GDT: Game 77: Predators @ Habs - 7pm EST | RDS TSN2 FDSNSO

[Bacchus1]

One of the worst trades ever, and it was evident to most the second it was made.

Yeah, it was kinda like the Gomez McDonough trade, but worse. I remember in the draft I was hoping that we would get Forsberg somehow ... and then trade for garbage! Wow!

If Capitals had not made the panic move, with Forsberg, Obi, Carlson, Backstrom, and Wilson, Washington would have been perennial Stanley cup contenders.

 

[zx81]

This isn't a must win game more of a "it would be nice to win." With 3 games in 4 days and that 3rd game back home in Montreal against Detroit, I'd rest guys. Detroit game is must win.

● Start Dobes
● Sit Armia & bring in Roy
● Sit Savard & bring in Xhekaj
● Don't allow anyone to go over 20 minutes, including Suzuki, Hutson & Matheson. 20 minutes maximum limit.

Caufield - Suzuki - Slafkovsky
Laine - Newhook - Roy
Evans - Dvorak - Gallagher
Pezzetta - Kapanen - Heineman

Guhle - Carrier
Struble - Hutson
Xhekaj - Matheson

Dobes
Montembeault

I think we can win with this lineup and making sure no one is over played.

As much as I like Roy, if we were to put him back in the lineup he shouldn't be on the same line as Laine.

Knowing how MSL coaches his team I don't expect any changes other than Dobes.

 

[Habs]

Those Free Agent signing disasters couldn't happen to a better franchise than Nashville, I hope it handicaps them for another 10 years.

now for the love of God dress Arbs Marty you putz

 

[The Great Weal]

Heineman should never be replaced by Roy on the Newhook line.

Why not? He got replaced by Kapanen halfway through last game. Best chances that line had offensively was with Roy.

 

[le_sean]

I feel like he barely played last night. I checked his ice time right after I read your comment, and he only played eleven minutes. I really hope they change the lineup slightly and give Arber a chance.

Anything more than 0 minutes at this point is too much.

 

[JianYang]

This isn't a must win game more of a "it would be nice to win." With 3 games in 4 days and that 3rd game back home in Montreal against Detroit, I'd rest guys. Detroit game is must win.

● Start Dobes
● Sit Armia & bring in Roy
● Sit Savard & bring in Xhekaj
● Don't allow anyone to go over 20 minutes, including Suzuki, Hutson & Matheson. 20 minutes maximum limit.

Caufield - Suzuki - Slafkovsky
Laine - Newhook - Roy
Evans - Dvorak - Gallagher
Pezzetta - Kapanen - Heineman

Guhle - Carrier
Struble - Hutson
Xhekaj - Matheson

Dobes
Montembeault

I think we can win with this lineup and making sure no one is over played.

I love your thinking here. Whether or not the habs win, it gives a mini break for some guys who need it for the final 5 games (if needed).

 

[red devil]

 

[HabzSauce]

What's funny is if someone posted this lineup some months ago everyone would take it as a shameless attempt at hardcore tanking

Somehow MSL has them playing at a significant level... and somehow MSL has haters even today. Motivating players to play at or above their station is literally what coaching is all about.

Truly impressive stuff. That lineup still looks like dogs*t on paper & yet we've been one of the better teams since December

 

[Sasha Orlov]

BY GOD THATS IVAN DEMIDOV’S MUSIC

 

[Skip Bayless]

BY GOD THATS IVAN DEMIDOV’S MUSIC

 

[Tyson]

Back to back games in different time zones is a recipe for a bad night.

 

[red devil]

Back to back games in different time zones is a recipe for a bad night.

The Habs did win earlier this year when they played back to back in different time zones. When they played in Chicago and then Colorado the next night

 

[Fatbiggie]

Yeah but that means one of them makes it to the second round.

One of them will be out also

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

They should invite Alex Kovalev to the arena to witness Nick Suzuki tie his 84 points record tonight.

He will not drive but fly with his private plane to see that hapening. He will get out of his plane with a nice cowboy hat and it will be class epic.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Does he live in Montreal? If so why did he miss last nights game? Unless there is no other adult to get her to the hospital.

 

[red devil]

Does he live in Montreal? If so why did he miss last nights game? Unless there is no other adult to get her to the hospital.

Yes he lives in Montreal during the season and he wanted to be there for the birth of his 1st child

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Yes he lives in Montreal during the season and he wanted to be there for the birth of his 1st child

He could have played last night but if she went into labor he would have to leave and they would be a man down (2 with Pezzetta in the lineup)

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

They the Habs did win early this year when they played back to back in different time zones. When they played in Chicago and then Colorado the next night

They are the Time Zone Travellers

 

[dinodebino]

Not a must win like @MarkovsKnee mentioned. Not sure of their record in b2b this year. But Nashville is full of vets and is rested. I expect a loss. If they win, it will essentially put their first feet in the playoff door.

The important one is Tuesday. If Detroit and Columbus lose today, it’ll make it less harrowing the rest of the way. Florida is resting players for the playoffs (injured players, they call it). Not expecting much against a very desperate Detroit team.

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[Mats NAslund]

Why not? He got replaced by Kapanen halfway through last game. Best chances that line had offensively was with Roy.

I'm not fan of Roy's game he just looks out of position and slow to me

 

[red devil]

He could have played last night but if she went into labor he would have to leave and they would be a man down (2 with Pezzetta in the lineup)

I'm thinking he took his wife to the hospital when she went into labor so it was before the game.

 

[le_sean]

Truly impressive stuff. That lineup still looks like dogs*t on paper & yet we've been one of the better teams since December

One of the best 1st lines in the league, I assume one of the best 3rd lines in the league, an elite defenceman, and solid goaltending. I can see why it’s enough to squeeze in.

 

[DavePeak]

Looks like David Savard did not travel with the team, just saw him in town at a family activity (I see him once in a while, didn’t expect to see him today).

Eklund DavePeak E5

 

[zx81]

Looks like David Savard did not travel with the team, just saw him in town at a family activity (I see him once in a while, didn’t expect to see him today).

Eklund DavePeak E5

You mean P5

 

[The Great Weal]

One of the best 1st lines in the league, I assume one of the best 3rd lines in the league, an elite defenceman, and solid goaltending. I can see why it’s enough to squeeze in.

Would be cool to see how we'd do without the worst 2nd and 4th line in the league.