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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 28, 2009 15:31:09 GMT -5
Just what the doctor ordered, two games in Cleveland in less than 24 hours.
Two wins, and two shutouts for the Dogs!! Desjardins solid this afternoon in stopping all he faced. Desharnais, Russell and Trotter with the goals. 3-0 this afternoon to follow up on a nice 4-0 performance last night.
The boys are off until next Friday when they face the Baby Leafs in back to backs on the weekend.
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Post by jkr on Nov 28, 2009 23:22:46 GMT -5
Just what the doctor ordered, two games in Cleveland in less than 24 hours. Two wins, and two shutouts for the Dogs!! Desjardins solid this afternoon in stopping all he faced. Desharnais, Russell and Trotter with the goals. 3-0 this afternoon to follow up on a nice 4-0 performance last night. The boys are off until next Friday when they face the Baby Leafs in back to backs on the weekend. The Habs, with all their injuries, could use a break like that. |
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Post by jkr on Nov 29, 2009 20:42:33 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Nov 29, 2009 22:58:16 GMT -5
Must mean that one or both of Gomez and D'Agostini are cleared to play on Tuesday. Nothing against Wyman, but thank goodness. We need an NHL lineup sooner rather than later. Baby steps. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 4, 2009 23:34:53 GMT -5
Well, I did not even watch the first period on the web as was too engrossed in the Habs centenary (like a moth to a flame, despite their play of late!!).
Dogs get their THIRD straight shutout, and with Sanford nursing a bit of a booboo, it was Cedrick Desjardins who is slowly putting up some incredible AHL numbers this season. PK with two, and Trotter with the third. 3-0 good guys, with a trip down the QEW to meet the Baby Laffs tomorrow in a home and homer.
In his last 230 mins of play, he has surrendered one goal!! 1.63 gaa and .938 save % right now. Talk about a goalie controversy, and the bodies are starting to mend in Hamilton too as they should start to finally see some injury relief soon.
Edit: a few more facts about the game from the Dog's site.
The Bulldogs' shutout streak reached 198 minutes and 51 seconds, while Cedrick Desjardins' shutout streak reached 158 minutes and 51 seconds. Both are new franchise records for the hockey club. It was also the first time in franchise history that Hamilton has recorded back-to-back-to-back shutouts.
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Post by Lord Bebop on Dec 5, 2009 16:08:26 GMT -5
The Marlies vs The Bulldogs are playing and the game is on Rogers TV. Lets see if that shutout streak continues.....
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Post by roke on Dec 5, 2009 17:33:09 GMT -5
Subban's really lighting it up... 5 goals and 2 assists in the last 7 games. Going into the 2 games in Winnipeg, he only had 1 goal.
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Post by seventeen on Dec 5, 2009 20:24:19 GMT -5
He obviously read the criticism of his hockey IQ on HabsRus and wants to change the naysayer's minds.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 8, 2009 13:42:45 GMT -5
Another lighter week for the Dogs with only two games against one opponent (similar to last week too - after two straight weeks with four games in five nights with a severely depleted lineup). They play home games against Abbotsford on Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon. Not sure if Ryan White's recent recall will see him reassigned back to the Dogs for their Wednesday game, or if they will keep St. Denis in playing forward like they have done occassionally in the past. Either way, they still have a number of forwards nursing injuries although the defensive corps and goaltending duo seem to be back to health.
Earlier this week, the Dogs sent AHL contract forward Maxime Lacroix to Cincy in the ECHL, which is essentially the first time the Dogs have been able to send a skater to Cincy with this crazy rash of injuries (goaltender Robert Mayer is there currently). The Dogs are still awaiting the return of top sniper Mathieu Darche, Swedish free agent Johansson, and QMJHL grads who have yet to play in their first pro game - Olivier Fortier and Danny Masse. I would expect their first action, when it comes, will be down in Ohio.
The Dogs had three forwards on a PTO to survive the rash of injuries, and have released two of those guys. Ryan Murphy is still with the club.
