Post-Game Talk: Jacques Alain and the Habs win in Buffalo

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Pearson is not just an excellent shot, but also a gritty player, which was needed with this bunch. At least one who combines hard-nosed play with the ability to laser one top-corner.

 

[Habssince89]

We have to build something at some point.

there's no pleasing some people. If we win, they cry bc of the tank. If we lose, oh how horrible we have no talent wahhhh. I'm cheering for this team until we're out of it, then I'll embrace the tank for the remainder of the season.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Putting in a bunch of offers for Tage Thompson in my fantasy leagues. Maybe one or two of them will bite.

And then, hopefully he heats up while McDavid is still injured, so I can flip him for that. Profit.

 

[Riddick412]

Habs played a decent first 10 mins, then shat the bed for the second and last half of the third. If they can just keep it more consistent they'd be alright. The PP is always a momentum killer (even though they scored tonight with their 4th line lol)

 

[Habssince89]

Ylonen deserves a bit more icetime. I'd be curious to see him play with Slaf. Also add me to the Suzuki CC separation. It will do the team good to see what happens

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Sacrament ça se peut pas ARIEN comprendre au hockey comme Gaston Therrien pis être payé pour parler de quelque chose qu'il ne comprend même pas. Chaque affaire qu'il est une plus grande stupidité que la stupidité précédente.

Faut avoir rien d'autre à faire que regarder ce genre de débilité, pour ensuite s'en plaindre.

Habs played a decent first 10 mins, then shat the bed for the second and last half of the third. If they can just keep it more consistent they'd be alright. The PP is always a momentum killer (even though they scored tonight with their 4th line lol)

I think that string of penalties is the momentum killer. Stay out of the box. Go from most penalized to least penalized team, then we'll see. It's true though, that they need a new PP approach.

 

[Redux91]

Unpopular opinion but since we are still “rebuilding” anyway, I would shuffle the line at some point when Dvorak is back to have something like this:
Caufield-Monahan-Safkovsky
Newhook-Suzuki-Anderson
Pearson-Dvorak-Gallagher
RHP-Evans-Ylonen

Rational:
- I think the Caufield-Suzuki duo statistically speaking, is among the least efficient first line duo in the league. I don’t know why we always see them as a “lock” together unquestionably.
- Suzuki and Anderson low-key having a tough start of season. I think a shake up wouldn’t hurt them. Also would be interesting to put our 2 fastest wingers on the same line and see how that could translate. The potential is worth the try.
- Slaf needs to play with a center that can control the pace and hold on to the puck. Newhook plays too fast for him. Would also be interesting to see Caufield play with 2 bigger guys.
- Straight forward bottom 6: a veteran line and a younger “higher tempo” line.

I think this is worth a shot when Dvo is back, barring a major surprise.

I..... don't hate it lol

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

I can't believe we are 3-1-1. Special teams have been a complete disaster, we don't shoot the puck enough, the defensemen are headless chickens, and our 1C can't shoot the puck.

our 1C can shoot the puck, he just doesn't do it enough.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

our 1C can shoot the puck, he just doesn't do it enough.

The Habs can afford some sports psychologists. They should be on the forefront with that activity.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

I..... don't hate it lol

I like it a lot actually

Maybe swap Ylonen and Gallagher so the 3rd line can be a shut down line and the 4th line can be pure pest/grind

 

[MXD]

Faut avoir rien d'autre à faire que regarder ce genre de débilité, pour ensuite s'en plaindre.

J'avais juste oublié de fermer avant d'aller prendre ma douche :|

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

J'avais juste oublié de fermer avant d'aller prendre ma douche :|

Important de fermer le débit, pour la douche comme pour la télé.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Harris shoots like a moumoune. He should definitely sit.

yeah but his job is not to shoot, it's to not get scored on

 

[WinterLion]

Ylonen deserves a bit more icetime. I'd be curious to see him play with Slaf. Also add me to the Suzuki CC separation. It will do the team good to see what happens

No way. We need to develop Gallagher.

