GDT: GAME 78: DET @ HABS | Tangled Webs | Tues., April 4th, 2023, 7:00PM -- TSN2, RDS, TSN690, 98.5 FM

[Runner77]

At the rate the Habs injuries have been piling up, they might as well turn their occurrence into a feature.

Something like, "Went to watch Habs trainers in action and a hockey game broke out."

More injury news came out yesterday, notably Belzile out for the season. Two call-ups were announced, Primeau and Schueneman, with Primeau designated as the starter for tonight's game.

Clearly, there will need to be a review of what went wrong this season and auditing the injury situation, medical protocols and staff will be one of Hughes' priorities. There may be an overhaul coming.

Meantime, some discerning fans will not be taking the Habs' lackluster performances and putrid lineups without expressing backlash, even when getting free tickets to games.

We are fully expecting our good friend @ArtPeur to lead the way, in heading for the exits.

Can't say I blame the guy. In fact, I'd rather pay to see @ArtPeur give a show ...

Luckily, there are some bright spots. Emil Heineman has been getting noticed. Not just for his 6 goals and 1 assist in his first 6 games with the Rocket, but his undeniable skill on several facets including his lethal shot and high tempo, blazing speed game. He has clearly established his own brand.

At this rate, it won't be long before these become available at large -- pre-order yours now!

Another bright spot has been Michael Pezzetta, who has proven to be a remarkable showman on top of being a fashion maven and owning a champ flow.

Now, who knew that Pezzetta was once moonlighting as The Italian Spiderman?

All in all, Habs fans are fed up. You can sense their frustration, especially in the Carolina game on Saturday where they got outshot 50-15 and lost the game 0-3. Those in attendance at the Bell Centre could be heard booing.

Some action is needed but since the season is winding down, it will have to wait for the off season.

The message remains loud and clear ...

LINEUPS

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[GoodKiwi]

Will only be the 78th game i am going to miss this season.

 

[HabSgt]

I think we can actually beat the Red Wings.

Can, not will, but can.

 

[Rapala]

Thank You @Runner77
This board runs on humor and despite the wranglings it's always the humor that will come to the fore and it's always the humor that will keep people coming back. Oh and there are some good hockey takes too if you know where to look.

 

[PhysicX]

What's the plan here. 9 forwards and 8 defensemen and 1 goalie dressed as forward? Guess I'd rather see Jake Allen up front.

I have no idea who is healthy anymore.

 

[habsfan891]

Expecting to be in 6th place after tonight f***ing useless Coyotes

 

[waitin425]

Well done as always Runner!

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

We need last season Primeau in net tonight.

Im also waiting on the news drop that Allen or Montombeau are injured or even both and they keep playing. Doesn't make much sense to call Primeau twice

 

[Rapala]

We need last season Primeau in net tonight.

Im also waiting on the news drop that Allen or Montombeau are injured or even both and they keep playing. Doesn't make much sense to call Primeau twice

Primeau's name must be coming up in proposals or trade scenarios is the only thing that makes sense to me. Otherwise we would have to think he'd would be completely focused on shutting the door for Laval.

What's the plan here. 9 forwards and 8 defensemen and 1 goalie dressed as forward? Guess I'd rather see Jake Allen up front.

I have no idea who is healthy anymore.

THICK NICK
He's closing in on 300 games already.

 

[PhysicX]

We need last season Primeau in net tonight.

Im also waiting on the news drop that Allen or Montombeau are injured or even both and they keep playing. Doesn't make much sense to call Primeau twice

As @Rapala mentioned, it could be there are interested teams, which want to evaluate him against big league competition. Maybe it is to showcase him, as they have already made up their minds on his developmental path... I personally prefer the simplest answer: they want to give Primeau more experience in the NHL and evaluate his progression.

He's relatively young as a goalie, so I haven't given up on him.

 

[WeThreeKings]

They clearly want a few NHL games of evaluation on a goalie that has to clear waivers to go to the AHL next year.

 

[Rapala]

They clearly want a few NHL games of evaluation on a goalie that has to clear waivers to go to the AHL next year.

The Jake Allen contract is looking like a mistake not Bergevin level but an error none the less.

