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Post by CentreHice on Apr 15, 2014 9:41:03 GMT -5
If his ego includes playing favourites over who should really be playing...then yes.
This series will tell a lot.
The teams are pretty close when it's all said and done.
Cooper vs. Therrien....who will make the proper adjustments/best manage the bench?
Price should be the ultimate difference, but not if the Bolts get great looks because we're running around our own zone, losing board battles, and/or unable to clear.
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Post by Doc Holliday on Apr 15, 2014 10:05:44 GMT -5
If his ego includes playing favourites over who should really be playing...then yes.... ...and the benching....and the smart ass comments in the media... ...when Therrien gets emotional he tends to take it out on his own players.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 15, 2014 10:07:45 GMT -5
Let's see if Cooper tries to push MT's buttons in that regard....as Maclean did last year.
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Post by habsorbed on Apr 15, 2014 10:21:37 GMT -5
It would be a most interesting article if he provided a history of how his formula has worked in the past few years. Instead he refers to one series where it did not work and blames the goaltending. And this passes for journalism at TSN. Although I certainly admit that it is a step up from all the TSN hype of the Shanahan presser. Did anyone expect anything of note to come out of that PR job Leafs fans are being sold (and soaking up)? I've never seen a series broken down this way, and if he's never done it before he wouldn't have data to support it. Puck possession can be a useful tool, but what this attempts to do is bypass that for something more related to actual goals for and against. How many shots for and against do teams get, factor in their save percentages (and you could even factor in shooting percentages if you wanted), and get an idea for what we can expect to see for production. Possession is only useful if it creates scoring chances. There are plenty of teams that can hold onto the puck and cycle it, but how many legitimate scoring chances does it create? A simple, unobstructed, shot isn't necessarily a scoring chance imo. Meanwhile, counter attack teams, that focus on speed and plays off the rush, who many not hock the puck, generate - typically - high quality scoring chances. For me, that's where analytics falls into a big grey area. Intangibles are really hard to quantify. Maybe i'm missing something in the methodology but why is he not able to access the stats from last year which he relies on and see how it played out?
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 15, 2014 10:37:22 GMT -5
Things just got a whole lot more interesting. Anders Lindback was just named NHL first star of the week. From TSN:
Lindback posted a 3-0-0 record with a 0.67 goals-against average, .975 save percentage and one shutout to help the Lightning clinch home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.
And how many rookies do they have in their lineup? This will be a close series.
Cheers.
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Post by blny on Apr 15, 2014 10:58:17 GMT -5
Things just got a whole lot more interesting. Anders Lindback was just named NHL first star of the week. From TSN: Lindback posted a 3-0-0 record with a 0.67 goals-against average, .975 save percentage and one shutout to help the Lightning clinch home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.And how many rookies do they have in their lineup? This will be a close series. Cheers. While we played horrible against the Isles, they didn't play much better against a Caps team that was hardly present. The shootout featured Ovi doing a half-assed homage to Malik's shootout goal for the Rangers several years ago. I don't think Lindback broke a sweat in that game.
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Post by blny on Apr 15, 2014 10:59:16 GMT -5
Moen was practicing with teammates today. That's a good sign.
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Post by Gogie on Apr 15, 2014 11:01:21 GMT -5
Things just got a whole lot more interesting. Anders Lindback was just named NHL first star of the week. From TSN: Lindback posted a 3-0-0 record with a 0.67 goals-against average, .975 save percentage and one shutout to help the Lightning clinch home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.And how many rookies do they have in their lineup? This will be a close series. Cheers. I'm not too concerned about Lindback. His "star of the week" 3 games were as follows: Apr. 8 vs. Leafs - came in when Bishop was hurt. Stopped all 25 shots he faced. Apr. 10 vs. Flyers - TB won 4-2 and Lindback faced 36 shots. Apr. 13 vs. Capitals - TB won 1-0 in OT. Lindback stopped ALL 18 shots he faced. Two of those games were against teams that didn't really show up (especially Washington). For the season he was 8-12-2, 2.90 GAA and 0.891 SP. In 4 seasons as a part-time back up/part time minor leaguer (2 with Nashville, 2 with TB) he's been 34-35-5, 2.74 GAA and .904 SP. I'll withhold my assessment of the kid until I've seen him in some real games.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 15, 2014 11:03:32 GMT -5
Fully agree...
Two shutouts very easily attained. Hardly 1st star-worthy, in terms of the performance which usually garners that honor.
Hopefully, such recognition leads to some over-confidence.
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Post by franko on Apr 15, 2014 11:08:23 GMT -5
I'm not too concerned about Lindback. this because of this. more concerned with Gudlevskis, but even then, it's a lot different in the NHL playoffs when there's a series on the line than a one-game winner-take-all, not-expected-to-win-anyway situation.
