Oh I could go on a tirade of why Montreal should be considered a joke in this league, and my reasonings go well beyond that insane Carey Price contract (although that’s definitely part of it).Price is getting outplayed by Allen this year and he still has 6 years left at a huge cap hit. They are gonna be stuck in the middle for a long time, and it feels like that's where they've been for the most part for over a decade now. For such an iconic franchise, they have been very indistinct outside of Price's heroics since the full season lockout.
I'm not the first person to say this, but never sign goalies to long contracts unless the cap hit is too low to pass up.
*our own net. Somehow, it always comes back to usOh I could go on a tirade of why Montreal should be considered a joke in this league, and my reasonings go well beyond that insane Carey Price contract (although that’s definitely part of it).
But truthfully, Montreal is just a result of Bergevin being a complete idiot in roster construction, competitive direction, and terrible spending habits. Maybe it’s unfair to use that replay of him throwing the puck into his own net to define his playing career, but it certainly defines his GMing perfectly.
Given his tendency to step on rakes, maybe we’ll get lucky and the 3rd round pick we got for Allen will be the next Brayden Point.Oh I could go on a tirade of why Montreal should be considered a joke in this league, and my reasonings go well beyond that insane Carey Price contract (although that’s definitely part of it).
But truthfully, Montreal is just a result of Bergevin being a complete idiot in roster construction, competitive direction, and terrible spending habits. Maybe it’s unfair to use that replay of him throwing the puck into his own net to define his playing career, but it certainly defines his GMing perfectly.
Oh I could go on a tirade of why Montreal should be considered a joke in this league, and my reasonings go well beyond that insane Carey Price contract (although that’s definitely part of it).
But truthfully, Montreal is just a result of Bergevin being a complete idiot in roster construction, competitive direction, and terrible spending habits. Maybe it’s unfair to use that replay of him throwing the puck into his own net to define his playing career, but it certainly defines his GMing perfectly.
That honestly may have something to do why I feel so emotional when thinking about that team. I honestly shouldn't care what happens in Montreal, but for whatever reason, I get passionate for how much I dislike what that team has done, how it operates, and where that team is heading. The most logical answer is how often I hear about them from fans, the hockey media, and my extended family. It becomes bothersome to hear how Montreal is headed in the "right direction" year-after-year when that same team will decide to spend $23 million on the likes of Karl Alzner. Or how confused the team is when players like Mete is covered in scars and burns after they decided the best path for his development is a swim in an active volcano.Their fans on this board drive me a bit nuts. Same with Edmonton - just over the top. And a big part of that is due to numbers, but man it seems they have a large number of ...... that post here. I like to root against them.
That honestly may have something to do why I feel so emotional when thinking about that team. I honestly shouldn't care what happens in Montreal, but for whatever reason, I get passionate for how much I dislike what that team has done, how it operates, and where that team is heading. The most logical answer is how often I hear about them from fans, the hockey media, and my extended family. It becomes bothersome to hear how Montreal is headed in the "right direction" year-after-year when that same team will decide to spend $23 million on the likes of Karl Alzner. Or how confused the team is when players like Mete is covered in scars and burns after they decided the best path for his development is a swim in an active volcano.
I fully admit I'm petty for being so disparaging over them for seemingly no reason. It must be all of the talk I hear about them that makes me take such pleasure in their despair.
Oh man...McKinnon knocked out...match penalty, check to the head
Surely a coincidence that Stone and MacKinnon are huge stars and Bozo and guy who hit Mac aren’t.Stone causes Bozak to be out for weeks...maybe months...and nothing...f'ing nothing
I can’t fathom why any check to head isn’t punished severely. Focus less on intent and more on danger. You want to eliminate need to make it too risky for offender.Oh man...McKinnon knocked out...match penalty, check to the head
Can you believe that guy is STILL getting paid??!!!!Worked out well for DiPietro.
He and Bobby Bonilla should get together and enjoy a nice steak in Manhattan to celebrate each year.As a result of his contract buyout, the Islanders will continue to pay DiPietro $1.5 million until the end of the 2028–29 season.
It would be a real shame if Stone was tripped up and slid into the boards getting severely injured in the process. His screams of pain wouldn't be sweet music to my ears or anything like that, it would totally be a coincidence that I laughed and cheered at that exact same moment. Total coincidence.
Looked alot like play Blais got (rightfully) suspended for. I thought Stone play was far worse.So Blichfeld was just suspended 2 games because he committed the cardinal sin of checking a star player who put himself in a bad spot and got injured.
Meanwhile it's totes cool to assault non star players because they don't count as people.
The rule is if you're a star player you have no responsibility for your own actions. That's for the plebs to worry about. Just do whatever you want and big daddy DOPS will take care of the rest. Rules are for others, not you. You're special.
He will turn that team around fast. Good move by Calgary. I have always liked Darryl Sutter as a coach.Well Daryl Sutter is back as of tonight. Returning to coach the Flames again.
voracek calling out an hfboards posted on twitter lol
voracek calling out an hfboards posted on twitter lol