Pre-Game Talk: Habs/Yotes Tomorrow

[Adam Michaels]

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[Tyson]

It worked the last game

 

[Habs10Habs]

On paper, there is no way we should lose this game.

 

[Vachon23]

The Connor Bedard championship

 

[Gravity]

Clash of the titans

 

[The Great Weal]

Pitlick doesn’t deserve to sit

 

[The Real Timo]

Huuuge game. There are already a number of teams behind Habs in standings. Is it time to bring Ducharme back before this gets completely out of hand?

 

[Adam Michaels]

Pitlick doesn’t deserve to sit

I agree. I feel like if Slaf is on the 4th line with guys like Evans and Pitlick, he'll be in a good spot. Because even as 4th liners, Evans and Pitlick create offense.


But I feel like Hoffman in particular is in the line-up because Hughes is probably trying to trade him and they want to "showcase" him.

 

[the valiant effort]

Obliterating this loser franchise tomorrow night is far more important than losing sleep over the daily oscillation of draft lottery percentages.

 

[The Real Timo]

Pitlick doesn’t deserve to sit

Well you can't sit Drouin after that pass. Dads actually had a somewhat decent game, I felt. Hoff I guess. He's been beyond useless.

I agree. I feel like if Slaf is on the 4th line with guys like Evans and Pitlick, he'll be in a good spot. Because even as 4th liners, Evans and Pitlick create offense.


But I feel like Hoffman in particular is in the line-up because Hughes is probably trying to trade him and they want to "showcase" him.

Showcasing Hoff is really counterproductive. Hughes should find some youtube highlight videos and send them to other GMs to "sell" Hoffman's talents.

 

[Sherwoo9]

Huuuge game. There are already a number of teams behind Habs in standings. Is it time to bring Ducharme back before this gets completely out of hand?

Well he is still cashing his contract…so why not Martin! your skill are urgently and temporarily required in the seat of special advisor to hockey operations!!!

 

[Adam Michaels]

Clash of the titans

Clash of the Leaf Killers!

 

[WatchfulElm]

I agree. I feel like if Slaf is on the 4th line with guys like Evans and Pitlick, he'll be in a good spot. Because even as 4th liners, Evans and Pitlick create offense.


But I feel like Hoffman in particular is in the line-up because Hughes is probably trying to trade him and they want to "showcase" him.

No way they are showcasing Hoffman. Even if he could produce a little, his contract is still untradeable. And I can't see any contender wanting to deal with this kind of player and contract. We're stuck with him, sadly.

 

[sandviper]

On paper, there is no way we should lose this game.

They did beat the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 October Stanley Cup champs last game though.

That said, I think that'll be the highlight of their week and they'll bow meekly to us.

 

[peate]

On paper, there is no way we should lose this game.

Is that the same paper that predicted a loss to The Leafs and Pens?

Try a different one.

Yé trop tard pour Bédard.

 

[McGees]

The Connor Bedard championship

mannnn....we aren' even in that tournament anymore. Top 5 if we are lucky

 

[1909]

mannnn....we aren' even in that tournament anymore. Top 5 if we are lucky

78 games to go......

 

[habsfan891]

One of the only games I expect to win this year so we will probably lose.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Pitlick doesn’t deserve to sit

I'd rank these 4 this way...

Drouin
Pitlick
Hoffman
Dadonov

Yeah, I'd be playing Drouin and Pitlick ahead of the other two. They have shown nothing so far and it should be their time to sit.

Showcasing them to get better trade value? Wishful thinking.

 

[Apfel Struble]

Bigger tank battle than Kursk, get ready!

 

[McGees]

78 games to go......

Ya I've been saying it for months...I just don't see us bottom 3 or even bottom 5 this year like everyone seems to be pencilling us into

 

[Habs13]

Aw nuts... more Drouin, Hoffman and Dandonov.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Game is tomorrow (Thursday).

The 2 worst NHL teams from last year are no longer. San Jose is 0-5. Vancouver is 0-3-1 & Minnesota is 0-3. Last 0-for teams in NHL.

Arizona's offense is not bad. They are 3rd in PP% and 20th in g/f. D is terrible though.

Montreal is the reverse. 8th on PK, 7th on faceoffs & 13th g/a. We're terrible offensively.

Arizona's offense is being led by Keller, Gostisbehere, and, uhmmm, yeah, Nick Ritchie.

Montreal has Suzuki & Caufield.

The duo vs the trio.

Discuss.

 

[Habs Halifax]

I predict we get our 1st goal from our D group in this game.

I also Predict Slaf gets his 1st points. 1 goal and 1 assist.

 

[26Mats]

Game is tomorrow (Thursday).

The 2 worst NHL teams from last year are no longer. San Jose is 0-5. Vancouver is 0-3-1 & Minnesota is 0-3. Last 0-for teams in NHL.

Arizona's offense is not bad. They are 3rd in PP% and 20th in g/f. D is terrible though.

Montreal is the reverse. 8th on PK, 7th on faceoffs & 13th g/a. We're terrible offensively.

Arizona's offense is being led by Keller, Gostisbehere, and, uhmmm, yeah, Nick Ritchie.

Montreal has Suzuki & Caufield.

The duo vs the trio.

Discuss.

MSL has to get a second offensive line going.

Caufield - Suzuki - Slaf/Dadonov/Hoffman
Monahan - Dach - Gallagher
Drouin - Dvorak - Anderson
Pitlick - Evans - Slaf/Dadonov/Hoffman/Pezetta