Post-Game Talk: Wattanite at the Bell Centre, Habs can Cannots in OT!

[ZUKI]

What a beauty, this guy.

Yeah, Pierre Houde is a beauty

I think the impact of Carrier is underestimated; he puts everyone in the right chair . Matheson doesnt need to play 30 minute games with Carrier and Hutson taking on defensive and offensive missions. Struble and Wifi have less responsibilities, which is perfect. Marc Denis (color commentator for habs games on RDS) made some good points that even Guhle was noticeably better with Carrier at his side.

I'm especially impressed that Savard and Laine havent played the last 3 games and you can't really tell.

when most of the fans are saying that the impact of Carrier is underestimated, doesn't that mean that in fact, his impact isn't underestimated ?

 

[The Real Timo]

He's slowly becoming one of my favourite players on the team. The goals are nice, but if you watch him closely. He just seems to do all the little things, that normally go unnoticed.

He must be re-signed. You don't lose a player like that for a hope and prayer prospect. Unless Hughes gets very same shutdown guy who can also do violence and a 1st. That's the only reason I'd trade Jake.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

I'm reading that Monty played a bad game. I really don't see it. Did he play Dobes-ish like? No, but he was good enough for us to win. In saying that, I'd like to see Dobes get the next start.

He might want back that 1st one from Miller, but overall like you said still managed to make a few stops when we were down to keep things close.

As for the weekend, I don't know why, but I'm thinking Monty in Washington and Dobes at home to Dallas

 

[Habs10Habs]

He must be re-signed. You don't lose a player like that for a hope and prayer prospect. Unless Hughes gets very same shutdown guy who can also do violence and a 1st. That's the only reason I'd trade Jake.

Agreed, couldn't have said it better myself.

He might want back that 1st one from Miller, but overall like you said still managed to make a few stops when we were down to keep things close.

As for the weekend, I don't know why, but I'm thinking Monty in Washington and Dobes at home to Dallas

That's going to be two tough games back to back. I'd probably do the same. Or flip a coin lol

 

[The Real Timo]

You gotta be f***ing kidding me... no game till friday?!

 

[rickthegoon]

I bet you Shoresy gave a speech in the locker room before the game, and Ghule decided he was the man that would set the tone.
What a beauty !!!

 

[The Real Timo]

I bet you Shoresy gave a speech in the locker room before the game, and Ghule decided he was the man that would set the tone.
What a beauty !!!

yeah, Guhle was something else last night. He should play like that every night. But he needs to build up these chicken legs more like MSLs. And take some fighting lessons from Xhekaj. Arbs and Strubs were brutes too. Loved it!

 

[Tyson]

So is @Tyson. His idea of the Habs having turned the corner depended on the outcome of this game.

He must now be convinced %!

%!
This is what I wanted to see.

If you go out on the open market to look for a player similar to what Jake Evans brings you will pay 4.5 per season minimum. Why do that? Just sign Evans.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Guhle played like a dude that came back from a long road trip and found his GF cheating on him!!

 

[rickthegoon]

I wish that friendship circle would last longer….maybe some of the talent and grit would rub off a little bit on Dvorak.

 

[Habs10Habs]

God Damn,

Pere Noel/Santa Claus/Saint Nicholas/Papa Noel/Kris Kringle/Monkey King/Good Chtulu

Has been Good to the Habs for these Holidays!

Good to me too. With the help of @Runner77. I got my Christmas kiss lol

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Good to me too. With the help of @Runner77. I got my Christmas kiss lol

Is that Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov combined lmao

 

[morhilane]

I'm reading that Monty played a bad game. I really don't see it. Did he play Dobes-ish like? No, but he was good enough for us to win. In saying that, I'd like to see Dobes get the next start.

His "expected goal saved above average" was -2 for that game, that's a bad night for a goalie. He also didn't look fully there in the part I watched either (first half of the game)...which is also when the Canucks were the most dangerous.

 

[The Real Timo]

So is @Tyson. His idea of the Habs having turned the corner depended on the outcome of this game.

He must now be convinced %!

I 100% believe they turned the corner... until their next loss. Then it's FIRE MSL for me.

 

[salbutera]

I wish that friendship circle would last longer….maybe some of the talent and grit would rub off a little bit on Dvorak.

Dvorak’s been playing very well, that 3rd line has dominated their opposition almost all season & he’s played a key role for the improved PK

 

[Habs10Habs]

His "expected goal saved above average" was -2 for that game, that's a bad night for a goalie. He also didn't look fully there in the part I watched either (first half of the game)...which is also when the Canucks were the most dangerous.

Agreed, he did let in some questionable goals. For me I noticed that he did make some key saves late in the game. I just think that with Dobes having two great starts. The microscope on Monty has intensified. I'd say his start was more average than bad.

 

[Habs10Habs]

Montembeault is Huet.

A nice little find that comes in and provides some stretches of goaltending to provide an adequate bridge to the next great Habs goalie (Dobes or Fowler or Volokhin).

I finally zeroed in on the vibe I've had for him for awhile.

Good description. I"d also add that he's been a good soldier for us. Plays hurt, never complains. I don't know for sure, but I'd guess that he'd be a great help/mentor to any of our young goalie prospects.

 

[Tyson]

Dvorak’s been playing very well, that 3rd line has dominated their opposition almost all season & he’s played a key role for the improved PK

This is the best I have ever seen Dvorak skate. He won't have a problem finding a contract this summer

 

[waitin425]

Good to me too. With the help of @Runner77. I got my Christmas kiss lol

Make that your avatar!

 

[Habs10Habs]

Make that your avatar!

lol I like your idea.

 

[Habs10Habs]

He was so good. Perfect partner for Hutson

And man was that third period great hockey.

They look like they've been partnered together for years. They just seem to read each other so well.

 

[morhilane]

Looks like this is the 2nd time the Habs have won their return home game from their Holiday trip in 10 years. Both games were against the Canucks.

 

[Rapala]

HFHabs is hilarious the team starts winning and everyone likes everyone.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

My God if we make the playoffs I hope we get to play the Leafs in the first round. Oh the anxiety level that fanbase would endure lololololololololol.

Yeah. For us the playoffs is a total bonus. For them? Life and death.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

If Guhle and Hutson are gonna play games like that
We're gonna be in a lot of hockey games, that was just special man

And add a 6"4 240 Xhekaj discovering himself as a full time reliable NHLer as our bottom pair LDman

LD is pretty much wrapped up for the next 10 years sheesh, now for RD..

Dude,

RB and Demidov aren’t even here yet.