Post-Game Talk: Why point ? Always need more time..

[HuGort]

Been better we lost in regulation. A loss is a loss. But the point hurts our draft

 

[Habssince89]

Good game by Slafkovsky. Allen was solid too.

Adding Slafkovsky to Monahan line has helped Money, but killed Suzuki/Caufield. Anderson isn't a top 6 player. Slaf is a line driver. He can carry his own line. We need a winger for Suzuki-Caufield.

Guhle had a strong game, as did Matheson before the OT play. Savard was good too.

9 days off now.

That's the thing. Caufield/Suzuki excel at forcing turnovers and mistakes and turning them into rushes and quick plays. But without Slafkovsky, they don't have enough time to get lost in coverage, recover from being pinned against the boards in time to help keep possession, etc. Anderson only creates space on the rush. The ideal thing IMO getting someone, whether its Slaf or not, who has chemistry on the cycle with Suzuki, and together those two create a threat that opponents have to spend most of their shifts paying attention to and turning towards. This would IMO create the best possible conditions for Caufield, who excels at getting lost in the zone when others are distracted.

 

[Runner77]

Arber is safe to go on vacation with Slaf, I guess.

 

[Gillings]

Habs had 27 shots.
Slaf 5, Monahan 5, Armia 2
'The first line' - 3 total

as if you didn’t know that the NHL was a business.

 

[Habs10Habs]

Arber is safe to go on vacation with Slaf, I guess.

Hopefully he's called back up after the all star break.

 

[WeThreeKings]

When they come back, Anderson can't play with Suzuki and Cole again.

Someone's gotta sit Marty down on that one and forcefully let him know that combination can't happen anymore.

 

[Kimota]

The last play was not on Matheson, it was cause a Pens player did uncalled interference on Anderson, Anderson fell on his ass and we got that 2 on 1. Matherson was dominant on overtime and during the match.

My most disappointed thing was the team not able to hold a lead in the third and close the book. They simply cannot freaking do it. Fire their assistant coach and hire Jacques Lemaire so he can show them. lol

 

[admiralcadillac]

Was at the game tonight - pathetic showing by the pens. Best players on the ice were Letang, Crosby, Slafkovsky and Caufield.

 

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[BLONG7]

The last play was not on Matheson, it was cause a Pens player did uncalled interference on Anderson, Anderson fell on his ass and we got that 2 on 1. Matherson was dominant on overtime and during the match.

My most disappointed thing was the team not able to hold a lead in the third and close the book. They simply cannot freaking do it. Fire their assistant coach and hire Jacques Lemaire so he can show them. lol

Agreed...............they have lost so many leads late this year.

 

[salbutera]

Hopefully he's called back up after the all star break.

Speculation has Newhook being activated after All Star break

 

[Cournoyer12]

Why is Jake f***ing Evans out there?

Prevent defence lol

 

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[The Gr8 Dane]

Great loss yesterday too bad for the loser point but a slaf goals redeems it

First line is lost without Slaf suprise suprise!

 

[The Real Timo]

Great loss yesterday too bad for the loser point but a slaf goals redeems it

First line is lost without Slaf suprise suprise!

But at least lines are balanced now. MSL logic.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Why is Jake f***ing Evans out there?

To make sure we really get that point in OT

 

[The Real Timo]

Habs lost because no Gallagher. Period. It is as simple as that.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

But at least lines are balanced now. MSL logic.

I don't mind since Slaf and Monahan have chemistry, the rest of the lineup outside of slaf is pretty irrelevant to me personally

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Habs lost because no Gallagher. Period. It is as simple as that.

Gallagher would have done the Habs a solid and taken a penalty or 2 late in the game and they wouldn't have a usless loser point.

 

[StCaufield]

Great loss yesterday too bad for the loser point but a slaf goals redeems it

First line is lost without Slaf suprise suprise!

Maybe he should actually pot one instead of lucky bounces

 

[Rapala]

When they come back, Anderson can't play with Suzuki and Cole again.

Someone's gotta sit Marty down on that one and forcefully let him know that combination can't happen anymore.

I'd prefer Ylonen at this point or even RHP would be a better option.
As much as I want Slaf I think we need to leave him be for now.
But you aren't wrong it's like being forced to watch a bad movie.

 

[The Real Timo]

I'd prefer Ylonen at this point or even RHP would be a better option.
As much as I want Slaf I think we need to leave him be for now.
But you aren't wrong it's like being forced to watch a bad movie.

RHP has been beyond useless. He should go back to AHL.

 

[Andrei79]

I know Marty wants Anderson to develop his understanding of "the game", but I'm not sure he has the capacity to. At least, not offensively. What he does have the capacity for is significantly improving his defensive game and his board work. If Anderson is going to be an important player in a playoff team, I think he would be better served shutting down other players and getting more pucks, rather than just playing off the rush only to lose the puck behind the net. They need another option in the top 6, he just doesn't cut it. Seeing how Monahan and Slaf play makes it so apparent.

 

[Rapala]

RHP has been beyond useless. He should go back to AHL.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.
He's done some good things on the PK and has played up the lineup in the past. It can't be any worse than what Anderson is bringing.
I have no issues when we try stuff it's when we don't and continue with things we know doesn't work that I get pissed.