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Post by CentreHice on Apr 9, 2014 21:26:55 GMT -5
Picked up an important point, nonetheless...home ice-wise.
If the Wings lose in regulation (and they are at the moment)....then we will face the Bolts for sure.
Didn't see much of the game....
Positive signs?
Negative?
Hope Galchenyuk's not gone for long.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 9, 2014 21:29:29 GMT -5
Detroit just tied the game late in Pittsburgh.
Looks like OT.
Those Wings....
Penguins manage only 20 shots on Gustavsson, who allows 3....but the Wings pour 34 on Fleury.
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Post by blny on Apr 9, 2014 21:29:50 GMT -5
Was a reasonably well played game overall. Some struggles to clear in the third, but otherwise I thought it was even. Budaj with one bad play, and it's the winner.
Not much else you can say about Vanek. Keeps on rolling.
Honourable mentions to Bournival, who's proving to be a good fore checker and disturber, Bourque who looked engaged again, and Beaulieu. Nate still needs to get stronger, but he's an effortless skater. His decision making is getting better.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 9, 2014 21:39:03 GMT -5
Many are reporting that Galchenyuk was seen on crutches after the game. Hope that is only precautionary.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 9, 2014 21:40:29 GMT -5
Wings-Pens in a shootout. If the Pens get the extra point, we play Tampa...as Detroit can only tie TBay, who will have more ROWs even if they lose their remaining games.
Penguins get the extra point.
We play the Bolts!
Bring it on.
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Post by franko on Apr 9, 2014 21:48:59 GMT -5
big[gest] frustration: trouble clearing the zone. still.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 9, 2014 23:24:07 GMT -5
Many are reporting that Galchenyuk was seen on crutches after the game. Hope that is only precautionary. Crutches? Crap! I suspect he's gone for a while if not the rest of this season.
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Post by habsorbed on Apr 9, 2014 23:27:05 GMT -5
Many are reporting that Galchenyuk was seen on crutches after the game. Hope that is only precautionary. Crutches? Crap! I suspect he's gone for a while if not the rest of this season. Sure hope it's not the same knee that he injured in junior!
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Post by habsorbed on Apr 9, 2014 23:32:02 GMT -5
thought the boys played well. Could have buried the Hawks easily had Max finished on his chances.
Impressed with Tinordi, keeps getting better. Happy to have Gorges back. Beau played well. Booboo not so much. It will be interesting to see who MT uses as his 3rd pairing against TB. Tinordi better be in there.
Still can't figure out what's ailing PK. Barely notice him out there. Doesn't have the pizazz or offence we're use to. Looks like MT has finally broken the kid's spirit - real shame.
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Post by habsorbed on Apr 9, 2014 23:38:03 GMT -5
At this point of the season I would rather play well and lose then play poorly and win.
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Post by BadCompany on Apr 10, 2014 7:18:37 GMT -5
That would really suck about Galchenyuk, if he is out for any length of time. I had him as one of my "keys to a long playoff run", along with Gallagher and Eller. We know what the first line can bring, and we know that other teams are going to focus on them and try to shut them down. We also know what guys like Plekanec and Gionta bring, and while it's useful it's not usually a dominant offensive performance. What you need, what teams that make long playoff runs need, is some guy to come out of nowhere and be a strong offensive threat or clutch player. Like Brian Bickell last year. Secondary, or even tertiary scoring. My money was on Galchenyuk this spring, with lesser coin riding on Gallagher and Eller (who was great down the stretch last year).
Fingers crossed.
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Post by Boston_Habs on Apr 10, 2014 8:58:44 GMT -5
That would really suck about Galchenyuk, if he is out for any length of time. I had him as one of my "keys to a long playoff run", along with Gallagher and Eller. We know what the first line can bring, and we know that other teams are going to focus on them and try to shut them down. We also know what guys like Plekanec and Gionta bring, and while it's useful it's not usually a dominant offensive performance. What you need, what teams that make long playoff runs need, is some guy to come out of nowhere and be a strong offensive threat or clutch player. Like Brian Bickell last year. Secondary, or even tertiary scoring. My money was on Galchenyuk this spring, with lesser coin riding on Gallagher and Eller (who was great down the stretch last year). Fingers crossed. Totally agree, BC. In addition to solid goaltending, you need balanced scoring for a deep playoff run and at least one surprise contributor. I would put guys like Galchenyuk, Eller, and Gallagher at the top of the list. We can't expect to win on the back of the DD/Patches/Vanek line.
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Post by blny on Apr 10, 2014 9:37:25 GMT -5
I'm hearing it's just a sprain and not the knee he blew in jr.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 9:43:18 GMT -5
Absolutely Carey doesn't let in that goal. But, if Carey were to go down again in this year's playoffs...