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Post by blny on Apr 15, 2014 11:25:03 GMT -5
Moen is traveling with the team ... also a good sign.
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Post by Doc Holliday on Apr 15, 2014 11:50:54 GMT -5
Things just got a whole lot more interesting. Anders Lindback was just named NHL first star of the week. From TSN: Lindback posted a 3-0-0 record with a 0.67 goals-against average, .975 save percentage and one shutout to help the Lightning clinch home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.And how many rookies do they have in their lineup? This will be a close series. Cheers. I'm not too concerned about Lindback. His "star of the week" 3 games were as follows: Apr. 8 vs. Leafs - came in when Bishop was hurt. Stopped all 25 shots he faced. Apr. 10 vs. Flyers - TB won 4-2 and Lindback faced 36 shots. Apr. 13 vs. Capitals - TB won 1-0 in OT. Lindback stopped ALL 18 shots he faced. Two of those games were against teams that didn't really show up (especially Washington). For the season he was 8-12-2, 2.90 GAA and 0.891 SP. In 4 seasons as a part-time back up/part time minor leaguer (2 with Nashville, 2 with TB) he's been 34-35-5, 2.74 GAA and .904 SP. ...I definitely fear those dark horse goalies getting in "their zone" all of sudden... Playoffs history is full of those.
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Post by Boston_Habs on Apr 15, 2014 12:27:40 GMT -5
Steve Penney!
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 15, 2014 12:39:37 GMT -5
I'm not too concerned about Lindback. His "star of the week" 3 games were as follows: Apr. 8 vs. Leafs - came in when Bishop was hurt. Stopped all 25 shots he faced. Apr. 10 vs. Flyers - TB won 4-2 and Lindback faced 36 shots. Apr. 13 vs. Capitals - TB won 1-0 in OT. Lindback stopped ALL 18 shots he faced. Two of those games were against teams that didn't really show up (especially Washington). For the season he was 8-12-2, 2.90 GAA and 0.891 SP. In 4 seasons as a part-time back up/part time minor leaguer (2 with Nashville, 2 with TB) he's been 34-35-5, 2.74 GAA and .904 SP. ...I definitely fear those dark horse goalies getting in "their zone" all of sudden... Playoffs history is full of those. That, and maybe Tampa is playing like dynamite in front of him. These are things I can't just ignore. Remember the Flyers playing like banshees in front of Leighton? Well, the Lindback situation reminds me of that. And, like Leighton, Lindback is getting that support. Should be a close series. Cheers.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 16, 2014 8:12:30 GMT -5
For those of us with rose-coloured glasses, here's a little something to add to the tint. Would sure be nice if it played out that way. The Canadiens practised Tuesday morning in Brossard before boarding a flight to Tampa for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Lightning on Wednesday night (7 p.m., CBC, RDS, TSN Radio 690).
Brandon Prust, who missed the last 12 games of the regular season with an upper-body injury, skated on a line with Tomas Plekanec and Brendan Gallagher, but coach Michel Therrien said Prust would be a game-time decision Wednesday.
“We’re not sure yet whether (Prust) will play,” Therrien told reporters after practice. “We’ll see tomorrow.”
Travis Moen, who is still recovering from a concussion, wore a no-contact jersey in practice and skated on a fifth line with Ryan White and George Parros. Moen will travel with the team to Tampa.
Linemate Gallagher is hoping Prust will be back.
“Getting Prust back into the lineup is going to be big for us,” Gallagher told reporters after practice. “He’s a guy who shows up and plays for his teammates every night. We’ve played well together in the past and it’s a lot of fun playing with him. Hopefully we can have success together and help the team. As a team, we need to do a good job playing defensively. (Steven) Stamkos is a really good player. He will get his chances and create things and it’s up to us to make it tough for him.”
Daniel Briere, who was signed to a two-year, $8-million free-agent contract last summer in part because of his playoff success, centred the fourth line with Michael Bournival and Dale Weise. In 108 career playoff games, Briere has 109 points, including 50 goals.
“When I prepare, what I’m thinking is that I want to be the guy that makes the big play,” Briere said. “I want the puck when the game’s on the line. It’s not about thinking that I’m a playoff performer or that I’m better than anyone. I wish it was clearer or that there was a better explanation, but there really isn’t.”
Briere finished 10th in team scoring with 13-12-25 totals in 69 regular-season games while averaging 12:46 of ice time and was plus-1.
“When I was younger, the preparation wasn’t the same, my focus wasn’t the same,” the 36-year-old Briere said about his early days in the NHL. “How I reacted was different After playing in so many games, you learn to deal with pressure. I expect there will be some butterflies in my first (playoff) game with the Canadiens, but I’m ready for it.”
