Location: Let the creamy goaltending season begin! - EK Joined: 08.31.2014
Oct 11 @ 11:14 AM ET
I dont expect to see them making the playoffs, but if healthy, I do expect them to do better. I expect to see progress and fans of the team should hope for the same thing. Otherwise you are cheering against Dach, Slaf, Harris, Newhook and the future of this team. And yeah, thats not very wise if you are a Habs fan - deadpoulet
I see 10-12 more points this year, either more wins (than 31) or less OT losses (than 6) to make up for that.
But I am more focused on development and how hard they play this year than wins - both for the players and the coaching staff.
MSL made numerous tactical/adjustment/match-up mistakes the last few years, which flew under the radar because they were a bad team not expected to win, but I think his coaching this year will be under more scrutiny. Also, looking at the assistants and the special teams.
Like Karine, I am really interested to see what the Newhook/Dach/Slaf can do over an extended period of games. And how the young D develop not only with different partners, but the probable rotation coming for the bottom 3.
I see 10-12 more points this year, either more wins (than 31) or less OT losses (than 6) to make up for that.
But I am more focused on development and how hard they play this year than wins - both for the players and the coaching staff.
MSL made numerous tactical/adjustment/match-up mistakes the last few years, which flew under the radar because they were a bad team not expected to win, but I think his coaching this year will be under more scrutiny. Also, looking at the assistants and the special teams.
Like Karine, I am really interested to see what the Newhook/Dach/Slaf can do over an extended period of games. And how the young D develop not only with different partners, but the probable rotation coming for the bottom 3. - Mashadar
MSL mentionned that they didnt really work on them last year. This year will be different as they are focusing more on that.
Location: Let the creamy goaltending season begin! - EK Joined: 08.31.2014
Oct 11 @ 11:30 AM ET
how can you witness this and not try the kid on the PP?!?
- fidopro
Because I think he will play more on the PK, so it depends on how many minutes you are going to have him play in any given night, especially as he continues to develop.
or even on the first unit! who else do they have with a left shot?
Caufield on one side, Guhle on the other... bing! bang! one timers left and right! - fidopro
Location: Let the creamy goaltending season begin! - EK Joined: 08.31.2014
Oct 11 @ 12:00 PM ET
the more I see him play, the more I see Dave Andreychuck.
which would not be that bad a result. - fidopro
What I liked about pre-season is that he seems to be more physical and going into the corners, a lot more than last year. I just wish he would shoot more often, and not try the pretty play first or look to pass.
What I liked about pre-season is that he seems to be more physical and going into the corners, a lot more than last year. I just wish he would shoot more often, and not try the pretty play first or look to pass. - Mashadar
