Post-Game Talk: Habs lose to LA

[larek]

I won’t go so far as to say that, but we are certainly playing very sound hockey right now. Too bad the playoffs are 4 months away.

They could go out as easy as Bruins did last season

 

[jrom]

Glad our identity is « fast paced offensive team that doesn’t get pushed around » otherwise it could have been bad

More seriously the special teams (esp PP) are bad and not improving and that’s on the coaching staff

 

[Seven7]

Feel bad for Slaf when the whole team around him sucks balls.

Pathetic showing.

 

[neopreneur]

Slaf - greatest 0pts player of all time.
Seriously though, he's been great these last 2 games. Could of legit had a goal and 4 assists tonight.

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

At what point do we start to worry about Caufield and Suzuki?

I’ve been worrying about them since after the cup run. They show a complete lack of high end skills apart from potential to be great. They gotta put it together.

 

[Gjwrams]

They could go out as easy as Bruins did last season

Yep. Once you’re in the playoff blender anything can happen

 

[morhilane]

Kings best team in the league?

On the road, hell yes, but not at home...

They have the best advanced stats thought.

 

[jrom]

Only send down the ones who play with an edge...gotta make the roster softer

Pezzetta’s fight showed what he is: a guy with a lot of heart and good locker room presence but not someone to watch out for when he’s on the ice (including hits).

 

[sheed36]

The 2 positives for me from this game.

1. Slaf looked really good.
2. The Habs don't have to play the Kings anymore this season.

 

[Miller Time]

At what point do we start to worry about Caufield and Suzuki?

Caufield in particular... He got the big extension, he needs to find a way to get his scoring mojo back.

Doesn't contribute neatly enough in other phases of the game to be pacing 20 goals.

I'm sure it'll come, but is lack of finish is really hurting us right now.

 

[zx81]

Well at least Slaf was good, too bad everyone else forgot to show up

Slaf made quite a lot of nice passes tonight. Too bad his teammates had his finishing ability tonight

Seriously though, I'm encouraged by what I'm seeing from Slaf recently.

CC on the other hand , has to wake up. Does he need another coach change ?

 

[FLHabs]

Honestly, at this point, not much more is excepted from this team, the injuries made sure of that. After the first line, the talent drop off is pretty steep, and the D still can't handle pressure well.

Slaf - Suzuki - Caufield - Guhle - Struble - Barron is the only reason to watch this team. If the 1st line isn't getting on the scoreboard they won't win.

 

[nhlfan9191]

I’ve been worrying about them since after the cup run. They show a complete lack of high end skills apart from potential to be great. They gotta put it together.

Caufield had a nice tear going but it’s a little concerning that a pure goal scorer is having a streak like this after a shoulder surgery. Hopefully that’s coincidence.

 

[Ezpz]

Any team with two competent d pairings can shut our lineup down. You really only need to focus Nick and Cole and when they're on the same line it's even easier.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

sCold Coffee-ied

 

[sheed36]

Did Caufield's shoulder injury last season affect his shot or something? He'll be lucky to score 20 goals at this rate.

 

[McGees]

Don't worry, Kent told Suzuki and Cole to just take it easy this year as we need to draft a little higher...

 

[Goldenhands]

At what point do we start to worry about Caufield and Suzuki?

Suzuki is what he is, a very good 2nd line centre. Caufield will need to be properly surrounded 5 on 5 and will always shine more on PP, 3 on 3 ect.

 

[sampollock]

Suzuki is what he is, a very good 2nd line centre. Caufield will need to be properly surrounded 5 on 5 and will always shine more on PP, 3 on 3 ect.

That's the point....team is 3.5 of 4th liners

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

Caufield had a nice tear going but it’s a little concerning that a pure goal scorer is having a streak like this after a shoulder surgery. Hopefully that’s coincidence.

He's a complementary player at best. How in the world hockey fans can think a player with a midget body can dominate in a sport played by 6'5" players who also have skills?

Suzuki is what he is, a very good 2nd line centre. Caufield will need to be properly surrounded 5 on 5 and will always shine more on PP, 3 on 3 ect.

Suzu Kid

 

[sampollock]

He's a complementary player at best. How in the world hockey fans can think a player with a midget body can dominate in a sport played by 6'5" players who also have skills?


Suzu Kid

You need big guys and MTL light again

 

[74 others]

Guhle on the ice for every Kings goals.

 

[Tyson]

The 2 positives for me from this game.

1. Slaf looked really good.
2. The Habs don't have to play the Kings anymore this season.

Don't forget the Cup finals

 

[zx81]

Suzuki
"They have a good system and they practice it every day"

Is this a shot at MSL and his concepts ?

 

[Tyson]

Did Caufield's shoulder injury last season affect his shot or something? He'll be lucky to score 20 goals at this rate.

Teams can easily focus on him when there are no other lines that scare them.