Post-Game Talk: Habs beat Sens 3-2, Scherbust Edition

[CHarlie]

He does. In every hotel registry around the world, probably the most used fake name.

no that would be jones

 

[Habs Icing]

Damn pop you born in the 1800s?

If you know who Bobby Rousseau is then you shouldn't be calling anybody pop.

 

[donghabs98]

Reilly trade looking like a steal

He is what Nathan Beaulieu could have been had he had any offensive skills or IQ.

 

[montreal]

This team is going to surprise quite a few people. They're playing an exciting system and more importantly they're playing that system like a cohesive team. And everyone on the ice looks like they care. Even the Duke of Pout, JD, left his bad attitude at home.

We'll see, it's only preseason and they haven't faced a top goalie yet. They barely beat what should be the worst team in the league. That defense is going to be ugly and without Weber it's likely going to be hard pressed to produce goals from back there. Then you have the centers, but might as well wait and see the final roster.

I wouldn't be surprised if they do better, I expect them too. Plus I so badly want to see us get a top 2 pick that I'll will bet they end up picking like 9th or so just out of reach of something really great like this past summer.

 

[OldCraig71]

I'd say Kotkaniemi and Bobby Smith are in the same mole.

You lost me here runner.

 

[26Mats]

Reilly trade looking like a steal

good trade, but it's still too early to see if Reilly will pan out.

He still needs to get stronger on the puck and stop bobbling it so much.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

I want to see Suzuki and Kotkaniemi in the same game

 

[Runner77]

no that would be jones

The Smiths always keep up with the Joneses, haven't you heard.

 

[MasterMatt25]

Dammit Kotkaniemi! Stop playing good! You're not making my argument to giving you another year in Finland any easier

 

[Runner77]

You lost me here runner.

You mean that? Or you're pulling a Habs Icing on me by pretending the opposite?

 

[le_sean]

This is one of those games that proves that stats can be misleading. Tkachuk has a goal to his name but that was on a breakaway and he was otherwise invisible. Kotkaniemi created something every shift and hit three posts.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Dammit Kotkaniemi! Stop playing good! You're not making my argument to giving you another year in Finland any easier

He looked great, but to make the nhl he has to be ready to handle an 82 reg season grind and I don't think he is there yet. In the beginning of training camp, Julien said something similar.

 

[Andrei79]

This is one of those games that proves that stats can be misleading. Tkachuk has a goal to his name but that was on a breakaway and he was otherwise invisible. Kotkaniemi created something every shift and hit three posts.

Tkachuk was really strong along the board but lost pucks and there was one play in the first where he was just stripped of it like someone in juniors. Speed didn't look good. Most, if not all, of the times he looked good was coming off Stone creating tons of time and space or making sick plays.

He's a good player. Still not convinced he belonged in the top 5.

 

[le_sean]

Tkachuk was really strong along the board but lost pucks and there was one play in the first where he was just stripped of it like someone in juniors. Speed didn't look good. Most, if not all, of the times he looked good was coming off Stone creating tons of time and space or making sick plays.

He's a good player. Still not convinced he belonged in the top 5.

Yeah he’s a good player and I don’t mean to say he was bad, but I think it’s clear that Kotkaniemi influences the game more.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Missed the game.

Like that so much positives about Kotkaniemi.

However to always be the debbie downer...
This team beat Ottawa. Granted it was a come-from-behind win, which is great. It's still Ottawa.

Great sign some players look good, but still just pre season.

 

[OldCraig71]

This is one of those games that proves that stats can be misleading. Tkachuk has a goal to his name but that was on a breakaway and he was otherwise invisible. Kotkaniemi created something every shift and hit three posts.

Kotkaniemi is a smart player and he shows it on every shift, he does not look out of place but like others have said, he might benefit from one more year back home, I can see him get 9 games though.

 

[dinodebino]

How was Price? Taped the game, will look at it tomorrow morning. Had more important things to do, like an Antigua rum tasting evening at our friend's house.

 

[The Great Weal]

Mike Reilly though...

Seems like just yesterday everyone was arguing with me and claimed that it was a terrible trade and that Beualieu is better. I know who those guys are, but I'll be a good guy and won't tag them. I seriously hope Reilly ends up being our Justin Schultz.

 

[cactusjack]

Seems like just yesterday everyone was arguing with me and claimed that it was a terrible trade and that Beualieu is better. I know who those guys are, but I'll be a good guy and won't tag them. I seriously hope Reilly ends up being our Justin Schultz.

Reilly might/is probably better than Beaulieu but Beaulieu is/was better than Benn for sure.

 

[the]

Sher f***ing bust!!!

 

[Uncle Gary]

Well, well, well.

I can't be the only one who finds it hilarious that we had a center and forced him to play wing. Then traded for a winger and forced him to play center...

 

[Redux91]

Dammit Kotkaniemi! Stop playing good! You're not making my argument to giving you another year in Finland any easier

Senators vs. Canadiens - Box Score - September 22, 2018 - ESPN

He's all over the stat sheet bud, and in a good way, + 3 posts

3 hits to tie the team lead, 3 blocked shots to lead the team, and led all habs forwards in 5 on 5 icetime with 14:12

 

[Redux91]

I can't be the only one who finds it hilarious that we had a center and forced him to play wing. Then traded for a winger and forced him to play center...

its difficult to think about...

 

[The Great Weal]

Reilly might/is probably better than Beaulieu but Beaulieu is/was better than Benn for sure.

No he isnt. Sabres fans claim that he is the worst dman to ever wear their Jersey.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

I had to leave and be social right after the game but I enjoyed what I saw.