Pre-Game Talk: San Jose at Montreal November 29

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The Real Timo

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Harris out again is concerning.
I agree that the Habs are better with Xhekaj in the line up but having Harris not playing is not an option long-term.
Not long terms, but a couple of games is ok. Then maybe he can replace Matheson or Eddy for a couple of games ;)
 

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Harris out again is concerning.
I agree that the Habs are better with Xhekaj in the line up but having Harris not playing is not an option long-term.
Any upside rookie player not getting regular reps, is a concern. There’s an obvious logjam and it’s on the GM to alleviate it.
 
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Edmundson has actually looked a lot better with Guhle. At least I thought so last game.

SJS lack some depth but Karlsson is pushing them up the standings, and they still have Meier, Hertl & Couture. It's the rest of the team that sucks.

Will be interested to see who starts.
I actually prefer Guhle with Eddy. It will allow him to push up ice far more than when he was with Savard. Savard felt he was the offensive catalyst on that pairing. :help:
 

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Harris out again is concerning.
I agree that the Habs are better with Xhekaj in the line up but having Harris not playing is not an option long-term.
He needs to play in Laval. I don't think he's physically ready for an 82 game schedule at this level. He got pasted a couple of times and it slowed him right down. We've had young players in the past who couldn't overcome this aspect of the big leagues and were never able to reach their potential.
 

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He needs to play in Laval. I don't think he's physically ready for an 82 game schedule at this level. He got pasted a couple of times and it slowed him right down. We've had young players in the past who couldn't overcome this aspect of the big leagues and were never able to reach their potential.
There’s also a D logjam in Laval. Obviously, none of the Laval D would have priority over Harris if he were demoted but there is a surplus of personnel at both levels. I guess it’s a nice problem to have, especially as the inevitable injuries occur over a long season.
 
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He needs to play in Laval. I don't think he's physically ready for an 82 game schedule at this level. He got pasted a couple of times and it slowed him right down. We've had young players in the past who couldn't overcome this aspect of the big leagues and were never able to reach their potential.
He was fine before he had to play with Edmundson or Savard.

There’s also a D logjam in Laval. Obviously, none of the Laval D would have priority over Harris if he were demoted but there is a surplus of personnel at both levels. I guess it’s a nice problem to have, especially as the inevitable injuries occur over a long season.
I wouldn’t be sure of that. Houle said he is ‘’focusing on winning’’ you know what it means in coach language.
 
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There’s also a D logjam in Laval. Obviously, none of the Laval D would have priority over Harris if he were demoted but there is a surplus of personnel at both levels. I guess it’s a nice problem to have, especially as the inevitable injuries occur over a long season.
Like you posted earlier the GM needs to fix this. You are right that there are too many D not only in Montreal but Laval as well.
 

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I wouldn’t be sure of that. Houle said he is ‘’focusing on winning’’ you know what it means in coach language.
There are no certainties anywhere but if they'd be sending Harris to Laval, it would be to get reps.

Would be counterproductive to see him rotated or missing out on games in Laval. He might as well stay at the NHL level if he has to do that and at least get to practice with NHLers.
 

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He was fine before he had to play with Edmundson or Savard.


I wouldn’t be sure of that. Houle said he is ‘’focusing on winning’’ you know what it means in coach language.
Lol! He'd better focus A LOT harder because the team is hot garbage.

Like you posted earlier the GM needs to fix this. You are right that there are too many D not only in Montreal but Laval as well.
I wouldn't be surprised to see a vet moved soon. Hughes said he's constantly working the phones and I'm sure Edmundson and Savard have come up.
 

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There are no certainties anywhere but if they'd be sending Harris to Laval, it would be to get reps.

Would be counterproductive to see him rotated or missing out on games in Laval. He might as well stay at the NHL level if he has to do that and at least get to practice with NHLers.
Barron has played every game and I am sure that this is a directive from KH. I would expect Harris to also play every game
 
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