 

[Krett Bulak]

Primeau/Schueneman up.

FULL TANK MODE ACTIVATED

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Just find a way, find a way to lose boys!!!

 

[ArtPeur]

I expect a good game tonight.. if you don't watch this one

 

[morhilane]

The Jake Allen contract is looking like a mistake not Bergevin level but an error none the less.

I think Monty outplaying Allen (and Allen playing like shit) turned their plan up-side-down. It's not exactly something people predicted when the season started.

 

[Rapala]

I think Monty outplaying Allen (and Allen playing like shit) turned their plan up-side-down. It's not exactly something people predicted when the season started.

And we really shouldn't have worried about goaltending given the tank we were supposed to be driving.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I might watch the Buffalo - Florida game instead.

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

At this point it's not about winning or losing but how unexpectedly entertaining some of these players can do a celly

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

At this point it's not about winning or losing but how unexpectedly entertaining some of these players can do a celly

Especially with so little practice at doing it.

 

[RationalExpectations]

I think Monty outplaying Allen (and Allen playing like shit) turned their plan up-side-down. It's not exactly something people predicted when the season started.

Never understood the signing at that price anyway though. He is a very good back up but can t play more than 30 games a season without his stats plummeting … VAN being my second team I would have loved to see him traded there before the season, most likely the Habs would have less points and VAN would have had a shot without Demko

 

[The Real Timo]

At the rate the Habs injuries have been piling up, they might as well turn their occurrence into a feature.

Something like, "Went to watch Habs trainers in action and a hockey game broke out."

More injury news came out yesterday, notably Belzile out for the season. Two call-ups were announced, Primeau and Schueneman, with Primeau designated as the starter for tonight's game.

Clearly, there will need to be a review of what went wrong this season and auditing the injury situation, medical protocols and staff will be one of Hughes' priorities. There may be an overhaul coming.

Meantime, some discerning fans will not be taking the Habs' lackluster performances and putrid lineups without issuing backlash, even on free tickets.

We are fully expecting our good friend @ArtPeur to lead the way, in heading for the exits.

Can't say I blame the guy. In fact, I'd rather pay to see @ArtPeur give a show ...

Luckily, there are some bright spots. Emil Heineman has been getting noticed. Not just for his 6 goals and 1 assist in his first 6 games with the Rocket, but his undeniable skill on several facets including his lethal shot and high tempo, blazing speed game. He has clearly established his own brand.

At this rate, it won't be long before these become available at large -- pre-order yours now!

Another bright spot has been Michael Pezzetta, who has proven to be a remarkable showman on top of being a fashion maven and owning a champ flow.

Now, who knew that Pezzetta was once moonlighting as The Italian Spiderman?

All in all, Habs fans are fed up. You can sense their frustration, especially in the Carolina game on Saturday where they got outshot 50-15 and lost the game 0-3. Those in attendance at the Bell Centre could be heard booing.

Some action is needed but since the season is winding down, it will have to wait for the off season.

The message remains loud and clear ...

LINEUPS TBA

I mean this above is the sole reason to still hang around here and follow this miserable team. The pre and during the game banter is what allows many of us to survive the putrid state that this team has become. Not sure if I can watch tonight's game but I will definitely be here in spirit not having a very good feeling about tonight at all.

 

[Wats]

The Jake Allen contract is looking like a mistake not Bergevin level but an error none the less.

Pretty sure they gave him the contract so he can get lit up this year without worrying about his financial future. What goalie wants to be playing in front of this team on a contract year.

 

[The Real Timo]

Expecting to be in 6th place after tonight f***ing useless Coyotes

TBH is there such a big difference between 5th and 6th? Let's face it - we are not getting Bedard - if life were THAT good I'd be living in a nice ocean view condo right on Playa Vallarta, having pina coladas for breakfast, lunch and dinner and wholesome mexican mamasitas giving me a massage every day. This is the only way Habs get Bedard.

 

[Shred]

And we really shouldn't have worried about goaltending given the tank we were supposed to be driving.

Completely agree. Argued that extending Allen was HuGo's biggest mistake so far with friends lately and they both disagreed with me sadly