GDT: SCQ Game 1: Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins 8/1/20 8:00pm EST SN, CBC, TVA

[WeThreeKings]

The fact that every pundit has Pittsburgh beating Montreal gives me the feeling Habs will pull off the upset. They have that tendency.

There is also have the fact that Habs also seem to play up to their opposition. So if it's a great team, more often than not, they play well.

But all the predictive models tend to favor Montreal. So we are simultaneously the favorites and the underdogs. Schrodingers Habs.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Just guessing but it is probably to honor something related to tv contract and keep fans interested

Its honoring tv contracts, there is also the fact they will get more viewers than they ever will..

 

[Picaroon]

Weise and Weal I would argue are not NHL players.
Just play the kids...damn it

Should be a great opportunity for the young guys but not in Habs Land where "anything can happen!"

 

[Treb]

Do it while there is still scotch older than you.

It's close, but that's actually funnier than it is insulting!

I'm sure we can find some 15th century scotch in some forgotten abbey

 

[HBDay]

It's close, but that's actually funnier than it is insulting!

I meant it in complete jest! I'm getting there too, certainly can't afford wine older than me at this point lol.

 

[Phil Parent]

So today's the day, uh?

GO H..... GO HOCKEY!!! YEAH, GO HOCKEY!!

 

[Fenway]

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[Lshap]

But all the predictive models tend to favor Montreal. So we are simultaneously the favorites and the underdogs. Schrodingers Habs.

Nice reference. The visual of that experiment reminds me of watching the Habs' PP, wondering if something will ever happen.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Hopefully the young guys do well.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Gotta go dig for my Habs car flag for the playoffs.

Throw your Portugal flag on there while you're at it and just drive around all day leaning on the horn.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I might need to join Pittsburgh's GDT so I can cheer for the outcome I want without offending anyone.

Sorry guys

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[The Real Timo]

Nah. Crosby and Malkin are always worth watching. Pens also have one of the top play off goal scorers in Guentzal.

Having said that I still plan on following the Covid Cup exhibition checking scores on my phone.....and you guys of course.

I think reading these boards will be a lot more entertaining that watching the Habs.

 

[ThaDevilGirl]

Throw your Portugal flag on there while you're at it and just drive around all day leaning on the horn.

I miss those days

 

[PaulD]

I think reading these boards will be a lot more entertaining that watching the Habs.

Nothing new about that

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Fully expect to get demolished in 3 straight games, but it's always fun to watch Crosby play and see our kids develop. Hoping to see good things out of Suzuki and Kotkaniemi, and I hope Price has a great series. Other than that, give me Lafreniere!

 

[ahmedou]

Setting the table for Habs-Pens

Dumont dissects the upcoming Qualifying Round series between the Penguins and Canadiens.

 

[Tyson]

I think reading these boards will be a lot more entertaining that watching the Habs.

Thats for damn sure

 

[The Real Timo]

I am working this entire weekend... damn glad that work doesn't block NHL Live... Rags game is on in 10 minutes.

 

[Kriss E]

Its honoring tv contracts, there is also the fact they will get more viewers than they ever will..

Not too sure about their viewers..maybe at first, after that...we're in August, summer has been awesome, this tournament is silly anyways...Not sure if more people are going to tune it. Most of my friends who are casual fans didn't even know hockey was starting today.

 

[ahmedou]

 

[The Real Timo]

I think we already know everything... and perhaps we wish we didn't

 

[BLONG7]

The fact that every pundit has Pittsburgh beating Montreal gives me the feeling Habs will pull off the upset. They have that tendency.

There is also have the fact that Habs also seem to play up to their opposition. So if it's a great team, more often than not, they play well.

This.........is scary. Could happen, not likely but...

I really want that #1 pick, not an upset. Dare to dream, I know.

 

[PaulD]

Not too sure about their viewers..maybe at first, after that...we're in August, summer has been awesome, this tournament is silly anyways...Not sure if more people are going to tune it. Most of my friends who are casual fans didn't even know hockey was starting today.

Nobody I talk with plan to watch the NHL this summer.

Like you said. Most dont even know it starts today.

 

[PaulD]

The fact that every pundit has Pittsburgh beating Montreal gives me the feeling Habs will pull off the upset. They have that tendency.

There is also have the fact that Habs also seem to play up to their opposition. So if it's a great team, more often than not, they play well.

Yea. If only the Habs could get great teams one after another they would be favored to win all.

Beat the Pens , the Bruins, Caps, Lightening then take out the Aves in the finals.

I can see it .

 

[Adam Michaels]