Post-Game Talk: Game 9: Canadiens beat Canucks /s

[calder candidate]

Why would the Anderson contract be an issue? He’s 26

I just don’t see him being able to keep it up for 7years, if he slow down or breakdown because the physically, he won’t be has effective and also there are very little long term deal that have work out. Maybe is peak year will make the deal worth it but regardless those last years especially in the cap era will like likely be a issue.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

Toffoli ya, he's a good two way player. No doubting him. Edmundson I'm not so sure of.

Edmunson does what Alzner was supposed to do.

A stay at home d-man reliable enough to be paired with Petry.

He's doing his job, imo.

 

[Kairi Zaide]

Habs on the PK : 5.46 GF/60
Habs at 5v5 : 3.42 GF/60

 

[Belial]

We're good again!

 

[PeteWorrell]

I just don’t see him being able to keep it up for 7years, if he slow down or breakdown because the physically, he won’t be has effective and also there are very little long term deal that have work out. Maybe is peak year will make the deal worth it but regardless those last years especially in the cap era will like likely be a issue.

He will be 32 when his contract ends... Not that much of a risk even if he slows down when he hits 30.

 

[Belial]

Habs on the PK : 5.46 GF/60
Habs at 5v5 : 3.42 GF/60

We need to take more penalties!

 

[Hostile Offer]

Do you really believe Mete asked for a trade....or is it just media hype?

It's his agent being the jerk we know he is.

 

[JianYang]

Edmunson does what Alzner was supposed to do.

A stay at home d-man reliable enough to be paired with Petry.

He's doing his job, imo.

Edmundson looked bad in his first two games. Hes been pretty quiet since and that's the way it ought to be (outside of a few noisy hits).

If he's noticeable, it's probably not good news

 

[waffledave]

Love Toffoli. What a pickup. Its not just the offence but he has such good stickwork defensively too.

Drouin's nickname must be Killer cause he kills every single offensive play. Bad decisions, poor passing, giveaways, offsides. So frustrating. He is implicated but makes bad decisions.

 

[Redux91]

I just don’t see him being able to keep it up for 7years, if he slow down or breakdown because the physically, he won’t be has effective and also there are very little long term deal that have work out. Maybe is peak year will make the deal worth it but regardless those last years especially in the cap era will like likely be a issue.

It's 5.5 dude, holy shit relax,I feel like it's October again and people were freaking out about it

 

[Redux91]

Love Toffoli. What a pickup. Its not just the offence but he has such good stickwork defensively too.

I'm honestly shocked how effective he's been on the PK, you nailed it on the stickwork
He's been everything and more

 

[RJJ]

I've been hard on Drouin in the past and still wish we had Sergachev instead, but he is having a good season so far, I think. Working hard, making plays and really contributing to the Suzuki line's success. I hope he keeps it going.

 

[Belial]

I'm honestly shocked how effective he's been on the PK, you nailed it on the stickwork
He's been everything and more

Super smart guy, if he was a better skater he would probably be a superstar in the league.

 

[Runner77]

Because every geniuses on the main board were saying so!! Guys like him are such a rare commodity in this league, i can’t believe people we’re thinking that it was a bad contract!!

Habs had no leverage -- it was that contract and its length or no deal. The contract may or may not age well but if we get 4-5 good years out of it, we'll have done great. Plus, by the time we get deeper into the deal, the cap should increase again. I think he's a great addition and certainly brings elements that were lacking on this team in the top 6.

 

[Runner77]

I've been hard on Drouin in the past and still wish we had Sergachev instead, but he is having a good season so far, I think. Working hard, making plays and really contributing to the Suzuki line's success. I hope he keeps it going.

We've seen good starts from Drouin before. Since he hasn't sustained the same level of performance beyond his early starts, I'd rather not read too much into how he's doing in the now. Hoping it continues, though.

 

[Redux91]

I've been hard on Drouin in the past and still wish we had Sergachev instead, but he is having a good season so far, I think. Working hard, making plays and really contributing to the Suzuki line's success. I hope he keeps it going.

This makes me think about how hard I've been on Gallagher but he's been decent lately AND 4 goals already, ...his line mates really need to pick it up tho, or switch it all up finally christ

I liked Gallys fire vs calgary Saturday too, showed me something at least

 

[Runner77]

Weird that Anderson doesn't get a look on either PP unit. Big man like him with good hands would be a weapon parked right in front of the goalie. Just a thought.

When they asked Anderson about that, he said that he was OK with the idea of Perry being in that role -- I think he called him a legend, lol.

 

[RJJ]

This makes me think about how hard I've been on Gallagher but he's been decent lately AND 4 goals already, ...his line mates really need to pick it up tho, or switch it all up finally christ

I liked Gallys fire vs calgary Saturday too, showed me something at least

Ya, Gally is all heart. I'm not to sure about that new contract though. 6.25 million and most of it will be on the wrong side of 30 years of age. It seems like Bergevin payed him for being a warrior but his best warrior days are behind him.

 

[RJJ]

When they asked Anderson about that, he said that he was OK with the idea of Perry being in that role -- I think he called him a legend, lol.

Ohh, Nice. Had not heard that. Team player. The PP is where all players want to be. I'm sure he will find his way back to it eventually.

 

[Belial]

Ohh, Nice. Had not heard that. Team player. The PP is where all players want to be. I'm sure he will find his way back to it eventually.

Anderson got financial security so I don't think he really cares right now about his point totals as long as the team wins...

 

[417]

Edmunson does what Alzner was supposed to do.

A stay at home d-man reliable enough to be paired with Petry.

He's doing his job, imo.

Don't think we could ask for much more from Ed...he's just buying time til Romanov can step in anyways

 

[Runner77]

Ya, Gally is all heart. I'm not to sure about that new contract though. 6.25 million and most of it will be on the wrong side of 30 years of age. It seems like Bergevin payed him for being a warrior but his best warrior days are behind him.

For sure, Bergevin also paid for past services rendered with that deal. Bergevin was crying when asked about Gallagher last year -- it was then pretty clear that he was going to sign the player.

 

[Belial]

Don't think we could ask for much more from Ed...he's just buying time til Romanov can step in anyways

That pair is looking great so far... Edmundson leads the league with +12...

I think Romanov should play with Weber at some point and not Petry.

 

[SB164]

This makes me think about how hard I've been on Gallagher but he's been decent lately AND 4 goals already, ...his line mates really need to pick it up tho, or switch it all up finally christ

I liked Gallys fire vs calgary Saturday too, showed me something at least

Gally’s game 5 vs Philly was the best game he’s ever played I believe.

I know he can’t play with that intensity all the time given his size and the abuse he takes but man what a difference maker he is when he plays his brand of hockey.

 

[Walrus26]

You weren't kidding -- you're really in England. Man, really great to have you with us!

Even if ... no one got the cricket references you so aptly described.

Thanks mate, it's good to be here. Clearly, you can always tell real brits from fake ones by their ability to talk Cricket