HF Habs: Out of Town Thread: 2024 Playoff Edition

[Boss Man Hughes]

I feel like Habs could have easily made it to the SCF this year. They just didn't have guys to get the TO the playoffs.


I'd still take McDavid. (over Anderson)

If Dach and Newhook didn't get hurt they might have made the playoffs and they have better goatending than Edmonton and Vanocuver sans Demko.

 

[Rozz]

Riot 2024 Live Broadcast?

you never know lol

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

well time to keep an eye on Vancouver local news media lol

Ohh

Scott Road is gonna be fun....

 

[Mrb1p]

Worst 5 minutes ever by the Canucks there what the hell was that

Draisaitl bullied Hughes on that shift. It's amazing how good he really is. He actually killed that 6v5 for like 3 minutes.

 

[Monsieur Miz]

McDavid sounds rough

Might explain a lot as he was less explosive

Yeah, listening to him during the post game interview, he looked absolutely done LOL.

 

[MarkJ]

Vancouvers always had the best softest players...Sedins now Pettersson...

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Yeah, listening to him during the post game interview, he looked absolutely done LOL.

He either has been smoking 6 packs a day or might be a tad under weather

 

[FloJack]

Ohh

Scott Road is gonna be fun....

Hahahaha.

Don’t forget South Fraser Way in Abbotsford.

 

[MarkJ]

Guys, we'll be the best Canadian team very soon.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Hahahaha.

Don’t forget South Fraser Way in Abbotsford.

Works gonna be fun tommorrow

 

[ReHabs]

Hyman is the new Kunitz isn't he

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

In Skinner style

Win with an .882 SP

 

[Mrb1p]

Is there any way Drai wants out if they lose?

Caufield + 5th overall + Matheson + Barron + Beck

Does that do it?

 

[FloJack]

Works gonna be fun tommorrow

I’m off this week.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

I’m off this week.

Lucky

But you be missing tears so it might be worth it

 

[The Great Weal]

Draisaitl bullied Hughes on that shift. It's amazing how good he really is. He actually killed that 6v5 for like 3 minutes.

I think Hughes played like 15 minutes in the 3rd period alone, he was completely gassed.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Hyman is the new Kunitz isn't he

Kunitz won 4 cups. Hyman hasn't won one yet.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Edmonton must learn to lock down a game. Been thru this too many times to not be able to lock down the 3rd period

Cant handle pucks like grenades as soon as the opposition scores a goal

Just gave up 2 and both Klulack and Desharnais both went behind the and overskate the puck. Just cant happen protecting leads

 

[FloJack]

Edmonton must learn to lock down a game. Been thru this too many times to not be able to lock down the 3rd period

Cant handle pucks like grenades as soon as the opposition scores a goal

Just gave up 2 and both Klulack and Desharnais both went behind the and overskate the puck. Just cant happen protecting leads

They needed 7 games to beat a team playing their 3rd string goalie. The goalie looked great, but they should’ve sliced and diced like a real contender would.

 

[ReHabs]

Is there any way Drai wants out if they lose?

Caufield + 5th overall + Matheson + Barron + Beck

Does that do it?

That's a pretty penny to pay for a pending UFA. I think Drai would be foolish to stay in deadmonton even if they do fall ass-backward into a Cup between now and summer 2025... he'll have every team in the league lusting after him. Let's break down your proposal:

Caufield -- nearly-established NHL star on an acceptable long-term contract considering his strength is the most valuable thing in the sport
5th OA 2024 -- Could be Tij Iginla doing what his father never did: play for Jarome's hometown Oilers
Matheson -- defensively suspect puck-moving d-man on a good cap-hit
Barron -- pretty much worthless due to his pending waivers eligibility
Beck -- solid centre prospect on the verge of a pro contract

I think that's too much value going out the door for the Habs... AND the players the Oilers are getting aren't all 'playoff-style' players. I don't see it, personally but I would be curious to see what others think.

 

[The Great Weal]

Edmonton must learn to lock down a game. Been thru this too many times to not be able to lock down the 3rd period

Cant handle pucks like grenades as soon as the opposition scores a goal

Just gave up 2 and both Klulack and Desharnais both went behind the and overskate the puck. Just cant happen protecting leads

I have a hard time seeing them beat Dallas. Vancouver went through hell and they still struggled against them.

 

[McGees]

Draisaitl bullied Hughes on that shift. It's amazing how good he really is. He actually killed that 6v5 for like 3 minutes.

It is another reason size is still a thing come playoffs. Norris calibre Hughes was constantly getting lit up in both series.

 

[ReHabs]

Kunitz won 4 cups. Hyman hasn't won one yet.

More about playing style. Hyman plays a smart *and* tough game. He goes exactly where he needs to go and he dishes and takes the hits both. Very valuable player because of it. Reminds me of Kunitz.

 

[The Great Weal]

Norris calibre Hughes was constantly getting lit up in both series.

That's a very bold claim. He was one of the best players in this series for both teams.

 

[Mrb1p]

That's a pretty penny to pay for a pending UFA. I think Drai would be foolish to stay in deadmonton even if they do fall ass-backward into a Cup between now and summer 2025... he'll have every team in the league lusting after him. Let's break down your proposal:

Caufield -- nearly-established NHL star on an acceptable long-term contract considering his strength is the most valuable thing in the sport
5th OA 2024 -- Could be Tij Iginla doing what his father never did: play for Jarome's hometown Oilers
Matheson -- defensively suspect puck-moving d-man on a good cap-hit
Barron -- pretty much worthless due to his pending waivers eligibility
Beck -- solid centre prospect on the verge of a pro contract

I think that's too much value going out the door for the Habs... AND the players the Oilers are getting aren't all 'playoff-style' players. I don't see it, personally but I would be curious to see what others thithink

It makes the Habs pretty much instant contenders to have a player as good as this. Wed get a skater that rivals Lafleur, maybe even better than him. He's amazing.

Roy-Draisaitl-Newhook
Slaf-Suzuki-Dach

Probably the best top 6 in the NHL once Roy has truly arrived in a few months. Matchup nightmare too. Dach could slot in at 3C if we need. We get double injury insulation from NH and Dach. I NEED IT.

It is another reason size is still a thing come playoffs. Norris calibre Hughes was constantly getting lit up in both series.

Also because Hughes can't score a goal, ever. I think he has 2 goals in 30 games in the POs, lol.