Interesting side note... Florida isn't off to much of a start and currently sits 18th in the league. A lot of change over on the roster since last season and there defense looks razor thin. I think there's actually a slight chance they miss the playoffs this year because of that ( depending on Ekblad). Be nice to have two first round picks in the top 16 this year.
I'm starting to like Dach more as the season progresses. He doesn't play the way his size would suggest, but he's got great vision and can feed the puck, and is getting better around the net. We may not have the center we thought we had ( time will tell), but he is a good player.

Everyone at church?

Interesting side note... Florida isn't off to much of a start and currently sits 18th in the league. A lot of change over on the roster since last season and there defense looks razor thin. I think there's actually a slight chance they miss the playoffs this year because of that ( depending on Ekblad). Be nice to have two first round picks in the top 16 this year.
I'm starting to like Dach more as the season progresses. He doesn't play the way his size would suggest, but he's got great vision and can feed the puck, and is getting better around the net. We may not have the center we thought we had ( time will tell), but he is a good player.
- Habshistory

that would be an epic fail for Florida if they actually missed the playoffs... their struggles definitely aren't because Tkachuk isn't trying, the guy has 17 pts in 12 games so far lol. I figure they'll eventually get out of this early-season funk, but I sure won't complain if they don't, as you mention it would just make things more interesting for the habs at the draft

meanwhile other teams are currently having unexpected success, like the Devils that have a 9-3 record, wtf.

Everyone at church?
- pete26

still sleeping Pete, perfect weather for that

that would be an epic fail for Florida if they actually missed the playoffs... their struggles definitely aren't because Tkachuk isn't trying, the guy has 17 pts in 12 games so far lol. I figure they'll eventually get out of this early-season funk, but I sure won't complain if they don't, as you mention it would just make things more interesting for the habs at the draft

meanwhile other teams are currently having unexpected success, like the Devils that have a 9-3 record, wtf.
- Pat1993

yeah, that's not happening

Interesting side note... Florida isn't off to much of a start and currently sits 18th in the league. A lot of change over on the roster since last season and there defense looks razor thin. I think there's actually a slight chance they miss the playoffs this year because of that ( depending on Ekblad). Be nice to have two first round picks in the top 16 this year.
I'm starting to like Dach more as the season progresses. He doesn't play the way his size would suggest, but he's got great vision and can feed the puck, and is getting better around the net. We may not have the center we thought we had ( time will tell), but he is a good player.
- Habshistory

who cares if he plays C or W. they can draft a C next June if they want one

yeah, that's not happening
- fidopro

I really doubt that as well, but one can only hope. who knows, perhaps Florida man has a few tricks up his sleeve, he's capable of the most spectacular fails...

who cares if he plays C or W. they can draft a C next June if they want one
- fidopro

Oh, 100%

who cares if he plays C or W. they can draft a C next June if they want one
- fidopro

Or they can choose to keep Monahan... there are options out there, not too worried.

Just want a really fast and young top 6.

who cares if he plays C or W. they can draft a C next June if they want one
- fidopro

pretty sure habs management traded for him because the team has an obvious need down the middle.. if Dach becomes a decent centerman then you can rely less on the draft for that particular position, and maybe grab a goalie, winger, or whoever is the best player available.

yeah, that's not happening
- fidopro

Not likely, but I wouldn't bet the farm on it. Like I said, check out that defense 😬.
Guhle is now 3rd on the team in TOI, and tied for 5th on the team in points. Has anyone seen a list of rookie stats this year? His play most put him near the best.
On the other side, I just now realized Gallagher has 3 points in 12 games. Love the guy, but once the trio of Hoffman, Drouin and Dandanov are gone, he will likely be that contract we all hate.

Or they can choose to keep Monahan... there are options out there, not too worried.

Just want a really fast and young top 6.
- Mashadar

If they did draft a top young center, then I'd bet they'd at least seriously look at keeping Monahan. Give who ever the kid is time to grow into the role.

Not likely, but I wouldn't bet the farm on it. Like I said, check out that defense 😬.
Guhle is now 3rd on the team in TOI, and tied for 5th on the team in points. Has anyone seen a list of rookie stats this year? His play most put him near the best.
On the other side, I just now realized Gallagher has 3 points in 12 games. Love the guy, but once the trio of Hoffman, Drouin and Dandanov are gone, he will likely be that contract we all hate.
- Habshistory

meh, Gally is one of my favorite habs ever, so I'm obviously biased, but considering how he's been giving his 100% to the team one game after another for so many years, I think people could cut him some slack. besides, the season is still young, I'm sure he'll finish the year with a decent production.

