GDT: Preseason game #2 Habs vs Devils 7PM ET RDS

[Adam Michaels]

Marc Denis mentionned coaches don't focus on special teams early in pre-season, it comes after. We are defending way better than last year 5 on 5, I think the focus is right there.

Matheson said in an interview on French radio that the team has spoken about the defensive scheme, leading us to believe they're also not crazy about the man-to-man defense. And so far after 2 preseason games, it looks like MSL listened to his players and possibly his coaches who believe a zone defense is more effective.

Caufield and Suzuki were just testing some weird shit tonight.

A lot of people want CC to be bumper, but the bumper has puck retrieval duties and CC is not that guy. If they're bent on having Laine of the first PP, idk what they will do with Caufield.

Newhook was real good in the bumper position last season. But if there are two waves, Newhook is one one, someone else needs to be on the other.

 

[Ozmodiar]

Suzuki then Weird al yankovic

Yup, Pez … like a surgeon.

 

[ahmedou]

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Insert Lane Hutson and this is a 7-0 tuesday night powerplay fiesta yup

 

[Kennerback]

Missed the game, but the two I would’ve liked to see were Mailloux and Reinbacher. How did they look? Seems like Logan is getting a long look.

They both looked OK. But I missed a few seconds of the game because of an interruption and apparently Mailloux f***ed up bad, but I’m not quite sure what happened.

 

[Adam Michaels]

MSL's got jokes.

He said the execution wasn't there tonight the way it was yesterday. But it's not easy for the guys to play in a back-to-back. And he has a smile when he says it.

 

[SwiftyHab]

Personally, I think Mesar played a good game and I believe he should get another look.

I couldn’t agree more. I think he should get another look at the Bus to Laval. Like really look hard at it

 

[DavePeak]

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I’m getting old… I’m not sure if this is an advanced stats graph or your Disk Defragmenter

 

[Toene]

I know there are emojis but I meant reactions directly below one's post.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Insert Lane Hutson and this is a 7-0 tuesday night powerplay fiesta yup

Only 7-0? Bust

 

[SwiftyHab]

MSL said they haven’t practised the PO yet. That gets me off the edge a bit cause it was awful today

 

[Naslundforever]

MSL said they haven’t practised the PO yet. That gets me off the edge a bit cause it was awful today

Did’t seem to bother Hutson and Laine…

 

[morhilane]

Matheson said in an interview on French radio that the team has spoken about the defensive scheme, leading us to believe they're also not crazy about the man-to-man defense. And so far after 2 preseason games, it looks like MSL listened to his players and possibly his coaches who believe a zone defense is more effective.

Whatever they did, they are letting in less high danger chances. Compared to last year pre-season games, they pretty much swapped the high danger chances for and against stats.

Also, no Allen.

 

[Redux91]

Of course the no goal happens to Reinbacher lol

 

[HabzSauce]

Trudeau did have a good game actually

But he always does in preseason lol its really weird

Yes that is true last year he hyped me up

 

[HabsMD97]

Matheson said in an interview on French radio that the team has spoken about the defensive scheme, leading us to believe they're also not crazy about the man-to-man defense. And so far after 2 preseason games, it looks like MSL listened to his players and possibly his coaches who believe a zone defense is more effective.



Newhook was real good in the bumper position last season. But if there are two waves, Newhook is one one, someone else needs to be on the other.

I don't think they changed their d-zone system, the problem with their defence the past few years was mainly their rush defence. They were bottom 3 in the league, I'm pretty sure Savard was the worst rush defender in the league for the past 3 years.

 

[themilosh]

Insert Lane Hutson and this is a 7-0 tuesday night powerplay fiesta yup

Im a little concerned w8th only a 3-0 victory after lastnts 5-0.. SLIPPAGE!!!!!!! (DDL voice)

 

[jaffy27]

MSL said they haven’t practised the PO yet. That gets me off the edge a bit cause it was awful today

It’s training camp and preseason , it’s supposed to be awful.

Every year it’s the same thing…vets give 60% and timing is as sharp as a butter knife, chemistry is in a coma…like literally every year

 

[EveryDay]

I think Hayes stand a chance to start the season in Laval instead of Trois-Rivières.

Wotherspoon-Mailloux
Engstrom-Reinbacher
Trudeau-Jacobs/Hayes

Unless Reinbacher steal Struble spot.

 

[Gally11]

Of course the no goal happens to Reinbacher lol

Can’t win the rocket in the preseason!!

But you can certainly win a free trip to the rocket

 

[themilosh]

It’s training camp and preseason , it’s supposed to be awful.

Every year it’s the same thing…vets give 60% and timing is as sharp as a butter knife, chemistry is in a coma…like literally every year

Pre season games are meaningless for vets other than to work on 1 or 2 things.. gloried shinny, revenue grab.. but it's fun, way better than scrimmage red v white..

 

[jrom]

Mailloux is the only player to play both games. Montreal obviously wanted to give him a long look.

He's not going to start in Montreal. I'd keep everyone from last night's team except Mailloux.

Simoneau
Mesar
Farrell
F. Xhekaj
Mailloux
Trudeau
Hayes (D)

Should all be cut.

Beck, Heineman, Davidson, Kapanen, Tuch, Roy, Condotta & ABB upfront. Reinbacher, Engstrom, Hutson and all 4 goalies should continue with the camp (obviously players on NHL contracts, too).

glad to see the Markovsnee report is back !

 

[Gally11]

How long before Bell Centre starts calling for Hutson on PP1 in regular season I wonder

 

[SlafySZN]

How long before Bell Centre starts calling for Hutson on PP1 in regular season I wonder

Man do they need him on there.

Him and Demidov controlling the PP will be magic.

 

[red devil]

No practice tomorrow and an update on Guhle on Thursday

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