Xhekaj showed that he will play in the NHL. Maybe not this year but soon. Regardless, you missed little in not watching the game. That was easily one of the weakest Montreal teams I’ve seen, preseason or otherwise.
The Dadonov trade was needed. He won’t be great but it’s better than carrying a huge cap hit for 4 more years. 1 year and it’s all over. Maybe can even dump him at deadline
That's crucial for these young players. You can add Harris to the both of them as well.I thought it was a pretty good pre season game. Dach and Caufield looking great out there, Allen looking good too so far.
Dadonov clearly not up to speed yet, damn what a game for him
Gallagher actually looking like his usual self, let's see if he can carry that into the season.
The confidence that Guhle and Xhekaj already have is awesome to watch! Obviously their games aren't flawless, but I'm liking what I'm seeing so far!
I'm not going to go too hard after Primeau when he comes in off the bench. I'd like to see him get a full game vs Ottawa to set him up for a good AHL year. Although he does seem to be lacking that next gear so far...
I agree on both counts.I'm not going to go too hard after Primeau when he comes in off the bench. I'd like to see him get a full game vs Ottawa to set him up for a good AHL year. Although he does seem to be lacking that next gear so far...
I thought Norilonder played his best game so far, maybe he can string a couple decent games together
LOl..........nice, everyone knows you are having some fun here!!
It's a mania that affects many fans of all teams. Misplaced hope/hype that is often replaced by disappointment. Until the next great prospect comes along. And so it continues. And continues.Another over rated prospect....gee surprise, surprise
I remember when people said the same about Fucale
Every prospect in this franchise is a superstar until proven otherwise
I forgot there was a game last night, glad I didn't waste my time
Nobody is talking about banging and crashing or even fighting. There are ways to stand up for yourself without dropping the gloves or being a physical player. Several guys from Winnipeg took liberties with him last night and they knew they could get away with it.
Hope he can turn it around. I don't think anyone will ever take this guy in a trade but if he can at least be a positive contributor, the contract will hurt less. He'll never live up to that contract, but we can eat it even if he becomes like noodle arms Gionta was in his last years.
Honestly, I think you're exaggerating quite a bit about his softness.
He is. Looks confident and mature.
Maybe they'll get extremely lucky and Hughes can work his magic at the deadline.
He made an awesome saucer pass to Trudeau for the one timer during the game !!
I know, but right before that he took his sweet time and casually went to retrieve the puck along the boards. The vision and skills are there. He needs to show more intensity, hustle, and offensive panache. We all know he's capable of more. But he's just not showing it. It's mental.
