Karine Hains: In Hainsight: Expected Result Once again the Canadiens had a bad start and couldn’t recover, dropping a 2-1 decision in New York.

SO VERY HAPPY I am NOT a Senators fan this morning!!!
- Hockey Pucker

well, they're a struggling team that got their asses kicked by a much better one...

but yes, every day that is spent not being a sens fan should be cherished

well, they're a struggling team that got their asses kicked by a much better one...

but yes, every day that is spent not being a sens fan should be cherished
- Pat1993

I don't really care about them

(frank)ing Bruins with another great season....

I don't really care about them

(frank)ing Bruins with another great season....
- deadpoulet

yeah, I guess since I live close to Ottawa I've cultivated a hatred for the senators that is deeper than how habs fans generally feel about them lol.

and I don't know what the (frank) is going on in Boston, but those mofos are certainly on a roll. I don't think I've heard anyone saying they were expecting them to be that good this year before the season started... their loss against the kraken a few days ago was the first game they lost in regulation at home this season, wtf.

yeah, I guess since I live close to Ottawa I've cultivated a hatred for the senators that is deeper than how habs fans generally feel about them lol.

and I don't know what the (frank) is going on in Boston, but those mofos are certainly on a roll. I don't think I've heard anyone saying they were expecting them to be that good this year before the season started... their loss against the kraken a few days ago was the first game they lost in regulation at home this season, wtf.
- Pat1993

They have been good years after years and near the very top. They never really had to tank to get better either in a long time. At least they only won one cup in recent years, but that could have been way more.

we need to trade someone to Boston for their 2024 1st.
half their roster are pending UFAs.

They have been good years after years and near the very top. They never really had to tank to get better either in a long time. At least they only won one cup in recent years, but that could have been way more.
- deadpoulet

they're kind of an aging team though, and I was expecting them to start slowing down a bit, but those bastards have found a way to achieve this sustainable level of success.

could be fun if they play against the laffs in the playoffs lol.

we need to trade someone to Boston for their 2024 1st.
half their roster are pending UFAs.
- fidopro

I don't think management will just let everyone leave and let the team fall off the rails, one reason for their success is player retention, guys want to be part of that organization.

Evans being called one of the best players is not quite true, as he simply is not. He is one of the players that gives the best 'effort' every shift, which is going to be missed if he is out any serious length of time. Lack of effort is a big problem for the Habs on most nights. Figuring out to fix that is a very big challenge for MSL.....

Evans being called one of the best players is not quite true, as he simply is not. He is one of the players that gives the best 'effort' every shift, which is going to be missed if he is out any serious length of time. Lack of effort is a big problem for the Habs on most nights. Figuring out to fix that is a very big challenge for MSL.....
- Frozendisc

well of course he isn't an elite player, but if you look at the habs roster and how other guys have been playing like poop since the beginning of the year, he does fall among the team's better players, especially for a guy who's been getting 4th line minutes.

well of course he isn't an elite player, but if you look at the habs roster and how other guys have been playing like poop since the beginning of the year, he does fall among the team's better players, especially for a guy who's been getting 4th line minutes.
- Pat1993

he works hard every shift. a good leader from what I hear and read. perfect 4th line center. hope his injury is not too serious.

Evans being called one of the best players is not quite true, as he simply is not. He is one of the players that gives the best 'effort' every shift, which is going to be missed if he is out any serious length of time. Lack of effort is a big problem for the Habs on most nights. Figuring out to fix that is a very big challenge for MSL.....
- Frozendisc

agreed. they want to establish a culture.
we need to forget about the vets. don't watch them, focus on the kids.
kids work every night. of course they make mistakes, but they work.

he works hard every shift. a good leader from what I hear and read. perfect 4th line center. hope his injury is not too serious.
- fidopro

not sure if you saw it but it was kind of awkward how the isles player fell on his leg, I also hope it isn't too serious but judging from his reaction after it looked painful AF. at least it wasn't a head injury, with his concussion history I'm always worried about the potential consequences if he gets another one.

not sure if you saw it but it was kind of awkward how the isles player fell on his leg, I also hope it isn't too serious but judging from his reaction after it looked painful AF. at least it wasn't a head injury, with his concussion history I'm always worried about the potential consequences if he gets another one.
- Pat1993

he's been much better protecting himself, I think he learned )

he's been much better protecting himself, I think he learned )
- fidopro

and not every player across the league is as dumb as Scheifele, that also helps a lot lol.

also, here's what I'd like to see this afternoon

Caufield - Suzuki - Ylonen
Slaf - Dach - Anderson

also, here's what I'd like to see this afternoon

Caufield - Suzuki - Ylonen
Slaf - Dach - Anderson
- fidopro

could be interesting, although the Suzuki line could use a bit more physicality... Slaf has been playing a bit better lately, why not give him another chance there, playing with talented players can't hurt.

was Richard given opportunities on the top 6? I feel that could also have potentially become a pleasant surprise.

could be interesting, although the Suzuki line could use a bit more physicality... Slaf has been playing a bit better lately, why not give him another chance there, playing with talented players can't hurt.

was Richard given opportunities on the top lines? I feel that could also have potentially become a pleasant surprise.
- Pat1993

no he wasn't. the injury to Evans opens the door with Dach going back to center.

no he wasn't. the injury to Evans opens the door with Dach going back to center.
- fidopro

I thought I heard Monahan was supposed to be back soon, but it's taking forever lol.

I thought I heard Monahan was supposed to be back soon, but it's taking forever lol.
- Pat1993

any day now I guess, think they said 2 weeks not long ago

canada, good morning.

canada, good morning.
- kicksave856

it's noon

good morning

it's noon

good morning
- deadpoulet

oh poop. i hit snooze like 15 times and now i'm all (frank)ed up for the rest of the day.

oh poop. i hit snooze like 15 times and now i'm all (frank)ed up for the rest of the day.
- kicksave856

oh poop. i hit snooze like 15 times and now i'm all (frank)ed up for the rest of the day.
- kicksave856

at that point I wouldn't bother putting an alarm, just enjoy a nice sunday sleep in. perhaps a little wake and bake, have something to eat, and go back to bed again.