with all due respect, (frank) you mon ami
- fidopro

aucun sens de l'humour

that's normal.

aucun sens de l'humour

- Pat1993

how's that for an answer? lol

If that's the case no thanks, that will also place him above Suzuki
- habs88888

yep, but eventually they'll have to pay some guys more than Suzuki. Hutson could be the first.

Gotta go on a little run here, or they’re f’d..

yep, but eventually they'll have to pay some guys more than Suzuki. Hutson could be the first.
- fidopro

I would rather have Tavares than Bennett for 2-3 years

As much as we say every game lately is the most important, game against FLA tomorrow is the biggest one, win that one (tall task) and with the rest of the schedule easier we are still in good shape. Give Dobes the start which will remind him of his first NHL matinee win against FLA a few months ago

Gotta go on a little run here, or they’re f’d..
- pete26

Pete!
next 2 games are againts FLA, after that it will get easier.
but that doesn't change the fact that the tank is empty.

I would rather have Tavares than Bennett for 2-3 years
- habs88888

you think he won't stay in TOR?

you think he won't stay in TOR?
- fidopro

Well are they closer to winning the Cup than the Habs in the next few years? He gave Toronto a chance as a hometown boy and it didn't work out

Pete!
next 2 games are againts FLA, after that it will get easier.
but that doesn't change the fact that the tank is empty.
- fidopro

Yeah it's empty but going back home will give them a boost

Kicksave?

Kicksave?
- mr.peanut

yes, my good friend, but hurry if you can, i am on my way out the door to meet peeps for lunch.

Well are they closer to winning the Cup than the Habs in the next few years? He gave Toronto a chance as a hometown boy and it didn't work out
- habs88888

well yeah, they're alot closer.
Habs could maybe make the playoffs 2 years from now. maybe.
their window is more in 3-5 years imo, when kids (Demidov, Hutson, Reinbacher, Fowler...) have a few seasons of experience.
TOR are a better team this year. the coach they needed, and 2 good acquisitions at the tdl. they need to build on that to become a legit contender.

well yeah, they're alot closer.
Habs could maybe make the playoffs 2 years from now. maybe.
their window is more in 3-5 years imo, when kids (Demidov, Hutson, Reinbacher, Fowler...) have a few seasons of experience.
TOR has a better team this year. the coach they needed, and 2 good acquisitions at the tdl. they need to build on that to become a legit contender.
- fidopro

Habs should make the playoffs next year if Hughes shops for a good 2C this summer and bring in a top 4 RHD

yes, my good friend, but hurry if you can, i am on my way out the door to meet peeps for lunch.
- kicksave856

Just checking in

Just checking in
- mr.peanut

i will return in a drunken state in a matter of hours.

Habs should make the playoffs next year if Hughes shops for a good 2C this summer and bring in a top 4 RHD
- habs88888

well, avec des si on va à Paris

Pete!
next 2 games are againts FLA, after that it will get easier.
but that doesn't change the fact that the tank is empty.
- fidopro

You know what?

I don’t really buy into the logic that the tank is empty.

These guys are professional athletes, not beer leaguers in a 3 day tourney.

If they can’t get motivated this close to a playoff spot, then what is it?

Coaching??

You know what?

I don’t really buy into the logic that the tank is empty.

These guys are professional athletes, not beer leaguers in a 3 day tourney.

If they can’t get motivated this close to a playoff spot, then what is it?

Coaching??
- pete26

not a question of motivation imo, they simply don't have any energy left!
and don't start me on coaching lol

because yes, their d system is very demanding on the energy level. once they get the puck back they have to change cause they're out of breath. difficult to forecheck and create offense under these circonstances.

You know what?

I don’t really buy into the logic that the tank is empty.

These guys are professional athletes, not beer leaguers in a 3 day tourney.

If they can’t get motivated this close to a playoff spot, then what is it?

Coaching??
- pete26

Pete, you need to convince the habs to hire Fido, he knows what's up.

not a question of motivation imo, they simply don't have any energy left!
and don't start me on coaching lol

because yes, their d system is very demanding on the energy level. once they get the puck back they have to change cause they're out of breath. difficult to forecheck and create offense under these circonstances.
- fidopro

All they do is eat well, sleep, and god damn exercise.

How in the h can they have no energy?

Pete, you need to convince the habs to hire Fido, he knows what's up.
- Pat1993

I can make some calls, but I dunno man..

All they do is eat well, sleep, and god damn exercise.

How in the h can they have no energy?
- pete26

because they're not talented enough to play at 80% and win.
to win, they need to play at 110% (like they did in that stretch in December). remember how well they were forechecking? we don't see that anymore.
so yes, they can do that for awhile, but eventually they get tired. The 4 Nations break gave them some jump, but it is obvious that it's now over.
still a good season for a young team.

not a question of motivation imo, they simply don't have any energy left!
and don't start me on coaching lol

because yes, their d system is very demanding on the energy level. once they get the puck back they have to change cause they're out of breath. difficult to forecheck and create offense under these circonstances.
- fidopro

Doesn't it apply somewhat to other teams as well? They already brought in Laine and Carrier which is supposed to help. I think the main issue is the injuries otherwise we will be where OTT is now