Post-Game Talk: Habs defeat Quacks in the shootout

[Kennerback]

Habs continue their tradition of bringing in old stars that with their behind them but who get a new zest for life with Kovalev, Kovalchuk, Perry and Laine.

Not an assisted living residence for Laine, picked up from a 12-step program in a church basement.

 

[the]

Habs continue their tradition of bringing in old stars that with their behind them but who get a new zest for life with Kovalev, Kovalchuk, Perry and Laine.

Dude…Laine is 26.

 

[Max2]

Laine is 26 though

He looks like he's in his mid 60s, but is only 26 as you said.Troy Terry is older than him.

 

[Rapala]

Crazy that he’s still only 26, feels like he’s been in the league forever

Looking around for veterans he's definitely one.

 

[HabSgt]

Greg Cronin Looks like the used car salesman who rips off your grandmother and then murders you for filing a complaint

This is oddly specific...

 

[Habit11]

So for real, Columbus had to giveaway Laine? Kind of surreal to win a deal (so far) by a wide margin.

 

[OnTheRun]

Habs continue their tradition of bringing in old stars that with their behind them but who get a new zest for life with Kovalev, Kovalchuk, Perry and Laine.

It's just perception because Laine has been in the NHL since he was 18, the dude will turn 27 this year. In comparison, Kovalev was 30 Kovalchuk 36 and Perry 32 when they arrived with the Habs.

 

[Kimota]

Not an assisted living residence for Laine, picked up from a 12-step program in a church basement.

He needed reviving!

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Was a pretty bad game between bad teams but someone had to win

Generally just try and enjoy watching Suzuki, CC, Hutson and Laine

 

[Kennerback]

Stop screwing with my narrative! lol

Seriously though, he's not old but people thought he was finished.

Fact: You totally hijacked this thread.

 

[the]

We are finally getting some closure on that 2016 draft coming empty handed when Bergevin got rid of Sergachev. We got something to show for now with Laine and he fits right in the rebuild timeline.

 

[Heffyhoof]

The wins where the younger guys are doing the lion share of the scoring are the best.

 

[Andrei79]

So for real, Columbus had to giveaway Laine? Kind of surreal to win a deal (so far) by a wide margin.

The Monahan deal was a banger too. But its tough to beat getting Laine. Hopefully they can keep him without destroying the salary structure.

 

[HabbyGuy]

Maybe we’d be “in the mix” if he doesn’t get injured in preseason

If we had any semblance of an actual NHL 2C thus far we'd be deeply in the mix, and this silly Marty narrative wouldn't exist.

 

[waitin425]

I get it...we are 4 games in....but if he keeps this up....how much do you predict we pay Laine. Go 8 years x 10.5?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Don't look now ..4 points out of the playoffs .....

Yeah, because Rangers are shitting the bed big time. We're still last in East though as Detroit-Buffalo was a 3 point game (Wings won in shoot-out).

Our next opponent Pittsburgh have been playing much better, so we'll see what happens Thursday.

I think Anaheim moves up the Western standings in 2nd half.

 

[Rapala]

Heineman and Anderson were both good north south wingers tonight.
I'm ready for Heineman's trial on the first line. Newhook has nothing on him absolutely nothing.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

It's just perception because Laine has been in the NHL since he was 18, the dude will turn 27 this year. In comparison, Kovalev was 30 Kovalchuk 36 and Perry 32 when they arrived with the Habs.

As a shooter or pure snyper, Laine is equal to any of those. He's an elite shooter.

 

[behemolari]

So for real, Columbus had to giveaway Laine? Kind of surreal to win a deal (so far) by a wide margin.

Laine was going to sink there, they let Jarmo walk too (his project)

 

[Koivu11]

I get it...we are 4 games in....but if he keeps this up....how much do you predict we pay Laine. Go 8 years x 10.5?

I don’t think he’ll try to maximize the dollar amount if he enjoys playing here considering his history.

 

[HabbyGuy]

Yeah, because Rangers are shitting the bed big time. We're still last in East though as Detroit-Buffalo was a 3 point game (Wings won in shoot-out).

Our next opponent Pittsburgh have been playing much better, so we'll see what happens Thursday.

I think Anaheim moves up the Western standings in 2nd half.

At the end of the day the standings or our placment in them should be least of our concerns, just keep playing consistently good hockey and that's all that should matter.

 

[waitin425]

I don’t think he’ll try to maximize the dollar amount if he enjoys playing here considering his history.

I hope you are right. I would be a dream to have him at 8x8

 

[dinodebino]

I do approve. Wins are fun.

 

[Kimota]

My God Hutson speaks so weird. Like a Bostonian stuck between two age groups.

 

[OldCraig71]

He looks like he's in his mid 60s, but is only 26 as you said.Troy Terry is older than him.

Careful, easy, tread lightly.