Hopefully we can get at least another two points. Would be nice to crack the 100 point plateau.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 10, 2014 10:03:40 GMT -5
That would really suck about Galchenyuk, if he is out for any length of time. I had him as one of my "keys to a long playoff run", along with Gallagher and Eller. We know what the first line can bring, and we know that other teams are going to focus on them and try to shut them down. We also know what guys like Plekanec and Gionta bring, and while it's useful it's not usually a dominant offensive performance. What you need, what teams that make long playoff runs need, is some guy to come out of nowhere and be a strong offensive threat or clutch player. Like Brian Bickell last year. Secondary, or even tertiary scoring. My money was on Galchenyuk this spring, with lesser coin riding on Gallagher and Eller (who was great down the stretch last year). Fingers crossed. Totally agree, BC. In addition to solid goaltending, you need balanced scoring for a deep playoff run and at least one surprise contributor. I would put guys like Galchenyuk, Eller, and Gallagher at the top of the list. We can't expect to win on the back of the DD/Patches/Vanek line. Franko and I were talking about this yesterday. Teams that go deep in the playoffs usually have great goaltending, a strong defence corps and contributions from their lower lines. I think this is the first time in a long time that I've felt good about all three areas. Losing Galchenyuk would hurt us, but getting back Prust and Moen at the right time will help us, too. Prust just started skating and Moen is (hopefully) on the mends, as well. Prust would do well with Eller and Gallagher. Weise, White and (Moen or Bournival) wouldn't be a bad combination either. The game; was watching it with Cigarviper last night. Actually not a bad game to watch. Budaj wasn't the reason we lost ... stuff like that just happens. Cheers.
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Post by habsorbed on Apr 10, 2014 10:11:24 GMT -5
That would really suck about Galchenyuk, if he is out for any length of time. I had him as one of my "keys to a long playoff run", along with Gallagher and Eller. We know what the first line can bring, and we know that other teams are going to focus on them and try to shut them down. We also know what guys like Plekanec and Gionta bring, and while it's useful it's not usually a dominant offensive performance. What you need, what teams that make long playoff runs need, is some guy to come out of nowhere and be a strong offensive threat or clutch player. Like Brian Bickell last year. Secondary, or even tertiary scoring. My money was on Galchenyuk this spring, with lesser coin riding on Gallagher and Eller (who was great down the stretch last year). Fingers crossed. Totally agree, BC. In addition to solid goaltending, you need balanced scoring for a deep playoff run and at least one surprise contributor. I would put guys like Galchenyuk, Eller, and Gallagher at the top of the list. We can't expect to win on the back of the DD/Patches/Vanek line. Don't see Briere in the conversation. Here's hoping he is the playoff performer as advertised! Fingers crossed indeed!
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Post by blny on Apr 10, 2014 10:14:13 GMT -5
No doubt a strong 4th line is crucial. I think more so than Galchenyuk at his present level of production. Not sure on Moen, but a 4th line with Weise, Prust, and Bournival could be very good as well. I'm not sure Bournival will provide any offense, but I think he's going to provide intangibles that fit with what we need from the 3rd and 4th lines - speed, fore check, turn overs, momentum. Those were all things he accomplished last night.
Vanek-DD-Pacioretty ? with no Agal-Plekanec-Gallagher Bourque-Eller-Bournival Moen/Prust-White-Weise
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Post by seventeen on Apr 10, 2014 10:28:00 GMT -5
Please guys, don't pencil in Bourque on any lines. I am convinced that if we dress him at all, we are not going far. He kills lines and you need all lines going. Even yesterday, I saw some glowing comments about him and all I saw was crap play, inability to clear the zone and zombieness when looking for the puck. Someone should seriously check his eyesight, but I know that's not it...it's what happens to those photons when they leave the eye for the abyss.
