Laval Rocket: GDT- Game 3 Cleveland at Laval 3 PM EST

[montreal]

I'm surprised they went with Primeau here, he's only played in 2 games over the last month, and with Fowler getting a SO you would think most coaches would go with the hot hand but they are in the drivers seat with the 2-0 lead and up to 3 games at home.

 

[Tyson]

Personally, I think that it would have been better for Price's development if he had really earned his spot instead of just being given the spot. Maybe some of the difficulties he had later on with us (feeling like a hobbit, crying after his first playoffs loss where he imploded, the fact he had to be in the NHL program for a bit, etc) could have been avoided if he had had a slower acclimatation to the NHL.

I watched all 22 games in 2007. Price was spectacular so it worked. Bob Gainey made the decision and it turned out to be the right one. I think he should have played the next season in Hamilton and for that he was rushed.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Personally, I think that it would have been better for Price's development if he had really earned his spot instead of just being given the spot. Maybe some of the difficulties he had later on with us (feeling like a hobbit, crying after his first playoffs loss where he imploded, the fact he had to be in the NHL program for a bit, etc) could have been avoided if he had had a slower acclimatation to the NHL so I am fine with Primeau getting the spot.

Guy Carbonneau was the coach at the time and he said on Antichambre that he told management at the time to leave Price in the minors to get some more seasoning. But Gainey had superseded him him and said that Price was going to be in the NHL.

As for Fowler, he did say that when he signed to turn pro, management were open and didn't promise him anything.

 

[Runner77]

 

[Tyson]

Time for Laval to end this today.

 

[HabsDood]

Nice intro

 

[General Fanager]

They are up 2-0 and Fowler got a shut out in last game...why change to Prime??

 

[Tyson]

Now that's a friggin hockey venue!

 

[sansabri]

here for this

 

[habsprospects]

what a f***ing intro

 

[Tyson]

They are up 2-0 and Fowler got a shut out in last game...why change to Prime??

I think it's longterm thinking...if Laval eliminates Cleveland then they face a formidable opponent in Rochester and Primeau has played them, defeated them countless times.

 

[Whitesnake]

So it's Cayden?

 

[Tyson]

So it's Cayden?

Yes

 

[Team_Spirit]

The voice of an angel

 

[Whitesnake]

Well I guess we wil see how he is with pressure. Kid knows Fowler is great.

 

[le_sean]

Don’t think you should sit a goalie after a shutout.

 

[Tyson]

Well I guess we wil see how he is with pressure. Kid knows Fowler is great.

Remember a few years ago Primeau was fantastic in Laval's only long playoff run.

 

[Runner77]

Nice intro

Based on the intro alone, it’s worthy of NHL caliber.

 

[Tyson]

Don’t think you should sit a goalie after a shutout.

Hopefully it won't backfire.

 

[sansabri]

let's go baby habs!

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Didn't know actually getting to see the play would feel so good, after the last two games.

 

[Runner77]

Hopefully it won't backfire.

Surprised Vincent did that but maybe he figures he has a safety net with two other home games if needed. Coaches usually don’t stray from a winning combo.

 

[Whitesnake]

I think my joke is good so I'd like a little appreciation here....

Luca Douze Belles Balllounes.

 

[Whitesnake]

Not the best shining moment for Engstrom-Reinbacher there...

 

[sansabri]

jordan dumais?? haven't heard that name in a while