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Post by PTH on Oct 6, 2017 20:22:03 GMT -5
Welcome to the Twilight zone, namely, Sylvain Lefebvre's house of worship. There is an AHL rule regarding a maximum number of NHL veterans one can dress for a game, 5. It seems KHL players are equated with NHL players and both Jerabek and Gelinas fit the category. So does Taormina, of the defensemen. I can see dressing Taormina, who is an excellent AHL defenseman. So, then it comes down to choosing between Gelinas and Jerabek. Gelinas - big shot, great skater, Hockey IQ of a lawn sprinkler, entirely unlikely to ever make the Habs. Jerabek - Good skater and puck mover, needs to learn to play on smaller ice surface, development crucial to Habs. So, naturally, Lefebvre picks Gelinas. No, you are not hallucinating. There is no logical reason for that decision. I still have no freaking idea why Bergevin would even offer him an extension. I seriously wonder, despite the big improvement in talent on the roster, if this team can make the playoffs with Lefebvre as coach. He will find some way to derail the train. I'd love to know if Berg was aware that he was going to be breaking this rule before he traded for that new winger... |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 6, 2017 22:12:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the Twilight zone, namely, Sylvain Lefebvre's house of worship. There is an AHL rule regarding a maximum number of NHL veterans one can dress for a game, 5. It seems KHL players are equated with NHL players and both Jerabek and Gelinas fit the category. So does Taormina, of the defensemen. I can see dressing Taormina, who is an excellent AHL defenseman. So, then it comes down to choosing between Gelinas and Jerabek. Gelinas - big shot, great skater, Hockey IQ of a lawn sprinkler, entirely unlikely to ever make the Habs. Jerabek - Good skater and puck mover, needs to learn to play on smaller ice surface, development crucial to Habs. So, naturally, Lefebvre picks Gelinas. No, you are not hallucinating. There is no logical reason for that decision. I still have no freaking idea why Bergevin would even offer him an extension. I seriously wonder, despite the big improvement in talent on the roster, if this team can make the playoffs with Lefebvre as coach. He will find some way to derail the train. I'd love to know if Berg was aware that he was going to be breaking this rule before he traded for that new winger... Those last two trades were likely all about the vet rule. Baun is not an AHL vet, Martinsen was. Ditto with Redmond. Still puzzling about Jerabek, but the scuttlebutt is that he may be recalled for one of the Habs weekend games. We shall see. Morrow is not an AHL vet by the way. Schlemko is practising, so someone likely has to be sent down. I really don't see Jerabek going up as they could have 9 healthy soon without Jerabek. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 6, 2017 22:14:52 GMT -5
3-0 good guys. Goals by Big Mac, Audette and Deslauriers. Lindgren with the SO.
The top line last night was Terry-McCarron-Scherbak and put up a strong performance. Good to see from two guys who need to show something this season. Nice to see them playing with Terry, who was the consistent sniper last season.
The second line will be interesting to watch, assuming Sly keeps them together. Holland and Froese are good young vets to help rookie Reway as he gets back into game shape as his long recovery from last year's lost season due to his severe ailment.
Little Audette should benefit from easier matchups if he stays on the third line.
Taormina and Lernout were the top pairing. Playing with the AHL top defender last year should really help Lernout's progression. Of course, the D pairing will shake up once they get Juulsen back from injury, Jerabek plays, and Morrow and perhaps one other is sent down once Schlemko is cleared to play.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 7, 2017 8:36:07 GMT -5
Rematch against the Baby Sens is tonight, and it sounds like Jerabek will play.
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Post by blny on Oct 7, 2017 17:31:26 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 7, 2017 19:07:18 GMT -5
Reway getting the night off, as they likely are going to manage his usage until he is back in game shape. Jerabek in.
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Post by seventeen on Oct 7, 2017 20:10:41 GMT -5
Jerabek with 2 assists so far. Rocket leading Sens 3-2 and outshooting them 34-17. Third period to come.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 7, 2017 21:12:42 GMT -5
6-2 final. Goals by Holland (2), Leblanc, Gregoire, Petti, Eisenschmid. Lindgren with the win.
Jerabek with two assists, Holland with two goals, Gregoire and Petti both 1+1 nights. Scherbak with a beauty assist in a two on one with Holland.
