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- Nov 15, 2020
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It seems right now Habs media is very very enthusiastic going into this year. I have to admit, their GM went from being one of the worst in the league a few seasons ago to putting a good product on the ice. However, I am wondering just how much of this hype can we expect to be reality from hope?
If we go back to last year, when the season ended the last 15 games of their season with a 5-10 record, which would have them finish solidly last in the league over 82 games. They were in 8th last place at the pause before the bubble brought them back into the picture. They come in hot and take out the Pens in 5 games, showing they have some fight in them and can win a series against experienced teams.
Since then, there have been a lot of changes.
In:
Edmundson
Anderson (extended)
Jake Allen
Toffoli
Frolik
Perry
Out:
5th rounder
Alzner (buyout)
Domi
2 x 7th round picks
Overall a great offseason for them. I don't think there is a question of if they make the postseason, they have a chance to beat any Canadian team in a 7 game series. So this is where things get tricky.
How much do those 5 games in the bubble impact predictions? Are these moves enough to bring the 8th last team, who was trending down at the pause, into top 3 in the North division? And if so, how realistic is it that they not only make the playoffs, but also win Canada and truly challenge for the cup?
What do you make of this team?
If we go back to last year, when the season ended the last 15 games of their season with a 5-10 record, which would have them finish solidly last in the league over 82 games. They were in 8th last place at the pause before the bubble brought them back into the picture. They come in hot and take out the Pens in 5 games, showing they have some fight in them and can win a series against experienced teams.
Since then, there have been a lot of changes.
In:
Edmundson
Anderson (extended)
Jake Allen
Toffoli
Frolik
Perry
Out:
5th rounder
Alzner (buyout)
Domi
2 x 7th round picks
Overall a great offseason for them. I don't think there is a question of if they make the postseason, they have a chance to beat any Canadian team in a 7 game series. So this is where things get tricky.
How much do those 5 games in the bubble impact predictions? Are these moves enough to bring the 8th last team, who was trending down at the pause, into top 3 in the North division? And if so, how realistic is it that they not only make the playoffs, but also win Canada and truly challenge for the cup?
What do you make of this team?