HF Habs: Habs' Season Starts October 3rd in Toronto & Home Opener: October 11th vs. LA Kings

[Adam Michaels]

Just wondering, is it a coincidence that we always start the season against the Leafs or is there a reasoning behind it?

It's either against Leafs or against Sabres.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS. THIS IS A TERRIBLE MOVE BY BERGEVIN AND THE FOX HOLE!!! WHAT A BUNCH OF MORONS!!

Omg we have a comedy genius among us

 

[Habsddicted]

It's either against Leafs or against Sabres.

Why is that? Why not the Bruins or the Lightning or any other rival?

 

[JJ68]

It will be awkward being statistically eliminated from the playoffs on the home opener, but whatever.

That's not possible....

 

[Habs]

That's not possible....

Gee thanks for clearing that up.

 

[JianYang]

Have we ever had a season opening at home like the Leafs always do?

Habs always seem to start with 3ish game road trip. That lockout shortened season was an exception, I think.... But beyond that, you probably have to go way way back to see when the habs started at home.

 

[JianYang]

Just wondering, is it a coincidence that we always start the season against the Leafs or is there a reasoning behind it?

No, it's probably something the Canadian networks request to start their broadcasting season.

Off the top of my head, the season openers either tend to be against the leafs or sabres in general.

 

[Legend123]

Who do you think will be our 1C on opening night?

Lord almighty byron

 

[NobleSix]

Sounds like we'll be getting another good old fashioned ass kicking to start off the season.

Can't wait.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

Habs start the season on the road again, big surprise

 

[The Great Weal]

Excellent. Already getting a head start on the Lose4Hughes campaign.

 

[PaulD]

Plekanec, probably.

hilarious ....... but would not doubt it

 

[PaulD]

It's better to have the first couple of games on the road so that by the time you have your own home opener the expectations of the fans are more realistic. By the time the puck drops for our first home game on October 11th everyone will already know that this team is going nowhere.

Yea. A must win for the habs to keep play offs hopes alive.

 

[PaulD]

They set an all time low in getting shut out last season. (or all time high )

They may be able to hit 20 this year.

Have the worst road record in the league in back to back seasons too.

Some lofty goals and expectations fore this powerhouse MB built team.

 

[Spirit of 67]

Are you guys as sick of Leafs/Habs to open the season like we've had like 9 of the last 10 syears as I am?

Some variety would be nice.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Another 82 game preseason? This is ridiculous.

 

[habsgirl5000]

5-0 Leafs!

Book IT!!

 

[BLONG7]

Are you guys as sick of Leafs/Habs to open the season like we've had like 9 of the last 10 syears as I am?

Some variety would be nice.

Absolutely...

But then again, the Habs opening the season with anyone these days, is hopeless...

 

[Spirit of 67]

Absolutely...

But then again, the Habs opening the season with anyone these days, is hopeless...

Ya well, been there, done that.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Adam Michaels]