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[moon111]

The difference between Toronto and Montreal is, Toronto might of dipped better. Montreal's rise was too quick, leading to a lack of rebuilding depth. The Habs are filling holes right now like someone looking in the couch cushions for loose pocket change. Toronto got in the dip longer. Gave an extra year of development, and then wham... release of rookies like nothing I've ever seen before. Add an expansion draft that doesn't hurt the team. The holes in the Leafs roster? Players are wanting to fill them. No trade clauses on other teams are now a benefit to the Leafs, not a hindrance. This team is ready to roll.

 

[Ratboy]

Habs are just one NYR game away from a Price injury and a lottery pick. Habs have a habit of quick starts and coasting into the playoffs, what if they get off to a slow start? Will they just fold like Fries soaked in gravy and cheese curds?

Hey now, let's not bring poutine into this, that's some deliciousness right there.

 

[Tall Morty]

Habs are just one NYR game away from a Price injury and a lottery pick. Habs have a habit of quick starts and coasting into the playoffs, what if they get off to a slow start? Will they just fold like Fries soaked in gravy and cheese curds?

It's going to be interesting. It seems like management thinks Drouin is going to be their savior. I know he's skilled, but the guy's only had 2 full-ish NHL seasons and his career high is 53 points. That said, maybe this is the year he breaks out into a full fledged star, and he's going to have to if they want to have any semblance of a cup run.

 

[Ratboy]

there's no cup run coming for them. only disappointment.

 

[Tall Morty]

there's no cup run coming for them. only disappointment.

Ratboy? I resent that.

Sorry, off topic

 

[Ratboy]

Ratboy? I resent that.

Sorry, off topic

That's where I got the name from

also this

 

[Drugstorecowboi]

Which team has Price again? I cant remember. I would take that one.

Price can't score goals. How many cups does he have?

 

[Bluelines]

It's going to be interesting. It seems like management thinks Drouin is going to be their savior. I know he's skilled, but the guy's only had 2 full-ish NHL seasons and his career high is 53 points. That said, maybe this is the year he breaks out into a full fledged star, and he's going to have to if they want to have any semblance of a cup run.

I see the situation Drouin is in is much like Kessel, an elite complimentary player that will produce at a high level but not carry the team and be shredded for not being a generational talent and single handedly winning every game...if LaFleur, Gainey, Damphousse, Roy can be run out of town, Drouin has no chance.

 

[Bluelines]

Price can't score goals. How many cups does he have?

Only the one between his legs.

 

[Trapper]

Price can't score goals. How many cups does he have?

As good as Price is (and he's probably the best goalie in the NHL), how big is the difference between say Price and Murray when you sport Crosby/Malkin/Kessel/Letang as well?

 

[Tall Morty]

That's where I got the name from

also this

That's a new one for me.