GDT: GAME 27: MTL @ BUF | Buffalo wings and a prayer | Sat., Dec. 9th, 2023, 7:00 PM ET -- CBC, TVAS, SN360, TSN690, 98.5FM

[26Mats]

I wish Kovacevich was meaner. For a guy his size, he seems to shy away from it.

I like the way he redeemed himself from that bad penalty by creating the Struble goal.

 

[HabSgt]

Happy to see Struble playing so well. Now I know my eyes weren't deceiving when I watched him in Laval

Hope you got pics cuz I don't think you're gonna see him in Laval again.

 

[Chili]

Was that enough time in protocol for Barron? I didn’t see the replay tho, maybe I shouldn’t assume there was head contact?

They should keep an eye on him. From experience, a neck injury can be delayed, surprised he's back.

 

[Lockin17]

I wish Kovacevich was meaner. For a guy his size, he seems to shy away from it.

Just a nice guy overall i guess

 

[Adam Michaels]

Wonder if he's tired or hurting. Just simple things we all know he can do isn't being executed well

He might not be 100%. In fact, I'm sure with the way he plays, he's one of those D who always play hurt (a la Savard). It could also be the usual second year struggles most players go through. In his case, it started a few games ago.

 

[the valiant effort]

He definitely didn't go into protocol. He just got cleaned up because he was bleeding.

Right on, hopefully my attention isn’t so divided in the 3rd LOL

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I wish Kovacevich was meaner. For a guy his size, he seems to shy away from it.

He's not really a good fighter, but he seems to have his moments.

I feel like some games he's as soft as butter and other games he mixes it up, throws hits and shoves after the whistle.

 

[Naslundforever]

They should keep an eye on him. From experience, a neck injury can be delayed, surprised he's back.

He ate the glass with his chin pretty bad indeed

 

[HabbyGuy]

Right on, hopefully my attention isn’t so divided in the 3rd LOL

Ufc?

 

[Kimota]

Just a nice guy overall i guess

That's when a grittier coach would send him a message.

 

[sheed36]

According to the NHL boxscore (if you can believe it ) the Habs faceoff % so far tonight.

Monahan - 71.4%
Suzuki - 60%
Dvorak - 58.3%
Evans - 50%

Caufield also with 7 shots after 2.

 

[StCaufield]

Thompson is good but he’s not elite at all. Not sure what the big deal is with him. He’s a giraffe with 12 hits all season and hardly ever battles in the corners. Caufield literally slightly hits more lol

 

[Kimota]

He's not really a good fighter, but he seems to have his moments.

I feel like some games he's as soft as butter and other games he mixes it up, throws hits and shoves after the whistle.

Call in BGL to give him courses! lol

 

[Runner77]

Spirited affair

You and … Mrs. … Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones!

You’ve got a thing, going on …

 

[Tyson]

Thompson is good but he’s not elite at all. Not sure what the big deal is with him. He’s a giraffe with 12 hits all season and hardly ever battles in the corners. Caufield literally slightly hits more lol

A young player coming into his own with 38 goals two seasons ago and 47 last year...he is elite.

 

[Rapala]

Happy to see Struble playing so well. Now I know my eyes weren't deceiving me when I watched him in Laval

and I quote
"There is something about this Guy" I wonder who said that even before Laval?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Thompson is good but he’s not elite at all. Not sure what the big deal is with him. He’s a giraffe with 12 hits all season and hardly ever battles in the corners. Caufield literally slightly hits more lol

He's got the finesse of a small player and some elite hands.

For physical play he's pretty f***ing soft..

 

[Whitesnake]

Hey pal....you know that I'll score on you right?

 

[Kimota]

Damn Strumble is strong for his size.

 

[MasterD]

Thompson is good but he’s not elite at all. Not sure what the big deal is with him. He’s a giraffe with 12 hits all season and hardly ever battles in the corners. Caufield literally slightly hits more lol

The big deal is 47 goals last year. When's the last time anyone got close to that for the Habs?

 

[HabSgt]

Should be a good third, Habs & Sabres have never been friendlies.

 

[HabbyGuy]

He's got the finesse of a small player and some elite hands.

For physical play he's pretty f***ing soft..

He's no Lindros.

 

[Rapala]

Damn Strumble is strong for his size.

Does anyone doubt Harris will be expendable?
He's not great on that right side a 7 at best in the very near future.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

He's no Lindros.

A prime Lindros in today's game would be un-f***ing-stopable.

He could own you with skill, with size and with nastiness..

A prime Lindros is probably worth more than McDavid.

#potentialhomer

 

[Natey]

He's solid but doesn't do anything. Probably more net negative than anything. Just my perspective but I could be way off base, I'm humble enough to admit it lol

I mean he was advertised as being terrible defensively. I disagree. He's completely solid for a #5-#6.

Offensively, he chips in from time to time. He's got more goals than Anderson, Slafkovsky, Pezzetta, Guhle, Harris, Xhekaj, Harvey-Pinard, Dvorak, Evans.... and that's in some pretty limited minutes too.