Post-Game Talk: Habs 1 - Leafs 0.5

[RealityBytes]

That 3 vs 3 in overtime already showed a flaw with it. It was not really hockey play but more like a basketball isolation play with one player over matching the other. Van Reimsdyk was isolated one on one against Weise skating backwards. It was no contest and he went right around him.

I think there will be more shenanigans and isolation plays like this especially once the coaches get used to it.

 

[Kojo]

Habs have so much depth on D they should consider trading Gilbert. Pateryn is ready for #6 spot and Tinordi could benefit from practicing with NHL players. Barberio would be a great 1st call up

What do you suggest we trade him for? Are you one of those people who want to trade our assets for draft picks?

If when there are injured players these draft picks are useless to us.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

Kapanen, Nylander and Marner are all better than Habs prospects. Maybe Scherbak can be as effective as Kapanen, but right now Kapanen has the edge.

Our big three is McCarron, Hudon and Scherbak. I like them, but it doesn't compare to Toront.

Our NHL line up is young and way better than their though.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Kapanen, Nylander and Marner are all better than Habs prospects. Maybe Scherbak can be as effective as Kapanen, but right now Kapanen has the edge.

Our big three is McCarron, Hudon and Scherbak. I like them, but it doesn't compare to Toront.

Our NHL line up is young and way better than their though.

On what basis do you say that?

 

[le_sean]

Kapanen, Nylander and Marner are all better than Habs prospects. Maybe Scherbak can be as effective as Kapanen, but right now Kapanen has the edge.

Our big three is McCarron, Hudon and Scherbak. I like them, but it doesn't compare to Toront.

Our NHL line up is young and way better than their though.

Well McCarron can beat the **** out of all of them, so Habs win.

 

[rabbit4949]

That 3 vs 3 in overtime already showed a flaw with it. It was not really hockey play but more like a basketball isolation play with one player over matching the other. Van Reimsdyk was isolated one on one against Weise skating backwards. It was no contest and he went right around him.

I think there will be more shenanigans and isolation plays like this especially once the coaches get used to it.

Shenanigans, really? This is the essence of coaching. Coaches try to create odd-man situations all of the time. That is how they get scoring chances.Are breakaway outlet passes shenanigans? What about 2 on 1 or 3 on 2 rushes? If JVR is 1 on 1 with a forward while 4 on 4 or 5 on 5 is the result any different? A bad line change is a bad line change no matter what the circumstances. However it would be nice to see the oncoming forward take more than 2 strides and then coast to the blueline.Even if there is absolutely zero chance of getting in on the play at least make an effort. If JVR loses control of the puck there would be only blue shirts there to pick it up. One other poster stated that he was a traditionalist and did not like 4 on 4 or 3 on 3 but did not mind the shoot-out.So essentially he does not like to play 1 man short on each side or 2 men short on each side but does not mind playing 5 men short on each side.I guess hockey is like Christmas , we all have our own traditions.

 

[Mr. Hab]

Very impressed by the D last night. We essentially had an AHL back end and they all played very well.

Why was Toronto allowed to fall on Condon 2-3 times?
(was that Barberio who didn't do anything?).

When are we going to start protecting our goalies? when they get a serious injury? (it'll be too late).

I only saw the highlights on CTV sports.

P.S.: JVR scored in overtime??! or was that a shootout?! (a little confused! will watch the game next time...easier that way!). EDIT: overtime didn't count...it was done for entertainment purposes,etc.

 

[Mr. Hab]

Habs have so much depth on D they should consider trading Gilbert. Pateryn is ready for #6 spot and Tinordi could benefit from practicing with NHL players. Barberio would be a great 1st call up

1-2 injuries to our top 4 and we can be in a bit of trouble if we trade too many of our D. But...one dman can be traded (maybe) in a few months...Emelin's NTC contract opens up a bit in January, no? (he can be traded to 8-10 teams). He'll free up 4.1mil/year...Pateryn, Gilbert and Tinordi will all move up and our d-core just got a lot cheaper. Or...a trade will happen between one of Emelin or Gilbert?? We shall see. No matter...I'd keep our younger ones...Pateryn and Tinordi.

Barberio: I could be wrong, but wasn't Barberio (twice?) allowing Leaf players to fall on Condon without doing anything? Shouldn't our dmen make it difficult for opponents to crash and fall our goalies?

There will be injuries. Gilbert >> Tinordi & Barberio. Maybe at the deadline.

