Post-Game Talk: The only thing in the mix, are the line combos... Habs lose to Capitals.

[CharleyHorse]

Jackeye is like - WTF did I do?

Well, exactly. The only reason Xhekaj did nothing was because he was watching from the press box, for doing nothing previously. If he can’t tighten up his game at this level, size and toughness won’t be enough. I’ve backed him for being our enforcer, but so far this season, he’s been a liability.

 

[Habs]

Well, exactly. The only reason Xhekaj did nothing was because he was watching from the press box, for doing nothing previously. If he can’t tighten up his game at this level, size and toughness won’t be enough. I’ve backed him for being our enforcer, but so far this season, he’s been a liability.

What about the rest of the gooftroops on the blueline? I think we are one game away from being beaten down so bad mentally and physically, players are going to be a in a personal hell. I would dress Pezz and Arbs the rest of the way

Struble has been awful, Barron still blows, Savard looks done so we are down to Guhle and Hutson at this point.

 

[CharleyHorse]

What about the rest of the gooftroops on the blueline? I think we are one game away from being beaten down so bad mentally and physically, players are going to be a in a personal hell. I would dress Pezz and Arbs the rest of the way

Struble has been awful, Barron still blows, Savard looks done so we are down to Guhle and Hutson at this point.

Oh, shit - 1000%. I was focusing on Xhekaj because that's who you named in your post, but yeah, the whole blueline (as are many of the forwaards in their defensive responsibilities) is hot garbage. Their reactions to incoming plays have been brutal. It’s like watching them get caught in headlights over and over. The decision-making is rough, game in and game out.

 

[eurodin]

Ironically, I think the team is doing more good this year than last, its just that what they're doing worse is much worse. The special teams is clearly improved and they're getting more chances offensively. But they have been beyond putrid in their own zone, are incredibly sloppy with the puck management and are worse at forechecking.

They were more responsible with the puck last year, which helped their goalies keep them in games, even though they weren't really "in" the games.

What hockey team are you watching? More good than bad? I have never seen a forum/thread so united with same opinion. You are the outlier.

What about the rest of the gooftroops on the blueline? I think we are one game away from being beaten down so bad mentally and physically, players are going to be a in a personal hell. I would dress Pezz and Arbs the rest of the way

Struble has been awful, Barron still blows, Savard looks done so we are down to Guhle and Hutson at this point.

Everyone is done defensively and look lost. Everyone speaks highly of Guhle, I am not even sure he is going to be good. We need 3 solid stay at home Dman with a good outlet pass.