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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Dec 29, 2022 20:22:51 GMT -5
Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals
Saturday, Dec 31st @ 4:00 PM ET
Networks: SN, TVAS,
NBCSWA
Montreal @ Washington, April 28, 2010
Round 1 Game 7
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Post by drkcloud on Dec 29, 2022 21:38:02 GMT -5
Our early New Years games. If I remember right, we seem to lose these every year
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 30, 2022 8:14:30 GMT -5
I can predict 2 things... Ovie will score at least 2 goals and there will be a few Ukrainian flags in the stands
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 30, 2022 10:00:39 GMT -5
In keeping with our most recent 11-game stretch, Allen will have to steal it.
7/22 pts...all on the back of stellar goaltending.
Allen: .939 (2nd star; 4-2 W @ Seattle. Our only regulation W.)
Allen: .971 (1st star; 2-1 SOW vs. Calgary)
Monty: .949 (2nd star; 3-2 OTW @ Arizona)
Allen: .944 (3rd star; 2-1 OTL @ Colorado)
Scoring has dried up. 21 GF in those 11 games--not counting the shootout winner vs. Calgary.
EDIT: I'm not complaining. The only thing literally STOPPING our complete fall is between the pipes.
Painful but necessary, IMO. Our current core and farm don't constitute a future contender.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 30, 2022 15:05:32 GMT -5
Guhle will miss the game. Hopefully he is not out too long.
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 30, 2022 16:12:45 GMT -5
I'm waiting for the Suzuki injury report... there is something wrong with him...
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Dec 30, 2022 17:29:52 GMT -5
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 30, 2022 18:19:38 GMT -5
If Suzuki is hurt enough to dry up his scoring/effectiveness for this long, it makes no sense to play him and risk further injury.
Could simply be a slump...or...teams are keying on him and we don't have the personnel to work around it.
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Post by Skilly on Dec 30, 2022 18:46:59 GMT -5
If Suzuki is hurt enough to dry up his scoring/effectiveness for this long, it makes no sense to play him and risk further injury. Could simply be a slump...or...teams are keying on him and we don't have the personnel to work around it. Or it could be losing just raises the WGAF factor. This is the fear I had with a full out tank. Players just stop caring. And players that stop caring when the L’s start to come day after day are typically players you don’t want to go to war with. Nothing creates bonds and high team morale like winning. Nothing beats winning |
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Post by folatre on Dec 30, 2022 19:02:03 GMT -5
I have fewer medical credentials than Dr. Recchi, but for me Suzuki does not look hurt.
I think, basically, aside from the goalies in the first three games of the road trip, no one else on the Habs has played well on the trail of tears. So the problem seems to be too many young guys losing the plot (hitting the wall) at the same time in what always promised to be a long season.
I question and complain about line combos, power play tactics/personnel, etc. But I am not losing patience whatsoever with St. Louis. I still have plenty of time for Marty. Maybe if the team is garbage on 30 December 2023, then I may feel sour and start throwing darts.
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 30, 2022 22:45:01 GMT -5
If Suzuki is hurt enough to dry up his scoring/effectiveness for this long, it makes no sense to play him and risk further injury. Could simply be a slump...or...teams are keying on him and we don't have the personnel to work around it. Or it could be losing just raises the WGAF factor. This is the fear I had with a full out tank. Players just stop caring. And players that stop caring when the L’s start to come day after day are typically players you don’t want to go to war with. Nothing creates bonds and high team morale like winning. Nothing beats winning And winning this year means we will be a middling team for years... this is the year to suck |
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 30, 2022 23:19:04 GMT -5
And winning this year means we will be a middling team for years... this is the year to suck I hate being "okay" with losses...but I just don't see another way to get elite, generational talent. (Albeit no guarantees, I know.) I don't think there's a WGAF attitude (good one, Skilly!) with the young core...but the veteran support players are another story. Could be attitude with them, or they're simply not good enough. There are a lot of interchangeable parts players in the NHL. Gotta find the right combo. Whatever it is, the young core can't overcome it. Key on Suzuki and Caufield...and our offense dries up. Our D is green, too... Anyway...it serves no purpose for me to repeat a low-expectations stance, so no more from me on that front. Happy New Year, guys! |
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Post by habsorbed on Dec 31, 2022 3:43:16 GMT -5
