Post-Game Talk: Habs lose to the Leafs. Fail to clinch.

[DemidovSZN]

Wrong. if habs had won in OT, Jackets would have to win all 3 in reg. Now they don't have to.

Yes they do. Habs wins the tie-breaker if they're tied in points.

 

[Habano]

Keep playing Pezz and Savard, Marty.

I've always been an MSL supporter and I think he's been great at developing the kids. But if he's going to coach like this when we compete and actually want to win, then we should be worried about him over the next few years.

I thought he was a different coach, a new breed that’s leaning on offense and young players. What we're seeing right now, as the stakes rise and we're trying to win, is the opposite. Leaning on vets, playing not to lose... I thought we had enough of the dinosaur mentality. I hope he'll be better when we're going to contend.

He's just a 3 foot shorter version of every bad coach we've had in the recent past. The old boy's club. Anyone who thinks this guy is part of the new breed of coaches has kool-aid poisoning. To start Dvorak, Evans and Matheson in OT is bad enough. To leave Evans out there with Suzuki after we gained possession is inexcusable.

 

[larek]

How was he going to get more offerse besides dressing Demidov????

So dress Dem

 

[26Mats]

If we lose to the blackhawks on Monday I'm going to lose my shit.

Nothing can ever be easy with this team. Fully expect it to come down to the last game of the season.

Blackhawks just took the Jets to a shootout.

There are no easy opponents in the NHL.

Especially for us, with our one consistent offensive line.

 

[dinodebino]

I don't understand how people still think this coach is what we need. I get it... bon petit gars d'chez nous and has great sound bites. But the team clearly needs more than concepts at this point.

No. You prefer old fashion coaches instead?

This is still a rebuilding team. This run is somewhat of a lala land story. No one in their right mind was expecting it.

I read this week that if they make the playoffs, they would become one of the youngest team EVER to make it.

He’s a perfect coach for this rebuilding team.

 

[Doc McKenna]

I wasn't aware TO needed this game for home ice advatage in the PO. The reffing makes sense after Rogers gave the NHL 11 BIllion.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

C'mon guys it's all obviously part of the plan. Get back to the bell centre with the playoff clinch on the line vs an original 6 team. Demidov makes his debut. Scores the GWG. It's all been written in the stars already

 

[holy]

I lowkey feel like ppl jealous of MSL cause they think they should have the job. Lmaooo. Bros you couldn't even manage a McDonalds no offense.

 

[the valiant effort]

As soon as Slaf enters his cold spells where he is always looking to defer they gotta react and send him to another line where he is usually more assertive

 

[dinodebino]

This roster isn't a playoff roster. Saying MSL is doing a bad job implies this team would be higher in the standings, which I find is ludicrous.

THIS!!!!!!!!!!

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

I lowkey feel like ppl jealous of MSL cause they think they should have the job. Lmaooo. Bros you couldn't even manage a McDonalds no offense.

I mean... I think it depends how big the McDonalds is honestly

 

[Justin11]

No. You prefer old fashion coaches instead?

This is still a rebuilding team. This run is somewhat of a lala land story. No one in their right mind was expecting it.

I read this week that if they make the playoffs, they would become one of the youngest team EVER to make it.

He’s a perfect coach for this rebuilding team.

Exactly. No one, including me, thought Habs would be in a PO spot at this point of the season.

Let’s be honest, not going very far in the PO’s, at this point just get in, let this young team get a taste of the PO’s and that will be a very successful season in my books.

 

[Garbageyuk]

I hope they put Demidov on the 1st PP unit Monday, don't galaxy brain it like Matheson over Hutson for the first 2 months. You can't convince me that our PP is better with Slaf on it instead of Demidov.

We desperately NEED a legitimate shooting threat from the point. Until then, the PP will continue to suck ass, because the opposing team knows all they have to do is collapse down low and clog up the slot while boxing everyone to the outside. Having a cannon on the point would fix everything. Where’s Sheldon Souray these days?

 

[Rapala]

He fumbles the puck a lot. He can't make decisions even if he has more space. And on that winning goal...how do you back up so much.....guy is afraid of making mistakes 'cause he makes them so much. The ice he gave Marner...might as well send Mitch on a breakaway....

I agree that Hutson plays it much tighter that's just how he defends. The play he made on Knies late in the game to send us on a partial break was next level. Matheson can't make that one in his dreams he just can't.

 

[Kennerback]

I don't understand how people still think this coach is what we need. I get it... bon petit gars d'chez nous and has great sound bites. But the team clearly needs more than concepts at this point.

So what’s your plan. You’re the GM. Would you fire MSL right now or wait till the end of the playoffs?

 

[FLHabs]

C'mon guys it's all obviously part of the plan. Get back to the bell centre with the playoff clinch on the line vs an original 6 team. Demidov makes his debut. Scores the GWG. It's all been written in the stars already

 

[McGees]

Laine was giving Habs a major boost at start of year, every time he was in vs out of line up you saw them play better.

Maybe Demidov will do a little of the same.

 

[dinodebino]

Blackhawks just took the Jets to a shootout.

There are no easy opponents in the NHL.

Especially for us, with our one consistent offensive line.

Chicago is 3-5-2 in their last 10. If Habs lose to Chitown and a probable B-Team from Carolina, they will have earned their elimination.

But they will win on Monday. Bell Centre will be electric. Demidov playing, the tension of a playoff spot. It’ll be like against Philly.

 

[SallyBalls]

I wasn't aware TO needed this game for home ice advatage in the PO. The reffing makes sense after Rogers gave the NHL 11 BIllion.

Superb Band - One of the greats.

I can blow your mind!

 

[tazsub3]

So dress Dem

For the ones that are not used to extensive jet lag, he probably missed 2 nights of sleep going through Istanbul. I have done gulf and Asia through Istanbul many times and it is exhausting even if you are used to it, also he was yawning in the box .
Better have him have his debut full energy

 

[tazsub3]

Chicago is 3-5-2 in their last 10. If Habs lose to Chitown and a probable B-Team from Carolina, they will have earned their elimination.

But they will win on Monday. Bell Centre will be electric. Demidov playing, the tension of a playoff spot. It’ll be like against Philly.

I have faith in Washington

 

[LesCactus]

laughing my butt off to the thought of firing Marty after the season. Let’s not overreact, the team was supposed to be in armored military vehicle mode but they’re in a playoff position. The whole league would laugh at us if we fired him.

 

[HabbyGuy]

laughing my butt off to the thought of firing Marty after the season. Let’s not overreact, the team was supposed to be armored military vehicle mode but they’re in a playoff position. The whole league would laugh at us if we fired him.

It's such a ridiculous notion.

 

[Rapala]

Philly is as a trap game, Boston was a trap game, many games have been trap games lately.

But I get it; fans are on edge hahaha!

Still, we’ll win.

Yeah I wish I could forget the hype after beating Florida and then Tampa on the road and heading into Chicago thinking the streak was safe...

 

[rickthegoon]

Matheson is next level frustrating to watch; he reminds me of Jeff Petry in his last season with us.
Stupid decisions after stupid decision and never any accountability.
He needs his minutes cut down , period.