Pre-Game Talk: Round 1 Game 4 : Washington @ Montreal Sunday April 27th 6:30pm EST

[calder candidate]

Instead of writing that, look a little further: roster space

Dach is on injury reserve and Demidov took a spot by joining the team. If we only let Armia go, and sign a 2C, we need to trade at least one roster player. Maybe need to get rid of two if we intend to give a spot to a rookie or an added depth forward from FA. Dach and Laine are our two most injury prone players so I would personally chose them. Remember, this was said in the optic of re-signing Dvo:

CC-Suzuki-Slaf
Newhook-2C-Demidov
Andy-Dvo-Gally
Heine-Evans-Kap
Rookie-Depth

That's 14 forwards.

Sure, if we can't find a 2C, by all means, keep Dach and see if he can find redemption, but otherwise, we'll need to make space.

Trading Dach and Laine both which would have zero value to make space for rookies and resigning Dvo make zero sense especially since we don’t really have anyone knock at the door beside Demidov… Also we probably don’t want a rookie in the press box we want someone who can help out young players and accept the role of 13th FW.

If want to make space I would go with Gallagher I love him but with 2 years left and is recent play he might just have been able to gain some value.

 

[Runner77]

I never saw this clip before lmao

I believe Slaf was detailing his upcoming bodyslam play.

 

[bobholly39]

So.....any word on whose playing goalie for us tonight?

Is Montembeault back?
Dobes should be there....if Monty isn't back who else?
Primeau? Price? Patrick Roy?

 

[Runner77]

Destruction by Anderson, hugs by Cole.

 

[Habssince89]

Trading Dach and Laine both which would have zero value to make space for rookies and resigning Dvo make zero sense especially since we don’t really have anyone knock at the door beside Demidov… Also we probably don’t want a rookie in the press box we want someone who can help out young players and accept the role of 13th FW.

If want to make space I would go with Gallagher I love him but with 2 years left and is recent play he might just have been able to gain some value.

We have to see Laine next year. It will be a clearer decision by next TDL.

Dach must be moved to wing. He simply hasn't cut it as a C but I think he can have good value as a RW.

Dvorak is simply steady and well rounded. Boring but reliable

 

[BLONG7]

Any chatter from the other side, about Thompson playing? Strome did him a dirty one for sure.....Lindgren will be full on a bag of nerves tonight, if he starts....

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Let’s go Habs. Don’t care who is in net. Minor details, we gotta keep riding that bell centre criwd

 

[OldCraig71]

Destruction by Anderson, hugs by Cole.

But, but, but, physical play and intimidation don't matter! Scoring chances per 60, high-danger chances against bruh, that's the future of hockey! The small, talented guys on the roster don't even need these caveman barbarians; they can still win!

 

[morhilane]

Any chatter from the other side, about Thompson playing? Strome did him a dirty one for sure.....Lindgren will be full on a bag of nerves tonight, if he starts....

Thompson couldn't put weight on his leg when he left the game, I doubt he's playing tonight...and if he does, he won't last long.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

We have to see Laine next year. It will be a clearer decision by next TDL.

Dach must be moved to wing. He simply hasn't cut it as a C but I think he can have good value as a RW.

Dvorak is simply steady and well rounded. Boring but reliable

We can't keep everyone, because of how the lines align.

Can't put Laine with Demi. It doesn't work and while you might want to try it again if Laine is back 100%, if it still doesn't work, then you're f***ed with your lines and stuck with Laine.

If we keep Dvo and also get a 2C, there's simply too many players to fit the lines.

Wanna keep the 13-14-20 and 17-28-11 lines intact, so then you're left with putting either Newhook or Dach or Laine with Heineman-Evans. Then you're left with:

Dach or Newhook or Laine, the acquired 2C and Demidov. There's 3 players for 2 spots. One spot on the 2C-Demidov line, one spot on the Heineman-Evans line.

If we acquire a 2C and re-sign Dvo, at least one of Newhook, Dach or Laine has to go, and I'd rather trade one of the injury prones than Newhook who's shown usefulness. So Dach or Laine, or both.

 

[schwang26]

Any chatter from the other side, about Thompson playing? Strome did him a dirty one for sure.....Lindgren will be full on a bag of nerves tonight, if he starts....

There’s no way Thompson will be back.

 

[CzarDemidov]

If it's Lindgren in their net I think we have a chance even if Protas comes back.

Playoff hockey... ain't nothing like it. Imagine if we had an actual playoff-worthy roster and not old-man Savard and broken bobos like Laine, Armia, and Dach on the roster/salary cap.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Destruction by Anderson, hugs by Cole.

This guy is a habs fan , warrior

 

[hardcorehabs]

Hard to bet against the Habs at home

 

[Treb]

Lather,rinse repeat please. Should be interesting who plays goal for both teams. Any news on call ups?

Clay Stevenson is already up for the Caps as Thompson wasn't healthy at the end of the regular season.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

We will come out flying and cruise to a 6-2 win!!!!!!

Go Habs Go!!!!!!

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Most important game of the series so far. Must win at home. Crowd finna go wild. Go habs go sti

 

[Habs Icing]

I saw Ovi today a few of them went to eat at Sel Noir

Got denied for a picture but he shook my hand sounds like a fun person to hang around with

Deep down i hope they get food poisoning tho

Hoping is for p***yes. You should have snuck into the kitchen and done something about it.

Just kidding...........maybe.

 

[Tyson]

Here I am 64 years old, retired, living a laid back life in the Texas Hill Country and I have butterflies over a hockey game. I must be a fanatic! GHG

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Here I am 64 years old, retired, living a laid back life in the Texas Hill Country and I have butterflies over a hockey game. I must be a fanatic! GHG

 

[Tyson]

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I am a fake Texan...I don't own boots or a cowboy hat

 

[Naslundforever]

Here I am 64 years old, retired, living a laid back life in the Texas Hill Country and I have butterflies over a hockey game. I must be a fanatic! GHG

Cheers I read hf before the news this morning which is new for me; I am a creature of habits. Have a great one.

 

[Tyson]

Cheers I read hf before the news this morning which is new for me; I am a creature of habits. Have a great one.

So stoked that we have playoffs to watch and the Habs are one of the teams battling. None of us expected this!

 

[_vivelequebec_]

Allez! Canadiens! Allez!

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

We can't keep everyone, because of how the lines align.

Can't put Laine with Demi. It doesn't work and while you might want to try it again if Laine is back 100%, if it still doesn't work, then you're f***ed with your lines and stuck with Laine.

If we keep Dvo and also get a 2C, there's simply too many players to fit the lines.

Wanna keep the 13-14-20 and 17-28-11 lines intact, so then you're left with putting either Newhook or Dach or Laine with Heineman-Evans. Then you're left with:

Dach or Newhook or Laine, the acquired 2C and Demidov. There's 3 players for 2 spots. One spot on the 2C-Demidov line, one spot on the Heineman-Evans line.

If we acquire a 2C and re-sign Dvo, at least one of Newhook, Dach or Laine has to go, and I'd rather trade one of the injury prones than Newhook who's shown usefulness. So Dach or Laine, or both.

Dvorak should only be signed if they aren't able to acquire another centre.