Post-Game Talk: Habs lose to the Avs 2-1 in OT

[The Real Timo]

So did Habs make it out of Denver? Do we have a game tonight?

 

[WeThreeKings]

So did Habs make it out of Denver? Do we have a game tonight?

Game is on.

 

[rickthegoon]

Perhaps. But Allen is quickly evolving into our most valuable trade asset. Any contending team who loses its goalie to injury or whose goalie falters as the trade deadline looms, will come knocking bearing gifts.

Was thinking along the same line, but was wondering if Monty wouldn't have even more value at the present?
He's sitting on top of the list amongst all goalies in the league for 'stolen' games, and has a nice affordable little contract.
I know Allen has a more enviable reputation, but his home games this year average is very bad.

 

[JoelWarlord]

Richard is a good skater, but is easily pushed off the puck. The top line needs a possession type of player who can win puck battles, has the skating ability to keep up with Suzuki and Caufield and who has the vision/ skill to take advantage of the scoring opportunities that these two highly skilled players create. Those type of players are rare and on this current roster only Dach comes close to having the necessary skills that will maximize Suzuki and Caufield’s potential.

Yeah I agree, I only meant to try Richard there in the short term until Monahan gets back because I don't think this Drouin at C thing is worth doing for another second.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Was thinking along the same line, but was wondering if Monty wouldn't have even more value at the present?
He's sitting on top of the list amongst all goalies in the league for 'stolen' games, and has a nice affordable little contract.
I know Allen has a more enviable reputation, but his home games this year average is very bad.

Goalies need some track record to have any value.

 

[The Real Timo]

Game is on.

Cool. Can't watch live tonight though so will be catching up on demand. I am sure Habs will easily win though.

Yeah I agree, I only meant to try Richard there in the short term until Monahan gets back because I don't think this Drouin at C thing is worth doing for another second.

C's are in short supply. If MSL manages to get Drouin to light it up as a C, Habs will get a 1st rounder for him at TDL. ... and I laughed as I typed it. But hey, it's xmas... time of miracles.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

Nobody should blame Drouin.

But...

At least he tryed hard. I think he have a curse with this team. Put him in another team and he score on a chance like that.

On another hand, did Armia tryed that hard this season? And Evans?

I think it's time for the ultimate weapon.

Time to bring Cayden Primeau

Primary Key-Damned

 

[The Real Timo]

Ooh... how about Armia at center tonight?

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

Was thinking along the same line, but was wondering if Monty wouldn't have even more value at the present?
He's sitting on top of the list amongst all goalies in the league for 'stolen' games, and has a nice affordable little contract.
I know Allen has a more enviable reputation, but his home games this year average is very bad.

Allen have enough value for any contending team. Monty might have a little more value but at the end Habs will not get any more in a trade. On a middle or long term Monty can be usefull for the Habs. Monty is the safe goalie to keep if any of our goalies doesn't step-up to the nhl level. Monty will keep a tradable value for the next 6 years, Allen have a short time value. Monty can be the perfect second goalie if Habs get a real first one in a trade. I don't think Primeau fits in a plan of the replacement of Price.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

Ooh... how about Armia at center tonight?

If Céline Dion ask it, I will not laught and I will be respectfull. Because it's Céline, ya know ...

Anyway we want to tank, so let's do it !

 

[Runner77]

Ooh... how about Armia at center tonight?

Might as well read that as hernia at sphincter — probably less painful than watching this guy.

 

[Runner77]

Allen have enough value for any contending team. Monty might have a little more value but at the end Habs will not get any more in a trade. On a middle or long term Monty can be usefull for the Habs. Monty is the safe goalie to keep if any of our goalies doesn't step-up to the nhl level. Monty will keep a tradable value for the next 6 years, Allen have a short time value. Monty can be the perfect second goalie if Habs get a real first one in a trade. I don't think Primeau fits in a plan of the replacement of Price.

They won’t have options with Primeau next season anyway — he’ll have to be exposed to waivers. Safe to say right now that Monty gets the nod over Primeau and I’m assuming Allen will be back next year.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

They won’t have options with Primeau next season anyway — he’ll have to be exposed to waivers. Safe to say right now that Monty gets the nod over Primeau and I’m assuming Allen will be back next year.

So you suggest Habs will have to trade Primeau?

 

[Runner77]

So you suggest Habs will have to trade Primeau?

