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

[Vachon23]

The Leafs full line-up lost to a mismash of Senators players last night.

The only guys we should be looking for are the young ones trying to make the team, these are the reps that matter.

Even the players trying to get a spot…

They need to be good but that game is not an NHL caliber game

 

[Trabdy2]

I'm guessing Hutson will see a good chunk of PP QB time in this one with no Matheson in the lineup. This should be fun.

 

[Mudz]

What if she's interested in playing mommy and daddy?

Do it in the living room while watching the game. Is there really any other way?

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Dach and Laine will probably need a few games to shake off the rust but if they can stay healthy that second line will be dangerous

 

[Rapala]

Even the players trying to get a spot…

They need to be good but that game is not an NHL caliber game

True but it is a number of steps better than intra squad anything.
Usually you just want your skill guys to be able to connect the dots.
The role players finally get unleashed and can now show how dirty they are willing to get.
This is important for both pro rosters.

 

[sansabri]

Engstrom is the only D playing tonight who doesn't have an NHL game under his belt. our depth is insane

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

For our sanity, it's a good thing that Michkov is not playing against us, when the average Joe will realize what we passed on, he may do regrettable things in Montréal's streets...

 

[HabSgt]

And he is a legit prospect.

He would have fit right in with Kirby, they could have been the video game line.

 

[Habs]

Old and play has taken a drop last year.

Maybe if he was paid a million less.

Meh, this team can't be bitching about money the way they throw it around. Wouldn't mind a couple brutes to keep an eye on the kids

 

[Vachon23]

True but it is a number of steps better than intra squad anything.
Usually you just want your skill guys to be able to connect the dots.
The role players finally get unleashed and can now show how dirty they are willing to get.
This is important for both pro rosters.

Agree, the kids need to show flash

 

[Treb]

For our sanity, it's a good thing that Michkov is not playing against us, when the average Joe will realize what we passed on, he may do regrettable things in Montréal's streets...

The average Joe is not obsessed with flagelling themselves over a pick, especially when we don't even know what Reinbacher will become.

 

[Tyson]

Can you imagine how much of a difference it will make if Laine gets his game all the way back?

 

[Supersonic]

Edit: very excited

 

[Treb]

Meh, this team can't be bitching about money the way they throw it around. Wouldn't mind a couple brutes to keep an eye on the kids

What money has Hughes thrown around? You can't conflate how MB handled money with the current org.

 

[Vachon23]

I would have prefer to see Struble-Mailloux so they could compete against Xhekaj-Barron

 

[bonneaug]

Hutson will man PP1 for sure, gotta love it

 

[Habs]

What money has Hughes thrown around? You can't conflate how MB handled money with the current org.

it makes me nervous responding to your posts, like if you disagree I'll get infractions

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

As much as Laine sucking would potentially help me not eat crow, him (and Dach) sucking tonight have nothing to do with them, but pretty much not playing a game for either of them in a year will do that.

Hoping Dach improves on the dot.

 

[Treb]

it makes me nervous responding to your posts, like if you disagree I'll get infractions

Why would I do that? People have the right to disagree with me.

 

[Redux91]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1838226353453199716

Even with the tempered expectations of preseason,

That is a very real 2nd line, 3rd line , and the Hutson-Savard, Xhejaj-Barron are the very real most likely 2nd and 3rd official pairings for opening night

Definitely looking forward to see any gelling

 

[Colezuki]

2nd date should be easily rescheduleable

Im 35, single, in decent shape, with no kids and a good job. I literally have a date tonight, wednesday, friday and planning one saturday.

My wallet is taking a literal pounding

 

[Kosseca]

Im 35, single, in decent shape, with no kids and a good job. I literally have a date tonight, wednesday, friday and planning one saturday.

My wallet is taking a literal pounding

There are jokes to be made here... but i must resist....

 

[PavelBrendl]

Most excited I've been to see this team start a preseason in so long. The team is brimming with potential in a way I've never seen in my lifetime. Hutson watch is live. Newhook-Dach-Laine is such a naturally talented line it's not even funny, and I think Dach and Laine are gonna be amped to get at it after so much time off.

Been a Heineman stan for some time now, and looking forward to seeing Kapanen beside him. Engstrom and Mailloux will be a great pair to watch well.

 

[schwang26]

As much as Laine sucking would potentially help me not eat crow, him (and Dach) sucking tonight have nothing to do with them, but pretty much not playing a game for either of them in a year will do that.

Hoping Dach improves on the dot.

As long as Laine shows signs of rust and not lack of effort, then I’m happy. Regardless of how he and Dach start out, the good news is, opposing teams will absolutely have to be concerned with that line and watch them. That takes a lot of pressure off the first line. I seriously see the 3rd line being dangerous this year as well.

 

[thebestnic]

There are jokes to be made here... but i must resist....

Using pounding there is sus for sure