Post-Game Talk: MTL lose 5-2 against OTT

[Erika]

If anything, this game showed us we can't waste Demidov by playing him with Newhook.

100%
Newhook is a complete black hole offensively. His hockey IQ is probably one of the worst I've seen in years. He can skate, but that's it.

Slafkovsky-Suzuki-Demidov

Or

Laine-Evans-Demidov

 

[The Great Weal]

Newhook can't f***ing pass . All he does is skating too fast for his brain. He can't shoot or pass.

It's not that he doesn't work, he just sucks 9 games out of 10.

If it's not shorthanded, Evans is more clueless offensively than Newhook

 

[CharleyHorse]

I have no words.

How about, You can’t win them all?

 

[Forum93]

no Heineman = no win

We started our skid after Heineman got hurt, you may be onto something here.

 

[tazsub3]

Game started on a bad note after the announcement honoring Millen and Shero. Hab fans breaking the moment of silence then chanting Go Habs Go was embarrassing.

Told my daughter bad karma coming our way after that moment

 

[Kennerback]

Newhook can't f***ing pass . All he does is skating too fast for his brain. He can't shoot or pass.

It's not that he doesn't work, he just sucks 9 games out of 10.

He can’t stickhandle either. It’s like he spent 20 years never using a stick.

 

[tazsub3]

We started our skid after Heineman got hurt, you may be onto something here.

Actually crazy how better we have been with him In The lineup

 

[Canadienna]

All AI should be Muppet related.

Typical HFers watching the thread instead of the game

 

[nhlfan9191]

Whos betting they don't show up in the first tomorrow, either ?

Cause you should.

Who's to blame ?

Coach can't motivate ?

Leadership isn't that good?

GM's failure to get proper energy players ?

Given how young our team is and most of our teams veteran players are depth guys, I wouldn’t be surprised if these guys are nervous to start games given what’s on the line. When they settle, they’re usually fine which leads me to believe it’s not something MSL and his coaching staff are doing, or lack of doing in this case.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Game started on a bad note after the announcement honoring Millen and Shero. Hab fans breaking the moment of silence then chanting Go Habs Go was embarrassing.

Very disrespectful!

 

[Boyon90]

I think we will lose tomorrow too.
The big game is Monday.

its not a big game its against the blackhawks, besides I think they will shovel us unless demidov is there

 

[zx81]

If it's not shorthanded, Evans is more clueless offensively than Newhook

More clueless than NH is impossible.
Look I'm not saying this is ideal, we clearly need another C.

Unless Demidov plays C? He can, right?

 

[Hannibal]

We are about to get a rude awkening. We were playing like crap and still beat terrible teams. Its not gonna work against good team.

Free Xhekaj, you stupid coach. if he ain’t playing him after a loss, im afraid he will never play him again.

 

[CrAzYNiNe]

The last time the Sens broke their streak of 6 wins in a row, it was a 6-3 to our Habs.

Next game is tomorrow so get right back up there!

 

[Whitesnake]

Do people really think that us not being ready is solely one game? Where were you all in almost every single game in the 1st period? If we are never ready to start games...you won't win in playoffs. It's not just today.

 

[bleuetbio]

Imagine Demidov in his hotel room having his 1st look at new linemates Laine and Newhook.

Yes, you must be a Demi God buddy

 

[Rapala]

The good news is we put out about as much energy as a morning skate in this one.
I don't mind losing but I hate losing like that.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

People acting like we clinched before we have is bad juju man.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

They played better in the 3rd, but it was way too late. Majority of the team was complete crap.

Really only a handful of players played well: Dvorak, Anderson, Gallagher line. Carrier & Savard. PK was good. Newhook was Newhook. A hard working, fast skating, offensive black hole.

I guess we're playing Dobes tomorrow? That will be interesting.....

Guhle was particularly bad tonight. He couldn't handle the puck at all & was getting pushed around instead of doing the pushing.

Struble isn't physical enough & was getting beat in the slot. Time to change him out for Xhekaj.

Heineman needs to sub in for Pezzetta. If he's healthy, he needs to play. No idea why Pezz would play before him.

We need better starts. The last 3 games our 1st periods were awful. Let's start with that.

 

[sheed36]

Not sure I'd even want Demidov playing vs the d-bag Leafs tomorrow if they're even considering it. Both Laine and Reinbacher got hurt during their Habs debut's in preseason vs the ass-wipe Leaves so yeah.

 

[zx81]

its not a big game its against the blackhawks, besides I think they will shovel us unless demidov is there

Monday against Chicago is the big game. And it's a dangerous one. We should rest our best players against Toronto (I'm only half joking)

 

[tazsub3]

He can’t stickhandle either. It’s like he spent 20 years never using a stick.

Except he stickhandeled for the 3rd period best scoring chance in his pass to savard.
Crazy how fixated some get on a particular player and make the comments based on historic and not on the play .
Newhook is generating chances . There is other to criticize before him

 

[OneSharpMarble]

Except he stickhandeled for the 3rd period best scoring chance in his pass to savard.
Crazy how fixated some get on a particular player and make the comments based on historic and not on the play .
Newhook is generating chances . There is other to criticize before him

It really doesnt matter what he does, he was put in the doghouse a long time ago and if he doesnt score every game he gets shit on.

 

[Justin11]

Do people really think that us not being ready is solely one game? Where were you all in almost every single game in the 1st period? If we are never ready to start games...you won't win in playoffs. It's not just today.

Agreed, However, even if not ready, this young team still needs to experience the PO’s for progression.

 

[DemidovSZN]

100%
Newhook is a complete black hole offensively. His hockey IQ is probably one of the worst I've seen in years. He can skate, but that's it.

Slafkovsky-Suzuki-Demidov

Or

Laine-Evans-Demidov

Evans is not that much better, he’s been an even bigger black hole offensively.