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Post by Skilly on Apr 10, 2014 10:31:22 GMT -5
No doubt a strong 4th line is crucial. I think more so than Galchenyuk at his present level of production. Not sure on Moen, but a 4th line with Weise, Prust, and Bournival could be very good as well. I'm not sure Bournival will provide any offense, but I think he's going to provide intangibles that fit with what we need from the 3rd and 4th lines - speed, fore check, turn overs, momentum. Those were all things he accomplished last night. Vanek-DD-Pacioretty ? with no Agal-Plekanec-Gallagher Bourque-Eller-Bournival Moen/Prust-White-Weise ? = Briere
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Post by blny on Apr 10, 2014 10:54:24 GMT -5
No doubt a strong 4th line is crucial. I think more so than Galchenyuk at his present level of production. Not sure on Moen, but a 4th line with Weise, Prust, and Bournival could be very good as well. I'm not sure Bournival will provide any offense, but I think he's going to provide intangibles that fit with what we need from the 3rd and 4th lines - speed, fore check, turn overs, momentum. Those were all things he accomplished last night. Vanek-DD-Pacioretty ? with no Agal-Plekanec-Gallagher Bourque-Eller-Bournival Moen/Prust-White-Weise ? = Briere That's what it was at times last night, but I thought he was our worst forward last night. I like having Bourque with Eller for two reasons. One, he's been more engaged since the scratch and he and Larry have some chemistry. Add in a hard worker like Bournival, and there should at least be some scoring chances. You could put Prust on that line with Pleks, but only if Moen is healthy. There isn't much in the way of NHL ready offense in Hamilton. No one scored 20 goals this year. Dumont and Blunden had 18. Andrighetto had 17.
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Post by franko on Apr 10, 2014 11:13:16 GMT -5
Vanek-DD-Pacioretty ? with no Agal-Plekanec-Gallagher Bourque-Eller-Bournival Moen/Prust-White-Weise ? = Briere that was my thought. playoff pedigree. that's what we've heard; it needs to come to fruition. I've got Weise as the Hab hero. for all the "MB has to make a move" thoughts I've had, he did make some and I think they were decent ones. I also hope that Eller wakes up. and while I'd hate for Bourque to get injured . . .
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 10, 2014 11:44:45 GMT -5
No doubt a strong 4th line is crucial. I think more so than Galchenyuk at his present level of production. Not sure on Moen, but a 4th line with Weise, Prust, and Bournival could be very good as well. I'm not sure Bournival will provide any offense, but I think he's going to provide intangibles that fit with what we need from the 3rd and 4th lines - speed, fore check, turn overs, momentum. Those were all things he accomplished last night. Vanek-DD-Pacioretty ? with no Agal-Plekanec-Gallagher Bourque-Eller-Bournival Moen/Prust-White-Weise I normally don't get involved with line combinations but, hey ... we're in the post season. Pacioretty/Desharnais/Vanek Bournival/Plekanec/Gionta Prust/Eller/Gallagher Briere/White/Weise I don't know how Danny B would feel about being on the fourth line, but if nothing else he wouldn't be facing the opposition's top checkers. Bournival did very well on his second line assignment earlier in the season. He even drew praise from The Captain. Prust can play on the left for any line if need be, providing he stays healthy. Defensive pairings. Gorges/Subban Markov/Emelin Tinordi/Weaver Weaver gives Therrien more options. I can also see Tinordi doing well with a guy like Weaver showing him the ropes. Cheers.
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Post by blny on Apr 10, 2014 12:08:33 GMT -5
According to the broadcast last night, Weaver is a lock. He's +10 in 16 games. He's in every night unless he gets hurt.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 10, 2014 13:27:34 GMT -5
Yes, there's no doubt Weaver is a regular and that's a good thing. The key to me is whether MT has enough tolerance for Tinordi to sit Bouillon most of the time. Cubie can be ok if he's slotted in once a week, but he simply can't do the things he used to. If Tinner gets more playing time and his confidence grows, he can be a monster for us throughout.
PS.
I really think Galchenyuk is a huge key and I was so miffed when I heard about the injury. I understood it was not the Juniour injury knee, and I hope it's just a 'sprain', whatever that is when you're talking knees. I really don't like the fact he was on crutches, though. You could see it coming again in the last 3 or 4 weeks. He was making great passes, becoming more creative, hitting people, driving to the dirty areas, fighting for space and....against the Bruins, potted that key shootout winner. He was taking the next step, just in time for the playoffs, and then this happens. Hossa, that P _ _ _ _. (Even if it was accidental, but I didn't see it)
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Post by Skilly on Apr 11, 2014 14:20:25 GMT -5
that was my thought. playoff pedigree. that's what we've heard; it needs to come to fruition. I've got Weise as the Hab hero. for all the "MB has to make a move" thoughts I've had, he did make some and I think they were decent ones. I also hope that Eller wakes up. and while I'd hate for Bourque to get injured . . . What I meant was he didn't have Briere in his lineup at all
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Post by franko on Apr 11, 2014 14:35:07 GMT -5
that was my thought. playoff pedigree. that's what we've heard; it needs to come to fruition. I've got Weise as the Hab hero. for all the "MB has to make a move" thoughts I've had, he did make some and I think they were decent ones. I also hope that Eller wakes up. and while I'd hate for Bourque to get injured . . . What I meant was he didn't have Briere in his lineup at all right. but he had a "?". which I thought might open the way to Briere.
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