Post-Game Talk: Habs shut out the Laffs in season opener!

[Skip Bayless]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844193716510364147

 

[habdynasty]

That was Savards first hit as a Hab . Let’s hope he gets pissed off more often.

 

[TheFalk]

I don't understand Caufield's positioning in the man advantage. He takes himself out of the play.

Matheson creates nothing from the point. He's just a play resetter.

Slaf should create more mayhem down low, that would get the opponent thinking and the habs could exploit that.

Agreed 100%

What is killing me is the ingrained hesitation in Matheson when he gets the puck, even with obvious options he gives the other teams coverage the edge by delaying and still going with the obvious pass.

Id like to see more reps with Suzuki getting the puck at the top of the circle on the right side and set him up for a wrister or cross crease in stride.

 

[jaffy27]

Ahhh…watching the Oilers game, I see Gene Principe going for the wet dog look again with that greaseball hairdoo!

 

[Mrb1p]

Agreed 100%

What is killing me is the ingrained hesitation in Matheson when he gets the puck, even with obvious options he gives the other teams coverage the edge by delaying and still going with the obvious pass.

Id like to see more reps with Suzuki getting the puck at the top of the circle on the right side and set him up for a wrister or cross crease in stride.

It's the hardware that isn't fast enough. That's why he makes the stupidest mistakes. He's not a smart hockey player.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844200252485796286

 

[Chili]

Leafs should be a top team and could lead the league in goals this season, impressive to shut them out. Monty deserves some respect.

 

[Team_Spirit]

They really let Pac have #67

Bring on the Booins

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843788075576828025

 

[The Great Weal]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844194293575188518

 

[Habano]

f*** the Laffs and their grossly overpaid p***y core. Never in doubt, very easy win, on to the next

 

[Rapala]

Matheson played a great game outside of the PP.

He is a really good D man honestly, would be ideal leading a second pair.

Edit: Our whole D squad was solid outside Barron thinking about it.. Looking forward to some more Hutson all day every day

No one would be saying this if any of his gaffes ended up in the back of our net and there were more than two of them.

 

[Saundies]

Monty Hasek, holy.

We did a lot to give that one away but the Leafs didn't want it/Monty didn't want to give it to them. We played gangbusters in the first and then just fell apart after that failed 5-on-3. Way too many giveaways at both ours and their bluelines in the third.

All wins count as wins though.

 

[The Last Red]

It’s game 1 man….nobody has a feel for anything, nobody is running on all cylinders except Monty…chillax, enjoy the W

That’s a super-lazy take, bro. Matheson can’t QB a PP like Hutson can, irrespective of what game it is, 1 or 82.

 

[sheed36]

They could easily re-sign him. We don't exactly have anyone to replace him at this point. He's a good veteran and wants to be here.

Yup wouldn't surprise me even a little bit if Hughes re-signs Savard for a year or 2 if he haves a good season

His teammates love him and he said last season at the deadline that he didn't want to be traded because he and his family love Montreal and he really loves being a Hab. Great mentor for the young dmen.

 

[Runner77]

First time in 220+ games leafs were shutout. Feels good man

So much more gusto that it happened on Matthews’s first ever game as captain.

 

[Rapala]

Jesus if that was you fired up Suzuki I'm worried.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Ahhh…watching the Oilers game, I see Gene Principe going for the wet dog look again with that greaseball hairdoo!

The McDrai Show should be very good this year

 

[Hansman]

Savard had a monster game tonight. If he keep playing like this, Habs will get a 1st at the deadline.

Or sign him for 2 more years.

 

[Adriatic]

Yup wouldn't surprise me even a little bit if Hughes re-signs Savard for a year or 2 if he haves a good season

His teammates love him and he said last season at the deadline that he didn't want to be traded because he and his family love Montreal and he really loves being a Hab. Great mentor for the young dmen.

Agreed. We can't do what Sens did the last few years. A bunch young talent without any good veterans in the lineup is a bad recipe. You need some good veterans around.

 

[salbutera]

That’s a super-lazy take, bro. Matheson can’t QB a PP like Hutson can, irrespective of what game it is, 1 or 82.

I’m sure HuGo & MSL are very aware … it’s an inevitability, Hutson will organically assume PP QB role. I’d be shocked if it doesn’t happen by latest US Thanksgiving

 

[Runner77]

Thank goodness they won.

I was seriously questioning my life choices after reading those mortifying @sheed36 posts in the GDT.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Ahhh…watching the Oilers game, I see Gene Principe going for the wet dog look again with that greaseball hairdoo!

And the fire burned face.

 

[Skip Bayless]

They really let Pac have #67

Bring on the Booins

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843788075576828025

Carey was just doing it for show, Thomas was taking it seriously. After Carey dropped him, he made sure he was okay and Timmy appreciated the gesture.

Classic moment.

 

[The Last Red]

I’m sure HuGo & MSL are very aware … it’s an inevitability, Hutson will organically assume PP QB role. I’d be shocked if it doesn’t happen by latest US Thanksgiving

Of course they’re aware. My issue is leaving Matheson there because he’s the veteran. It’s dumb where as here, the rookie is just WAY better at it.

 

[Kimota]

We were dominated but I liked the vibe of the game.