And winning this year means we will be a middling team for years... this is the year to suck I hate being "okay" with losses...but I just don't see another way to get elite, generational talent. (Albeit no guarantees, I know.) I don't think there's a WGAF attitude (good one, Skilly!) with the young core...but the veteran support players are another story. Could be attitude with them, or they're simply not good enough. There are a lot of interchangeable parts players in the NHL. Gotta find the right combo. Whatever it is, the young core can't overcome it. Key on Suzuki and Caufield...and our offense dries up. Our D is green, too... Anyway...it serves no purpose for me to repeat a low-expectations stance, so no more from me on that front. Happy New Year, guys! The vets who know they will not be around when the rebuild takes hold are the WGAF gang. Not only would most players in this position adopt such an approach but when you're psyche never has been a BTTW type player, it gets even worse. Stand up if your name is Hoffman, Drouin, Dadinnov, Dvorak. |
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Post by seventeen on Dec 31, 2022 12:15:42 GMT -5
Or it could be losing just raises the WGAF factor. This is the fear I had with a full out tank. Players just stop caring. And players that stop caring when the L’s start to come day after day are typically players you don’t want to go to war with. Nothing creates bonds and high team morale like winning. Nothing beats winning And winning this year means we will be a middling team for years... this is the year to suck a) We're not a good team riddled with injuries. We're a bad team with a normal number of injuries b) the chances of making the playoffs are slim and none c) It's considered a very good draft year Simply put: There's nothing we can do about the losing. We're going to lose our share of games, so we should not waste this year. Management needs to put us in the best position to use the losing to improve the team for the future. Trading vets who can't contribute to winning in 2-3 years time should be moved for other assets. I know this theme has been repeated over and over, but we can't afford to waste a year where where are thoroughly non competitive. I applaud Kent Hughes' desire to acquire a 3rd first round pick. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 31, 2022 16:11:59 GMT -5
First shot goal.
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 31, 2022 16:12:59 GMT -5
Anderson with a direct giveaway...and clueless on the ensuing coverage. Back on MUTE. Garry Galley's enjoying it way too much.  |
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 31, 2022 16:23:18 GMT -5
Anderson with a direct giveaway...and clueless on the ensuing coverage. Back on MUTE. Garry Galley's enjoying it way too much. I don't watch the Habs on sportsnet... I guess sportsnet figures having a hab hater is ok... how come they don't have leaf hater on leaf broadcasts... can't wait until the sportsnet contract is over... TVA blows compared to RDS |
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 31, 2022 16:36:07 GMT -5
Dach alone in the high slot and rushes a shot 6 feet wide. Had time and space to walk in a bit.
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 31, 2022 16:40:07 GMT -5
Did Gallagher just get hurt again in that takedown?
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 31, 2022 16:41:56 GMT -5
Did Gallagher just get hurt again in that takedown? He went off very slowly. |
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 31, 2022 16:44:00 GMT -5
Did Gallagher just get hurt again in that takedown? He went off very slowly. And he destroyed his stick at the bench |
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 31, 2022 16:45:03 GMT -5
Hoffman-drouin-Anderson... the muffin line
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Post by jkr on Dec 31, 2022 16:46:26 GMT -5
At least they lead the league in something. |
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 31, 2022 16:48:55 GMT -5
Eddie got away with a highstick on Kuznetsov.
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Post by folatre on Dec 31, 2022 17:07:17 GMT -5
Yikes, I just tuned in. The continuation of the freefall seems ensured.
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 31, 2022 17:15:17 GMT -5
Maybe we should have kept Lindgren...
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Post by Skilly on Dec 31, 2022 17:17:24 GMT -5
Drouin , Anderson, AND another each had a perfect 15 foot chance to score and each shot it wide.
Exhibit A of "How I met Connor Bedard"
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 31, 2022 17:18:40 GMT -5
Congrats to CC for hitting the 20 mark again.
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 31, 2022 17:18:50 GMT -5
Hoffman is good at absolutely nothing... Drouin is good at absolutely nothing
2 negatives do not make a positive
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 31, 2022 17:19:16 GMT -5
Drouin , Anderson, AND another each had a perfect 15 foot chance to score and each shot it wide. Exhibit A of "How I met Connor Bedard" That's funny... a new TV show.. |
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