yeah, I wouldn't bet on them making the playoffs but I think they'll be in the mix for most of the season if they're healthy...

3 spots higher than last year would be rather disappointing for an "improvement".

if they continue to get better as slowly as you're implying, by the time they become competitive Suzuki and Caufield will be close to retirement lol.
- Pat1993

Somewhere 23-26 range.

I also don't expect Montembeault to be above 0.900 again, so, balance.
- jugkope

not impossible, but I don't see it. he was 13th last season for goals saved, and if the defense improves in front of him (as it should) it will only be easier for him. 13th, that's pretty darn good considering the team he had in front of him.

no, but even them are not done improving. they'll peak in a few years.
- fidopro

yeah, I wasn't being serious lol, it was an exaggeration just to highlight that I think they'll evolve much quicker as a team.

Somewhere 23-26 range.
- Mashadar

wow, the sky's the limit for you guys, huh.

yeah, I wasn't being serious lol, it was an exaggeration just to highlight that I think they'll evolve much quicker as a team.
- Pat1993

tu peux tirer sur une fleur, elle ne poussera pas plus vite.
only time and reps will make these kids improve. half their future core is not even on the team yet! lol

tu peux tirer sur une fleur, elle ne poussera pas plus vite.
only time and reps will make these kids improve. half their future core is not even on the team yet! lol
- fidopro

we see things differently yet again, all is well.

I don't expect them to become bonafide cup contenders all that quickly, but I don't think they'll remain bottom feeders for very long, once they start making the playoffs they'll still have a learning curve in front of them in order to have success as a team during the post-season.

wow, the sky's the limit for you guys, huh.
- Pat1993

Just being realistic... Any improvements we see will largely be driven by improvements by the kids, and secondarily, less injuries.

Of the teams that finished ahead of them, how many of them are the Habs goign to surpass:

- Nashville Predators
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Ottawa Senators
- Vancouver Canucks
- St. Louis Blues
- Washington Capitals
- Detroit Red Wings
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Arizona Coyotes

Maybe 2, 3 or 4?

I think 23 to 26 is a realistic number for this upcoming season.

we see things differently yet again, all is well.

I don't expect them to become bonafide cup contenders all that quickly, but I don't think they'll remain bottom feeders for very long, once they start making the playoffs they'll still have a learning curve in front of them in order to have success as a team during the post-season.
- Pat1993

of course, totally agreed.
you just think they are closer to the playoffs than I do. no problemo

Just being realistic... Any improvements we see will largely be driven by improvements by the kids, and secondarily, less injuries.

Of the teams that finished ahead of them, how many of them are the Habs goign to surpass:

- Nashville Predators
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Ottawa Senators
- Vancouver Canucks
- St. Louis Blues
- Washington Capitals
- Detroit Red Wings
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Arizona Coyotes

Maybe 2, 3 or 4?

I think 23 to 26 is a realistic number for this upcoming season.
- Mashadar

if all goes well I'd say 5.
Vancouver, Detroit, Washington, Philly, Arizona

Just being realistic... Any improvements we see will largely be driven by improvements by the kids, and secondarily, less injuries.

Of the teams that finished ahead of them, how many of them are the Habs goign to surpass:

- Nashville Predators
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Ottawa Senators
- Vancouver Canucks
- St. Louis Blues
- Washington Capitals
- Detroit Red Wings
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Arizona Coyotes

Maybe 2, 3 or 4?

I think 23 to 26 is a realistic number for this upcoming season.
- Mashadar

meh, the teams you listed aren't necessarily powerhouses either, a lot of them could be having some significant struggles. we'll see how it unfolds...

on drop la puck, let's go tabarnak!

yeah, I don't remember the details and who it involved but I do recall him having some sort of argument with a blogger here.

but in that blogger's defense, it's waterboy, so...
- Pat1993

Wasn’t it that Sadella guy he had a beef with and then the blogger had a complete meltdown ??? 😂🤣

if all goes well I'd say 5.
Vancouver, Detroit, Washington, Philly, Arizona
- fidopro

Still puts them in the 23-26 range.

A long way to go on this rebuild, regardless of how well it has gone so far.

Still puts them in the 23-26 range.
- Mashadar

yep

I expect Kova to keep getting more points a season than Armia.

Wasn’t it that Sadella guy he had a beef with and then the blogger had a complete meltdown ??? 😂🤣
- Snots33_77

Smilie (sp?) EE, Arpon, Karine... some good peeps that did good for us.

I expect Kova to keep getting more points a season than Armia.
- Snots33_77

Armia is just in a little slump, he is due to break out any season now!

Smilie (sp?) EE, Arpon, Karine... some good peeps that did good for us.
- Mashadar

Yes! We certainly have!

Armia is just in a little slump, he is due to break out any season now!
- Mashadar

Lmao! Yes!! I hear that the 13th season is the charm!!

#latebloomer

Wasn’t it that Sadella guy he had a beef with and then the blogger had a complete meltdown ??? 😂🤣
- Snots33_77

I dunno about a meltdown, but one kind of funny moment that I do remember though is when he explained in his blog how the Gordie Howe hat trick was named after Gordie Howe...

I dunno about a meltdown, but one kind of funny moment that I do remember though is when he explained in his blog how the Gordie Howe hat trick was named after Gordie Howe...
- Pat1993

1) I thought that was EK

2) Gordie Howe only ever had 2 Gordie Howe hat-trick;' Rick Tocchet with 18 and Brendan Shanahan with 17 have the most.

1) I thought that was EK

2) Gordie Howe only ever had 2 Gordie Howe hat-trick;' Rick Tocchet with 18 and Brendan Shanahan with 17 have the most.
- Mashadar

1) perhaps I'm mistaken, it does sound like a very Ek-like thing to do.

2) I'm aware yes, the hat trick should be named something different, Gordie simply isn't worthy.

in other news, I don't know who is that lady who won't let hotel soap get on her skin, but she's really hot. and a pretty good actrice lol

in other news, I don't who is that lady who won't let hotel soap get on her skin, but she's really hot. and pretty good lol
- fidopro

wut? wtf are you watching

wut? wtf are you watching
- Pat1993

I've seen her at least 50 times over the past week or so. some tv add for Old Spice

I've seen her at least 50 times over the past week or so. some tv add for Old Spice
- fidopro

oh... I never would've guessed this is what you were referring to.