Post-Game Talk: Habs defeat Isles in OT in Laine's debut

[Non Player Canadiens]

everyone speaks English in Scandinavia unless they are old or from a rural area

i'm aware, i still think Laine's English was impressive, especially for a pro athlete. wanna let it go and just enjoy the night with the rest of us?

 

[JianYang]

You’re not remembering wrong.

These are fake clips manufactured by AI. Or at least it seems so based on how some posters talk like he's had 2 good games in a habs uniform.

 

[Dagistitsyn]

You’re not remembering wrong.

Sad. I was so excited to have him back this year. Not even remotely close to the same player

 

[MarkovsKnee]

You’re not remembering wrong.

We definitely need that Dach back.

 

[The Great Weal]

Do we have video clips or something to remind us how good Dach actually was? Cause I remember him being very slippery last year. Really good long stick. Being able to get around guys and steal the puck a lot.

I know he’s still recovering but I Don’t recognize this guy this year.

Am I remembering this guy wrong? Was he ever as good as I remember him?

The guy's confidence is absolutely shot. Don't think it's the worst idea for him to sit a few and have a little reset. Can't do anything else with him besides hope he bounces back eventually since we paid a good bit for him.

If we had a second line, we'd be in the mix. Slaf/Dach/Newhook have been a massive letdown. Their 27 points between them is inexcusable. Suzuki alone has 26, and many think his play is not as good as usual.

 

[SlafySZN]

We definitely need that Dach back.

We’ll see how he progress through this year. He had some flashes of similar plays this year but not consistently.

 

[Kimota]

MSL was talking about their depth and not having the need to match. No shit! Laine in the line up makes a huge difference. When you have less good players, guess what, you're less good! lol

 

[red devil]

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I like Mcguire’s comment that we need 5 in the next 7 to not be completely out. Now it’s 4 out of 6 or better.

Ha ha ha ha.. you haven't looked at January.

 

[red devil]

 

[26Mats]

Laine-Suzuki-Slaf
Caufield-Dach-Newhook

Cole is playing well enough with whoever this year that he’ll do well with those guys.

That would also be great to see.

When we get Demidov, it will just be great, having at least Laine, Demidov, Suzuki, and Cole, plus hopefully Slaf and Dach will be ready.

I'm in the minority ( > 1%), I'd put Dvo with Dach and Cole and hope Newhook could center Armia, and lead that line to the success it had last year when Armia scored 17...

 

[MarkovsKnee]

MSL was talking about their depth and not having the need to match. No shit! Laine in the line up makes a huge difference. When you have less good players, guess what, you're less good! lol

Forward situation is pretty decent right now. Defense is still a work in progress. Montembeault is our only legit NHL goalie.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Ha ha ha ha.. you haven't looked at January.

Yeah, absolutely brutal month. Post-Christmas is rough.

 

[the valiant effort]

Ha ha ha ha.. you haven't looked at January.

Laine has been studying January all season long. 2.4 ppg incoming

 

[Guiness time]

Laine looked great. I look forward to seeing the powerplay evolve with him. I really look forward to seeing Lane & Laine on a 5 on 3. Just so much potential there.

 

[HabbyGuy]

Ha ha ha ha.. you haven't looked at January.

IMO none of it really matters, it's just about playing consistently better, and some individuals finding their games and showing some growth.

The playoff picture or the standings are secondary and will take care of itself.

I like winning because it helps momentum and fosters a better environment, couldn't really care less if we make playoffs or not.

 

[VT]

Since Columbus is playing later, I watched you guys play.

• I don't know why you keep criticizing Dvorak, he's playing very well on a line with Anderson and Gallagher.
• Laine and Slafkovsky have great chemistry, but Dach... maybe until Kirby gets in shape, he could play on the fourth line with Armia and Heineman.
• Otherwise, Kirby has a horrible FO%, his partners still had to fight for the puck.
• Patrik must shoot more.
• Remember one sequence when Laine didn't get a chance to sub so he played with Evans and Heinemano. The Isles couldn't get out of their zone.
• Matheson played very well.
• Monty was fantastic, nothing to add here.

 

[DavePeak]

Fun game and great win! We got a Laine goal, now it’s time for a Lane goal

 

[waitin425]

Demi arrives next year.

Hopefully there is another top 6 centre we can find somewhere. It'll be at that point that we are fully realized.

Caufield - Suzuki - Demidov
Slaf - ****** - Laine
Heinemen - Dach - Newhook
Anderson - Evans - Gally

Long term...keep Dach as a 3rd line centre. Resign him for 3.5- 5 million again. That is value on the cap.

 

[Bobby Holik agent]

Give a star to New-York c'mon now.

 

[SwiftyHab]

You’re not remembering wrong.

Totally this is what I remember. Barreling to the net. That wide stance. Leaning on guys.

Man, he’s got a long way to come back to that

 

[SlafySZN]

Demi arrives next year.

Hopefully there is another top 6 centre we can find somewhere. It'll be at that point that we are fully realized.

Caufield - Suzuki - Demidov
Slaf - ****** - Laine
Heinemen - Dach - Newhook
Anderson - Evans - Gally

Long term...keep Dach as a 3rd line centre. Resign him for 3.5- 5 million again. That is value on the cap.

Hage.

 

[waitin425]

Hage.

I hope so

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

You’re not remembering wrong.

that highlight reel

 

[SlafySZN]

Totally this is what I remember. Barreling to the net. That wide stance. Leaning on guys.

Man, he’s got a long way to come back to that

He has some flashes but the confidence is obviously not there and it makes a difference, he’s also half a step behind the play still.