GDT: GAME 13: HABS @ WINGS | Slip Slidin' | Thurs. Nov. 9th, 2023, 7PM -- RDS, TSN2, TSN690, 98.5FM

[Habssince89]

Is the MSL act starting to wear on people? Too much philosophy, not enough accountability, too much rigidness and unwillingness to make true adjustments.

The honeymoon is over

Hard disagree

 

[Barriwhite]

It's been a gruesome month of November so far for the Habs, having suffered 3 losses at the hands of the Yotes (away), Blues (away) and Bolts (home).

The Bolts game was a shock to the system as freshly minted Molson Cup winner, Jacques Alain, was pulled after allowing 4 first period goals. The Habs never recovered but did come within 2 goals, only to see their hopes dashed by untimely, boneheaded plays.

Which led to a now all too familiar pose struck from the bench.

The Habs downspiraling happened immediately after the October 27th game in Vegas, which had prompted MSL to claim that this was the best performance his team had offered since he was named head coach. Coincidence? Maybe.

Perhaps Marty's going to have to adapt his messaging so as not to heap too much praise upon his players, in the event they should become complacent.

Already, we have seen the usually exuberant, positive and optimistic Marty handle things differently in the Habs' dressing room, following Wednesday's practice, just before the team headed out to Detroit that afternoon.

Predictably, the losses have affected how the fan base is now responding to the team.

When the team was winning, some HFers were even entertaining playoff hopes. However, the string of losses caused others to change their tune to glass half empty mode. Unperturbed, are a large contingent of staunch rebuilders/ tankers who are far less concerned with how much of the glass is filled but by what's in it.

A trip to the Motor City now has a whole other meaning.

Several current Habs teammates are still very fond of Petry, who was traded to his hometown team on August 15th for a modest return, all part of Kent Hughes' approach to try and accommodate outgoing players by soft-landing them to where they want to be. It likely creates goodwill for players who will sign with the Habs in the future, all part of making it easier for them to choose Montreal as a destination.

Speaking of Petry, bet you didn't see this coming ...





Looking like some fans are still finding out. TSN will probably keep using this as filler material during their broadcasts.

However, a lesser known item, is how Jeff Petry changed his jersey number in order to do this:



Cool that he chose to honor his dad that way.

Meantime, the Habs D has just cratered. There was the Savard injury, followed by Billy Madison completely self-destructing in the past two weeks. Some posited that he may be hiding an injury, however, if that were the case, why would he be logging so many minutes every game?

Even the normally reliable Johnathan Kovacevic has seen his game slip, unlike his solid, cop-like patrolling ways.

Kovacop suits Kovacevic perfectly -- he's got that squarish jawline, imposing stature, a mean resting face and can become a loose cannon on occasion. Props once again to @Deebs for the moniker.


Oh, it's that time of year again ...

Finally, in other news, we could not let it go unnoticed that le p'tit Davide Desharnais will see the jersey that he wore in juniors, be retired in a ceremony next year. He's certainly come a long way ...

LINEUPS TBA

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Does everyone there collect their paycheque then stop working too

Yes.

They call themselves Huberdough despite being a town well situated in Quebec, they use the English name

 

[GHJimmy]

As many as deep curses in witchcraft, you are a gem @Runner77

 

[LV426]

Go Habs!!

Red Wings suck...except for red wings and a frosty brew at the local bar.

The food of kings.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I just had to do it

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Dvorak about to go crazy

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Blender time!

 

[Habs13]

Switch Dvo and Money and it's an interesting line-up

 

[sampollock]

Go Habs!!

Red Wings suck...except for red wings and a frosty brew at the local bar.

The food of kings.

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Looks awesome

 

[Rapala]

I mean people want to fire every coach immediately after a loss so…

Seriously? The only people calling for Marty's head were the same ones calling for it last season. I think most people simply want to see a shift in game management. Starting with structure and encompassing in-game adjustment. The repetition of bone headed play needs to be addressed and repeat offenders shouldn't get off scott free regardless of where they fall in the chain of command. We have plenty of time to start head hunting next season when his contract comes up.

 

[Jaynki]

Is the MSL act starting to wear on people? Too much philosophy, not enough accountability, too much rigidness and unwillingness to make true adjustments.

The honeymoon is over

What do you mean by not enouh accountability and too much rigidness/no true adjustment?

Ça rajoute du piquant

 

[morhilane]

CC/Suzuki was broken!
I like that MSL kept CC/Slaf together, but Dvorak...ouf.

Newhook/Suzuki/Anderson is a choice.

 

[zx81]

Glad MSL finally broke up the CC-Suzuki duo but having Newhook and Anderson still on the same line is annoying.

 

[Tyson]

What do you mean by not enouh accountability and too much rigidness/no true adjustment?



Ça rajoute du piquant

Maybe it's finally starting to happen. Hopefully it works

Seriously? The only people calling for Marty's head were the same ones calling for it last season. I think most people simply want to see a shift in game management. Starting with structure and encompassing in-game adjustment. The repetition of bone headed play needs to be addressed and repeat offenders shouldn't get off scott free regardless of where they fall in the chain of command. We have plenty of time to start head hunting next season when his contract comes up.

Exactly, we all want to see Marty succeed but it's time to see some adjustments.

Also, let's see how they start the game...Marty has to get this team ready for when the puck drops.

 

[morhilane]

I wondering if MSL is hoping Newhook/Suzuki/Anderson is similar to RHP/Suzuki/Anderson from last year.

 

[McGees]

MSL: “Anderson, I like the way you’ve been skating in straight lines with your blinders on, and getting shots to the crest…I’m putting you with Suzuki. “

 

[Rapala]

LOLOLOL
Contemplating the whole Newhook thing starting with that ill fated trip his daughter suggested would net us Bedard.

 

[Tyson]

LOLOLOL
Contemplating the whole Newhook thing starting with that ill fated trip his daughter suggested would net us Bedard.

Run Forest Run

 

[OldCraig71]

MSL reads HF Habs.

 

[Tyson]

MSL reads HF Habs.

We are the experts after all, just ask us

 

[Adam Michaels]

MSL reads HF Habs.

He also uses Waze

 

[morhilane]

MSL reads HF Habs.

He would have swapped Monahan/Dvorak if he did.

 

[Tyson]

Yeah Dvorak isn't skilled enough to line up with Caufield. This won't last long