Post-Game Talk: Habs lose to Stars. Xhekaj nets first NHL goal. That's pretty much it. #FireBurrows

[Chili]

I tip my hat to Joe Pavelski, a smallish 7th rounder who can still bring it.

Sharks haven't been the same since he left.

 

[Paddy17]

Allen seemed like he was sleep-deprived.

All I know is, our 3 worse defensemen are not on the left side.

None of Xhekaj, Guhle or Harris should lose their spot when Eddy and Matheson come back. Eddy and Harris would have to move to the right side.

 

[Saundies]

A lot of missed assignments tonight. The goal in the first minute and the last minute of the second really sucked. I'm not normally a guy to blame the refs but they were pretty horrible as well (probably not the reason we lost and probably wouldn't have helped with they way our PP runs, but still). How they don't move that stick on Dad's breakaway/Gallagher's injury is extremely puzzling.

They looked young tonight, let's put it that way.

We've seen this dogshit PP roll out there for two years now with no switch-ups/life to it at all.

 

[Scintillating10]

Dallas good team they got the bounces. I thought we played them well. Outshot them 34-30. Jackeye turning into a legend. Dvorak I thought was our best forward.

Drouin is totally nothing. I just keep thinking next year Drouin, Dadanov and hopefully Hoffman be gone. Heinemann, Beck, Mesar be with the team.

Wideman didn't play that well. Worst game I seen him play. Dach is not very good defensively. He has some learning to do. Pitlick looked rusty. Gallagher is all heart but seems like he is laggng.

 

[Tyson]

I remember a few short games ago thinking that Arber Xhekaj was having a real hard time with the speed. Is it just me or has he started to look really comfortable? I can't imagine having him sent to Laval.

 

[expy]

I remember a few short games ago thinking that Arber Xhekaj was having a real hard time with the speed. Is it just me or has he started to look really comfortable? I can't imagine having him sent to Laval.

I'd waive Wideman over sending down Xhekaj

 

[Belial]

A lot of missed assignments tonight. The goal in the first minute and the last minute of the second really sucked. I'm not normally a guy to blame the refs but they were pretty horrible as well (probably not the reason we lost and probably wouldn't have helped with they way our PP runs, but still). How they don't move that stick on Dad's breakaway/Gallagher's injury is extremely puzzling.

They looked young tonight, let's put it that way.

We've seen this dogshit PP roll out there for two years now with no switch-ups/life to it at all.

That stick wasn't even supposed to be there as there was clearly a slashing penalty on Suzuki that didn't get called.

 

[HabzSauce]

Mmmmm Bedard tank back on the menu

I'd waive Wideman over sending down Xhekaj

We gotta trade Edmundson asap

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

All Habs gotta do from now on is lose 2 in regulation for every Win/OTL and we're good. No streaks just consistent inconsistency

 

[The Real Timo]

I remember a few short games ago thinking that Arber Xhekaj was having a real hard time with the speed. Is it just me or has he started to look really comfortable? I can't imagine having him sent to Laval.

Along with Guhle I thought he was Habs beat D tonight. He doesn’t appear to struggle with speed to me.

I'd waive Wideman over sending down Xhekaj

Oh god… if xhekaj gets sent down in order to keep playing Wideman then I’m done with this coaching stuff and management team.

 

[sandviper]

So, I guess Muller wasn’t the problem with the PP?

 

[CalgarySnow]

PP woeful (still), it was fun, I was a on a win win as Dallas is my western team, Hoffman bye, Gally I hope you’re ok, Wifi glad you didn’t fight Benn he changes fists when he gets bored Pavelski (can’t hear his name without thinking of Monsters Inc and the nursery kids Lol

 

[Runner77]

Dallas good team they got the bounces. I thought we played them well. Outshot them 34-30. Jackeye turning into a legend. Dvorak I thought was our best forward.

Drouin is totally nothing. I just keep thinking next year Drouin, Dadanov and hopefully Hoffman be gone. Heinemann, Beck, Mesar be with the team

Shedding enough deadwood this season so that we can enjoy Heineman, Beck and Mesar would be a soothing balm. Let’s hope all 3 will earn a spot for themselves.

So, I guess Muller wasn’t the problem with the PP?

What none of us get is how Marty was a PP specialist under Torts and yet he chooses to have Burrows run the PP.

 

[Runner77]

Mmmmm Bedard tank back on the menu


We gotta trade Edmundson asap

I was in the camp of having Edmundson on board for another season as he brings a lot of desirable qualities that other GMs value as much as we do.

However, his injury stint last year and now again this year, are cause for concern.

 

[LaP]

What none of us get is how Marty was a PP specialist under Torts and yet he chooses to have Burrows run the PP.

MSL knows he can't do miracle with what we have so better let someone else runs the PP so it's not his fault

 

[HabzSauce]

I was in the camp of having Edmundson on board for another season as he brings a lot of desirable qualities that other GMs value as much as we do.

However, his injury stint last year and now again this year, are cause for concern.

Yeah true. He is great and even if healthy i would want to move him by summer at the latest.

We need the kids to develop. Guhle, Matheson and Xhakej on the left is ideal moving forward. I think I'm keeping edmundson until TDL.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

I hate Burrows as much as anyone but we haven’t had a legitimate PMD on the PP since Markov left 1/2 dozen years ago and I don’t see one in the system unless Hudson gets his hands on some Super Soldier Serum

 

[Runner77]

I remember a few short games ago thinking that Arber Xhekaj was having a real hard time with the speed. Is it just me or has he started to look really comfortable? I can't imagine having him sent to Laval.

Arber was a beast out there against the Stars’ oversized lineup. He manhandled several opponents and was able to prevail in many instances while dishing out punishment.

We can’t afford to lose that type of asset.

 

[Belial]

I hate Burrows as much as anyone but we haven’t had a legitimate PMD on the PP since Markov left 1/2 dozen years ago and I don’t see one in the system unless Hudson gets his hands on some Super Soldier Serum

Hopefully Mailloux can have a word.

 

[HabzSauce]

Hopefully Mailloux can have a word.

I see him more of a burns/Weber on the PP than I do Markov

 

[habsfan891]

Disappointed that I missed jackeye's first goal not surprised we lost Ottinger is the real deal

 

[Belial]

I see him more of a burns/Weber on the PP than I do Markov

It's still an upgrade on Wideman!

The kid can score from the blue line with his shot, Wideman keeps passing it to Caufield or Suzuki on the other side to no end.

 

[HabzSauce]

It's still an upgrade on Wideman!

The kid can score from the blue line with his shot, Wideman keeps passing it to Caufield or Suzuki on the other side to no end.

Very true but do we want him developing on the right side depends how much time he spends there i guess. Get some reps in for the experience but primarily I'd prefer him playing LD this year

 

[Seb]

I hate Burrows as much as anyone but we haven’t had a legitimate PMD on the PP since Markov left 1/2 dozen years ago and I don’t see one in the system unless Hudson gets his hands on some Super Soldier Serum

Imagine having Subban and Sergachev in the system and trade both right as we let Markov go.

It's been almost a year and I still hate Bergevin with the same passion.

 

[Belial]

Very true but do we want him developing on the right side depends how much time he spends there i guess. Get some reps in for the experience but primarily I'd prefer him playing LD this year

Mailloux shoots Right...