Soooooo, score predictions for tonight?

I'll be optimistic and say Habs win it 4-2

Soooooo, score predictions for tonight?

I'll be optimistic and say Habs win it 4-2
- AmyJohnson

I'm gonna go with a 5-3 win for the habs, the top line gets things going with 2 goals from Suzuki

I'm gonna go with a 5-3 win for the habs, the top line gets things going with 2 goals from Suzuki
- Pat1993

the win would be good...suzuki waking up would be even better!

the win would be good...suzuki waking up would be even better!
- AmyJohnson

he seems to have slow starts to the season, took him a little while last year as well.

he seems to have slow starts to the season, took him a little while last year as well.
- Pat1993

i need the captain to be midseason ready on Game 1

i need the captain to be midseason ready on Game 1
- AmyJohnson

that would be ideal, yes

i need the captain to be midseason ready on Game 1
- AmyJohnson

I feel the top line would do better if mtl would have a good 2nd line, something you do mention in the podcast

Owen Beck scored his first pro goal in Laval's game this afternoon...assisted by Mesar! The kids are coming along.

Owen Beck scored his first pro goal in Laval's game this afternoon...assisted by Mesar! The kids are coming along.
- AmyJohnson

Barre-Boulet is a very very good AHL player, so I'm okay with him in Laval helping with some offense (although don't want him to bump prospects like Farrell out of the lineup) and he'll be a reliable occasional callup when needed. Would have preferred to see him with a 2-way contract this summer, as it was almost inevitable that he'd be heading to Laval at some point.
- AmyJohnson

My take is they gave him the one way to dissuade other teams from grabbing him off waivers as we will definitely use him as this years RHP going up and down as needed. He stressed that he was happy to play wherever he is needed just to be close to home.

Yes, the first line isn't clicking 5v5 but hard to argue with their production point wise overall.

My take is they gave him the one way to dissuade other teams from grabbing him off waivers as we will definitely use him as this years RHP going up and down as needed. He stressed that he was happy to play wherever he is needed just to be close to home.

Yes, the first line isn't clicking 5v5 but hard to argue with their production point wise overall.
- valoiz

Yep! And it's likely that's why he didn't get claimed on waivers, for sure. He had a four-point night in Laval yesterday, so getting sent down certainly didn't hurt!

As for the top line, happy to see the power play get going a bit thanks to Caufield (except in Thursday's game vs LAK). After no PPGs in preseason it was looking dire for special teams.

My take is they gave him the one way to dissuade other teams from grabbing him off waivers as we will definitely use him as this years RHP going up and down as needed. He stressed that he was happy to play wherever he is needed just to be close to home.

Yes, the first line isn't clicking 5v5 but hard to argue with their production point wise overall.
- valoiz

very interesting explanation, makes a lot of sense imho.

Rocket Sports: 5 Up, 5 Down: Which Montreal Canadiens Are Thriving and Who’s Struggling?
- RocketSports

I like the "5 up, 5 down" format by the way, good concept. good job with the podcast overall

I feel the top line would do better if mtl would have a good 2nd line, something you do mention in the podcast
- deadpoulet

That's right. It's just too easy right now for the opposition to focus on shutting down the top line knowing that the second line is sputtering.

I feel the top line would do better if mtl would have a good 2nd line, something you do mention in the podcast
- deadpoulet

100% - that 2nd line needs to be much stronger...then they'll have something to work with!

Silver lining, so far we haven't lost a one goal game

I like the "5 up, 5 down" format by the way, good concept. good job with the podcast overall
- Pat1993

We really appreciate the feedback and compliment, Pat. Making a note to bring back 5 Up, 5 Down when the team gets a few more games under their belt.

Silver lining, so far we haven't lost a one goal game
- valoiz

that's the spirit!!

Both Mailloux and Struble are in tonight

Wifi va manger des roteux dans les estrades

Both Mailloux and Struble are in tonight

Wifi va manger des roteux dans les estrades
- deadpoulet

Hooooooo boy does that send a message! Well, I'm looking forward to seeing what Struble and Mailloux bring to the table tonight.

And Slaf is playing!!

Both Mailloux and Struble are in tonight

Wifi va manger des roteux dans les estrades
- deadpoulet

c'est peut-être mieux comme ça, et c'est correct aussi, y'est encore jeune.

Hooooooo boy does that send a message! Well, I'm looking forward to seeing what Struble and Mailloux bring to the table tonight.

And Slaf is playing!!
- AmyJohnson

good...!! hopefully he's 100%, wouldn't want him to worsen something he already had going on (*knocks on wood*)

good...!! hopefully he's 100%, wouldn't want him to worsen something he already had going on (*knocks on wood*)
- Pat1993

Mailloux and Hutson paired together...interesting!

Mailloux and Hutson paired together...interesting!
- AmyJohnson

indeed. not sure if it'll stay this way for the whole 60 min. but with a bit of chemistry they could form a very good duo. they just need to be aware of their defensive responsibilities...

indeed. not sure if it'll stay this way for the whole 60 min. but with a bit of chemistry they could form a very good duo. they just need to be aware of their defensive responsibilities...
- Pat1993

fingers and toes all crossed