Pre-Game Talk: Habs vs Caps in Washington on Halloween

[Habs4Life]

 

[Hannibal]

We are gonna win. When we all expect us to get killed, we end up winning.

Habs in a nutshell.

 

[morhilane]

I can't watch the game tonight and so far the Habs have been destroyed when that happpens. Not sure if that's luck or...

He has lost faith in most of his guys to do the jobs expected of them.

More like desparatly trying to get another line going (to have 3), the problem is that the team doesn't have the horses for it.

The 4th line is not an energy line, not only are those 3 players not hitters, they are also slow skating wise.

The 2nd line is Slaf having to carry two guys struggling.

Which of these two lines will look "ok" tonight?

 

[Habit11]

and we're back to the worst Center depth in the NHL. Hello, old friend.

Might as well try Slaf at center, what's the worst that could happen, they lose by 5? That's every Tuesday! Make it Thursday's too!

 

[Runner77]

Hey, it’s Halloween.

 

[OneSharpMarble]

I like these lines, Dach back on wing and Heine gets to play on the first line after showing good hustle.

 

[DukeDog13]

The caps are old now. Just keeping the same guys hoping for OV to get the goal record. No threat but will beat the young Habs.

Lol dude you missed a lot that happened in the off season for the Caps. Literally more than a third of their roster is new, with each player being in their 20s and significant skill upgrades over who they replaced. They're not amazing on paper but definitely a very different team and much younger.

 

[habbubba]

Going to the Bell center tonight and actually expect to be entertained for a change.

 

[habdynasty]

Lol dude you missed a lot that happened in the off season for the Caps. Literally more than a third of their roster is new, with each player being in their 20s and significant skill upgrades over who they replaced. They're not amazing on paper but definitely a very different team and much younger.

I must have missed it

 

[The Real Timo]

Lol dude you missed a lot that happened in the off season for the Caps. Literally more than a third of their roster is new, with each player being in their 20s and significant skill upgrades over who they replaced. They're not amazing on paper but definitely a very different team and much younger.

So... you can upgrade without a full rebuild?

 

[DukeDog13]

They are playing well. Other than McMichael producing they are not any different than the average to mediocre team of last season.

Na man, they have 5 new forwards, 2 new defensemen, and a new goalie. Definitely significantly different than the AHL team they iced last year.

 

[The Real Timo]

Going to the Bell center tonight and actually expect to be entertained for a change.

Praying for ya

 

[DukeDog13]

So... you can upgrade without a full rebuild?

I honestly didn't think it was possible but "retool" is a term Caps management threw around and it seems like they pulled it off. Obviously a loooong season remaining but optimistic so far!

 

[red devil]

Praying for ya

Springsteen is playing at the Bell Centre tonight

 

[A Loyal Demidog]

Hey everyone, I've had a medical emergency last night, and forgot to write that I wouldn't be able to design/create the GDT for tonight. I'm so sorry! I can share some files I was getting ready for the full design, if someone wants to complete it fast. Let me know, and once again, my apologies

 

[malcb33]

They don't think Dach is center ice material.

I don't think this is a determination they've made for the rest of his career, but it's pretty clear his knee isn't 100% yet, and he's struggling right now.

 

[habbubba]

Praying for ya

If you feel that's necessary,go right ahead. I am not one to interfere in anyone devotion to faith. But since you're in a praying mode,how about praying for a few miracle and get Montreal to play some decent hockey?

Cause MSL doesn’t take criticism from those he wouldn’t seek advice from.

Coaches should expect to be criticized and constructive criticism can also be sage advice.

 

[The Real Timo]

Springsteen is playing at the Bell Centre tonight

Hahah!

Hey everyone, I've had a medical emergency last night, and forgot to write that I wouldn't be able to design/create the GDT for tonight. I'm so sorry! I can share some files I was getting ready for the full design, if someone wants to complete it fast. Let me know, and once again, my apologies

Not an excuse. Can't you walk it off?

In all seriousness, sorry to hear. Hope you're feeling better and maybe even Habs will cheer you up tonight. All the best!

 

[le_sean]

Xhekaj has been shit but not having him in a game against a team with lots of physical and in your face assholes is a strange move

 

[The Real Timo]

According to MSL it's Primo tonight.

 

[GrandmaCookie]

According to MSL it's Primo tonight.

Ovechkin breaking Gretzky record tonight confirmed

 

[The Real Timo]

Xhekaj has been shit but not having him in a game against a team with lots of physical and in your face assholes is a strange move

He may have been, but in all honesty, other the Guhle and Hutson, which of Habs defensemen hasn't been shit? Really.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I honestly didn't think it was possible but "retool" is a term Caps management threw around and it seems like they pulled it off. Obviously a loooong season remaining but optimistic so far!

What young guys? I don't see any except McMichael.

 

[Habssince89]

According to MSL it's Primo tonight.

Good. Let Monty know that his job isn't secure and give CP a chance

 

[G0bias]

I don't know about Dach looking better at wing vs center, its more cause his linemates were the two best forwards and not offensive black holes in Armia and Newhook. But we'll see.

Now watch him get two assists lol