GDT: Game 12: Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins 11/2/24 7:00pm EST CITY, SN, TVAS

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

That is factually wrong. MSL got asked questions by the media about X, not Barron and Struble. What is he supposed to do? Act like Xhekaj has not played like absolute **** since the start of the year?

Have accountability on the team and scratch other players who also deserve it.

He hasn't.

He's targeted Xhekaj and Pezzetta and ignored others who have been just as bad, or worse.

MSL is such a shit coach it isn't even funny anymore.

The media that covers the Habs is just as f***ing terrible as MSL. Actually, they're worse as they've been covering the Habs long before MSL took over and they haven't learned anything either

 

[OnTheRun]

He could have answered in a way that threw some shade on a very raw young Dman. He decided to criticize him.

He was asked what he was expecting from Xhekaj coming back to the lineup... and his answer was along the line that he was expecting Xhekaj to be the better version of himself... How is this wrong?

I sure want Xhekaj to be the better version of himself... Don't we all do?

 

[The Real Timo]

my god. Pretty easy actually. Give a cookie cut type answer and talk to Jackeye privately.

Done with answering silly questions

Anyone asked him about Dvorak? Like one single journo?

Have accountability on the team and scratch other players who also deserve it.

He hasn't.

He's targeted Xhekaj and Pezzetta and ignored others who have been just as bad, or worse.

MSL is such a shit coach it isn't even funny anymore.

The media that covers the Habs is just as f***ing terrible as MSL. Actually, they're worse as they've been covering the Habs long before MSL took over and they haven't learned anything either

100%

 

[ryan callahan]

You know our team and fanbase is down bad when an AHL defenseman causes this much turmoil. I wish we could go back to the Desharnais era. At least we won games and the scapegoat was actually a NHL player.

 

[Bobby Holik agent]

Bet on Xhekaj & Pezzetta guys.
Put a letter on their jersey.
Mainstay on the team until 2030, book it.

 

[417]

I just saw Marty read this post and walk over and say something to Arbs actually

He was very unhappy and started chucking his gear off
May of flipped Marty off too
Hard to tell from this closet

So its true!?!?!

He really hates him!

 

[WatchfulElm]

There's a post on the main board stating that Barron is a top 15 D in the league based on some weird advanced stats.

If that's the case, there should be outrage about him being scratched!

Or maybe advanced stats are just shit.

 

[Tyson]

He was asked what he was expecting from Xhekaj coming back to the lineup... and his answer was along the line that he was expecting Xhekaj to be the better version of himself... How is this wrong?

I sure want Xhekaj to be the better version of himself... Don't we all do?

He said more than that. He said he wasn't a rookie anymore or something along those lines. Xhekaj has 100 games of experience and has regressed since year one. They have mismanaged him and they should either trade him or send him down because it is obvious that developing young D isn't their strong suit. Guhle and Hutson arrived ready, the others...not so much and none of them are progressing.

 

[Habs13]

He said more than that. He said he wasn't a rookie anymore or something along those lines. Xhekaj has 100 games of experience and has regressed since year one. They have mismanaged him and they should either trade him or send him down because it is obvious that developing young D isn't their strong suit. Guhle and Hutson arrived ready, the others...not so much and none of them are progressing.

St. Louis has regressed too. Lets send him to Laval and call up Vincent.

 

[Tyson]

St. Louis has regressed too. Lets send him to Laval and call up Vincent.

Not far fetched

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

You know our team and fanbase is down bad when an AHL defenseman causes this much turmoil. I wish we could go back to the Desharnais era. At least we won games and the scapegoat was actually a NHL player.

If Xhekaj was playing bad and no one else was, no one would have an issue.

He's not the only one who isn't playing well and he isn't the worst, but he gets targeted.

If you don't see that, then you really need to watch games more.

Same with Pezzetta. Guy hasn't played well, but he isn't the only one and if you're a vet you get a free pass apparently.

 

[Tyson]

If Xhekaj was playing bad and no one else was, no one would have an issue.

He's not the only one who isn't playing well and he isn't the worst, but he gets targeted.

If you don't see that, then you really need to watch games more.

Same with Pezzetta. Guy hasn't played well, but he isn't the only one and if you're a vet you get a free pass apparently.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Pittsburgh are horrible , yes we lost to them earlier this year but man they suck
They better play some good hockey because Pittsburgh are freaking washed.

 

[vokiel]

Pittsburgh are horrible , yes we lost to them earlier this year but man they suck
They better play some good hockey because Pittsburgh are freaking washed.

They have Eller.

 

[Kennerback]

We get blown out with or without Xhekaj. There's deep rooted issue. Even if Xhekaj magically meets MSL standards we still suck defensively.

 

[The Real Timo]

He was asked what he was expecting from Xhekaj coming back to the lineup... and his answer was along the line that he was expecting Xhekaj to be the better version of himself... How is this wrong?

I sure want Xhekaj to be the better version of himself... Don't we all do?

I'd ask "wtf does that mean?" Should Arbs read Michael Therrien's "How to become a better person" book?

 

[Rapala]

You know our team and fanbase is down bad when an AHL defenseman causes this much turmoil. I wish we could go back to the Desharnais era. At least we won games and the scapegoat was actually a NHL player.

LOL
Yeah the 30 goals we gave up in our last 5 home games has nothing to do with it.
Followed up by that gem in Washington.

I'd like to know how is it possible Lane Hutson is -9 at home and +5 on the road.
There is only one thing bothering this fan base and it's just how lost we've become in our own end.
Not to mention just how bad we've become at The Bell Center.

 

[Habssince89]

None of Xhekaj, Struble or Barron have earned play every day status. Those 3 should be on some kind of rotation.

Xhekaj in against Pens. Montembeault plays.

Disagree I think Struble has been fine, and has had moments of excellence. Barron had a few points but obviously has been weak, and X has been the worst of the bunch

 

[habdynasty]

Holy f what a whiny place this is today. Man up

 

[overlords]

Holy f what a whiny place this is today. Man up

Today?

 

[Habs13]

I've been pretty disappointed by Struble. Aside from him making as many mistakes and rest of Habs horrid D, he is also not playing physical. I remember hearing before the season how solid he is, how strong, etc. Well... i think Barron has more hits than Struble. Nobody is afraid to go into the corner with Struble there. THe lack of collective physicality from this team is appalling.

Almost as if the coach shuns physical play and punishes it...

 

[HabSgt]

I will try for positivity.

I am positive there will be a game today.

I am positive we can beat the Pens!

I am not saying we will just that we CAN beat the Pens!

PS see this is how we should do it, no Pre-Game blah blah, just the GDT up & live ASAP

 

[The Real Timo]

I will try for positivity.

I am positive there will be a game today.

I am positive we can beat the Pens!

I am not saying we will just that we CAN beat the Pens!

PS see this is how we should do it, no Pre-Game blah blah, just the GDT up & life ASAP

The brightest ray of sunshine on here.

 

[The Real Timo]

They are talking about not establishing da winning kulture and that might be the biggest consequence of continuing to lose and eventually not leading the rebuild anywhere.

And going to town on Dvorak - most justifiably so.

 

[OldCraig71]

Battle of the two failing franchises lol , and watch the penguins win the lottery this year because.. this is what they do best

Still no Jackeye? Go f*** yourself Marty , you blow
Because after two gigantic beatings you don't change that precious D around eh? Loser , you little T-rex arm putz of a coach. Go run the stairs and let the media gush over your playing career, jackass

Struble Barron - plan the parade douchenozzle

For some reason I see you holding a can of Redbull while wearing a wife beater shirt when you make these posts.