I say this but I know that people looooove to whine, and they will, so whatever lol.

that would be an epic fail for Florida if they actually missed the playoffs... their struggles definitely aren't because Tkachuk isn't trying, the guy has 17 pts in 12 games so far lol. I figure they'll eventually get out of this early-season funk, but I sure won't complain if they don't, as you mention it would just make things more interesting for the habs at the draft

meanwhile other teams are currently having unexpected success, like the Devils that have a 9-3 record, wtf.
- Pat1993

Bratt has been on fire

Maybe they are turning a corner after a few seasons of sucking. They drafted high a few times in the last few years.

Bratt has been on fire

Maybe they are turning a corner after a few seasons of sucking. They drafted high a few times in the last few years.
- deadpoulet

yeah they have a few interesting pieces, but I didn't think they'd start winning just yet. then again perhaps they've just been playing above expectations and reality will slowly set in as the season progresses.

yeah they have a few interesting pieces, but I didn't think they'd start winning just yet. then again perhaps they've just been playing above expectations and reality will slowly set in as the season progresses.
- Pat1993

Difficile à dire des fois. Je ne pensais pas qu'une équipe comme Vegas serait aussi forte cette année, surtout devant le filet. Et ils ont perdu des morceaux à cause du plafond.

Sans avoir regardé les matchs des Panthers, la perte d'Ekblad doit leur faire mal. C'est peut-être leur meilleur joueur, assurément leur meilleur défenseur. Il joue 25 minutes en moyenne par match.

Or they can choose to keep Monahan... there are options out there, not too worried.

Just want a really fast and young top 6.
- Mashadar

they currenctly have 3 top6 players, not counting Monahan.
Slaf will eventually become one.
so they need 2 more.

pretty sure habs management traded for him because the team has an obvious need down the middle.. if Dach becomes a decent centerman then you can rely less on the draft for that particular position, and maybe grab a goalie, winger, or whoever is the best player available.
- Pat1993

They sure made that trade to get a center, yes. It was a gamble all along, but that's the gamble they were taking. Not drafting Wright and making that trade.

Of course they could draft one next draft, but they might have to go BPA once again.

Difficile à dire des fois. Je ne pensais pas qu'une équipe comme Vegas serait aussi forte cette année, surtout devant le filet. Et ils ont perdu des morceaux à cause du plafond.

Sans avoir regardé les matchs des Panthers, la perte d'Ekblad doit leur faire mal. C'est peut-être leur meilleur joueur, assurément leur meilleur défenseur. Il joue 25 minutes en moyenne par match.
- deadpoulet

même chose pour moi, ils ont 2 goalers avec très peu d'expérience, on va voir s'ils sont capable de maintenir la cadence...

et oui c'est clair que perdre un joueur clé de même ferait mal à n'importe quelle équipe, c'est pas des minutes faciles à remplacer, mais les bons clubs parviennent généralement à se débrouiller avec un effort par comité jusqu'à ce que le gars revienne dans l'alignement.

They sure made that trade to get a center, yes. It was a gamble all along, but that's the gamble they were taking. Not drafting Wright and making that trade.

Of course they could draft one next draft, but they might have to go BPA once again.
- deadpoulet

this should always be the strategy imho, taking a less-talented guy because you're trying to address a need rarely makes any sense.

Difficile à dire des fois. Je ne pensais pas qu'une équipe comme Vegas serait aussi forte cette année, surtout devant le filet. Et ils ont perdu des morceaux à cause du plafond.

Sans avoir regardé les matchs des Panthers, la perte d'Ekblad doit leur faire mal. C'est peut-être leur meilleur joueur, assurément leur meilleur défenseur. Il joue 25 minutes en moyenne par match.
- deadpoulet

losing Lehner was a good thing, amélioration par soustraction. Eichel is also healthy, one of the best in the league, solid defense core.

this should always be the strategy imho, taking a less-talented guy because you're trying to address a need rarely makes any sense.
- Pat1993

it never does

losing Lehner was a good thing, amélioration par soustraction. Eichel is also healthy, one of the best in the league, solid defense core.
- fidopro

for some reason I was kind of hoping Eichel and his ugly face fail miserably in Vegas lol, but yeah he's a good hockey player.

même chose pour moi, ils ont 2 goalers avec très peu d'expérience, on va voir s'ils sont capable de maintenir la cadence...

et oui c'est clair que perdre un joueur clé de même ferait mal à n'importe quelle équipe, c'est pas des minutes faciles à remplacer, mais les bons clubs parviennent généralement à se débrouiller avec un effort par comité jusqu'à ce que le gars revienne dans l'alignement.
- Pat1993

Bobrosky est dans mon pool. C'est sûr qu'un un autre choix élevé serait tentant, mais je veux bien faire dans mon pool...

C'est un peu comme quand le CH compte 5 buts et qu'il y a des ailes gratos. Je ne sais jamais comment me sentir.

this should always be the strategy imho, taking a less-talented guy because you're trying to address a need rarely makes any sense.
- Pat1993

I loved KK while he was in mtl, but yeah

Maybe a guy like Owen beck will be that guy in a few seasons? who knows