable of maintains a winning record.