Pre-Game Talk: Avalanche warning. December 5, 7 pm. (Primeau confirmed starter)

[vokiel]

Avs should feel that 2nd game in 2 days. Habs better win this, or we'll trade and fire everyone at the same time.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Curious to see if Leskinen looks any good. The bar is pretty low, though.

Go Habs.

 

[Lshap]

Last night the leafs got outplayed IMO. Spezza gaff hurt but the Avs were a better team.

I think that if they play anything like they played last night... we are Forsure going to get an L this game.

They looked really really strong and with our pore filled defense.... I think we are in for a beating.

But to ensure a minimum positively level of my post I will say the habs surprise me and we win 3-2 Go Marc GO
GHG!!!!

Yeah, our only chance is to clog the neutral zone and bore their forwards to death. A defensive-system game worked against NYI and is the Habs' only shot against the Avs' awesome talent. In that area we're a better team than Toronto. Oh - and no weak goals by Price would be nice.

 

[Habs Icing]

Yeah, our only chance is to clog the neutral zone and bore their forwards to death. A defensive-system game worked against NYI and is the Habs' only shot against the Avs' awesome talent. In that area we're a better team than Toronto. Oh - and no weak goals by Price would be nice.

Now, you're asking for too much.

 

[Roadhouse]

I watched the game last night, they're more physical than I thought. Least # of goals allowed in the 3rd period in the NHL.

Domi vs. Kadri should be fun to watch, cause we all know MacKinnon will manhandle Danault's line.

 

[The Real Timo]

Mackinnon and Rantanen will beat us by themselves dont see us winning this one

Not so fast... we got Nick Cousins, Jordan Weal and Matthew Peca (not to mention Hudon waiting at the wings). MacKinnon got nothing on them

 

[The Real Timo]

My second favorite team. Sakic has done a masterful job.

All Sakic needs is a pair of purple pants and bigger biceps and he will be a perfect GM

 

[Lshap]

Now, you're asking for too much.

Maybe. But let's face it -- we know our winning streak can't last forever.

 

[hvac412]

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Not so fast... we got Nick Cousins, Jordan Weal and Matthew Peca (not to mention Hudon waiting at the wings). MacKinnon got nothing on them

and don't forget I couldn't score a goal in a soccer net lekonen.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Yeah, our only chance is to clog the neutral zone and bore their forwards to death. A defensive-system game worked against NYI and is the Habs' only shot against the Avs' awesome talent. In that area we're a better team than Toronto. Oh - and no weak goals by Price would be nice.

I watched that game here and there last night and I thought it was very tight on both sides with limited scoring chances. Habs #1 problem is exiting our zone and the turnovers by the forwards before the blue line are killing us! This also puts a lot of pressure on our D and I do think Petry is mentally exhausted from it.

Habs defensive-system did work against the Islanders but the Avs are a different type team with more fire power IMO. We need to limit the scoring chances or the Avs will make us pay! I do think the forwards and D are starting to chip the puck out at the cost of puck possession against the Islanders here and there and that's what we should have been doing. Puck management is a question mark and when you have the centers we have, it's a struggle.

Habs will be ready though! That loosing streak has changed their focus where they were humbled and I don't think they take anything lightly moving forward... at least not in the short span!

 

[Habs Halifax]

Now, you're asking for too much.

I think talking about it keeps the concern alive. It's certainly a dark cloud that won't go away! Lets hope Price is past it and his confidence is at a 100%.

 

[Habaneros]

Avs are starting the back up goalie ..Pavel Francouz.

 

[Habs Icing]

All Sakic needs is a pair of purple pants and bigger biceps and he will be a perfect GM

You forgot the gel-spiked hair.

 

[Habs Icing]

I think talking about it keeps the concern alive. It's certainly a dark cloud that won't go away! Lets hope Price is past it and his confidence is at a 100%.

I'm not worried about his confidence. It's his technique that troubles me.

 

[Habs Icing]

Not so fast... we got Nick Cousins, Jordan Weal and Matthew Peca (not to mention Hudon waiting at the wings). MacKinnon got nothing on them

You're only saying that because MacKinnon is a Maritimer.

 

[Habs Icing]

Maybe. But let's face it -- we know our winning streak can't last forever.

Well if you listen to Alan Watts we can make the last victory last an eternity.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Cousins still in Top-6

Leskinen with Fleury.

 

[The Real Timo]

Cousins still in Top-6

No other arguments for firing Julien are required.

 

[Tyson]

No other arguments for firing Julien are required.

In fairness he has little to work with.

 

[Habs Halifax]

I'm not worried about his confidence. It's his technique that troubles me.

Really? I'm not a goalie coach but I don't see any issues with his technique. What can you point out?

 

[Tuggy]

Given the roster, who should play in Cousins place?

Peca?

 

[Habs Halifax]

In fairness he has little to work with.

Kind of like Bergevin in 2012 when the core was solid but the prospect pool was horrible and we didn't have any centers?

 

[Skip Bayless]

Cousins still in Top-6

Leskinen with Fleury.

Let's put a limp wristed Drouin on the ice and then drive him out of town.

 

[CDN24]

Curious to see if Leskinen looks any good. The bar is pretty low, though.

Go Habs.

If he doesn't does Alzner get a shot on 3rd pair?

 

[Adam Michaels]