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Post by goingfornumber25 on Dec 8, 2009 15:22:45 GMT -5
i think this naysayer was talking about his play in the defensive zone and decisions with the puck, and actually stated that he was good on the pp and in the offensive zone showed some talent.
maybe the 25 bad decisions out of 30 pk made was just really bad timing and was his one off game of the season mentally.
i guess pk will be called up very soon then, this naysayer won't be holding his breath.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 8, 2009 15:52:11 GMT -5
i think this naysayer was talking about his play in the defensive zone and decisions with the puck, and actually stated that he was good on the pp and in the offensive zone showed some talent. maybe the 25 bad decisions out of 30 pk made was just really bad timing and was his one off game of the season mentally. i guess pk will be called up very soon then, this naysayer won't be holding his breath. Actually, I sure don't expect to see PK called up anytime soon. I have Carle and Belle ahead on the NHL-ready depth chart right now as both PK and Weber have looked all year to need more AHL time. This is not as surprising for PK, fresh out of juniors, but a little moreso for Weber whose development seems to have stalled a bit this season. Both are still young and in good hands, but no need to rush either right now until they are both NHL ready. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 10, 2009 10:47:56 GMT -5
Dogs lay the boots to the Abbotsford Heat 5-1 last night at Copps. Desjardins is quite nicely playing incredible hockey right now and is taking over that number one spot from Sandford. The most interesting part of the game is that Cedrick Desjardins was approaching a league record for consecutive shutout minutes. Here is an interesting take on it from an article in the Hamilton Spectator today.
A goal by Riley Armstrong at 14:46 of the third period ended Desjardins' franchise-record shutout streak at 212 minutes and 37 seconds.
It meant Desjardins fell 37 minutes and 14 seconds short of tying the AHL record of 249.51 set by Johnny Bower with the Cleveland Barons in 1957.
"Since 1957! Now I'm really ticked," said Bulldogs coach Guy Boucher when he was told how close his goaltender was to a record that had stood for more than 50 years.
"It was a breakdown in our end and the guys just got a little greedy. I want to be mad at the guys for that but I can't be because they played really well."
Desjardins, who also didn't know that he was closing in on the record, just shrugged it off.
"Too bad," he said. "I'm more looking for wins or making the key save in the important part of the game. That was my goal for this game."
Edit: Goals by Johansson (his first as he looks to be finally back from injury), Stevenson, Trotter, Desharnais and Russell. JT Wyman with two helpers. Desharnais, Desjardins and Maxwell with les trois etoiles.
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Post by CrocRob on Dec 10, 2009 11:00:49 GMT -5
Subban continued his tear with 2 assists (and 7! SOG) last night.
4G 6A, +8, 28 SOG, 6PIM (by my count, anyway) in 9 games since getting ripped to shreds by gf25. Only 2 points (both assists) have been on the PP, interestingly enough.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 10, 2009 12:46:58 GMT -5
Desjardins now second in the AHL for gaa (1.57) and third for save % (.940). Sanford doing well too as he is eight for gaa (2.14) with a nice .921 save % too (good for 13th).
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Post by goingfornumber25 on Dec 10, 2009 19:26:34 GMT -5
Subban continued his tear with 2 assists (and 7! SOG) last night. 4G 6A, +8, 28 SOG, 6PIM (by my count, anyway) in 9 games since getting ripped to shreds by gf25. Only 2 points (both assists) have been on the PP, interestingly enough. excellent, maybe PK cruises habsrus, don't be shocked, he is a hard core habs fan  keep it up PK, but work on your decision making in your own end, you don't have 2-3 seconds, be aware before you get the puck where your partner is and where the opponents are, then make a quick decision, use your instincts. oh yeah and move your feet, even if you're just skating in circles, don't get caught flat-footed, you got the wheels, use em! |
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Post by seventeen on Dec 11, 2009 0:01:44 GMT -5
i think this naysayer was talking about his play in the defensive zone and decisions with the puck, and actually stated that he was good on the pp and in the offensive zone showed some talent. maybe the 25 bad decisions out of 30 pk made was just really bad timing and was his one off game of the season mentally. i guess pk will be called up very soon then, this naysayer won't be holding his breath. Whoa boy, I should have keyed in a tongue in cheek icon on my post. It just seemed humourous and coincidental that there were some good posts about his shortcomings on the trip out west and he immediately starts putting up better numbers. It's almost as if he did indeed read about the criticism and wanted to do something about it. I doubt very much he reads our board. I have no idea how he's been playing the last few games, when he seems to be producing more. It's obviously his own end in which he is problematic. Anyway, though it's really hard to improve your hockey sense, I think I'll give him more rope before wanting to hang him. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 13, 2009 19:49:21 GMT -5
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Post by ValkyrieNS on Dec 13, 2009 22:48:44 GMT -5
Not trying to be snarky... but what is the point of sending IBoP (Benoit Pouliot) down to the Dogs for a conditioning stint if he doesn't even play in the game  Where is the logic?  |
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Post by seventeen on Dec 14, 2009 0:39:16 GMT -5
It gets him used to the travel and reminds him of what a bus looks like.
