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Post by CentreHice on Mar 14, 2023 18:53:48 GMT -5
I see Toker is on the Pens. Played 4 games this year.
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Post by jkr on Mar 14, 2023 19:02:09 GMT -5
Jarry can't start the second, not if Sullivan is interested in winning this one. If he doesnt make a change then he's not thinking clearly. 4 goals on 7 shots, the 4th with just 11 seconds left., that's a back breaker. |
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Post by Willie Dog on Mar 14, 2023 19:03:14 GMT -5
I see Toker is on the Pens. Played 4 games this year. That is best last name to have in high school... imagine if he had a sister named Anita or Ivanna? |
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Post by Skilly on Mar 14, 2023 19:05:15 GMT -5
In no other sport are you penalized for using a coaching challenge. The NHL is dumb. Should be you get 1 a game, and another if you get the first one right. THEN any challenges are penalized
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Post by Skilly on Mar 14, 2023 19:15:37 GMT -5
This team makes clearing the zone a huge chore
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Post by CentreHice on Mar 14, 2023 19:26:21 GMT -5
Monty can hold us in only so long.
Pens PP on the way.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 14, 2023 19:34:52 GMT -5
Belzile with a hattrick…of penalties.
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Post by CentreHice on Mar 14, 2023 19:37:49 GMT -5
30-11 in shots. We have but 4 this period.
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Post by Willie Dog on Mar 14, 2023 19:38:26 GMT -5
Drouin and Hoffman are so careless/dumb with the puck... backpasses to the opposition, not knowing where their teammates
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Post by Willie Dog on Mar 14, 2023 20:05:24 GMT -5
Damn ahlers... they have no business scoring
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Post by drkcloud on Mar 14, 2023 20:05:43 GMT -5
Damn Bergevin for making me cheer for the other team. Can't be happy for Richard scoring
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Post by Willie Dog on Mar 14, 2023 20:15:32 GMT -5
Friggin penguins so weak.. get your thumbs outta your ass and beat these ahlers
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Post by seventeen on Mar 14, 2023 20:16:32 GMT -5
Good pass by Barron. Have to appreciate the kids.
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Post by drkcloud on Mar 14, 2023 20:19:25 GMT -5
Good pass by Barron. Have to appreciate the kids. Absolutely, great pass |
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Post by drkcloud on Mar 14, 2023 20:22:24 GMT -5
In no other sport are you penalized for using a coaching challenge. The NHL is dumb. Should be you get 1 a game, and another if you get the first one right. THEN any challenges are penalized Good point, you're making too much sense for this league |
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Post by drkcloud on Mar 14, 2023 20:31:27 GMT -5
It's been said, but the decision making by Hoffman is just terrible, drives ne nuts.
I know Hughes says he won't retain but I think a 50 percent retain at this point is a great investment
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Post by CentreHice on Mar 14, 2023 20:37:16 GMT -5
Monty earns another steak dinner.
Crazy.
On a back-to-back with travel...after getting smoked.
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Post by jkr on Mar 14, 2023 20:43:20 GMT -5
Pitt opened up a lead , outshot the Habs by a wide margin & were done in by crap goaltending that Sullivan didnt address soon enough. Jarry should have been gone after the 3rd goal.
Unfortunately I see this week going in the wrong direction . They needed to lose this one & beat Florida. Not optimistic about thd Panthers game.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 14, 2023 21:36:12 GMT -5
Playing like this, the Pens deserve to lose their first round series in three.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 14, 2023 21:51:34 GMT -5
Gurianov scored 2 goals in 43 games in Dallas. He now has 4 in 9 games with the Habs. I think he wants an extension with his new team.
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Post by CentreHice on Mar 14, 2023 21:56:14 GMT -5
Jarry and DeSmith have pretty much split the season. Jarry has enjoyed much more success, record-wise...but similar numbers, especially after tonight.
Jarry
20-7-6
2.86
.913
DeSmith
13-13-4
3.24
.908
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Post by habsorbed on Mar 14, 2023 23:18:28 GMT -5
Well, well, well. I believe you have to back 50 years to find the last time a Richard scored the game winner for the Habs. And back then it had been a regular occurrence for a few decades.
Hate getting the 2 points but I'm Ok to do it against the Pens. First time we swept the Pens since Crosby arrived. Sign of the times - Pens are going in the wrong direction. Once you get past Crosby, Malkin and Letting, who are all well past their prime, there ain't much there.
Barron had a strong game, as did all the kids. Hoff and Drouin are just going through the motions as always.
