GDT: Game 32: Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild 12/21/23 8:00pm EST RDS (HD), TSN, TSN 690

[Skip Bayless]

Love that quote from the Captain.

I think Slaf fits them like a glove. The only thing is that he needs to find a way to create more havoc by himself, find that powerforward game. That will open up tons of room for Suz and Caufield.

Heineman’s stat line: 3SOG, 3 hits, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 1 rebound, 55% FG%…TOI: 6:57

8 other forwards combined:

"We all know Emil has ability, but it's about what he can do without the puck."

 

[StCaufield]

we'll see Rossi and Hartman on the second line doesn't intimidate me. Maroon on the third line plays a heavy game, but he's no 3rd liner. And the first line has Kaprisov, who's tiny, but he's the one I'm most worried about. I think if we can contain him, we'll win.

I think our speed could give those big but slow and imobile 2nd and 3rd d pairings problems.

I'm looking forward to seeing what our two aces in the hole can do from the 4th line: Ylonen and Heineman. I like that Evans is getting his shot in the top six. But if he ever gets bumped back to 4c, that could be a good 4th line: Ylonen - Evans - Heineman. Lots of speed and some secondary scoring.

I don’t think you give Rossi and Shartman enough credit. Especially Rossi

 

[dinodebino]

We haven’t won there for so long. I mean, I still had my two kids at home and was married. Jebus.

 

[Habs13]

Heinemann is in, I see. Alright. I'll bite. I'll watch.


Why is Evans still playing second line center though!?

 

[Habssince89]

Heinemann is in, I see. Alright. I'll bite. I'll watch.


Why is Evans still playing second line center though!?

He has been for a while now. Basically we have too many righties so Monahan is moved to LW

 

[Tyson]

Heinemann is in, I see. Alright. I'll bite. I'll watch.


Why is Evans still playing second line center though!?

Odd isn't it that ever since Evans has been put on that line Anderson has started to produce...

 

[Naslundforever]

Suzuki was 11 when habs last beat the Wild the Heinemann era begins.

 

[Habs13]

Odd isn't it that ever since Evans has been put on that line Anderson has started to produce...

I think that's purely coincidence. He was getting his chances. Just couldn't bury them. He has an empty net goal, one that bounced in off him and a blind shot that went in. That's hockey - but nothing changed; still getting chance only some are finding ways to go in now.

 

[overlords]

 

[Tyson]

I think that's purely coincidence. He was getting his chances. Just couldn't bury them. He has an empty net goal, one that bounced in off him and a blind shot that went in. That's hockey - but nothing changed; still getting chance only some are finding ways to go in now.

Perhaps I am way off but maybe Jake Evans is more skilled than many think?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Which team is the bridge and which team is the truck ?

Pretty obvious the person driving that truck isn't use to driving larger vehicles, or they're a complete moron. Or both.

 

[donghabs98]

 

[OldCraig71]

We haven’t won there for so long. I mean, I still had my two kids at home and was married. Jebus.

You said a little but said a lot right there. How are you liking the single life?

 

[salbutera]

https://x.com/moneypuckdotcom/status/1737842483919466930?s=46&t=a3HPp5YfHU2XDo78oSJMFA

 

[Team_Spirit]

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Buffalo feed just showed that Montreal is 4th in the league for points by players 18-24. They're tied with Ottawa.

Buffalo is 1st and I forget who was 2nd

 

[Habssince89]

I think the Habs come out with at least a point tonight

 

[NewDef]

Perhaps I am way off but maybe Jake Evans is more skilled than many think?

He plays the right way. If he was 6'2", he'd be my concession 3rd liner. Top 6 is a bit much but he's better than a 4th line grinder.

 

[HabbyGuy]

I think the Habs come out with at least a point tonight

Wouldn't surprise me, these habs seem to only play 1 goal games.

 

[HabbyGuy]

Yeah one Win in the last 16 against the Wild, MTL is not winning this game.

Something to be said about law of averages. Perhaps we're due?

 

[The Great Weal]

I would love a Slafkovsky goal

 

[HabbyGuy]

Hutson-esque

 

[Fatbiggie]

Remember that game, vintage PK right here

 

[BLONG7]

Suzuki was 11 when habs last beat the Wild the Heinemann era begins.

Seriously? Our Captain was 11 the last time we beat the Wild??

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Love that quote from the Captain.

Mon capitaine <3