GDT: Game 34: Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens 7:30pm EST TSN2, RDS, TSN 690, NESN

[Rapala]

The BIGGEST game of the year so far we need to double the Bruins. Hopefully we don't have any no shows except for Benn! Literally

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Benn might actually get scratched for once, sounds like Schlemko is taking his spot.

 

[417]

Benn might actually get scratched for once, sounds like Schlemko is taking his spot.

 

[habsfan891]

I"ll believe it when they skate on for warmups and Benn still isn't dressed

 

[Lshap]

Nice. Except the 2nd line is really the 1st line. The D looks solid; it'll be nice if they play that way.

 

[thegoalie39]

The idiot McGuire on toronto radio smooching laffs butt again just said if he were to pick an MVP right now it would be Marner...LOL.

 

[417]

Nice. Except the 2nd line is really the 1st line. The D looks solid; it'll be nice if they play that way.

This is probably the most optimal lineup the Habs can ice minus Joel Armia...it'll be interesting to see how/where he fits in when he gets back and what the domino effect will be.

Agostino-Chaput-Armia seems like it would be a very good 4th line, but Peca is playing so well and brings so much speed when he plays on the wing.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Agostino is a player I'm starting to like more and more. Protects the puck well and causes havoc down low.

 

[417]

Agostino is a player I'm starting to like more and more. Protects the puck well and causes havoc down low.

He's low-maintenance, brings the same game & intensity, every game.

Pretty much ideal as a 4th line winger, between him and Armia on the 4th line...good luck getting that puck back.

 

[Habs Halifax]

He's low-maintenance, brings the same game & intensity, every game.

Pretty much ideal as a 4th line winger, between him and Armia on the 4th line...good luck getting that puck back.

Would be nice to have these types but with more skill in our top 9!

If this Habs team can limit the goals against like we have been in the last month, they will be tough to beat. Not expecting the PP to win us games though. The key is solid D in front of Price and balanced scoring from all 4 lines.

Lets make the playoffs where anything can happen!

 

[417]

Would be nice to have these types but with more skill in our top 9!

If this Habs team can limit the goals against like we have been in the last month, they will be tough to beat. Not expecting the PP to win us games though. The key is solid D in front of Price and balanced scoring from all 4 lines.

This has been the identity of the Habs this year...they don't have a single player that other teams must focus on to shut down like say Buffalo with Eichel or Toronto and their stars.

But forwards 1 through 12 can chip in offensively, that's certainly not something I was expecting heading into this year.

 

[Kimota]

Benn might actually get scratched for once, sounds like Schlemko is taking his spot.

It's like choosing between Waterboarding or electrocution.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Benn will find a way into the lineup.

Let's see if Byron grows a beard and 6 inches tonight.

 

[Uncle Gary]

 

[habsfan891]

Benn will find a way into the lineup.

Let's see if Byron grows a beard and 6 inches tonight.

Wouldn't the loss of foot speed be more obvious

 

[Habs Halifax]

This has been the identity of the Habs this year...they don't have a single player that other teams must focus on to shut down like say Buffalo with Eichel or Toronto and their stars.

But forwards 1 through 12 can chip in offensively, that's certainly not something I was expecting heading into this year.

I expected a rebound and pride year that resulted in a better finish in the standings. I did think we were a fringe wild card team but I didn't predict our 5/5 play and offense being top 10 ish in the league though.

It's nice to see a positive direction but we all know we need a few impact type players if we are getting into the cup contender conversation. Will be interesting to see how we finish this year and if we can improve next year

 

[1909]

any news about Price health ?

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

My First GDT,
Wish I had time to do more...

Youre wrong.

 

[Uncle Gary]

any news about Price health ?

He is starting tonight.

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

Ita a good thing if the habs make the play offs this year because of the experience it will give our core of younger players. We have excellent prospects coming up through the pipeline that will benefit from that experience in 2 years time. By then we are assured to pick up a couple more blue chips.

We dont need to tank. This was a fast rebuild where alot of our old core pieces have been turned into better future pieces ( pacio, galch )

 

[habsfan891]

any news about Price health ?

I didn't know he was injured?

 

[Shad]

What the hell is a Colby Cave?

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

What the hell is a Colby Cave?

Bat is chicken of the cave and cat is chicken of the rail yard

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

I expected a rebound and pride year that resulted in a better finish in the standings. I did think we were a fringe wild card team but I didn't predict our 5/5 play and offense being top 10 ish in the league though.

It's nice to see a positive direction but we all know we need a few impact type players if we are getting into the cup contender conversation. Will be interesting to see how we finish this year and if we can improve next year

Poehling, brook, kotka, domi, drouin, juuslen, suzuki, mete, romanov ( if he wants it ), ylonen,... The pieces are there for the next ten years.

We will pick a defensman this year in the first book it.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Halak gets the start.