GDT: Preseason Game 4 - Habs vs Marlies+ 7 PM Est TSN2 ESPN+

[Rapala]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1840035375302996203

Nailed it
The only thing I would have tried is maybe Mailloux/Struble.
We know Mailloux/Xhekaj was fairly solid in Laval.

 

[Tyson]

Everyone talks about the legacy Weber left behind in the room. But we neglect to recognize the legacy Therrien left behind.

Yeah Therrien taught me about depp, respek and second guessing.

 

[Miller Time]

He can't make Farrell bigger or faster

Indeed.

But his deficiencies have been clear from the start. IF, and it's a big IF, he eventually becomes an NHL regular, it won't be until he overcomes them.

That the Habs are still invested in him reflects their belief that he's earned the ongoing opportunity to develop. Not sure why that would upset anyone

 

[The Real Timo]

Because everyone is trying hard to forget that legacy.

I don't think we can.

 

[Tyson]

Indeed.

But his deficiencies have been clear from the start. IF, and it's a big IF, he eventually becomes an NHL regular, it won't be until he overcomes them.

That the Habs are still invested in him reflects their belief that he's earned the ongoing opportunity to develop. Not sure why that would upset anyone

I hope he develops into a solid player but I also know that having too many smallish players is not a recipe for playoff success.

I don't think we can.

It damn sure isn't a legacy that Therrien should be proud of.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I could see Mallioux and/or Reinbacher staying until Guhle is ready to return. Right now they would only have Savard and Barron to play the right side.

Very possible. But they do have LDs who play both sides. And they do have Struble not playing tonight. So for the next two games, they might go with:

Matheson - Barron
Hutson - Savard
Xhekaj - Struble

But it is possible they will have one of Mailloux or Reinbacher stay to play an extra game.

Because everyone is trying hard to forget that legacy.

Crazy part is aside from the run to the final in 2021, the Habs had the most success under MT.

 

[Rapala]

As I mentioned earlier. Full line-up with a few guys getting final auditions. Unless a guy or two do so well, they warrant another game, I expect tonight will be the last preseason game for Beck, Condotta, Farrell, Davidson, Reinbacher, and Mailloux.

Unless Hughes does something completely unforeseen.

 

[Miller Time]

I hope he develops into a solid player but I also know that having too many smallish players is not a recipe for playoff success.

Agreed.

But this is a pre-season game thread, no?

 

[SwiftyHab]

Would’ve like to see Kapanen in to but good lineup.

 

[Rapala]

You're right. It's very possible he's focusing on playing a better defensive game because they know he can bring offense. I feel like Barron is also here to show his more defensive side this camp. And I think he's having a very good one.

I think Mailloux like Beck is auditioning for first call up.
I don't think he's had a great camp but I may be biased because of too much tire pumping in the media which always filters down here.
It never fails to get my goat.

 

[SwiftyHab]

Pretty clear that Arber needs to pick it up tonight.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1840044905361445352

 

[Rapala]

Indeed.

But his deficiencies have been clear from the start. IF, and it's a big IF, he eventually becomes an NHL regular, it won't be until he overcomes them.

That the Habs are still invested in him reflects their belief that he's earned the ongoing opportunity to develop. Not sure why that would upset anyone

They also want Farrell invested in them.
He started showing some decent chemistry with Beck and our offense is still very limited in Laval IMO.
We need his vision and play making ability.

 

[Rapala]

I don't think we can.

I'll be beyond it as soon as we can get past that 24 spot Bergevin had us in when we were supposedly good.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Hutson x Laine unleashed

 

[Tyson]

Agreed.

But this is a pre-season game thread, no?

It is but pre season determines what vets, prospects can be part of the team longterm and if a player like Farrell is being discussed then everything is on the table? No?

 

[Cinemaforum]

Our opening lineup d-core could be
Matheson-Reinbacher
Guhle-Hutson
Xhekaj-Savard

They're starting to put Hutson on his off side

 

[Beaker]

I’d like an Arber / Mailloux pairing - which I suspect we’ll see this year

 

[Rapala]

I’d like an Arber / Mailloux pairing - which I suspect we’ll see this year

I hope it's not in Laval.

 

[Miller Time]

It is but pre season determines what vets, prospects can be part of the team longterm and if a player like Farrell is being discussed then everything is on the table? No?

Well, sure. Long-term the Habs clearly still see value on giving Farrell opportunity to develop... And rewarding effort & progress made by a 22 year old with pre-season action is perfectly aligned with that.

The post I replied to was upset about this and questioned the competence of doing so. I disagree.

 

[DavePeak]

Because everyone is trying hard to forget that legacy.

It’s hard to fully cover the smell of cigarette on the walls and toe nails tend to get everywhere

Should be a fun game tonight, I hope we’ll see some creativity and sparks at offense and not just from Lane.

 

[Tyson]

Well, sure. Long-term the Habs clearly still see value on giving Farrell opportunity to develop... And rewarding effort & progress made by a 22 year old with pre-season action is perfectly aligned with that.

The post I replied to was upset about this and questioned the competence of doing so. I disagree.

"The post I replied to was upset about this and questioned the competence of doing so. I disagree."

Perhaps my reading comprehension needs work but I have no idea what this means.

 

[the]

I'm here for the Laine show. I want to see him snipe a few in tonight.

 

[Rapala]

I'm here for the Laine show. I want to see him snipe a few in tonight.

I expect to see our top group of players go from their C game to their B game.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I hope he develops into a solid player but I also know that having too many smallish players is not a recipe for playoff success.


It damn sure isn't a legacy that Therrien should be proud of.

True. But if he develops into an NHL player they can always trade him. He has had an AHL season so he should be given more chances than Tuch who is right out of college.

 

[The Real Timo]

I’d like an Arber / Mailloux pairing - which I suspect we’ll see this year

Only very shielded minutes. At least to start. I like that they are moar bigger.