Exactly...we cannot assume everyone will be healthy for 82 games.
Injuries happen and it's good to have depth on D. Tinordi has to stay. He has to, imo. Give him time and...I betcha his confidence will slowly but surely bloom and then...watch out!! He will always be solid for our Pk and he should only improve at protecting our Price, Condon, and Tokarski.

I've also always loved Labatt 50's old school logo.
And for $17 for a 12 pack, you can't go wrong.

Haha!! Good 'ol Labatt 50 logo...definitely ''old-school'' (in a good way, imo).

Labatt 50...Fin du Monde (rarely but it has a unique taste)...Boreale doree...honey brown beer (or similar)...house red beer in most pubs...even Old Milwaukee (with the nice ladies on the cans!!)...I'll drink it all!! (pretty open with beer! but for some reason...not into Japanese beer, ex: Sapporo).

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Why was Toronto allowed to fall on Condon 2-3 times?
(was that Barberio who didn't do anything?).

When are we going to start protecting our goalies? when they get a serious injury? (it'll be too late).

I only saw the highlights on CTV sports.

P.S.: JVR scored in overtime??! or was that a shootout?! (a little confused! will watch the game next time...easier that way!).

Scored in OT.

 

[29dryden29]

It'll be interesting to see how much of a trend it'll be over the rest of the season, esp. that junior leagues tend to emulate NHL guidelines as a general rule.

Ya there were some good fights and even in the Knights home opener Fri night there were a good 3 or 4 fights.

 

[Foltronic]

We'll see...
How many of these games are ending in the first minute or first or second shift?
Get the right combo out immediately or pay the piper.
Never liked the idea of 4-4 but got used to it over time.
Loathe the shootout...
3 on 3 yikes

Yeah, this was more of an exercise in showing that we have options. Load up for sure in the first minute or two.

 

[Mr. Hab]

Scored in OT.

Overtime didn't count since it was 1-0 for our Habs...just to make sure! (I only watched the quick highlights on the news!).
Cheers!

Condon:
love what I'm reading here (and seeing in quick highlights).
Good for Condon and our Habs. I hope Condon is a playoff warrior (in case Price ever gets injured before or during playoffs).

 

[Runner77]

All those Laff players falling on Condon accidentally-on-purpose, became disconcerting, especially someone like Komarov who has a reputation and in fact, he did it a couple of times. What was even more disturbing was that no one outside of McCarron did anything about it. McCarron's retaliation involved doing the same to Reimer but unlike our patsies, Laffs players gave him some pushback.

 

[Maffew]

Yeah but how about that Gardiner?

 

[De Montreal]

I'm glad Toronto has a few good prospects. It's time they become relevent again, they havent been ever since I started following hockey. I dont even hate them anymore.

And on the other hand we can witness the fall of the Boston Bruins, so it's all good.

 

[calder candidate]

In Kassian's defence, he was fighting a 6ft4 220 heavyweight goon in a astronaut costume. He just needs to make better decisions regarding who he fights. At least he showed everyone he's not a *****.

I rather he didn't fight but if he has to, Kassian need to strap is helmet correctly I've seen him in 7-10 fights he loses is helmet in the first few seconds... Getting punch it the back of the head hurt, punching a helmet hurt... The guy that loses is helmet is at a hugh disadvantage, if he did that he might fair better in is fights.

 

[YYZviaYUL]

Didn't watch the game.. Had a lame dinner I had to go to.

Seeing the comments, it looks like I had a better time at the dinner than those who watched the game.

 

[Takeru]

Kapanen, Nylander and Marner are all better than Habs prospects. Maybe Scherbak can be as effective as Kapanen, but right now Kapanen has the edge.

Our big three is McCarron, Hudon and Scherbak. I like them, but it doesn't compare to Toront.

Our NHL line up is young and way better than their though.

Well, there IS a difference between picking in the top 5/10 and in the late 20s at best. There is very little chance that any of our current prospect can ever compare to what these guys will accomplish.

 

[SB164]

Damn I'm jealous. We get ripped off hard here in Ontario.

I was also able to buy that at the dep a min away from my place

Seriously though, it boggles my mind that in Ontario you can't buy beer at a depanneur (corner store) or at the grocery store.

 

[ThatQuietGuy93]

I may have already said this but it's worth reiterating.
We will not be fans of 3 vs 3
I've seen us struggle with 2-0

Lol kassian lol kassian lol