Rocket Sports: Early Reactions: Too Soon for the Montreal Canadiens to Shake Things Up?

Rocket Sports: Early Reactions: Too Soon for the Montreal Canadiens to Shake Things Up?
- RocketSports

concerning the habs opening ceremony, I have to respectfully disagree with Amy about not presenting Carey Price being a "disgrace". I get that they presented injured players but these were guys that are going to come back and play this year, as opposed to Carey who will not play an NHL game ever again. if anything it might've been more awkward to present him as part of the team, in my humble opinion.

concerning the habs opening ceremony, I have to respectfully disagree with Amy about not presenting Carey Price being a "disgrace". I get that they presented injured players but these were guys that are going to come back and play this year, as opposed to Carey who will not play an NHL game ever again. if anything it might've been more awkward to present him as part of the team, in my humble opinion.
- Pat1993

Agreed. And I wouldn't be surprised if Carey asked to not be pointed out.

I had never heard of your podcasts before. Quite entertaining.

concerning the habs opening ceremony, I have to respectfully disagree with Amy about not presenting Carey Price being a "disgrace". I get that they presented injured players but these were guys that are going to come back and play this year, as opposed to Carey who will not play an NHL game ever again. if anything it might've been more awkward to present him as part of the team, in my humble opinion.
- Pat1993

Thanks for listening and for your comment, Pat! I appreciate your input on the Carey Price item...and I certainly understand your perspective on it. My feeling was strong mainly due to the fact that the Canadiens had made a point to showcase the Price family on their social media channels prior to the ceremony, so since they were there and he's technically still part of the team (albeit not going to play, yes) that they could have acknowledged his presence. In any case, thank you again for a polite exchange and for listening to the show - enjoy the game tonight! Go Habs Go!

Agreed. And I wouldn't be surprised if Carey asked to not be pointed out.
- The Judge

this definitely could be the case, yeah. maybe he'll come back in some other capacity in a few years but my impression is that for now he simply wants to be away from the spotlight as much as possible.

I had never heard of your podcasts before. Quite entertaining.
- The Judge

Hello Judge! Thanks so much for listening to the show and for your comments! Very glad to hear that you were entertained by the podcast; we're glad to have you as a new listener! Enjoy the game tonight, and Go Habs Go!

Thanks for listening and for your comment, Pat! I appreciate your input on the Carey Price item...and I certainly understand your perspective on it. My feeling was strong mainly due to the fact that the Canadiens had made a point to showcase the Price family on their social media channels prior to the ceremony, so since they were there and he's technically still part of the team (albeit not going to play, yes) that they could have acknowledged his presence. In any case, thank you again for a polite exchange and for listening to the show - enjoy the game tonight! Go Habs Go!
- AmyJohnson

thanks Amy for the quick reply!


I get where you're coming from, personally he's one of my favorite habs ever (first one being Roy...), seeing him is always nice in a way, but I feel like he wanted to move away from that. could be wrong though, he's always been the shy type lol.

anyway good podcast, looking forward to exchanges like these, go habs go!!

Good start for the boys ... we're all over them so far.

EDIT: Cole l'a mis où maman cache les biscuits.

MTL is a better team, a better coached team than OTT. MTl needs to be patient, OTT is going to enter a 2nd rebuild after this season when they finish in the bottom 10 again. not even ullmark can save OTT.

Mea Culpa! ... when one is wrong, one must have the humility to admit it.

Before the start of the season, I predicted that Mailloux would make the team and Hutson would be sent to Laval to gain more experience as a pro.

I was obviously wrong as Mailloux didn't have a good enough camp to make the team. He's obviously a slow starter ... hopefully he'll come back up to speed quickly.

Mea Culpa! ... when one is wrong, one must have the humility to admit it.

Before the start of the season, I predicted that Mailloux would make the team and Hutson would be sent to Laval to gain more experience as a pro.

I was obviously wrong as Mailloux didn't have a good enough camp to make the team.
He's obviously a slow starter ... hopefully he'll come back up to speed quickly.
- Garfield512

i have seen a few analysts saying Hutson would win the Calder.

Hello Judge! Thanks so much for listening to the show and for your comments! Very glad to hear that you were entertained by the podcast; we're glad to have you as a new listener! Enjoy the game tonight, and Go Habs Go!
- AmyJohnson

Thanks!

i have seen a few analysts saying Hutson would win the Calder.
- Mithos

Me too. I am amazed at how good he is looking. I thought he might have a tough time adapting to the big league, but it is going swimingly so far.

Mea Culpa! ... when one is wrong, one must have the humility to admit it.

Before the start of the season, I predicted that Mailloux would make the team and Hutson would be sent to Laval to gain more experience as a pro.

I was obviously wrong as Mailloux didn't have a good enough camp to make the team. He's obviously a slow starter ... hopefully he'll come back up to speed quickly.
- Garfield512

that's cool Garf, admitting when you're wrong is a sign of wisdom

but this kind of thing happens all the time, predicting how players will pan out can almost be a guessing game lol.

anyway Hutson hasn't stopped being impressive, he's so smart with the puck and has been very consistent with his play so far.

i have seen a few analysts saying Hutson would win the Calder.
- Mithos

Wouldn't surprise me as he's definitively something different, he's like a 4th forward out there who creates many offensive chances.

Before the season, I wasn't convinced he was ready for the show with the big boys and an 82 games schedule. It appears I was wrong and I'm actually happy about it.

that's cool Garf, admitting when you're wrong is a sign of wisdom

but this kind of thing happens all the time, predicting how players will pan out can almost be a guessing game lol.

anyway Hutson hasn't stopped being impressive, he's so smart with the puck and has been very consistent with his play so far.
- Pat1993

Just wanted to set the record straight, I'm not afraid to admit it when I'm wrong.

Hutson is very impressive indeed and so much fun to watch, we haven't had a lot of those players over the years ... I love the kid!

Solid first period and been a very lacklustre second by the Habs. Gotta compete and fight more. To flat with a game still up for grabs.

Solid first period and been a very lacklustre second by the Habs. Gotta compete and fight more. To flat with a game still up for grabs.
- Habsolute009

this game was over when is was 1-0, icing on top is the 2-0 MTL will score more.

Montembault 2nd shutout this season.

I think Monty decided he wants to make team Canada and he won't let in a goal all year.

But more seriously, he's been very sharp over the last 2 games he's played ... I hope I didn't just jinxed him.

Solid first period and been a very lacklustre second by the Habs. Gotta compete and fight more. To flat with a game still up for grabs.
- Habsolute009

sure but a pushback from OTT was also to be expected... teams rarely dominate their opposition for a whole 60 minutes.

Monty looking great again tonight, nice to see.

I think Monty decided he wants to make team Canada and he won't let in a goal all year.

Seriously, he's been very sharp over the last 2 games he's played ... I hope I didn't just jinxed him.
- Garfield512

he's been playing like a legit #1 goalie, hopefully he keeps it up and makes all the haters eat crow.

he's been playing like a legit #1 goalie, hopefully he keeps it up and makes all the haters eat crow.
- Pat1993

Very impressie to say the least.

sure but a pushback from OTT was also to be expected... teams rarely dominate their opposition for a whole 60 minutes.

Monty looking great again tonight, nice to see.
- Pat1993

I’m fine with pushback. I’m not ok with lazy plays. Seen a few of em. Gotta wake up asap IMO. Getting dominated this period.

Edit: Slaf went to the dressing room early, hasn’t been back. Hopefully nothing.

Very impressie to say the least.
- The Judge

it's a cool story too, a Quebecer goalie gets claimed on waivers and becomes the habs starter, potentially plays for Team Canada...