I'll miss the game tonight, going to game 3 of the Sudbury - Kingston OHL playoffs series. But if it seems like the Habs played a good game I'll come home and watch the game on delay.
GDT: Game 74: Panthers @ Habs, Tue Apr 1 (Fools) - 7 PM EST | TSN2, RDS
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You know Florida is pissed that the Habs have beaten them 3 times this season and will be amped up for this game. This has the hallmark of being a very physical game.
I know they will sit Xhekaj but the question is...should they?
I know they will sit Xhekaj but the question is...should they?
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if they lose their focus, they can easily lose the game in the 1st period
There is a time for everything. That said do I want them to deal with this, and win the game, of course.
The win is way more important that the revenge, at this point.
Xhekaj, Kapanen and Demidov are in; and Savard, Pezzetta and Armia are out, right ?
You knows what's amazing? It's April 1st and this rebuilding, young Habs team is currently sitting in a playoff spot. No matter what happens over the next 9 games, this season has been a success.
Agreed. That is how I look at it.
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Matheson didn't practice. Apparently, he's day-to-day with a lower body injury. No mention of him missing this game or even being a game time decision, though.
OldCraig71
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I would play Xhekaj, even as a forward, over sitting him out.
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what an asshole, any BS rough stuff is on him, and him only
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lol no changes. I just can’t fathom someone in that position being so clueless
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While I do understand that only the points matter...I'm f***ing pissed off right now. If I'm Xhekaj, I ask for a trade. If there's one moment where you needed him, it's tonight. Now you dress Pezzetta so that he gets crushed by Mikkola?
No reason for any change in the lineup, we just got a really good win. Mikola wont drop the gloves againts Xhekaj anyway.
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le_sean
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Yeah Pezzetta contributed so much to that victory.
If you roster a player like Xhekaj, this is the reason why. Mikkola doesn’t have to fight Xhekaj, but Xhekaj can fight him.
OldCraig71
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I respect the job that St Louis has done with this group but some of his decisions regarding Monty and others make him come across as being a stubborn asshole.
Pezz sat for most of the season, and now he's somehow the missing link?
Why is Roy with the Habs to sit out? Why not send him back because he isn't ready.
I haven't commented much about coaching, but I don't like this decision. The Panthers will come out physically and dirty tonight, and no sheriff means that Bennett, Marchand, and company will grow taller and bolder. This might not end well tonight, and it's all on MSL.
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Roy is there, because the GM didn't stock up at the TDL.
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Probably in the NHL honestly. Being a good guy should only take you so far. He should be an extra on the Sharks, not the Habs.
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Pezzetta is irrelevant to any wins we've had with him in the lineup.
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At least sit Arber on the bench for 60 min instead of playing Pezzetta for 3 min... if you need him at least he's in the lineup.
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