GDT: Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres 10/5/17 7:00pm EST TSN2, RDS, TSN 690

[NobleSix]

I could tell right there that you like the finer things in life.

You know me too well Runner. Sometimes you just have to put down the glass of chardonnay and let loose.

 

[Adam Michaels]

My point is he'll flourish on another team and Bargain bin gave him away for a 3rd rounder while protecting Benn.

He can flourish in Buffalo. It doesn't mean he would flourish in Montreal. He didn't, actually. Some players need the change of scenery to get better.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Lol no he can't. A traffic cone can play better defensively.

Beaulieu is better than Benn, he can play as a #4D without looking out of place.

Benn is a #6-5D when he's playing at his best.

 

[Hoople]

Habs honestly looked really good this period. Man, I might have to change my GDT for the Sharks game, lol. I made it kinda negative thinking we'd have a bad start to the season hahahaha!

Hell no. Keep it. I get a kick out of the nagging fans.

 

[blarneylad]

Didn't like the first half of that period but nice to see the boys turn it around.

 

[Belial]

Drouin could've had 2 goals and an assist already. Hype on!

 

[Runner77]

My point is he'll flourish on another team and Bargain bin gave him away for a 3rd rounder while protecting Benn.

Benn is a third pairing D, any way you slice it. He wouldn't fetch a third round pick on the market, he was had for the lowly Pateryn. Beaulieu has the merit of garnering a third and it could have been a second were Bergevin not dealing from a position of weakness, dealing him on the day before the expansion draft to a team that needed to find a protection slot for him -- hardly a favorable setting.

And I wouldn't discount what Phil Housley will do with Beaulieu, even if he doesn't have the highest IQ.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

I thought we were done with John Bartlett? Who do we always get the C team broadcasters. For crying out loud.

 

[The Great Weal]

My point is he'll flourish on another team and Bargain bin gave him away for a 3rd rounder while protecting Benn.

The only way he will "flourish" is putting a brain in his head. The kid is horrendous defensively, can't shoot at all, plays well like once every two months.

 

[Pickles]

He can flourish in Buffalo. It doesn't mean he would flourish in Montreal. He didn't, actually. Some players need the change of scenery to get better.

Yep I agree a change of scenery will do that kid alot of good.

 

[JuicyHam]

lol what?

That was a sweet one timer. His one time has been his weakest shot by far IMO. There's a reason people say he shouldn't play the half wall on the power play

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Drouin could've had 2 goals and an assist already. Hype on!

He's great !

 

[DangerDave]

I don't know if you noticed. But when Gallagher took a shot and just banked on the post, Drouin got in close for the rebound, he tried to sneak it up top over Lehner who was down. But he hit the post. Nice to have someone who can think that way and has the ability to pull it off.

Yup thought he had it there. So close

 

[Adam Michaels]

Can't say I liked our play in our defensive zone at all. PK was a holey mess.

Hudon and Drouin looked good though. A decent period for Chucky.

Yea, their D needs to tighten it up a bit. Although I did like Alzner.

Galchenyuk was good, as well. I felt he tried to force a play once or twice. But it's nothing to hold against him unless it continues this way. Hudon has NHL written on him.

 

[habsterr]

Danault <<< Drouin as first line center, even when Danault had Pacioretty/Radulov as line mates.

 

[le_sean]

Benn is a third pairing D, any way you slice it. He wouldn't fetch a third round pick on the market, he was had for the lowly Pateryn. Beaulieu has the merit of garnering a third and it could have been a second were Bergevin not dealing from a position of weakness, dealing him on the day before the expansion draft to a team that needed to find a protection slot for him -- hardly a favorable setting.

And I wouldn't discount what Phil Housley will do with Beaulieu, even if he doesn't have the highest IQ.

To be fair, and I don’t mean this to be an excuse since Benn is playing terribly, but he’s always much better as a RD. Whenever he plays on the left side he looks completely different. I think he’ll be effective with Schlemko who can skate well.

 

[Lycanthrope]

Mr. regular season.

 

[Pickles]

The only way he will "flourish" is putting a brain in his head. The kid is horrendous defensively, can't shoot at all, plays well like once every two months.

I'm sure the change of scenery is going to do that kid a world of good. He was inconsistent in Montreal at best but just remember who his coach was for most of his career so far.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Danault <<< Drouin as first line center, even when Danault had Pacioretty/Radulov as line mates.

Really ?

 

[groovejuice]

Yea, their D needs to tighten it up a bit. Although I did like Alzner.

Galchenyuk was good, as well. I felt he tried to force a play once or twice. But it's nothing to hold against him unless it continues this way. Hudon has NHL written on him.

What I noticed most about Galchenyuk was his backchecking and positioning were much improved. That's a good sign for me.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Danault <<< Drouin as first line center, even when Danault had Pacioretty/Radulov as line mates.

Danault just isn't an offensive player. He had the puck and a wide open Galchenyuk on his one timer side and... Shot a muffin onto Lehners blocker.

 

[Pickles]

I call it like it is. Casper is great during the regular season.

 

[Adam Michaels]

What I noticed most about Galchenyuk was his backchecking and positioning were much improved. That's a good sign for me.

If this guy gets going, the Habs just become that much more of a threat.

 

[Nedved]

I hope we trade price for Tavares

 

[Tyson]

The difference I have noticed between Drouin and Galchenyuk is that Alex does not constantly keep his feet moving.