Habs are the worst defensive team in the league

[hurdemz]

and he's tied with Matthews and Marner the "God's of Toronto"

You should work for the media since you're so good at taking things out of context and spreading misinformation

 

[PaulD]

You should work for the media since you're so good at taking things out of context and spreading misinformation

The Toronto media .....yes. Get to interview Mitch "I'm like a God" Marner.

 

[KevinRedkey]

Hutson needs to be sheltered, but that's part of the process for players like him.

The problem is their 3rd pair is probably the worst in the NHL, and they don't have a #1 that can eat minutes without bleeding goals. They simply can't shelter those who need to be.

Chalk it up to growing pains. They'll be good eventually.

 

[Armourboy]

I mean it could be worse, at least Montreal has a couple of wins. You have two cap teams in Nashville and Colorado that are actually trying to do something in the playoffs who still don't have a single point through 4 games.

Nashville has been so bad we've had a lead for a total of around 5 minutes for the entire season.

 

[mitchmagic]

Matheson is our #1 D.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Marty Saint Lous is arguably the worst NHL coach ever. I don't get how he keeps his job, especially with so many youngsters in need of proper coaching and preparation.

 

[sxvnert]

should anyone be surprised? They aren’t contending yet

The 50 year Yzerplan: Habs edition

 

[Lshap]

Some of you seem to be missing the joke: They've Played Five (5) Games.

 

[HockeyVirus]

For some reason all the fans want to rush the rebuild when this is our only chance in like the past 30 years to actually do it properly.

I think some fans see other teams go into deep rebuilds and struggle to find winning culture and see how long it can take to become competative again. See Sabres, Red Wings, Oilers of the 2010's, etc.

IMO completely reasonable to not want to be on the rebuild treadmill.

 

[frederixx]

That only means they'll get another top 10 pick and probably a top 15 (from Calgary).

They should also add a few good pieces next year (Demidov, Hage, Laine, Mailloux).

No one expected to contend this year (maybe Habs fans?), but i think they are well managed and should be a force in 2-3 years

 

[Archijerej]

Yeah, and if they continue to be one quarter into the season, we're going to have something to talk about.

 

[dukeofjive]

2nd youngest D core in the league, man my fan base is feast or famine.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

oh is Hutson the savior now? Did the Xhekaj obsession wear off already?

 

[notbias]

should anyone be surprised? They aren’t contending yet

Suzuki is 25 and they look nowhere close... when do they plan to try to contend?

 

[dirtydanglez]

did anyone really think the habs d wouldnt be bottom 5 again this year. this is pretty much expected.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Porter Martone or James Hagens please

 

[Killswitch]

Just takes time. Guhle and Hutson are crazy talents and they'll be fine. The Xhekaj experiment needs to end though. He's not a good dman. Move him to wing and see if he can play that. He's a fighter at this point and likely will only ever be that. If they can pick up a top line center it'll be scary. Suzuki is a lot better than most likely think though, but he's a high end 2nd line center imo

 

[Sasha Orlov]

I think some fans see other teams go into deep rebuilds and struggle to find winning culture and see how long it can take to become competative again. See Sabres, Red Wings, Oilers of the 2010's, etc.

IMO completely reasonable to not want to be on the rebuild treadmill.

Not clear to me how any Habs fans thought we’d take a step forward this year, this is a bottom 5 team through and through

 

[Prettyisland]

The Canadiens young d core need to take the necessary step. Also a scheme other then “go out there and do your best” would go a long way.

 

[Killswitch]

Not clear to me how any Habs fans thought we’d take a step forward this year, this is a bottom 5 team through and through

Habs definitely should be seeing progression at this point though, even if it's small increments. There's enough talent on that team and a goalie who keeps you in most games.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Habs definitely should be seeing progression at this point though, even if it's small increments. There's enough talent on that team and a goalie who keeps you in most games.

Agreed, I think it’s a coaching problem

 

[Habby4Life]

Marty Saint Lous is arguably the worst NHL coach ever. I don't get how he keeps his job, especially with so many youngsters in need of proper coaching and preparation.

He is so out of his league.

 

[PaulD]

Hutson needs to be sheltered, but that's part of the process for players like him.

The problem is their 3rd pair is probably the worst in the NHL, and they don't have a #1 that can eat minutes without bleeding goals. They simply can't shelter those who need to be.

Chalk it up to growing pains. They'll be good eventually.

growing pains, baby steps, building a home not a house, teaching and learnin, not about wins, standings don't matter,

These clichés / excuses are on the verge
of getting old and tiresome to a lot of Hab fans.

He is so out of his league.

MSL : "building a home not a house" he really said that

 

[Habby4Life]

growing pains, baby steps, building a home not a house, teaching and learnin, not about wins, standings don't matter,

These clichés / excuses are on the verge
of getting old and tiresome to a lot of Hab fans.


MSL : "building a home not a house" he really said that

Yeah, we are three years in the warm and fuzzy stage.

Team has no clue how to play without the puck or how to defend in their own zone but the love fest continues. It was and is still is a PR hiring.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

That only means they'll get another top 10 pick and probably a top 15 (from Calgary).

They should also add a few good pieces next year (Demidov, Hage, Laine, Mailloux).

No one expected to contend this year (maybe Habs fans?), but i think they are well managed and should be a force in 2-3 years

Correct me if I’m wrong but there are protections on Calgary’s pick that make it a lot more likely that Montreal ends up with Floridas pick no?