GDT: Game 35: The Dreaded Holidays Trip: Habs @ Panthers, Dec 28, 2024, 1 pm | TSN2, RDS, ESPN+

[Gravity]

Coliacovo sounds a bit discombobulated. I wonder if this "injury" had anything to do with it?

 

[dinodebino]

Two goals for Dach. Newhook with two apples.

OMFG. They were right all along. The world is ending soon. Fml.

 

[Tyson]

He's fkin great, don't know why the Preds gave him away. Christmas gift?

I think they wanted to get some cap room because Barron imo hasn't shown enough to garner a 20 minute RD in a trade.

 

[ryan callahan]

I know Evans is unlikely to replicate this season, but is a late 1st really worth it? Even if he's just a 30 point center, he's still money on the faceoffs, an absolute workhorse, and arguably the best PKer in the league. Hopefully, he agrees to 3.5x4.

Agree. Same debate as Lehky. Should have kept him. Honest players are rare.

 

[Monsieur Miz]

If Dach comes out of a funk, this board will love him again like they did with Gallagher and others. One game is not enough, but this board is all about “what have you done lately”.

Never liked his game, never will.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Wake me up when he scores 30.

lol he’s near a ppg and gets chances non stop and even with the lull he’s still pacing close to 40

 

[Lshap]

Anyone that is not seeing Dach improve is either not watching games or has a seeing eye dog and a braille book .His skating alone has improved 100% ,his contact and work ethic the same even if he doesn't score every game

Very happy to see Dach progressing, but he needs to be stronger along the boards. He was a beast pre-injury, outmuscling everyone off the puck, but this season he consistently loses the puck the moment he's pressured.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

What an amazing period by Montreal.

Goal 1: Laine uses his big frame to lean on his checker & protect the puck. He draws three guys to him leaving Guhle with a beautiful cross seam pass to Newhook. Newhook to Dach. Beauty goal. Newhook's 1st assist!

Goal 2: Bad change for Florida. Hutson takes the puck away drops to Newhook. Newhook throws a pass up center ice to a speeding Dach. He turns Knight. Another beautiful goal.

Goal 3: Jake & Army conspire to steal the puck SH. Earn a 2 on 1. Evans shoots! Goal! Ha. Ha. Ha.

Damn, a SHG by Evans again. 2G from Dach. 2A from Newhook. Game changer if those 2 get going.

Dobes perfect and looking steady & confident.

Great, great period.

 

[BullLund]

Armia showing why skills need a brain attached to be a great player. He should have known to pass it to Heineman right away before he goes too deep and the defender slides down. Just basic knowledge

He has a brain, unfortunately he's just a little too slow to process the game at NHL speed. He's a monster when he has space and time.

 

[Tyson]

Man the 4 posters that take repeated shots in the Dach thread seem to be really f***ing triggered that folks are happy that he’s having a good game.

Dach did deserve alot of criticism but true Hab fans are ecstatic for him today.

 

[ryan callahan]

If Dach comes out of a funk, this board will love him again like they did with Gallagher and others. One game is not enough, but this board is all about “what have you done lately”.

The board already loves him despite abysmal performances. That is the problem.

 

[dinodebino]

Never liked his game, never will.

Tell me, Monsieur, what provides you pleasure in life?

 

[Theodore450]

NO. It will be a step forward when Evans gets to play with guys with actual offensive ability.

He’s easily a 3C on a cup contending team and that entire line would work on a cup contending 3rd line. Elite for its role

 

[SlafySZN]

Lmao Evans is not a 4th line forward, especially with his performance this year. Dach has never proven to be a successful scoring line forward in his NHL career.

Evans is absolutely a 4th line forward or a guy that might take the 3rd line spot if you need for a while. This year is an anomaly for him, he is shooting around 30% right now.

 

[Schooner Guy]

You're right, the brainiacs understand that being good for 5% of the season is proving these simpletons wrong.

LOL! So I see you're in the camp that believes he forgot how to play hockey overnight.

 

[Monsieur Miz]

lol he’s near a ppg and gets chances non stop and even with the lull he’s still pacing close to 40

Sorry, I don't see the ''chances'' column on HockeyDB.

 

[The Great Weal]

Agree. Same debate as Lehky. Should have kept him. Honest players are rare.

Evans has been better than Lehkonen's tenure as a Hab. More important position too.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Strong two periods

Mtl needs to expect a push back in the third so gotta be ready. Dont want to waste a good effort

 

[HabbyGuy]

Carlo making sense.

 

[Monsieur Miz]

Tell me, Monsieur, what provides you pleasure in life?

I don't like Dach therefore nothing brings me pleasure in life.

 

[overlords]

Benoit Brunet still a moron who should not be allowed to speak

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Our D is doing fine so far. Dobes has looked really good but he did not have to make amazing saves. What I like most about Dobes so far in this game is his rebound control.

Yeah, he's giving Florida nothing.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Sorry, I don't see the ''chances'' column on HockeyDB.

But he’s producing too. lol what are you talking about?

 

[Andrei79]

So, how do we like Dobes up to now ?

 

[StCaufield]

Man the 4 posters that take repeated shots in the Dach thread seem to be really f***ing triggered that folks are happy that he’s having a good game.

I was one of them and I’m thrilled. Hopefully some consistency comes after