Post-Game Talk: Habs lose to oilers

[Skip Bayless]

He started to play a tad dirty with Evans and didn't get called for an obvious penalty. Fans were merciless. Rightfully so.

I missed that...it's Evans after all.

 

[Runner77]

I disagree with the “game too fast / pint sized” but I don’t think Barron has any “dog” in his game (the “scared” part).

Guhle, Struble, even Matheson have some meanness in them, while Barron looks like someone that would be glad to play in a contactless league.

All of that is troublesome and strikes at the core of his identity. You can’t teach meanness. How long do they hold on to him?

 

[nhlfan9191]

All of that is troublesome and strikes at the core of his identity. You can’t teach meanness. How long do they hold on to him?

For what he’s probably worth in a trade, I imagine they just play it out and pray he finds the next level.

 

[Habs10Habs]

That was an excellent coaching move by the much maligned MSL. He recognized that playing against McDavid, we needed our most mobile defencemen on the ice to limit this incredible skater's ice and time. In general, they both did an effective job holding McDaid to one point. I shudder to think what would have happened if we had Savard , Kovacevic, et al, on the ice against McDavid. Matheson and Guhle can skate with McDavid.

I couldn't agree more. Especially now that we don't have a Danault type player amongst our forward group.

 

[SlafySZN]

Brandsegg-Nygard has 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 points in his last 4 games since he’s been back from the WJC. Looks like it helped him get confidence.

 

[Team_Spirit]

I have been watching McDavid since his first game and I think last night is the first time he’s ever been mercilessly boo’d lol

McJesus is kind of a big deal around here sir