Here’s how the lines and defence pairings looked at practice Tuesday:
Prust-Plekanec-Gallagher Pacioretty-Desharnais-Vanek Bourque-Eller -Gionta Bournival-Briere-Weise Moen-White-Parros
Gorges-Subban Markov-Emelin Tinordi-Murray Bouillon-Weaver
“We need contribution from everybody,” Therrien said after practice. “We can’t only rely on one line.”
In Tampa, goalie Ben Bishop, who missed the last three games of the regular season with an elbow injury, didn’t practise with his teammates Tuesday and won’t be ready to play in Game 1. Ryan Malone, who was arrested on the weekend and charged with DUI and cocaine possession, didn’t practise, either.
Forwards Valtteri Filppula (lower-body injury) and Ondrej Palat (upper body) both practised Tuesday and are listed as day-to-day. Forward Teddy Purcell, who has been battling the flu, also skated.=================================================== I'm betting Tinordi-Murray are sitting tonight. I'd rather it be Tinordi-Weaver. I sure hope Palat and Filppula aren't 100%.
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Post by blny on Apr 16, 2014 11:15:46 GMT -5
Canadiens announce that Prust, Bournival and Bouillon will be in the lineup tonight.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 16, 2014 11:29:26 GMT -5
Canadiens announce that Prust, Bournival and Bouillon will be in the lineup tonight. As Meatloaf says, two out of three ain't bad.
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Post by blny on Apr 16, 2014 11:44:23 GMT -5
Canadiens announce that Prust, Bournival and Bouillon will be in the lineup tonight. As Meatloaf says, two out of three ain't bad. LOL. Well played.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 16, 2014 11:49:30 GMT -5
Of course....Bouillon and Weaver.
Tinordi sits.
I have to record this game...but it remains to be seen if I'll watch it.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 16, 2014 11:52:33 GMT -5
Canadiens announce that Prust, Bournival and Bouillon will be in the lineup tonight. As Meatloaf says, two out of three ain't bad. Lets hope the boys are in better shape than Meatloaf.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 16, 2014 11:56:44 GMT -5
Of course.... Bouillon and Weaver. Tinordi sits. I have to record this game...but it remains to be seen if I'll watch it. There is a real advantage to having Therrien as coach. My expectations are so low that I won't be nearly as upset when we lose. Can I consider that a good thing? I'll be watching Mr Cube to see how many faux pas' he makes. At least he's had 4 days of rest and being on the 3rd pairing should keep his minutes down. Unfortunately, I really like how Weaver has been playing, and if he gets more time, Frankie probably will too.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 16, 2014 12:27:11 GMT -5
I'm thinking Gallagher could be the x-factor.
He has that extra oomph to his game...drives the net....and keeps going back for more. That kind of play often serves as inspiration for other players, especially in the playoffs.
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 16, 2014 13:43:48 GMT -5
I'm thinking Gallagher could be the x-factor. He has that extra oomph to his game...drives the net....and keeps going back for more. That kind of play often serves as inspiration for other players, especially in the playoffs. He's also on a line with Prust and he seems to do well with him. Maybe he knows Prust has his back, so he a bit more of a pain in front of the net.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2014 14:15:28 GMT -5
What I want to see: - Strong on the puck - Good positioning defensively - Our forwards taking the puck to the net - Not backing down physically
We do these things, we'll win.
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Post by franko on Apr 16, 2014 14:19:10 GMT -5
add - Clear the puck out of the zone the first time not the eighth time they have the opportunity.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 16, 2014 15:46:20 GMT -5
add - Clear the puck out of the zone the first time not the eighth time they have the opportunity. That will probably happen if they have good positioning defensively, as Matt said. That has certainly been a weakness, so can they correct it in the last 96 hours? I think that's where Carey comes in. Just think how well we would have done with good systems and players executing their responsibilities consistently.
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Post by Boston_Habs on Apr 16, 2014 16:04:17 GMT -5
Also, keep an eye on zone entries. Do we enter the zone with the puck and some speed to create passing lanes, or do we dump and chase? Dump and chase is the less risky approach, probably preferred by Therrien, less prone to turnovers, but not well suited to this team.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 16, 2014 18:03:49 GMT -5
Minutes away from kickoff. Kinda quiet around here. This is the game day thread, folks!
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Post by Dschens on Apr 16, 2014 18:06:23 GMT -5
Lets go boys. Kick them in the a**, there's some old business to settle from 2004.
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Post by Bones on Apr 16, 2014 18:07:17 GMT -5
Let's Go Habs!!!
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