 

[dinodebino]

Sacrament ça se peut pas ARIEN comprendre au hockey comme Gaston Therrien pis être payé pour parler de quelque chose qu'il ne comprend même pas. Chaque affaire qu'il est une plus grande stupidité que la stupidité précédente.

I resse une chose.

 

[larek]

It was a nice win
Galleys best game in quite a while
Pearson good game
Allen was solid

 

[Adriatic]

yeah but his job is not to shoot, it's to not get scored on

I'd rather explore Barron's potential for a few games and see where he's at. I already know what Harris is.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Xhekaj on the PP needs to end. Among others as well.

I know his wrister gets through, and it's a valuable skill, but he's not pulling any strings at the point, he doesn't have the offensive vision and decisiveness. I know MSL prides himself a good teacher, but some things you're not supposed to teach at this level.

Once Guhle is back, Xhekaj should start learning how to PK instead.

 

[calder candidate]

Pearson is really blowing my expectations after the preseason I didn’t even think he was a nhl level player, but he is solid, even the skating isn’t graceful he is very effective with is positioning /route and is shot is always kind of surprisingly good. I think he could be a depth option for a playoff I’m expecting something like a 5th but if he keep it up those expectations might also be blown away.

 

[tazsub3]

I remember when that habs teams used to go to Buffalo and get steamrolled .
Hats off to them .

Pearson is really blowing my expectations after the preseason I didn’t even think he was a nhl level player, but he is solid, even the skating isn’t graceful he is very effective with is positioning /route and is shot is always kind of surprisingly good. I think he could be a depth option for a playoff I’m expecting something like a 5th but if he keep it up those expectations might also be blown away.

Kent Hughes is elite in finding such players .

 

[The Real Timo]

You all wait until Yoel is back in the lineup!

 

[Mudz]

I don't like Newhook at center. He's better off the wing. I'm guessing he'll move back to wing once Dvorak is back.

If nothing else changes, Monahan is moving to the first line when Dvo is back IMO.

 

[domiwroze]

Alright Anderson really has to go. I don't even mind Gallagher because even though he's broken, he's still fighting for his life.

Anderson? God damn, Parker-Jones would have done better tonight.

Nah. He's fast, he's big, he can crush people but the dude is completly out of it mentally. He is not trying, at all. Tonight was the nail in the coffin for me, he didn't deserved any ice time after a certain shift where he did f*** ALL. He came back to help the defense but was instead a nuisance for our dmen not covering shit and simply let passes go right through him. He was more than brutal tonight.

Maybe the worst game of Anderson that I've seen. Dude is just skating around batting the puck to random places for no coherent reasons.

Where's the Andy from Preseason? Let's hope that the 22 scouts weren't here to watch him play.

I'd 100% send a message, Anderson out, Armia in. You just can't play this shitty.

Rant over.

 

[Adriatic]

If nothing else changes, Monahan is moving to the first line when Dvo is back IMO.

Why not try Newhook on the first line at wing. He's not a centerman and might spark that line. Then you can have Slaf play with a real center that will only help him.

 

[SlafySZN]

Alright Anderson really has to go. I don't even mind Gallagher because even though he's broken, he's still fighting for his life.

Anderson? God damn, Parker-Jones would have done better tonight.

Nah. He's fast, he's big, he can crush people but the dude is completly out of it mentally. He is not trying, at all. Tonight was the nail in the coffin for me, he didn't deserved any ice time after a certain shift where he did f*** ALL. He came back to help the defense but was instead a nuisance for our dmen not covering shit and simply let passes go right through him. He was more than brutal tonight.

Maybe the worst game of Anderson that I've seen. Dude is just skating around batting the puck to random places for no coherent reasons.

Where's the Andy from Preseason? Let's hope that the 22 scouts weren't here to watch him play.

I'd 100% send a message, Anderson out, Armia in.

Rant over.

And he got PP time on the first unit!!!