Tomas Tatar 7 points in 5 games

[Sam of Montreal]

All this stems from Craig Rivet

The trade that keeps on giving.

Rivet was traded for a better defenseman (Gorges) and a pick. That pick became Paccioretty. Paccioretty was traded for another top 6 player (to early to about better or worse.. looks better so far, should be worse technically), a top prospect and a pick. Let's hope that all subsequent Rivet trades are as profitable as the original one.

As for Pac, I have no idea why he has been playing so uninspired. I believe he still is (or should be) a good skater and solid defensive forward with a great shot. Results have really been lacking for the past year and I feel like it is because of skating and maybe effort. He definitely plays more passive than he used to and waits for others to feed him the puck rather than create.

Tatar, on the other hand, has been very feisty so far. Some say he is streaky. We will see if that happens, but if he keeps that level of effort, even without scoring he should be useful. Maybe playing with Gally will help keep his level of effort consistent.

Great trade so far for MTL.

 

[MtlBoxFan]

Whats more valuable, a 25 goal scorer @ 4.8 per year or a 35 goal scorer (who doesn't show up in the playoffs) at 7.0 per year?

 

[MtlBoxFan]

Not to mention Patches scores in bunches in meaningless games.

 

[MtlBoxFan]

The trade that keeps on giving.

Rivet was traded for a better defenseman (Gorges) and a pick. That pick became Paccioretty. Paccioretty was traded for another top 6 player (to early to about better or worse.. looks better so far, should be worse technically), a top prospect and a pick. Let's hope that all subsequent Rivet trades are as profitable as the original one.

As for Pac, I have no idea why he has been playing so uninspired. I believe he still is (or should be) a good skater and solid defensive forward with a great shot. Results have really been lacking for the past year and I feel like it is because of skating and maybe effort. He definitely plays more passive than he used to and waits for others to feed him the puck rather than create.

Tatar, on the other hand, has been very feisty so far. Some say he is streaky. We will see if that happens, but if he keeps that level of effort, even without scoring he should be useful. Maybe playing with Gally will help keep his level of effort consistent.

Great trade so far for MTL.

Great? Don't forget,Montreal also got Suzuki!

 

[Deficient Mode]

That line is just a machine at creating OZ and NZ turnovers. Almost a 65% Corsi together in 6 games. Danault and Gallagher complement him perfectly too.

 

[waffledave]

He has been fun to watch. It's been a long time since the Habs are any fun to watch at all.

 

[lilphildub]

Not to mention Patches scores in bunches in meaningless games.

What's a meaningless game? Because the first 5 games of the season are pretty meaningless to me

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Would be nice to see him have a career season, we haven’t had a Slovak put up 60 points in a season since hossa did 4 years ago

 

[MtlBoxFan]

What's a meaningless game? Because the first 5 games of the season are pretty meaningless to me

I'm just observing that he seemed to score a lot of 2 goal games in 6-2 losses.

 

[RiskyBryzness21]

Watching him with the Wings, he made an impression as a skilled player who's very weak on the puck, turnover machine if you will. Dunno if he's changed much.

 

[Captain Mountain]

Watching him with the Wings, he made an impression as a skilled player who's very weak on the puck, turnover machine if you will. Dunno if he's changed much.

Haven't seen much of that so far, but its been 6 games and he's playing with Danault, whose a pretty strong puck retriever and Gallagher, who is an elite play driver.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Wouldve been a nice goal

 

[sharks9]

Still looking solid for us, 11 points in 12 games and clicks nicely with Gallagher

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

He had a ton of scoring chances tonight

 

[Prairie Habs]

Still looking solid for us, 11 points in 12 games and clicks nicely with Gallagher

Imagine if the two of them had a real scoring line centre. I know the Finnish line was solid tonight but I would live to see kotka between those two.

 

[Grimm]

I defended him when people were calling him a "throw in." The guy is a legit 20-30 goal scorer and 50 points. He's far from a throw in and plays with a lot of passion, teammates love him. Glad he's making the most of it!

 

[Deedog99]

Wonder if Vegas could use that production.

 

[Zalos]

Wonder if Vegas could use that production.

Yep. Terrible start for the Knights.

 

[Riddum]

Julien is a good coach for sure

 

[Goodbahd]

11 points in 12 games for Tomas and only 2 points in 10 for Max.

Vegas may have lost some point production in Tatar, but at least they’ll be Patio-Ready come early April.

 

[Pizza!Pizza!]

I think its also worth pointing out that most of Tatar's 8 assists so far have been on Gallagher's goals. Those two (and Domi) have basically been the team's offense so far.

 

[ImNeverWrong]

he's gonna slow down like ALL of the habs offense.

 

[Jumptheshark]

and since this thread was created he has 2 in 7

 

[Kevs Security]

and since this thread was created he has 2 in 7

4 in 8 which looks better but whatever suits you.

 

[BodaciousBeefBazooka]

I've had a soft spot for tatar for a few years. Quality player for Detroit. Nice to see him doing well with Montreal.