Nailed it
The only thing I would have tried is maybe Mailloux/Struble.
We know Mailloux/Xhekaj was fairly solid in Laval.
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The only thing I would have tried is maybe Mailloux/Struble.
We know Mailloux/Xhekaj was fairly solid in Laval.
Yeah Therrien taught me about depp, respek and second guessing.Everyone talks about the legacy Weber left behind in the room. But we neglect to recognize the legacy Therrien left behind.
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
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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.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
It damn sure isn't a legacy that Therrien should be proud of.
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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.
Crazy part is aside from the run to the final in 2021, the Habs had the most success under MT.
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.
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They also want Farrell invested in them.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
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.
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
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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?
Our opening lineup d-core could be
Matheson-Reinbacher
Guhle-Hutson
Xhekaj-Savard
They're starting to put Hutson on his off side
Matheson-Reinbacher
Guhle-Hutson
Xhekaj-Savard
They're starting to put Hutson on his off side
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Beaker
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I’d like an Arber / Mailloux pairing - which I suspect we’ll see this year
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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Only very shielded minutes. At least to start. I like that they are moar bigger.