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Post by seventeen on Mar 15, 2023 12:16:29 GMT -5
Playing like this, the Pens deserve to lose their first round series in three. AS we have said so many times in the past....goalkeeping can kill a team. I thought this might be the case right from the start of the season. Jarry? DeSmith? Really? One can say they played ok in the past in stretches, but neither have ever proved they are a No. 1 goalie. When a team doesn't trust it's goaltending it spreads throughout the line-up. The Pens are a better team than their record but not better than their goaltending. Management was fooling themselves or had way too many fingers crossed. They should have addressed it at the TDL. Even though both goalie's numbers are fairly average...they don't instill confidence in me and their teammates probably feel the same way. Regardless, they better be good enough to get into the playoffs (beating out Florida). |
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Post by seventeen on Mar 15, 2023 12:17:40 GMT -5
Gurianov scored 2 goals in 43 games in Dallas. He now has 4 in 9 games with the Habs. I think he wants an extension with his new team. He has good hands. My feeling is he needs to learn to play with others a little better. How much of a miracle worker is Marty? |
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Post by PTH on Mar 15, 2023 12:42:12 GMT -5
Gurianov scored 2 goals in 43 games in Dallas. He now has 4 in 9 games with the Habs. I think he wants an extension with his new team. He has good hands. My feeling is he needs to learn to play with others a little better. How much of a miracle worker is Marty? The problem though is that he has little to no vision. If he simplifies his game to the max and plays with deliberate tunnel vision, he could be a less tough version of Anderson with a better shot. But frankly, I don't think he's a consistent enough worker to do that. I can see why the Stars chose him very high, thinking he'd develop a better understanding of the game, and drooling over the size/skating/shot combo, but he just hasn't developed that vision. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 15, 2023 13:54:57 GMT -5
He has good hands. My feeling is he needs to learn to play with others a little better. How much of a miracle worker is Marty? The problem though is that he has little to no vision. If he simplifies his game to the max and plays with deliberate tunnel vision, he could be a less tough version of Anderson with a better shot. But frankly, I don't think he's a consistent enough worker to do that. I can see why the Stars chose him very high, thinking he'd develop a better understanding of the game, and drooling over the size/skating/shot combo, but he just hasn't developed that vision. That’s a good summary of the key pro/con to the young man. It will be interesting to see if they extend him hoping their new development team and focus can eke out a few more positives out of him. He is getting close to that age though, where he may plateau out in the next few years all else being equal. Other than Ylönen and RHP from Laval and Farrell and/or Heineman from existing prospects, there is not a big rush to make room asap for a young guy. They can essentially keep Gurianov for a bit for a longer “show-me” and still fit those others in mainly through attrition. Once they start to look at luring the UFAs in and making a legit push for the playoffs, it will be time to fish or cut bait with the fringe guys. They still have a number that should be gone organically in three years anyway. |
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Post by folatre on Mar 15, 2023 21:39:37 GMT -5
Yeah, I think PTH hit the nail on the head. Gurianov lacks awareness in all three zones and I am not really convinced that hockey IQ goes up much once a kid makes it to the pro game. And of course the other issue with Gurianov is playing hard on a regular basis. I have already noticed that he often elects not to lay the body on the forecheck.
It will be interesting how management grades him when the season concludes. If they did not like what he brought to the ice, then no qualifying offer and everyone moves on. If they think he can work with St. Louis and the group of guys, than assuming cap space is not going to be a pressing issue for next season, I suppose it is not a huge decision to just qualify him for 1 year/$3 million and see if a motivated Gurianov has a career year. Or I suppose the other option if they like him is to try to go multi-year (though assuredly nothing more than two or three seasons) with a lower AAV.
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Post by Willie Dog on Mar 16, 2023 13:18:09 GMT -5
Yeah, I think PTH hit the nail on the head. Gurianov lacks awareness in all three zones and I am not really convinced that hockey IQ goes up much once a kid makes it to the pro game. And of course the other issue with Gurianov is playing hard on a regular basis. I have already noticed that he often elects not to lay the body on the forecheck. It will be interesting how management grades him when the season concludes. If they did not like what he brought to the ice, then no qualifying offer and everyone moves on. If they think he can work with St. Louis and the group of guys, than assuming cap space is not going to be a pressing issue for next season, I suppose it is not a huge decision to just qualify him for 1 year/$3 million and see if a motivated Gurianov has a career year. Or I suppose the other option if they like him is to try to go multi-year (though assuredly nothing more than two or three seasons) with a lower AAV. Give him 1 year, see what Marty can do and maybe he becomes trade deadline material |
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