GDT: Game 58: Montreal @ Tampa Bay: Saturday, Feb 16, 7 pm est, NHLN, TVAS, CITY, SNE

[Runner77]

Sigh... I'm missing this game, and I have a feeling it'll be a good one. But there's a good chance I'll be going to the game at Sunrise tomorrow!

Pro tip: whatever you do, don't buy a good seat tomorrow.

 

[admiralcadillac]

The Habs could hang with anyone for a game, but tonight could be a cold reality-check about how far we are from Tampa's high end forwards.

Lshap - that hasn't been the case the last two games against the Bolts.

 

[peate]

To win, Habs have to be focused and ready to go full blast 100% for 60 minutes. Tampa can beat us at 80% effort, so look out.

 

[Lshap]

Pro tip: whatever you do, don't buy a good seat tomorrow.

I'm considering buying them from a scalper at the last minute. Right now, online resale sites are still selling 'em from $38ish, which is their premium price for Habs games. Buffalo tickets start at $11, Carolina at $8.

 

[Lshap]

Lshap - that hasn't been the case the last two games against the Bolts.

We play them well, that's usually true. But in the end, we usually lose because we can't convert the flurry of chances we get into goals. And that's been the team's main problem for years -- a thousand shots that almost go in, but don't. At some point, you have to acknowledge that it's not the other goalie and it's not bad luck, we just don't have the skill.

 

[Prairie Habs]

Exactly.

This is such a petty criticism that no other player in the league gets called out for. Virtually ever player says they are excited to play their old team.

 

[Runner77]

I'm considering buying them from a scalper at the last minute. Right now, online resale sites are still selling 'em from $38ish, which is their premium price for Habs games. Buffalo tickets start at $11, Carolina at $8.

What if you buy the lowest ticket at the wicket? You can pretty much slide down to the lower seats.

Mind you, a Habs game might bring out a healthy contingent of snow birds but certainly not enough to make up for the abhorrent attendance we've been seeing lately.

 

[Runner77]

This is such a petty criticism that no other player in the league gets called out for. Virtually ever player says they are excited to play their old team.

It wouldn't be as glaring a comment if Drouin would actually be playing to the level of his talent more consistently. There is nothing "petty" about it. I'm not out to get Drouin. Get off your high horse.

 

[Runner77]

We play them well, that's usually true. But in the end, we usually lose because we can't convert the flurry of chances we get into goals. And that's been the team's main problem for years -- a thousand shots that almost go in, but don't. At some point, you have to acknowledge that it's not the other goalie and it's not bad luck, we just don't have the skill.

The old saying about how you have to be good to be lucky.

 

[Prairie Habs]

It wouldn't be as glaring a comment if Drouin would actually be playing to the level of his talent more consistently. There is nothing "petty" about it. I'm not out to get Drouin. Get off your high horse.

There is absolutely something petty about criticizing a player for saying they are "pumped"

 

[cphabs]

Montreal Canadiens 31-19-7​	Tampa Bay Lightning 43-11-1​
Domi: 17g 32a 49pts​	Kucherov: 26g 66a 92pts​
Drouin: 17g 29a 46pts​	Point: 33g 41a 74pts​
Tatar: 18g 21a 41pts​	Stamkos: 32g 37a 69pts​
Price: 23W 14L 5 OT, 2.56 g/a, .915 Sv%	Vasilevskiy: 24W 7L 4OT, 2.39 g.a, .927 Sv%
PP: 13.3% (30th OA) PK: 79.7% (20th OA)	PP: 29.8% (1st OA) PK: 84.4% (3rd OA)

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Kucherov has been absolutely dominating this season.

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Price will have to be at his best.
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So far this season, Tampa Bay has 2 wins against Montreal: 4-1 and 6-5.

Highlights of last game against them in December

Thank you!

 

[sandysan]

This is such a petty criticism that no other player in the league gets called out for. Virtually ever player says they are excited to play their old team.

I wonder if he puts some money on the board.

my guess is that he plans to but when it comes down to it, he either forgets or getting up from his stall and walking all the way across the room is just " too much effort"

 

[sandysan]

No, he's just right

Drouin not playing consistently to the level of his talent is something he shares with a lot of players, but none of them get criticized just for saying they are pumped to play against their old team

best seinfeld voice

" anybody can SAY that they are pumped to play against their old team, the hard part is actually playing hard against your old team. you are good at the saying, you are not so good at doing, which is the most important part. Anyone can SAY ( snapping fingers) they are pumped to play against their old team...."

and formally isnt his old team in the AHL ?

 

[the]

To win, Habs have to be focused and ready to go full blast 100% for 60 minutes. Tampa can beat us at 80% effort, so look out.

I would say 50% is more accurate...

 

[antoniojr]

All I will say is that I will be happy with a point...

 

[1909]

Habs have 10% chance of winning tonight. If they could get at least one point out of it, I would be more than happy, too.

 

[sandysan]

There is absolutely something petty about criticizing a player for saying they are "pumped"

if all they do is say it, there sure as hell is.
He can say he's the new pope of montreal. the proof is in the pudding.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[1909]

Cooper is just trying to put Habs to sleep.....

 

[Runner77]

Cause he's smart. He's taking a page from the Belichik playbook.

 

[Genesis76]

Not sure why i would do that​

How dare you

 

[Shad]

Pro tip: whatever you do, don't buy a good seat tomorrow.

Great time to expand the league I see

 

[Rapala]

On va en manger une **********.

No, seriously, these breaks killed their momentum and their mojo.

Tampa will do just enough to beat us...
Or destroy us.

 

[Shad]

Habs have 10% chance of winning tonight. If they could get at least one point out of it, I would be more than happy, too.

Vegas has them at ~35%

 

[1909]

Tampa will do just enough to beat us...
Or destroy us.

That's what they gonna do.