GDT: GAME #49 | LEAFS @ HABS | WED, APR 28 @8PM EST | SPORTSNET

[The Big Swede13]

Habs wont quit we need to better in the 3rd

 

[Leafidelity]

We all know he is the 2nd best but it will take a while for posters to accept and digest that.

Americans are entirely oblivious. They won't realize how good he is still he's leading Team USA at the Olympics. A lot of them still think TJ Oshie is elite.

 

[CelticDruid]

What’s with Holl constantly screening or deflecting but not taking the man

Must be suffering from The Giraffe Syndrome.

 

[Gallagbi]

i think when it comes down to it in the playoffs, he’s the odd man out.

Hyman for him and Nash for Brooks are both significant upgrades. Even if I don't mind either of the two odd men out.

 

[aingefan]

So, that was an old goal by Muzz (32) from Spezza (37) and Jumbo Joe (41).
110 years worth of hockey guy. Wonder if it’s a record?

 

[123offtheglass]

i think when it comes down to it in the playoffs, he’s the odd man out.

Yup, when everyone is healthy I don't see him sticking around in the top 6, and if he's not there then I don't see him in at all either; definitely is solid depth though.

 

[Sypher04]

Why do we let the Habs push us around ? They are less tough than the Jets yet we act like the biggest group of ******* I’ve ever seen against MTL. Gross

I really don't feel like we have at all. Maybe you can point to some instances, but we've given back a number of big hits tonight, and I don't think Montreal's physicality has been at all a factor in this game

 

[DaWatcher]

it really doesn’t. Have draft implications, a u-18 tournament isn’t going to drastically change an organizations stance on a player. If anything that is the worst thing you can do is draft based on the u-18 or Ivan hilinka.

either way, it’s just really sad to see the inequality. A simple fix is to combine the two events in the USA (that has been done previously I believe). Just a poor look for the IIHF

What inequality? Women's sports are a net negative. A total waste of resources. Those u-18s would destroy the very best that the women have to offer. Not even women care about women's sports.

 

[Griffin76]

All D between 11 and 14 minutes so far. For the most part they are all doing well.

 

[The Beyonder]

They can't be letting Anderson throw careless hits like that on our players. Take the instigator if you have too, that was a massively dangerous hit on your number 1 d-man, do something about it.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Screw it, when Hyman is back take out Galchenyuk for him. Brooks and the fourth line have been great. I've been one of the biggest Thornton haters, but he's been great and I think he could be a difference maker in the playoffs if he's playing with passion. Brooks looks great out there as well.

 

[wingman75]

Sloppy with the puck. Need a tight effort in the third. Would like to see them lock it down, reduce any inside chances, and enough with the turnovers.

Tavares line has been terrible tonight. Lazy defensively. They need to simplify when not in the offensive zone.

Overall we are outskilling them, not sure we are outplaying them.

 

[fahad203]

Tavares is being badly outplayed by Thornton tonight. Tavares looks like he has taken one too many mushrooms, utterly clueless out there.

Really impressed with Sandin with his grit and skill set.

Tavares has been great though last 15 games. I am ok with him having an off night.
That's why we have depth

 

[djdev]

So, that was an old goal by Muzz (32) from Spezza (37) and Jumbo Joe (41).
110 years worth of hockey guy. Wonder if it’s a record?

i doubt it, 30 years ago players werent in their prime until late 20s..it wasnt a young persons league like now. mid to late 30s players were very commonplace

 

[TimeZone]

So, that was an old goal by Muzz (32) from Spezza (37) and Jumbo Joe (41).
110 years worth of hockey guy. Wonder if it’s a record?

Highly unlikely, 32 isn't exactly old.

 

[Bellefour20]

SN has to make the habs goal like it destroyed the Leafs

 

[123offtheglass]

Good call. Crosby is the best l've ever seen for plays like that.

The stuff he pulls off on purpose is ridiculous, at times he seems like a robot.

 

[therealkoho]

I just watched the Montreal goal 4 times, what exactly was Holl supposed to do there????

I can't say Nylander's pursuit on the back check was anything to write home about, it looked lackadaisical and disinterested, like one of those "here you do it" kind of approaches. Willie should've been all over Suzuki by the time they reached the blueline.

 

[DaWatcher]

Blame Holl all you want for that Habs goal, but Nylander's 'backcheck' was shameful. I am also getting sick and tired of people saying Dermott should be sent to Seattle, give me a break. Kid was drafted and developed by this organization, and if I had a choice it would be Holl (who is nearly 30) that I would leave unprotected. Considering all of the draft picks and prospects we have gifted other organizations I am surprised some of you still possess this mentality.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Kyle Dukakus

 

[francis246]

What inequality? Women's sports are a net negative. A total waste of resources. Those u-18s would destroy the very best that the women have to offer. Not even women care about women's sports.

The Women’s hockey gold medal game is probably the best event at the Winter Olympics.

 

[fahad203]

So, that was an old goal by Muzz (32) from Spezza (37) and Jumbo Joe (41).
110 years worth of hockey guy. Wonder if it’s a record?

Vlasci to Thornton to Marleau?

 

[francis246]

Blame Holl all you want for that Habs goal, but Nylander's 'backcheck' was shameful. I am also getting sick and tired of people saying Dermott should be sent to Seattle, give me a break. Kid was drafted and developed by this organization, and if I had a choice it would be Holl (who is nearly 30) that I would leave unprotected. Considering all of the draft picks and prospects we have gifted other organizations I am surprised some of you still possess this mentality.

i think the hope is that Holl is taken by Seattle

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I just watched the Montreal goal 4 times, what exactly was Holl supposed to do there????

I can't say Nylander's pursuit on the back check was anything to write home about, it looked lackadaisical and disinterested, like one of those "here you do it" kind of approaches. Willie should've been all over Suzuki by the time they reached the blueline.

Yep

 

[Man Bear Pig]

i doubt it, 30 years ago players werent in their prime until late 20s..it wasnt a young persons league like now. mid to late 30s players were very commonplace

I'd say it's more about teams not understanding that players are in their prime around 25/26. Guys that age are better but you'd give the minutes to the vets.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Blame Holl all you want for that Habs goal, but Nylander's 'backcheck' was shameful. I am also getting sick and tired of people saying Dermott should be sent to Seattle, give me a break. Kid was drafted and developed by this organization, and if I had a choice it would be Holl (who is nearly 30) that I would leave unprotected. Considering all of the draft picks and prospects we have gifted other organizations I am surprised some of you still possess this mentality.

No question, horrible lazy play on WN
But it was still another bad defensive play by Holl
Also no question about it about Dermott
And I also think it’s Kraken Holl

 

[djdev]

Blame Holl all you want for that Habs goal, but Nylander's 'backcheck' was shameful. I am also getting sick and tired of people saying Dermott should be sent to Seattle, give me a break. Kid was drafted and developed by this organization, and if I had a choice it would be Holl (who is nearly 30) that I would leave unprotected. Considering all of the draft picks and prospects we have gifted other organizations I am surprised some of you still possess this mentality.

the prob is here is holls salary is very manageable, if you have to pay dermott 2.5 to 3 million then we cant afford it, also sandin and lily waiting in the wings