I'm not sure Primeau holds a whole lot of value, regardless. Maybe they can get a late pick instead of exposing him to waivers next year.

 

[The Real Timo]

So you suggest Habs will have to trade Primeau?

I think the lineup outside of Hughes' door is forming already.

 

[Runner77]

I think the lineup outside of Hughes' door is forming already.

A lineup made up of his father and other immediate relatives.

 

[The Real Timo]

I'm not sure Primeau holds a whole lot of value, regardless. Maybe they can get a late pick instead of exposing him to waivers next year.

If Habs end drafting FOA I suggest they draft a goalie

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

I'm not sure Primeau holds a whole lot of value, regardless. Maybe they can get a late pick instead of exposing him to waivers next year.

Or trade one of Allen or Monty. Bring Primeau with the Habs are we cross our fingers. We want to tank another year. Not sure where Primeau would be, #1 or second goalie. Not sure about his confidence if Habs lose 70% of the games. Monty or Allen are strong enough mentally but Primeau I don't know. A Primeau who shows to the entire league he's not good would have any value in a trade? Maybe he have more value staying in the AHL.

 

[Doc McKenna]

Not sure why people are blaming Drouin. It's all on Anderson imo. He's the most frustrating Hab since Desharnais for me. Holy f*** I hate him. And I was one of his biggest defenders after the Domi trade.

21 vs 11 points both over 31 games. Not to say Domi is great, but powerhorse has been a bit of a one trick pony.

I wasn't ahppy about the trade, but mostly because of the HUGE contracts bergie was laying out, not so much the trade itself. So Josh is projecting at about 30 points MAYBE 35. 5.5 seems a lot for that, but of course we can look towards Drouin in how to score a massive contract and not even play through half of it. Also under performing while playing. Too bad. He is way more talented than Andy, but just can't put it together.

 

[Runner77]

Or trade one of Allen or Monty. Bring Primeau with the Habs are we cross our fingers. We want to tank another year. Not sure where Primeau would be, #1 or second goalie. Not sure about his confidence if Habs lose 70% of the games. Monty or Allen are strong enough mentally but Primeau I don't know. A Primeau who shows to the entire league he's not good would have any value in a trade? Maybe he have more value staying in the AHL.

We can safely assume that one of the 3 is a goner. If Primeau were exposed to waivers, some team might bite, who knows.

 

[Doc McKenna]

Don't you like big powaaaa forward who average 30 points a year at almost 6m a year and can't make a simple pass?


Should have been done since his 9th game.

That was my option of choice, and no not revisionist history. He was not a gen talent that could push hard at 18. He should have stayed in the minors at least for 30-40 games to get use to that level of NA hockey.

History may not repeat but it often rhymes.

 

[JianYang]

Was thinking along the same line, but was wondering if Monty wouldn't have even more value at the present?
He's sitting on top of the list amongst all goalies in the league for 'stolen' games, and has a nice affordable little contract.
I know Allen has a more enviable reputation, but his home games this year average is very bad.

I wonder how much his newborn at home is affecting him.

Or trade one of Allen or Monty. Bring Primeau with the Habs are we cross our fingers. We want to tank another year. Not sure where Primeau would be, #1 or second goalie. Not sure about his confidence if Habs lose 70% of the games. Monty or Allen are strong enough mentally but Primeau I don't know. A Primeau who shows to the entire league he's not good would have any value in a trade? Maybe he have more value staying in the AHL.

How has primeau looked in the AHL this year? His numbers look horrible.

 

[Doc McKenna]

Richard with a first.

However, some members of the media jumped on that legendary last name of his to produce grossly unfair juxtapositions, like this one:

Perhaps cutting him some slack by using a less imposing nickname, based on Dieter from Sprockets, that I suggested in his call-up thread, might put things in a more reasonable perspective.

Would you like to pet my monkey

Sprocket AKA a Cog, aka a spare part. Also reminds me of the Jetsons. and now of course is when we dance.

I never noticed the background dancing past Myers till just now. Hilarious. Reminds of I Like by Men Without Hats and Ivans dancing in that video.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

We can safely assume that one of the 3 is a goner. If Primeau were exposed to waivers, some team might bite, who knows.

Why not try to get the most of Primeau. It's not like he's a bust and have zero value.

 

[hvac412]

For the love of everything sacred, why is Dadonov still on this team? Waive him and send him down. More likely than not, he will refuse to report anyway so win-win. Sigh. Unreal.

Dadanov,Armia are where plays go to die .