Post-Game Talk: Les Canadiens de Montreal vs Ottawa Senators 7:30pm [Chabot 6 Point Game Edition]

[Another Mr Lizard]

I haven't notice Pageau's much in a positive way, he seem to struggle this game. Am I wrong?

Jesus, Pageau is playing?

 

[thinkwild]

Well all that rookie tourney and pre season winning, i was getting sick of winning anyway. Hope it doesnt take too long to find out what its like again

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Shutout at home with most of the offensive weapons playing. Lol

 

[Sensung]

Looks like the Habs are putting all of their rookies/scrubs in the lineup tonight(Tatar being the best player in there).

Not going to be a very competitive game imo, so I do expect our forwards to score a bunch. It would be disappointing otherwise.

Well that didn’t go as planned.

Just pre-season, so no big deal.

 

[TheDebater]

It’s the preseason. Relax.

Remember 22 goals as a teenager last year?

I assure you, my comment was not based on this one game. With that said, you are correct and he is still young and should improve because he is definitely the type of player this team has missed for quite some time. However, I doubt one can argue that many of his 22 goals were last season were one for the highlights which is why my comment referred to drafting "skill" and was not meant to imply that Tkachuk was not a good choice.

 

[Korpse]

Beauty set up from Batherson to Pageau. Let the Drake ****. Get him on the top line.

He sees the ice so well, playing with Duclair and Pageau is going to limit him. Neither player thinks the game close to the level that he does.

 

[TheDebater]

He sees the ice so well, playing with Duclair and Pageau is going to limit him.

Are you suggesting that Duclair and Pageau are not offensive players? They may not be top 3 but they both have top 6 capabilities and both have shown offensive upside in the past. Great offensive players, if Batherson is one, can make average offensive players appear better than they are so with some time and chemistry, I could see that line having success.

 

[Slack]

I predict we're going to make a lot of backups look like stars this year.

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

I haven't notice Pageau's much in a positive way, he seem to struggle this game. Am I wrong?

I mean he’s a vet now these games shouldn’t matter to him whatsoever.

 

[Sensinitis]

Shutout at home with most of the offensive weapons playing. Lol

What did you expect we’re a lock for bottom 5

 

[Another Mr Lizard]

I predict we're going to make a lot of backups look like stars this year.

Except our own of course...

 

[h2]

I assure you, my comment was not based on this one game. With that said, you are correct and he is still young and should improve because he is definitely the type of player this team has missed for quite some time. However, I doubt one can argue that many of his 22 goals were last season were one for the highlights which is why my comment referred to drafting "skill" and was not meant to imply that Tkachuk was not a good choice.

A player like Tkachuk is much rarer than a highlight or top goalscorer. I value both, but I love Tkachuk’s style. Just wait until he is in his mid 20s and having his way with opposing defenders. Loved the pick the second it was made. We can get the goalscorer at the next draft.

 

[Crosside]

No kid play to steal the place of Boedker

 

[L'Aveuglette]

What a pathetic display from most of the rookies looking for a roster spot, and against a very mediocre lineup on the other side. Not looking good.

 

[Viletho]

I mean he’s a vet now these games shouldn’t matter to him whatsoever.

Probably right.

 

[benjiv1]

Brady is such a f-ing meathead.

Would be a terrible choice for captain.

Stupid selfish penalty magnet.

He single handily ended the Ole Ole chant that was starting, so for that I am thankful.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Preseason is pretty meaningless.

That said, the kids need to show more fire. There's spots out there up for grab....not too many opportunities to make it in the NHL, can't piss away this training camp thinking the spot is going to be gifted to you.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Preseason is pretty meaningless.

That said, the kids need to show more fire. There's spots out there up for grab....not too many opportunities to make it in the NHL, can't piss away this training camp thinking the spot is going to be gifted to you.

So.....not meaningless.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

So.....not meaningless.

Meaningless in terms of wins and losses.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

What a pathetic display from most of the rookies looking for a roster spot, and against a very mediocre lineup on the other side. Not looking good.

I mean so many on here are insistent that we need another two or three top picks to be any good.

This seems to be par for the course: the Senators are the worst team in the NHL at the moment.

 

[Clayonator]

I wanna see each one of Batherson/Duclair/Veronneau on RW opposite Tkachuk and White for a spell. Very impressed with Veronneau so far. Excellent touch with the puck overall. Batherson needs guys that operate more down low for, and could provide some sustained pressure. Duclair would at least help them break into the zone and get to pucks faster. Brown is a useful player but I don’t think he’s the answer on that line. Could be wrong though. It’s only been two games. I’d rather him as part of a checking tandem with Pageau at some point.

 

[Tuna99]

Zaitsev looked good the shifts I saw, big and solid and moving around well

 

[Cosmix]

The most interesting part of the Tv broadcast tonight was . . .
Bruce Garrioch’s comments on the Senators negotiations with Chabot. He said something like “ The Senators made it clear to Chabot’s Agent that they were not going to offer or negotiate any signing bonuses, and therefore don’t bother to ask for them”.

That perhaps sheds some light on the past negotiations with Karlsson, Stone, Duchene, etc.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Zaitsev looked good the shifts I saw, big and solid and moving around well

He only made 3 defensive mistakes that led to goals. Not bad.

/s

 

[Clayonator]

Zaitsev looked good the shifts I saw, big and solid and moving around well

He’s a major Ceci upgrade. I don’t care what anyone says to the contrary. Not the greatest hands by any means, but I saw him break up a lot of plays well. Definitely mobile and well positioned too. Even displayed some physicality. Short passes, simple plays, and he’ll be fine.