GDT: Game 22: Jets @ Habs | In the hunt | Thurs. Mar. 4th, 7 PM ET -- TSN2, RDS, TSN3

[Runner77]

What in the world is going on with Habs personnel?

Last week, there was this:

This week, in a most bizarre, Cammaleriesque move, Habs goalie coach got knifed:

Gif credit: Ice Poutine


It has started to feel like this:

Which begs the question ... who's next?

When it rains in your kitchen ... or whatever that saying is -- is what has been happening since the first 10 games of the season.

This is what happens when you get this type of offensive production:

Danault in particular, just notched an unenviable milestone. His last regular season goal occurred on Feb. 29, 2020. And here he is treading dangerously into Scott Gomez territory.

Some are ascribing Danault's woes as mental, further to a contract extension gone awry where he is rumored to have been offered a 6 X 5 deal that he declined on account of demanding a higher salary. And now, that kind of offer is all but impossible given his longstanding struggles.

It seems to have definitely seeped into all aspects of his play ...

Of course, leave it to the Habs to create more drama.

With Carey Price struggling and Waite getting fired in an unusual manner, conspiracy theories have emerged whereby Price is viewed as the ultimate kingmaker, some believing he may have been behind so many from the Habs personnel losing their jobs over his 14-year career.

This was not alleviated by those awkward pressers yesterday by MB and Price -- the latter apparently wasn't consulted, nor notified in advance of Waite's termination.

It even prompted one poster to assert:

Youppi must be shitting his pants.

HABS COMBOS AT PRACTICE

Drouin - Suzuki - Toffoli/Anderson
Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Lehkonen - Kotkaniemi - Armia
Byron - Evans - Perry

Chiarot - Weber
Edmundson - Petry
Kulak - Romanov

Allen
Price


Jets lineup tonight

Stastny-Scheifele-Wheeler
Connor-Dubois-Ehlers
Copp-Lowry-Appleton
Perreault-Thompson-Lewis

Morrissey-Poolman
Forbort-Pionk
Beaulieu-DeMelo

Hellebuyck


However, there is some good news on the horizon. Coach Dom has finally notched his first win, albeit against a team that had played 4 games in 6 days -- and given that, it was closer than it needed to be.

It's not much, but it's a start. We'll be happy that it won't be a return to this guy's antics.

GHG.

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[Kairi Zaide]

I hate the jorts

 

[Seb]

Nice GDT as usual

Is Price starting?

 

[Tyson]

Informative and accurate GDT.
Nice work


Habs have to win tonight and stay relevant in the hunt for a playoff spot

 

[RandR]

Great GDT Runner77. Your sense of humour is a perfect recipe for what is going on in Habsland these days.

The Habs were the best team in Saturdays game against the Jets. It will be a small but useful step towards the team gaining their confidence back if they can keep that up and this time get the 2 points.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Nice GDT as usual

Is Price starting?

I don't think it's been announced, but he played well last game, so I assume he will.

 

[salbutera]

Informative and accurate GDT.
Nice work


Habs have to win tonight and stay relevant in the hunt for a playoff spot

Relevant?

• 3-pts behind Edm w 4-games in hand
• 4-pts behind Jets w game in hand
• 3-pts up on Cgy w 2-games in hand

They’re already relevant... but yes a little win streak would provide a solid cushion. 3-points over next two games vs Jets would help towards achieving said goal

 

[sandviper]

What in the world is going on with Habs personnel?

Last week, there was this:

This week, in a most bizarre, Cammaleriesque move, Habs goalie coach got knifed:

It has started to feel like this:

Which begs the question ... who's next?

When it rains in your kitchen ... or whatever that saying is -- is what has been happening since the first 10 games of the season.

This is what happens when you get this type of offensive production:

Danault in particular, just notched an unenviable milestone. His last regular season goal occurred on Feb. 29, 2020. And here he is treading dangerously into Scott Gomez territory.

Some are ascribing Danault's woes as mental, further to a contract extension gone awry where he is rumored to have been offered a 6 X 5 deal that he declined on account of demanding a higher salary. And now, that kind of offer is all but impossible given his longstanding struggles. It seems to have definitely seeped into all aspects of his play ...

Of course, leave it to the Habs to create more drama.

With Carey Price struggling and Waite getting fired in an unusual manner, conspiracy theories have emerged whereby Price is viewed as the ultimate kingmaker, some believing he may have been behind so many Habs personnel losing their jobs over his 14-year career.

This was not alleviated by those awkward pressers yesterday by MB and Price, who apparently wasn't consulted, nor notified of Waite's termination.

It even prompted one poster to assert:

However, there is some good news on the horizon. Coach Dom has finally notched his first win, albeit against a team that had played 4 games in 6 days -- and given that, it was closer than it needed to be.

It's not much, but it's a start.

GHG.

Awesome job my man! We blew the last OT versus Winnipeg but I did think we played decently. We're definitely playing better last couple games compared to the 10 prior, so let's beat those Jets!

 

[Milhouse40]

Great GDT....

Game plan for tonight
1- Stay away from the penalty box
2- Score some goals for a change

That's it. Start with that.

 

[habergeon]

Great GDT thread (as usual), looking to build some momentum and beat the Jets!

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

KK with 2 goals

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

Excellent morale boosting GDT! Always fun to watch these two teams go at it. We're due for a win
Go Go!

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

That Therrien gif should be attached to ghostbuster's Stay-puff the marshmallow man

 

[Runner77]

Thanks to you all for your kind feedback.

I've just added a brand new Therrien gif. That guy is an inexhaustible source of material.

 

[HabsForHire]

Great GDT....

Game plan for tonight
1- Stay away from the penalty box
2- Score some goals for a change

That's it. Start with that.

Come on man be realistic, cant actually ask for both at the same time haha

 

[Milhouse40]

Come on man be realistic, cant actually ask for both at the same time haha

I have to agree that even if they tried, their coordination look a lot like this lately

 

[HabsForHire]

I have to agree that even if they tried, their coordination look a lot like this lately

Is that the PK i only see 4

 

[Tuggy]

I actually have a good feeling about tonight.

We'll see if that results in a W

 

[Rapala]

Great Job @Runner77
The thing that makes little sense is indeed Richardson still being employed. I would have bet the farm he would be cut in the first culling given how MB is so in love with his defense and thinks it's a strength. He obviously hasn't seen the pattern yet.

 

[A Loyal Demidog]

Amazing GDT, maestro Runner! I laughed hard at the “6 x 5? 6 x 5!!” and Gally’s expression + reply A great way to start the morning!

 

[Adam Michaels]

I hope Josh Anderson is good to go tonight. The fact he practiced with the team yesterday shows that he's rearing for a return.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

wonder who starts for us tonight,Price was good last game but Allen has been great for us all season ( so far )

and hopefully Mr.Anderson is back in the line up

 

[salbutera]

Mr Anderson has quickly become the key motor for this team - they look & play different when he’s in the lineup IMO.

 

[salbutera]

Does that mean Allen is the starter or am I confusing with first off the ice?