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Post by Skilly on Dec 14, 2009 11:04:28 GMT -5
Not trying to be snarky... but what is the point of sending IBoP (Benoit Pouliot) down to the Dogs for a conditioning stint if he doesn't even play in the game Where is the logic? Removes him from the Habs line-up and saves Gainey $4160 if we are up against the cap and contemplating a trade .... |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 14, 2009 12:45:05 GMT -5
He is reported ready to play tomorrow night for the Dogs. Given the busy Habs schedule coming up (four games in six nights this week), I would expect him back up if his wrist looks game ready. There is also that little visit of Lats and the Wild on Thursday for which I am sure Benoit would like to be back with the big club.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 15, 2009 22:12:00 GMT -5
Brutal loss by the Dogs tonight, falling 3-2 to the Milwaukee Admirals at home without Pouliot in the lineup. Dogs totally dominate this game for the first 40 minutes. 23-9 shots after two, and the second period the Dogs were flying totally taking time and space away from the Ads on every shift. The only problem was the Dogs only had a 1-0 lead thanks to a David Desharnais goal in the first. Well, then the Dogs came out into the third flat, and the Ads got a little life, and a lot of offense. 2 goals in 37 seconds and another three minutes later on a lazy penalty by Desharnais. The Dogs got one back with just over 2 mins left by Darche. Overall, this one will not sit well with Coach Boucher or the team. This was their game to win as they did all the right things then took the foot off the gas in the third and had to play catchup. Sanford also gave up 3 goals on only 17 shots, including 3 goals on their last 5 shots!! Damn Dogs. theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006473 |
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Post by ValkyrieNS on Dec 16, 2009 6:36:02 GMT -5
Not trying to be snarky... but what is the point of sending IBoP (Benoit Pouliot) down to the Dogs for a conditioning stint if he doesn't even play in the game Where is the logic? And this time I am being snarky... what is the point? Bloody IBoP, play some hockey already, you, you, arghhh! |
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Post by Skilly on Dec 16, 2009 7:19:45 GMT -5
Not trying to be snarky... but what is the point of sending IBoP (Benoit Pouliot) down to the Dogs for a conditioning stint if he doesn't even play in the game Where is the logic? And this time I am being snarky... what is the point? Bloody IBoP, play some hockey already, you, you, arghhh! Not playing him, if he is indeed ready to go, is a bit weird .... but sending him down is saving Gainey money. If we are tight to the cap, every dollar may count if we are trying to trade, say Halak for instance. |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Dec 16, 2009 17:39:52 GMT -5
And this time I am being snarky... what is the point? Bloody IBoP, play some hockey already, you, you, arghhh! Not playing him, if he is indeed ready to go, is a bit weird .... but sending him down is saving Gainey money. If we are tight to the cap, every dollar may count if we are trying to trade, say Halak for instance. It may save Gainey a few bucks (very few) in cap space but I know if I was Poulet I would be pissed! Maybe this is what he needs to get motivated a la Toe Blake vs rookie, but I don't think Poulet is a Pocket Rocket. |
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Post by roke on Dec 16, 2009 19:14:23 GMT -5
I have to say, I am, getting concerned about Pouliot not playing... but that's probably because I have baseball on the mind and I remember the David Wells for Mike Sirotka trade.
