GDT: Game 79: Habs @ Sens - Friday, April 11, 7 PM EDT | SN, RDS

[FerrisRox]

Xhekaj is better than Savard and since Struble have been paired with him, he doesn't look better than Xhekaj so our playoff picture isn't affected at all

You seem to be completely ignoring the penalty kill, which is easily Savard's biggest strength and his major contribution to this team and something Xhekaj absolutely couldn't replace.

 

[morhilane]

You’re right, but they can still pass the Sens. It just depends on who they prefer to play in round one. The Leafs might be the better matchup.

I personally think Caps is the better matchup.

Also, passing the Sens will require the Sens to lose games (more than one).

 

[le_sean]

You seem to be completely ignoring the penalty kill, which is easily Savard's biggest strength and his major contribution to this team and something Xhekaj absolutely couldn't replace.

Is putting the puck in the corner and laying on top of it really that difficult to replicate?

 

[FerrisRox]

In the Atlantic - I don't like Toronto. It's funny to always make fun of them - but I could actually see them go far this year.

Toronto is absolutely my first choice, if I could pick any Eastern team to face, it would definitely be the Leafs.

They are still buttery soft and their most important players are, to a man, cowardly and they shy away from the tighter, tougher more physical playoff hockey.

We have seen it time and time again, when the games matter the most, when the hockey gets more physical and when there is a price to pay to win, these guys wilt.

Also, I don't think there's a more unproven and dubious goaltending duo than Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll. Nevermind the teams, if I could pick a single goaltender to face in the East, again, I chose the Leafs for sure.

 

[FerrisRox]

Is putting the puck in the corner and laying on top of it really that difficult to replicate?

Is that what you think David Savard does on the Canadiens penalty kill?

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Is that what you think David Savard does on the Canadiens penalty kill?

That’s what he should do, he would kill off the entire penalty himself with a 100% success rate

 

[Bring Bak Damphousse]

It would be nice to clinched ASAP. There's more than a few guys who could use a rest before the playoffs both mentally and physically.

Would be nice to rest a few guys, but habs like to do things the hard way, I fully expect this to go the distance before we clinch.

 

[The Real Timo]

Oh shit... how come? he was skating in the regular jersey on Thursday. I guess precaution!

Which mean

MOAR PEZZ!!!!

PEZZ = WINS

 

[le_sean]

Is that what you think David Savard does on the Canadiens penalty kill?

He also lays down on the ice in front of the net.

 

[Hannibal]

Free Xhekaj.

 

[Habs]

Because it's my team and nobody touch my guys, especially not Lane to the f***ing head away from the puck.

He played 70/78 come on man.

Savard and MM needed to sit and deserve a scratch

 

[The Real Timo]

You seem to be completely ignoring the penalty kill, which is easily Savard's biggest strength and his major contribution to this team and something Xhekaj absolutely couldn't replace.

Have they once try him on PK? Of gave him an adequate chance to show what he can do? Perhaps he can lay down on the ice just as good as Savard.

 

[sampollock]

dress Jack-eye they are going to need him

 

[le_sean]

Have they once try him on PK? Of gave him an adequate chance to show what he can do? Perhaps he can lay down on the ice just as good as Savard.

They taught Anderson how to PK. They can teach Xhekaj and Struble. There’s no need to keep dressing Savard who is one of the worst defencemen in the league.

 

[Gally11]

Oh shit... how come? he was skating in the regular jersey on Thursday. I guess precaution!

Which mean

MOAR PEZZ!!!!

PEZZ = WINS

Makes you wonder if they bring in Demidov a game early tomorrow night if Heineman still not ready, rather see 7min of Demidov lol

 

[dinodebino]

Have they once try him on PK? Of gave him an adequate chance to show what he can do? Perhaps he can lay down on the ice just as good as Savard.

They have in fact. He needs reps there. He wasn’t protecting the sticks much in front of the net.

Again, he’s a puppy hockey wise. Let’s have him grow up a bit. He’s got athletic qualities. He just needs to learn how to play better during defensive assignments.

 

[Miller Time]

Savard and MM needed to sit and deserve a scratch

Oh, sorry, perhaps you stopped following the team in early Feb

Here's the update:

We are in a playoff spot with 4 games remaining.

We're riding a 6 game win streak, during which we have an 89% PK efficiency (8th best)

MM & DS lead our PK on the backend

Matheson was also the 3rd most used player in the league during this stretch.


So yeah... Since we aren't tanking, zero chance your wish to downgrade our roster to get some young guys more reps gets met.

 

[Adriatic]

You would rather face the Capitals than the Leafs?

I would much prefer facing the Maple Leafs. They would easily be my choice of all the playoff teams in the East.

Not me. Leafs are a much better team and hungrier imo.

 

[Habs]

Oh, sorry, perhaps you stopped following the team in early Feb

Here's the update:

We are in a playoff spot with 4 games remaining.

We're riding a 6 game win streak, during which we have an 89% PK efficiency (8th best)

MM & DS lead our PK on the backend

Matheson was also the 3rd most used player in the league during this stretch.


So yeah... Since we aren't tanking, zero chance your wish to downgrade our roster to get some young guys more reps gets met.

Uh, Arbs has played all year and will be needed in the playoffs .. and to GET to the playoffs. Sitting Savard has no impact on this team. We need the kid to play, he's been here all year in the trenches, you don't bench him for 3 then play him for one. If you want to do anything in the playoffs, he will be important and may as well rest a guy or two regardless. Watch the Sens dick around tonight and everyone cry 'why no Arbs!' it's just a matter of time.

 

[FerrisRox]

Not me. Leafs are a much better team and hungrier imo.

We can agree to disagree.

I would absolutely welcome a series against the Maple Leafs and I think every single team in the East feels the exact same way.

Their "Core Four" are cowardly, don't like being hit and don't have that extra gear to fight through more physical, tougher, quicker playoff hockey.

 

[Habs10Habs]

Just get the W in regulation and go stress free from there.

I hope so. But.....being a Habs fan and stress free. Usually don't go together in the same sentence.

 

[Habs10Habs]

For whatever it's worth, Stu Cowan posted the official rosters for tonight's game, Demidov is listed for the Habs.

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I want to print this out, frame it, and put it on my wall.

 

[Adriatic]

We can agree to disagree.

I would absolutely welcome a series against the Maple Leafs and I think every single team in the East feels the exact same way.

Their "Core Four" are cowardly, don't like being hit and don't have that extra gear to fight through more physical, tougher, quicker playoff hockey.

I agree they have disappointed in the past. However I just think they got better, tougher and deeper. Caps to me are an easier matchup. They've already peaked with that Ovechkin record chase and I don't think they have much left in the tank. Not sure if Habs are good enough to beat them without a true #1 in net, but I'd rather play them. And Caps are the undisputed kings of finishing 1st and losing to lower seeds...it's in their dna lol!

 

[KevSkillz4]

Win and we're in?

Win in regulation.

That's need to be in regulation to eliminated Columbus.

Just 1 pt to eliminated DET, NYR and NYI.

 

[JianYang]

We can agree to disagree.

I would absolutely welcome a series against the Maple Leafs and I think every single team in the East feels the exact same way.

Their "Core Four" are cowardly, don't like being hit and don't have that extra gear to fight through more physical, tougher, quicker playoff hockey.

This has become mental for them. That will be berube's biggest challenge.

Roster wise, i think they are better assembled than years past. They improved their defense and goaltending. It's mental now.