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

[Gravity]

I. Want. Hutson. Points.

 

[windycity]

So, how do we like Dobes up to now ?

Muy bien

 

[Schooner Guy]

Wake me up when he scores 30.

I'll be happy if starts playing like he did two seasons ago in his first season as a Hab. He has been showing signs of improving lately.

 

[Chili]

Habs shots on the left, Cats on the right

Habs doing the job in front of Dobes

 

[Andrei79]

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.

No, I resign him. That late first has way more chances of being a just than be valuable during our competitive window. Evans though, is pretty much a perfect middle 6 player.

 

[CrAzYNiNe]

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.

He’s had it rough, glad he can get it going. Either side people are on (trade or keep) him scoring helps both sides of that argument.

 

[Tyson]

Habs will need a veteran 3rd line center next season, they should try and sign that Jake Evans fellow

 

[McGuires Corndog]

So, how do we like Dobes up to now ?

Solid. Almost zero for rebounds, taking up a lot of net.

 

[HabbyGuy]

So, how do we like Dobes up to now ?

20 more minutes please than I'll answer. That said he's clearly been better than Primeau thus far.

 

[windycity]

I. Want. Hutson. Points.

You Hutson slut

 

[Habs13]

The icing on this cake would be a powerplay blast from Laine, assisted by Lane! Let's get it!

 

[HHel]

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.

Goal 2: Laine back checks two times to get that puck free.

 

[Schooner Guy]

No, I resign him. That late first has way more chances of being a just than be valuable during our competitive window. Evans though, is pretty much a perfect middle 6 player.

Yup. He developed into this player under us. We'd have to trade a lot to replace the void he would leave up the middle. The rookies will take time.

 

[the]

Let’s end this game on a good note with a Laine goal now.

 

[EveryDay]

Matheson assist on Evans goal, how???

 

[Draft]

Still performing extremely well with tough deployment against top lines. Long term he's a 10-15 goal a year guy (maybe a bit more if he can find a spot on a top 6 like Stephenson and Danault) but we need him to be a top shutdown guy.

No doubt he's playing well! I think he's a good bottom-6 player on a hot streak - I don't think he's turning a corner at 28 shooting just about 30%. Shouldn't be anywhere near the top-6 if we're a competitive team, but really like him in a defensive bottom-6 role.

 

[The Great Weal]

Boo hoo. if you feel attacked it’s bc you know you’ve been one of the obsessive shitters

Way to dodge the question. I'm saying there's a clear difference between "nice! I hope Dach keeps it up and helps us be in the mix" and "lol where are the dumb haters at now?". I've been clear that I'm happy he's doing better lately but it needs to happen for a longer stretch. Does that make me an obsessive shitters? Can't say I'm surprised given your delusional comments about the defensive game in his thread.

 

[JianYang]

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

I haven't watched his game except for a couple minutes, but I'm not really looking at goals and assists. I want to see the guy who used to carry the puck and protect the puck... the guy who could use his reach and size to gain an advantage to the net.

I only care about the G and A in the sense that it might help him click something mentally on his journey back to the type of game that got me excited about him in the first place.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Habs shots on the left, Cats on the right

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Habs doing the job in front of Dobes

Cats not interested in paying DA price today.

It's ok.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Matheson assist on Evans goal, how???

No idea. It was a Florida giveaway and a really bad one at that.

 

[Draft]

No, I resign him. That late first has way more chances of being a just than be valuable during our competitive window. Evans though, is pretty much a perfect middle 6 player.

Middle-6 implies that he's going to spend time as our second line center. No thanks, personally.

 

[windycity]

The icing on this cake would be a powerplay blast from Laine, assisted by Lane! Let's get it!

I'll be happy with 20 minutes of shutdown hockey and a 3-0 win lol

 

[The Great Weal]

No, I resign him. That late first has way more chances of being a just than be valuable during our competitive window. Evans though, is pretty much a perfect middle 6 player.

The only reason why you trade him is because of contract demands. If he's holding out for 5/year he should be gone.

 

[overlords]

Wake me up when he scores 30.

I also set arbitrary and unrealistic expectations just so I can get surly about it later down the line

 

[ryan callahan]

I haven't watched his game except for a couple minutes, but I'm not really looking at goals and assists. I want to see the guy who used to carry the puck and protect the puck... the guy who could use his reach and size to gain an advantage to the net.

I only care about the G and A in the sense that it might help him click something mentally on his journey back to the type of game that got me excited about him in the first place.

I agree. I want him to find his game as much as the next one. I just think that as fans we need to have higher standards. Accepting bad performances night after night makes the guys complacent. Cheers to Kirby's redemption arc. Hope he end the yr at 50 pts and makes me eat crow.