Post-Game Talk: Monty shines in chippy OT loss to Greasebag Panthers!

[sheed36]

Slaf scored again tonight so I'll break out the Slaf Moses again. Suzuki, Caufield and Pez wanted in so I added them as well.

 

[HelloBellyvo]

I dont believe that Monte will take us to the Promised Land. Hes ok but just ok

 

[le_sean]

I think that was Slaf’s best physical game of his career. He was finishing checks, initiating contact, absorbing hits really well. He looked to have a target and fought through it. Very different from the player we saw last season.

 

[Runner77]

Greasebag Panthers are going to bully the Leafs in the playoffs.

Love that "Greasebag" qualifier -- gonna steal for the thread title.

 

[Rapala]

#1 in NHL for giving up SHGA

How many now? I was thinking about that earlier tonight. Suzuki takes a lot of negatives on our PP and when we pull the goaltender.
Not necessarily his fault his defensive numbers would look a heck of a lot better otherwise.

I think that was Slaf’s best physical game of his career. He was finishing checks, initiating contact, absorbing hits really well. He looked to have a target and fought through it. Very different from the player we saw last season.

Yeah he just needs to clean up some of those cross ice passes. The one he gave up on the PP was a killer.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

How many now? I was thinking about that earlier tonight. Suzuki takes a lot of negatives on our PP and when we pull the goaltender.
Not necessarily his fault his defensive numbers would look a heck of a lot better otherwise.


Yeah he just needs to clean up some of those cross ice passes. The one he gave up on the PP was a killer.

Tonight was our 10th shorthanded goals against in 60 games. That's a lot.

 

[Habs10Habs]

I dont believe that Monte will take us to the Promised Land. Hes ok but just ok

In fairness, it's hard to judge when you see who he has playing in front of him. As the team gets better. I have a feeling you'll see another level with Monty.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Suzuki played him even up tonight despite giving up the shortie which was no fault of his.
He just capped off the best month of his career despite losing Monahan.
That is demonstrating awesome leadership. Great Job.

He’s been the best player in the league this month.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Amazing how insignificant Anderson is game in and game out

He won’t be with us for too long. End of next year maybe.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

I think that was Slaf’s best physical game of his career. He was finishing checks, initiating contact, absorbing hits really well. He looked to have a target and fought through it. Very different from the player we saw last season.

Once he actually realizes that he’s the biggest man on the ice, he’s going to be a freak. Watch him train and remind yourself he’s still a teen haha. I can’t wait

 

[SwiftyHab]

Monty’s retirement plan is to be a full time auctioneer.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Tonight was our 10th shorthanded goals against in 60 games. That's a lot.

It’s… not good

 

[Rapala]

Tonight was our 10th shorthanded goals against in 60 games. That's a lot.

That is a lot.
We know we don't hold the line very well and I wish we would start Matheson and Caufield on their strong sides on the PP.
We don't keep nearly enough pucks alive on the ring around when they are on their backhand.
They can work their way into a better position once we have control.
I mean it's very rare they will be firing a shot off the initial face off anyways.
Every small adjustment can help.

 

[HelloBellyvo]

In fairness, it's hard to judge when you see who he has playing in front of him. As the team gets better. I have a feeling you'll see another level with Monty.

I find that he lacks technical prowess in anticipating the game. He appears to be a more reactive goalie

 

[CheldishGamibno]

Tonight was our 10th shorthanded goals against in 60 games. That's a lot.

Meant to happen when you have Matheson à pointe

 

[Rapala]

Roy played 8:39 and the game tonight looked too fast for him. Not a big deal as he is developing but tonight you could tell he wasn't comfortable

Yeah I know what you mean.
He was kind of quiet he did make a very good defensive play on Bennett getting his stick in the way of a clear cut chance.

 

[Andrei79]

Suzuki is becoming quite the player. What I like is he's not playing in a too intense way that will tire him out as he did last year to begin the season. It's too bad this is an off year for Caufield. He's rounding out parts of his game, but man his shot has not looked like itself this year.

 

[Team_Spirit]

I've rarely seen Monty that pissed....

He got deked out of his net

 

[The Real Timo]

If Allen was playing the outcome would have been a lot more different. MSL screwed it up.

 

[Cournoyer12]

Zero points would've been nice but Suzuki Slaf and Newhook scoring are all acceptable goals

Monty with another strong effort!!

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I dont believe that Monte will take us to the Promised Land. Hes ok but just ok

There is no way to know if he can until he has a solid tem in front of him.

 

[Rapala]

I feel bad for disliking Gallagher but it has more to do with Bergevin than him. He looks really bad out there, he needs to retire but I know it won't happen.

Yeah I know what you mean. I've actually started laughing out loud watching some of his manoeuvres out there.
It's kind of sad really. I no longer get upset at his play because he doesn't have anything left to give.

I guess I should put this reply where it is supposed to go.
Sorry about that Roy I wasn't talking about you.

 

[Cournoyer12]

In fairness, it's hard to judge when you see who he has playing in front of him. As the team gets better. I have a feeling you'll see another level with Monty.

As an old-timer I’ll compare Monty to Gilles Meloche. And I mean that in only the most positive way! Total Gamer!!

 

[The Real Timo]

No push back from sad sack Canadiens. Pushed around again.

I didn’t feel they got pushed around. Gallagher got rocked but because of his now. Dumb head down play. Overall I thought Habs held their own.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Good effort.

Nice to see Slaf back on the board. Suzuki keeps trucking along.


Sad the depth forward are just shite. Sadly stuck with all of them. Gutless is essentially the vet forwards. The Wizard of Oz line is just utterly embarrassing

Panthers are hard to like with Tkachuk flopping then acting tough. When did Cousins become just a POS. Maybe he always was, just didnt see it in MTL