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Post-Game Talk: Habs lose 2-1 to the Devils in preseason opener
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HabzSauce
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I haven't seen the Habs enter the zone on the PP so fluidly like they did in the last 2 mins since Markov/Gomez era 
I really liked Dach's game. He makes good quick decisions, can transition / skate the puck and his long reach and puck protection is good. He even threw a hit with some intent behind it. Drew a penalty with his skating.
Needs a lot of work on faceoffs.
Needs a lot of work on faceoffs.
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Barron reminds me of Kulak , not in a disrespectful way or anything he will prob end up a bit better or similar imo
le_sean
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Yes he’s fairly strong but he’s not a man yet. He was falling down and pushed around quite a bit tonight. He didn’t dominate physically as he can’t yet.
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le_sean
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I know you can’t admit that he needs to work on anything other than stamina. But yes, he was getting pushed around on a few shifts.
team sucks, everyone sucks, season's over
Regarding Slafkovsky: One preseason game so far... give him time to adapt to the smaller ice and NHL speed. You can't draw a conclusion about whether he should be in the NHL or AHL at this point in time. Still lots of preseason games left.
Maybe in terms of mobility but that's all, personally he doesn't remind me of Kulak at all. Kulak is a consistent/predictable player, to me Barron doesn't process and execute the most straightforward play 1st. That just makes its extremely hard for everyone playing around him. Sure he has tools but if you don't use those tools well they could end up hindering you.
Slaf looked fine, move on.
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The only two times I saw him and liked his game were on the wing with a Team Canada jersey on. He needs to add some mass as well.
Slaf - Suzuki - Dach could be our shutdown line in a few years.
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Is it just me, or does it always end bad whenever Slaf tries to dangle/get around defenders?
During this game and the 2 rookie games it seemed like as soon as he challenged a defender, the play was bound to die. He looks decent away from the puck and skating with the puck through open ice though.
During this game and the 2 rookie games it seemed like as soon as he challenged a defender, the play was bound to die. He looks decent away from the puck and skating with the puck through open ice though.
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I disagree.
In fact I can remember a few specific times in the scrimmages where his drive into the zone was stopped by a defender, but the chaos caused by his speed and reach opened up chances for his teammates.
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le_sean
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He’s a great disruptor. He causes lots of problems for opponents trying to get out of their own zone.
Don't think Slafkovsky's game really matches Dachs to be honest.
Slaf slows the game down and waits for opportunity
Dach is the Big wrecking ball that causes chaos.
Beck or Suzuki would be a better match for him I think.
Slaf slows the game down and waits for opportunity
Dach is the Big wrecking ball that causes chaos.
Beck or Suzuki would be a better match for him I think.
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Come on now he finished the game at 44% faceoffs, i don’t think it’s something to whine about tonight. Pitlick took the defensive zone faceoffs by the way.
I can't wait to see what Beck can do in the OHL this season. His defensive instincts are off the chart. I would like to see him focus on offense this season. Flat out produce.
I see Dach with Gallagher.
Slaf-Suzuki-Caufield seems like a no-brainer
I see Dach with Gallagher.
Barron and Norlinder have to find a second gear. They seem to always be at the same speed (reaction speed, not pure speed). They need to develop more urgency and assetiveness in their game. Hopefully they improve on that as camp advances. Norlinder definately needs more seasoning in the AHL. I'll reserve judgement on Barron at the end of camp.
