Post-Game Talk: Drouins big return ends up in a Habs loss against Ottawa

[ChesterNimitz]

That Tkachuk dive at the end was hilarious.
Think Xhekaj rolled his eyes at him.

No Senators player stood up to Xhekaj. He was an intimidating force tonight.

 

[Kimota]

Always win one, lose one constantly. Better go for broke and be all in with losing. Cause we are not going far with this roster. Start dropping the goalies then Anderson for prospects.

 

[Tyrus]

Developing a good group does take good young players I agree but instilling a winning culture is also good for this group of current young players.

A "winning culture" isn't a thing, teams that are build correctly around talented players win cups.

Name me a single properly built team with dominant players that has been stuck in mediocrity because they didn't have a "winning culture".

 

[Runner77]

 

[ChesterNimitz]

MSL said Drou-Drou had a very good match. Is this true?

I thought he showed some speed and creativity tonight, including his missed breakaway. Problem is, the fan base has gone so sour no matter what Drouin does positively, the angry crowd will never be appeased. I've seen this sad story for more than sixty years: the need for a collective whipping boy.

 

[The Real Timo]

MSL is not happy.

Pourquoi?

 

[waitin425]

So uhhhh.....Vancouver overtime win tonight? Anyone?

 

[The Real Timo]

I thought he showed some speed and creativity tonight, including his missed breakaway. Problem is, the fan base has gone so sour no matter what Drouin does positively, the angry crowd will never be appeased. I've seen this sad story for more than sixty years: the need for a collective whipping boy.

I'd say fan base isn't the one to blame here.

A "winning culture" isn't a thing, teams that are build correctly around talented players win cups.

Name me a single properly built team with dominant players that has been stuck in mediocrity because they didn't have a "winning culture".

Leafs.

 

[1909]

Don't think so.

The guy just back in a game since when ???? Give him a break !

 

[ChesterNimitz]

A "winning culture" isn't a thing, teams that are build correctly around talented players win cups.

Name me a single properly built team with dominant players that has been stuck in mediocrity because they didn't have a "winning culture".

The Oilers?

 

[Cournoyer12]

Damn.. Dan Robertson calling into the TSN690 post game show and on the air right now.

Haven't been listening to the TSN690 post game shows much this year so has he called in before?

I miss Robertson, although I do like Bartlett. All about the pipes lads!!!

 

[The Real Timo]

No Senators player stood up to Xhekaj. He was an intimidating force tonight.

I hope Habs manage to not screw him up and in a couple of years he will be a beaut. Just like Guhle and hopefully Slaf.

 

[Tyrus]

The Oilers?

Ah yes, a team built correctly with no defense, no goaltending and no depth.

If only that losing mentality wasn't holding them back.

 

[Tyson]

A "winning culture" isn't a thing, teams that are build correctly around talented players win cups.

Name me a single properly built team with dominant players that has been stuck in mediocrity because they didn't have a "winning culture".

Well that's good because the Habs are assembling some terrific young players to build around. With this management team I think we will continue bringing in good prospects.

 

[OnTheRun]

MSL said Drou-Drou had a very good match. Is this true?

It was okay by Drouin standards anyway. "very good" is a stretch on any scale tho.

 

[1909]

Habs lose to Ottawa

Zero on the PP
Bad on the PK

Drouin getting odd-man ice time (wut)

Terrible game.

terrible thread title ! You can do better !

 

[MarkovsKnee]

So uhhhh.....Vancouver overtime win tonight? Anyone?

It doesn't need to be in OT. They just need to win. It puts them one point back.

 

[Tyrus]

I'd say fan base isn't the one to blame here.


Leafs.

"Built correctly" =\= spending 40m on four forwards and having no goaltending, no defense and no depth.

Come on guys, that's two of you now.

 

[Belial]

When Drou Drou is one of your best players after missing 2 months you know some suspects are playing like shit!

f*** the refs!

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Oh Boy, first time i see MSL that upset.

I'm not looking, but I'm bettimg he's putting on a show for the benefit of his crew and putting the blame on the refs?

 

[The Real Timo]

Lol... St Louis is pas d'bonne humeur.

Canadiens : « Vous avez regardé le match. C'est tout ce que j'ai à dire » (LNH)

Perhaps, he should start with his PP line choices? Sigh... I had a deja vu of listening to Therrien or Julien pressers. Ducharme, I couldn't tell, cause I could never understand what he was saying in either language.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

The linesman bears some responsibility for that near miss. He had to anticipate ( it was obvious) that Slafkovsky would be busting up the wing. That linesman had to be right up on the bench out of the way rather than jumping over the puck. It was that maneuver that caused Slafkovsky to momentarily lose control of the puck and look down. Fortunately, he was able to quickly recover control and see Watson barreling down on him. Just another example of the shoddy officiating tonight.

 

[The Real Timo]

I'm not looking, but I'm bettimg he's putting on a show for the benefit of his crew and putting the blame on the refs?

Nope. He is blaming l'indiscipline.

 

[waitin425]

It doesn't need to be in OT. They just need to win. It puts them one point back.

But also gives Calgary a loser point for a little separation from us!

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Nope. He is blaming l'indiscipline.

Really? I understand giving a lesson, but the refs were really severe (biased?) towards the Habs. Some players might take this the wrong way.