HF Habs: Out Of Town Thread: 2024 Off-Season edition (Mod Warning #2635)

[vokiel]

They shat on him long before he got hurt.

And it's absolutely stupid to think an injury at this stage is going to ruin a 19 year old's career. But here we are.

Some did yes, you're right, but now that group is growing because some of the ones who didn't are doubting he'll play.

I mean he's out for an entire season here. That can't be a good thing for a dman to miss an entire year of development when you haven't gotten used to the speed in the NHL yet.

If I was a GM out of town, I'm not sure I still want to trade for him.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Some did yes, you're right, but now that group is growing because some of the ones who didn't are doubting he'll play.

All those people can go jump in the lake.

I mean he's out for an entire season here. That can't be a good thing for a dman to miss an entire year of development when you haven't gotten used to the speed in the NHL yet.

It's not a good thing. It sucks, it's disapointing and nobody's happy about it.

But players have been hurt before and come back. Why would this be any different? You can go all the way back to Rocket Richard as an example. He was hurt a lot before he established himself. He will have a set of challenges we all wish he didn't. But most blueliners don't even make the NHL until their early to mid 20s. He's got so much time to heal and develop. This is a bump in the road.

If I was a GM out of town, I'm not sure I still want to trade for him.

It's absolutley insane to think that this guy's done now. His career hasn't even started yet. Any GM in the league would want him. As always, it would depend on the price.

 

[HuGort]

Kovacevic with the 1st goal of the season for NJ!

2-0 Devils over Buffalo.

I think he was our only plus defenceman last season.

It was announced that the organization has brought in AHL players including Tyler Boucher , Stephen Halliday and Angus Crookshank . It is also possible that Zack MacEwen and Jan Jenik , two physical players, could be part of the roster.

According to journalist Anthony Marcotte, Ottawa plans to field AHL players on Saturday, instead of presenting a full team in preparation for the regular season.

What they expecting a war?

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842316056401993937

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Sens likely to ice their main squad which makes sense as it's the last game of the regular season and at home.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Watson went after Jenik. Not much happened. Jenik waiving at Watson/Detroit bench

Somehow Ottawa gets a 7 minute pp for turtling.

There was nothing done that warranted a 5 minute pp

 

[Andrei79]

Sens are such rats.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842349848806457538

Somehow Watson got 5 minutes for that...

 

[morhilane]

Sens are such rats.

Are they jumping off a sinking ship?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Columbus is definitely going to suck again this year. I expect they'll be battling San Jose for 32nd overall.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Reinhardt should get 2, 5 and 10 like Watson

And he doesn't..

League already trying to help Ottawa.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842376195880423875

 

[Paddyjack]

It was announced that the organization has brought in AHL players including Tyler Boucher , Stephen Halliday and Angus Crookshank . It is also possible that Zack MacEwen and Jan Jenik , two physical players, could be part of the roster.

According to journalist Anthony Marcotte, Ottawa plans to field AHL players on Saturday, instead of presenting a full team in preparation for the regular season.

I think we should do the same. Who cares about that effing useless game anyway. so why play our top6. Let's bring the Xhekaj bros together plus Pezz, Tuch and any others that can kick some teeth out. At least the game will be entertaining. Add to the line up Gallagher and Anderson and Armia.

 

[red devil]

I think we should do the same. Who cares about that effing useless game anyway. so why play our top6. Let's bring the Xhekaj bros together plus Pezz, Tuch and any others that can kick some teeth out. At least the game will be entertaining. Add to the line up Gallagher and Anderson and Armia.

They were called up because they have back to back games. They played in Detroit tonight where the callups played and at home they will probably go with a more NHL roster.

 

[pc_md]

Poulin on waivers....I,m interested.

Indeed.

Soft hands around the net, good size, above average shot.
Not the most creative player and skating isn't great but I don't see any real weakness in his game.

Missed a lot of time due to injury and still managed to be one of the most productive player in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842383605907034412

 

[1909]

Indeed.

Soft hands around the net, good size, above average shot.
Not the most creative player and skating isn't great but I don't see any real weakness in his game.

Missed a lot of time due to injury and still managed to be one of the most productive player in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

He would had to be kept at NHL level. Not much space on Habs line up unless you send down Heineman and Roy.

Can,t believe we have just gave out on the future Norris trophy winner...

Not a Norris Trophy winner but a good #6 or #7 that can could had been useful while the Habs are waiting for Reinbacher and Mailloux to be ready.

 

[Canadienna]

Oilers haven't looked like reigning conference champs this preseason.

McDavid deserves so much better.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Oilers haven't looked like reigning conference champs this preseason.

McDavid deserves so much better.

Keyword: preseason

 

[Canadienna]

Keyword: preseason

Cool glib response, but it's not like they didn't lose some key depth.

FWIW I really hope they do well, but they haven't looked as put together in the "PRESEASON" as some of their competition.

 

[JianYang]

Cool glib response, but it's not like they didn't lose some key depth.

FWIW I really hope they do well, but they haven't looked as put together in the "PRESEASON" as some of their competition.

Yeah, I put no correlation between preseason results and actual season outcome.

On the flipside, Calgary is something like 5-1. I still expect them to be well off the playoff mark when it's all said and done.

Heck Edmonton started ice cold even in the regular season last year.... something like 3-11. Yet the year ended with them having 104 points.

 

[morhilane]

Yeah, I put no correlation between preseason results and actual season outcome.

On the flipside, Calgary is something like 5-1. I still expect them to be well off the playoff mark when it's all said and done.

Heck Edmonton started ice cold even in the regular season last year.... something like 3-11. Yet the year ended with them having 104 points.

Calgary only lost in pre-season is an OT lost even...

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Cool glib response, but it's not like they didn't lose some key depth.

FWIW I really hope they do well, but they haven't looked as put together in the "PRESEASON" as some of their competition.

It’s not meant to be glib. The preseason games are meaningless. Teams try different players, approaches, systems…

It doesn’t mean anything right now.

That team went to the finals last year and was a game away from a cup.

 

[sampollock]

It’s not meant to be glib. The preseason games are meaningless. Teams try different players, approaches, systems…

It doesn’t mean anything right now.

That team went to the finals last year and was a game away from a cup.

OTT proves tonight with the knobs they have on the ice

 

[Team_Spirit]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842572989620957531