GDT: GAME 9: HABS @ VEGAS | Vegas, baby! | Mon. Oct. 30, 2023, 10PM -- RDS, TSN2, TSN690, 98.5FM

[Jamaican Patty]

Wow I had no ideas the Knights added the Mumbletaker to their coaching staff.

 

[salbutera]

From Arpon Basu’s article on The Athletic this morning:

Positionless hockey taking hold​

When Kaiden Guhle was called for tripping Vladislav Namestnikov late in the second period Saturday against the Jets, you could see St. Louis mouthing to the referee, in terms that were not quite this polite, that he was engaged in a puck battle.

But less than the actual circumstances of the penalty, what was more interesting about the situation was that Guhle was below the opposing goal line to begin with.

“I think I pinched, the puck was kind of going to the corner and I was the first guy there. Trying to stay balanced, as Marty always says,” Guhle said Saturday night. “I was F1 at that point.

“Maybe I shouldn’t be F1 anymore.”

Again, there is much debate on whether that should have been a penalty or not, but the fact Guhle was able to recognize he should be F1 in that situation is telling. That is something the Canadiens defence is told to do, and once Guhle was in that situation, he went for it.

“For me, on that play, he was in the right spot,” Canadiens assistant coach Stéphane Robidas said Sunday.

The Canadiens want their defencemen all over the ice, depending on the situation. Forwards will cover for you if you do what the situation calls for.

It is a liberty this defence corps is encouraged to feel, and also a nod to the way the modern game is played.

 

[Redux91]

This could hurt guys............................Vegas are The Real Deal!!
Let's hope the boys are ready to play!

We always play Vegas pretty good for some reason lol
Can't explain it

 

[Tyson]

Vegas 8-0-1, Habs will have to play a disciplined, close to perfect game and goaltending will need to be on point.

One more important observation- is it me or does Mark Stone have a punchable face?

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

hate late starts will probably end up falling asleep on the couch mid second

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Habs should win this one pretty easily.

 

[Tyson]

Habs should win this one pretty easily.

Easily for sure

 

[salbutera]

Vegas 8-0-1, Habs will have to play a disciplined, close to perfect game and goaltending will need to be on point.

One more important observation- is it me or does Mark Stone have a punchable face?

Yeah….not happening. Now how can they potentially overcome that weakness to try & win? That’ll be the big question IMO

 

[Habssince89]

an actual night game for us on the west coast. Vegas tends to bring out our best, and with Suzuki playing his 300GP I hope he can stick it to VGK

 

[bsl]

This guy never makes a mistake. Wins important fo. Scores. Enjoy him cause he’s gone march 1.

 

[Runner77]

9 PM start for me and I am retired! I can stay up for the torture!

All this time, I thought you were operating an NHL sticks collectibles outfit.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Habs should win this one pretty easily.

If we avoid taking unnecessary penalties, we may have a fighting chance to make it a game. But the realty is, in most of the games we played this early season, we have been outplayed by a large margin for significant portions during each of these games. Only stellar goaltending has saved us ( so far) from being regarded as being among the favorites of securing the 1 OA choice in the 2024 Draft.

 

[Tyson]

All this time, I thought you were operating an NHL sticks collectibles outfit.

That's my "side hustle"...all retirees have a side hustle

 

[Team_Spirit]

Vegas 8-0-1, Habs will have to play a disciplined, close to perfect game and goaltending will need to be on point.

One more important observation- is it me or does Mark Stone have a punchable face?

Will someone have the balls to hit him so he can whine to the media again

Pezzetta time to shine lol

 

[The Great Weal]

Will someone have the balls to hit him so he can whine to the media again

Pezzetta time to shine lol

Unreal player but man this guy is such a bitch

 

[Redux91]

Unreal player but man this guy is such a bitch

Micro-Bitch
#neverforget

 

[RationalExpectations]

Will someone have the balls to hit him so he can whine to the media again

Pezzetta time to shine lol

Send the Ax to break the Stone

 

[McGees]

"let's get ready to mumble!" lol

 

[Tyson]

Send the Ax to break the Stone

John Ferguson once said he scared Rod Gilbert so badly as they lined up at Center ice that Rod pissed his pants. Maybe Xhekaj can do the same to POS Stone...

 

[HabSgt]

Gonna need to take a nap today for this one.

Time to show the Stanley Cup champs a thing or two! about drop back passes

Silly Vegas K-Nights!

 

[Rapala]

Vegas 8-0-1, Habs will have to play a disciplined, close to perfect game and goaltending will need to be on point.

One more important observation- is it me or does Mark Stone have a punchable face?

He's had a punchable face ever since the famous "Microfracture Conspiracy".

 

[Tyson]

He's had a punchable face ever since the famous "Microfracture Conspiracy".

My fondest memory of the great Mark Stone was going pointless against the Habs for an entire playoff series, now that's Captain leadership right there.

 

[Rapala]

As much as I expect a clinical 5-1 loss I think it’s more likely the chaos of our Habs leads to a 1 goal game either way

But promise me this Habs fans. If it goes to a shootout you will change the channel or close your app. Let Rogers and the NHL know its time is up

If Aiden Hill is starting it's more likely to be 5-0. Easy SHUTOUT and improved GAA incoming.

 

[expy]

What's the lineup?

 

[Fatbiggie]

I miss... MAF