Pre-Game Talk: Game 1 Preseason Habs vs. Philadelphia (Monday Sept. 23 – 7PM ET) RDS

[Rozz]

what a fun game! Holy shit kap and hutson!

Kirby and Laine showing some good shit too... they will get up to speed after a few more games I'm sure

 

[morhilane]

Can anyone comment on Dobes and/or Engstrom looked?

Dobes was solid, could still work on his rebound control.

Engstrom need more time to get used to NA ice. He was missing pass/timing, but looks fine otherwise.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

If that's what he can bring every night, I'm shocked ABB hasn't found a permanent spot yet

 

[Justin11]

This is a very good start even if it’s a just preseason game.

A good confidence booster.

 

[Rapala]

I expect he’ll force his way into Habs lineup in 2nd half the way Struble did last season

Struble played a grand total of 13 games in Laval that isn't close to being the 2nd half of the season.

 

[HabSgt]

We missed a Flyers goal?

I count the missed one in the first.

It's pre-season, whatever, I do what I want.

 

[CheldishGamibno]

Yeah, Kapanen is miles ahead of Beck. And I like Beck…

Kapanen 3rd line C. Beck 4th line C. All good

 

[Sagikev]

Can anyone comment on how Dobes and/or Engstrom looked?

Engstrom was alright. Mistakes here and there. He def needs AHL time, but he had good looks as well. Dobes wasn't really tried, but he blocked every shots anyway

 

[Skip Bayless]

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Dvorak came to camp thinking his spot was secured because he can make Caufield laugh.

NO JABRONI IT'S NOT.

 

[Andy]

Evans, Dvo, Gallagher, Anderson, Armia….y’all bout to face some youth

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Hutson's answers

8 years max contract

 

[Rob Sense]

Kent Hughes has a lot of work ahead of him with all these kids shining

especially with a two team expansion coming...we will lose several

 

[Prendan Brust]

I was very impressed by Kapanen. Intelligent player and very involved. I think he could make a push.

Hutson will make the team, no doubt about that.

 

[Nevins]

Yeah, Kapanen is miles ahead of Beck. And I like Beck…

His hockey IQ is superior

 

[Kennerback]

About 5 guys will not have a good night sleep tonight with Kapanen coming out of nowhere.

 

[Sagikev]

Evans, Dvo, Gallagher, Anderson, Armia….y’all bout to face some youth

Evans is fine for now, definitely ahead of the other bums

 

[Canadienna]

Best Habs prospect outside Demidov.

I'm not sure those last two words are needed. And I love Demidov.

 

[Mudz]

I'm not sure we will ever lose again.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Luckily Armia and Dvorak are on expiring deals... Don't get me wrong, I'd be looking to move either one and Gallagher asap

 

[MangoX]

Kapanen has been dynamic. If he keeps playing this way, no way management can deny him a spot on the opening night roster!

 

[morhilane]

People remember when Habs were losing all their pre-season games?

This actually feels weird. Flyers didn't even get a goal (technically they did but thanks Refs!).

 

[MangoX]

Luckily Armia and Dvorak are on expiring deals... Don't get me wrong, I'd be looking to move either one and Gallagher asap

Anderson or Dvo before the other two, imo

 

[NewDef]

Lane Hutson and Oliver Kapanen deserve their praise. Hutson was (and I try not to use this word) dominant.

But some others had great games as well. Barron had a good quiet game, absorbing pressure fairly well. Tuch and Heineman did well, Laine and Dach showed flashes of what they're capable of.

Goalies were stellar, Andy scored.

Hard to find a complaint.

I find Barron was making bad short pass painting his teammates in the corner. Not impressed by his IQ... he could be so good, but i'm left disapointed and wanting more.

 

[xX SEYF Xx]

Was fun..
Standouts:
Kapanen
Heineman
Hutson
ABB
Wawa
Laine
Dobes
Primeau

 

[TT1]

Would like to see both Kapanen and Heineman in a bottom 6 role this year, I like Heineman's forecheck and he has hands + a good shot to finish plays too.