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Post by seventeen on Dec 19, 2009 1:39:40 GMT -5
Relax, our next 3rd liner is indeed playing in Hamilton. He helped the Dogs win 4-0 against the Adirondack Chairs, though he didn't get any points. Desjardins with another shutout, Desharnais with a couple of points. If Pouliot was called Despouliot, he'd probably have scored tonight, it seemed to be a good Des day. theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006479Speaking of Desjardins, here's a kid who won a Memorial cup, who won the ECHL championship and who had a decent chance at winning a Calder Cup this year. I like winners. Here's a snapshot of his career: hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=70674What I like about his progression is that he keeps getting better. Each year in the AHL he played more games and improved his save percentage and GAA, nice and steady. He's only 24, which is the same age as Halak. What I really like about him is that when the game is on the line, he seems able to come through. When the Remparts won the Mem Cup, he wasn't exactly a heralded goalie. But he came out a winner. Same thing with the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones. They had an excellent ECHL team that year, and Desjardin did not falter in the playoffs, helping to win the Kelly Cup. Desharnais and Russell were also on that squad. I believe he has become a serious prospect. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 19, 2009 2:43:23 GMT -5
8th Bulldog shutout already this season. Take notice AHL!!
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Post by Lord Bebop on Dec 19, 2009 10:30:04 GMT -5
Relax, our next 3rd liner is indeed playing in Hamilton. He helped the Dogs win 4-0 against the Adirondack Chairs, though he didn't get any points. Desjardins with another shutout, Desharnais with a couple of points. If Pouliot was called Despouliot, he'd probably have scored tonight, it seemed to be a good Des day. theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006479Speaking of Desjardins, here's a kid who won a Memorial cup, who won the ECHL championship and who had a decent chance at winning a Calder Cup this year. I like winners. Here's a snapshot of his career: hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=70674What I like about his progression is that he keeps getting better. Each year in the AHL he played more games and improved his save percentage and GAA, nice and steady. He's only 24, which is the same age as Halak. What I really like about him is that when the game is on the line, he seems able to come through. When the Remparts won the Mem Cup, he wasn't exactly a heralded goalie. But he came out a winner. Same thing with the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones. They had an excellent ECHL team that year, and Desjardin did not falter in the playoffs, helping to win the Kelly Cup. Desharnais and Russell were also on that squad. I believe he has become a serious prospect. I have been very pleasantly surprised by his play this year. After last year where he was very incosistant I didn't see no future for him in Montreal. I am not sure but perhaps he realized this is a made or break season or perhaps it's the coaching changes with both new head and goalie coaches this season. Its also very important to remember that Desjardins is playing very well, but the bulldogs are playing outstanding defense. I just wish Maxwell could take some pointers as I thought he would be dominate this year and has disappointed me so far. |
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Post by gy on Dec 19, 2009 16:12:40 GMT -5
Relax, our next 3rd liner is indeed playing in Hamilton. He helped the Dogs win 4-0 against the Adirondack Chairs, though he didn't get any points. Desjardins with another shutout, Desharnais with a couple of points. If Pouliot was called Despouliot, he'd probably have scored tonight, it seemed to be a good Des day. theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006479Speaking of Desjardins, here's a kid who won a Memorial cup, who won the ECHL championship and who had a decent chance at winning a Calder Cup this year. I like winners. Here's a snapshot of his career: hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=70674What I like about his progression is that he keeps getting better. Each year in the AHL he played more games and improved his save percentage and GAA, nice and steady. He's only 24, which is the same age as Halak. What I really like about him is that when the game is on the line, he seems able to come through. When the Remparts won the Mem Cup, he wasn't exactly a heralded goalie. But he came out a winner. Same thing with the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones. They had an excellent ECHL team that year, and Desjardin did not falter in the playoffs, helping to win the Kelly Cup. Desharnais and Russell were also on that squad. I believe he has become a serious prospect. I have been very pleasantly surprised by his play this year. After last year where he was very incosistant I didn't see no future for him in Montreal. I am not sure but perhaps he realized this is a made or break season or perhaps it's the coaching changes with both new head and goalie coaches this season. Its also very important to remember that Desjardins is playing very well, but the bulldogs are playing outstanding defense. I just wish Maxwell could take some pointers as I thought he would be dominate this year and has disappointed me so far. Maxwell is another prospect whose accomplishments are so slim that he could slip into the Habs' dressing room between the threshold and the bottom of the closed door. |
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