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Post by blny on Oct 7, 2017 21:16:21 GMT -5
Can't imagine it's long before Jerabek gets the call.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 8, 2017 4:06:18 GMT -5
Scherbak doing the right things in the opening weekend games.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 8, 2017 4:07:36 GMT -5
This is one very nice play by Scherbak.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 8, 2017 4:11:32 GMT -5
Tic tac toe between Waked, Jerabek and Holland with the finish.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 8, 2017 4:24:31 GMT -5
Can't imagine it's long before Jerabek gets the call. The guy was a KHL all star last year, had three assists in his last pre-season game and had two helpers in his AHL debut. I think he might be starting to adapt to the smaller ice. Oh yeah, and he is much more mobile than a certain guy named Streit. He was the easy guy to move to Laval because he does not have to clear waivers, but if he keeps this up I imagine he will have to get the call. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 8, 2017 10:33:16 GMT -5
Highlights from their home opener 3-0 win. Lindgren looked solid and what a play by Scherbak on McCarron's goal. youtu.be/-7IemrFR5pg |
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Post by seventeen on Oct 8, 2017 14:41:40 GMT -5
The guy was a KHL all star last year, had three assists in his last pre-season game and had two helpers in his AHL debut. I think he might be starting to adapt to the smaller ice. Oh yeah, and he is much more mobile than a certain guy named Streit. He was the easy guy to move to Laval because he does not have to clear waivers, but if he keeps this up I imagine he will have to get the call. I read a story yesterday where he was interviewed and while he refrained from criticizing anyone, he was not happy at being scratched from the first game. Can't blame him in the least. The absolutely only explanation I can come up with is that Levebvre was playing a Therrien. He scratched him because he could, and dressed Eric freaking Gelinas instead. IN order to call up Jerabek, they'll have to do some winnowing at the NHL level. Someone else (Streit, Morrow) will have to be put on waivers. Mete has been in the Habs top 3 dmen in the first two games. There's no reason to send him to London. The kid can play. Jerabek looks like he can too. That instant touch pass to Froese was really smart. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 8, 2017 22:18:40 GMT -5
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Post by seventeen on Oct 9, 2017 0:07:49 GMT -5
He likely called Marc Bergevin right after that to request an extension to his contract.
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Post by jkr on Oct 9, 2017 19:19:51 GMT -5
He likely called Marc Bergevin right after that to request an extension to his contract. And Bergevin said yes. How long a deal do you want.  |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 13, 2017 11:13:59 GMT -5
Schlemko being sent down for a conditioning stint. That is progress for our mystery man. At least someone will see him play a real game lol.
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Post by PTH on Oct 13, 2017 12:17:05 GMT -5
Schlemko being sent down for a conditioning stint. That is progress for our mystery man. At least someone will see him play a real game lol. The plan is to play him tonight so he's less rusty tomorrow |
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Post by seventeen on Oct 13, 2017 13:45:38 GMT -5
I think we should temper our expectations for Schlemko. Even if he is a decent player, you can't expect a guy to be at his peak after one AHL game. It's going to take him at least 3 or 4 games to get his timing, touch, etc.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 13, 2017 14:02:48 GMT -5
I think we should temper our expectations for Schlemko. Even if he is a decent player, you can't expect a guy to be at his peak after one AHL game. It's going to take him at least 3 or 4 games to get his timing, touch, etc. Expectations are very tempered, I must say. Let's recap Berg's free agent D signings at this point: The best looking guy is playing in the minors. The old guy just got waived. The mystery man has yet to play a game. The other guy who struggled to get ice time in Beantown with our new coach looked really bad in pre season and has yet to dress. Very tempered. |
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Post by seventeen on Oct 13, 2017 14:10:41 GMT -5
Schlemko is considered the cream of that crop, though, no? If only it was easier to spell his name. I'm expecting him to be an ok 3rd pairing dman, much like Davidson has played the last couple of games.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 13, 2017 16:17:08 GMT -5
Le lineup for tonight. Good to see Carr back after being off for family reasons. First game for him.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 13, 2017 21:13:52 GMT -5
8-7 OT barn burner win for Laval over Bingo Devils. Carr with the hat trick including the GWG. Le voila:
Froese and Scherbak with three assists.
Terry with three goals and an assist.
Taormina with a goal and three assists.
Carr with the hat trick.
Lindgren gave up 6, was pulled in the second, Fucale gave up just one more as the boys stormed back for the win.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 14, 2017 8:36:52 GMT -5
17 GF in their first three games, and good crowds in their new barn. Great start for the franchise, but likely very difficult to maintain. They are back at it against Bingo this afternoon at 3:00 pm ET. If anyone has RDS2, it is televised.
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Post by jkr on Oct 14, 2017 17:50:35 GMT -5
5-1 win for Binghamton. Scherbak with the only goal.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 15, 2017 9:44:52 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 21, 2017 10:29:44 GMT -5
Laval lose 6-5 in OT to WBS Penguins. Michael Sprong with the hat trick for the bad guys. Lindgren gave up all six in the loss. Scherbak with two assists. He now has 8 points in 5 games and sits 7th in league scoring. Terry is 8th and Taormina is 12th. Jerabek has two assists and McC had a 1+1 night.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Oct 22, 2017 11:36:40 GMT -5
Fucale makes good on his first start this season. It was his second appearance as he did come in relief for Lindgren and picked up the win then. Rocket beat Bridgeport 6-3. Carr with a three point night, Taormina with two more assists, Parisi with two goals from the blue line, and Scherbak with an assist, his 9th point in 6 games.
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