Player Discussion David Savard
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Savard is cooked. Why is nobody talking about it? When Guhle comes back Savard needs to sit.
I think Xhekaj is doing a very good job in the circumstances, he’s been the best guy to hide what a total liability Savard has become.
Any option would be better. Xhekaj on the right side, Reinbacher, Mailloux. Guhle/Carrier can handle the PK (the only place Savard still has a positive impact.
I think Xhekaj is doing a very good job in the circumstances, he’s been the best guy to hide what a total liability Savard has become.
Any option would be better. Xhekaj on the right side, Reinbacher, Mailloux. Guhle/Carrier can handle the PK (the only place Savard still has a positive impact.
MarkovsKnee
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Yeah, that's going to be tough, but that's the right decision. I'd keep Struble-Hutson together, put Guhle-Carrier back together and make a Xhekaj-Matheson pairing.
Savard is too slow. Carrier, Matheson & Guhle will have to pk.
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Remember Jaroslav Spacek? Dude was huffing and puffing getting into place for face-offs. I find it strange hockey players don't work on their stamina -- I suppose there isn't much time during the season to do intense cardio work?
Much respect to David Savard for having played over 800 NHL games, has his name on the Cup.
Every player eventually can't play anymore and Savard is just about there. I won't disrespect a player who gives it everything on every shift. Maybe it's time to bring up a Dman from Laval. I am not advocating either Mailloux or Reinbacher but instead I think Gustav Lindstrom should be rotating in as the 6th or 7th D.
Every player eventually can't play anymore and Savard is just about there. I won't disrespect a player who gives it everything on every shift. Maybe it's time to bring up a Dman from Laval. I am not advocating either Mailloux or Reinbacher but instead I think Gustav Lindstrom should be rotating in as the 6th or 7th D.
The Real Timo
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Nah man... you know that st louis loves his vets and in this case it will not be a hockey decision. YOu will hear thins like "can't replace leadership", "stanley cup winner", "playoffs experience". All of which are true, btw, and well deserved. Perhaps, just like Montanbo, Le Gros Dave just need a few games to rest and reset. Sometimes body just needs a week to charge up for another 8-12.
eklund the clown
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Savard paid his dues but it's time for him to sit.About the only thing he is good for anymore is to flop that seal body he has to block shots.
Schooner Guy
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Savard will be in the lineup the rest of this season. Much to fans chagrin, coaches need to tread carefully with their veteran leaders or risk division in the room. If we make it to the playoffs, the game changes more to suit his style of play...5 man units collapsing in the D-zone and blocking more shots, fewer penalties called (especially against veterans) and more cross-checks allowed.
Whether one agrees or disagrees, it will be a younger Dman (either Struble or Arber) getting scratched if/when Guhle returns this season.
Whether one agrees or disagrees, it will be a younger Dman (either Struble or Arber) getting scratched if/when Guhle returns this season.
I don’t see that as the reason why Savard get the nod - simply put he’s one of the key contributors to the much improved Habs PK
With continued growth trend, wouldn’t be far fetched if Struble displaces Savard at playoff time … should that situation arrive
Archijerej
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Yup 7D on a 1yr deal w similar playing time as Pezzetta - he seems to be a “glue guy”
Sorinth
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I think the problem for MSL is that he doesn't want to risk giving Struble/Xhekaj more PK time right now because we can't really afford the mistakes that come from a player learning/developing. I do think Struble has the potential to be a very good PKer, and honestly even Hutson has promise, but people learn from making mistakes, so it's risky to do right now.
habdynasty
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Not a chance he's back as a player next year. no chance.
le_sean
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f*** that. If your locker room is so weak you need to give this guy a contract just to lighten the mood, you need to rethink your core.
We’re seeing the effects of keeping a "glue" guy around that doesn’t deserve an NHL spot - Armia can’t even take games off for what’s likely a broken hand because Pezzetta is such a garbage player.
HabzSauce
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Brother this gets brought up almost every game. He's good for blocking shots and that's about it
Sorinth
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Problem is he's likely the 8th D not the 7th. We are quite possibly looking at something like this for next year
Guhle - Hutson
Matheson - Carrier
Xhekaj - Reinbacher
Struble
Now going 8D isn't a problem in itself, but you've also got Mailloux and Engstrom who you probably want to give some looks to.
HabzSauce
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THrow back time - my fav memory of Spacek I remember this goal like it was yesterday
That celly hits hard too
WeThreeKings
Habs cup - its in the BAG
Just give him a retirement role in player development like Byron or something.
I was fine with him coming back as a 7th D but hes cooked cooked. Sadly, Struble probably goes to scratch city when Guhle comes back rather than Savard
I was fine with him coming back as a 7th D but hes cooked cooked. Sadly, Struble probably goes to scratch city when Guhle comes back rather than Savard
Yeah I didn’t mean in here - I listen to a Habs podcast almost everyday and nobody ever talks about Savard.
Kudo Shinichi
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Doubtful
Savard won't make the top 7, so if he comes back it will be as 8th D, and I don't see him agreeing to that when other teams interested would have him in the top 6.
Guhle - Hutson
Matheson - Carrier
Xhekaj - Reinbacher
Struble
Final Baton
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Should have traded him this TDL while there was still some interest in him...
He's done. His shotblocking is not enough; he's a liability these days.
He's done. His shotblocking is not enough; he's a liability these days.
Traded him? Ghule was out for a while. Savard was fine replacement
Estimated_Prophet
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What are you talking about???? There is nothing that hockey players work on more than their stamina.
Sorry but this is a dead give away that you have never played at a reasonable level or know anybody that has. But feel free to make absolutely asinine assertions with the such bold conviction.
We are are all entitled and encouraged to share our opinions but lets at least try and be honest about them and not entirely base them on confirmation bias and ignore any modicum of rationality.
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Nothing more? Well that’s a flat out wrong statement. Let’s not be irrational or unreasonable here. Heaven forbid.
My brief and casual comment had some implied words and caveats in it because it was a brief and casual statement.
Statement: I find it strange [when certain declining] hockey players do not work on their stamina —
Context clues: we’re referring to Gallagher and Spacek, not Crosby, MacKinnon, and Suzuki.
Context: Gallagher has been huffing and puffing for a few seasons now, much to the frustration and disappointment of many fans
Sure thing Mensa, I’ll dumb down my future statements so you will be able to parse them.
There are ways to disagree with statements made by others which can encourage a discussion and possibly even inform others of things they hadn’t considered or heard. You can even correct someone’s mistake in a productive and constructive manner — with respect and appreciation. Maybe one day it’ll click for you Mensa.
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