Karine Hains: In Hainsight: Uninspired Effort Leads to 5-3 Defeat The Canadiens looked flat and disorganized in their first game post-Christmas break and the Hurricanes got the two points.

The Habs looked exactly like what they are, a young team coming out of a break,,,,,less focused than what it takes to win at the NHL level.

Hutson will need to be far more picky in his offensive leanings whenever he sees NHL, or he will be a liability.

First time on a bigger stage, Fowler looked fine.....got the win, got the experience.

Nice to see Mesar contributing. Will probably take a few years but he may be a middle of the lineup player when he matures. We have to keep in mind these are young men. Patience will be a virtue for Habs management. Really pleased with our pipelines progression but size matters and we are short on it. Multi-pun statement

Nice to see Mesar contributing. Will probably take a few years but he may be a middle of the lineup player when he matures. We have to keep in mind these are young men. Patience will be a virtue for Habs management. Really pleased with our pipelines progression but size matters and we are short on it. Multi-pun statement
- Hardbalz

He still has impressive skills, mostly speed and vision, but he has a long road ahead of him.

I'm not the biggest fan of Mesar, but that might just be because I'm still sour we didn't pick Luneau instead.

Was the effort uninspired because of christmas shopping?

Was the effort uninspired because of christmas shopping?
- Gramps28

What bingo did to his sheep in celebration was certainly inspired

What bingo did to his sheep in celebration was certainly inspired
- mr.peanut

after all the abuse he took yesterday, i am hoping he shows up today to rattle some cages.

after all the abuse he took yesterday, i am hoping he shows up today to rattle some cages.
- Gramps28

I'd hope so, but he really wants these guys to like him.

Slafkovsky practicing today

Slafkovsky practicing today
- mr.peanut

Good news.

I didn't watch the game but that hit to the head didn't look good.

Good news.

I didn't watch the game but that hit to the head didn't look good.
- Scabeh

Didn't want him to become the Slovakian Lindros?

Didn't want him to become the Slovakian Lindros?
- mr.peanut

Wouldn't be the worst scenario out there.

Wouldn't be the worst scenario out there.

- Scabeh

Just need a lockout shortened season for that Hart trophy

Just need a lockout shortened season for that Hart trophy
- mr.peanut

Can't wait.

Can't wait.
- Scabeh

Also destined to be an overpaid ranger.

I miss those days

Also destined to be an overpaid ranger.

I miss those days
- mr.peanut

Boy did the Rangers love spending money on thr wrong players back then.

Boy did the Rangers love spending money on thr wrong players back then.

- Scabeh

Who's getting 7.5 to play on Broadway this year!?!?!?!?!?!?

Private party?

Also destined to be an overpaid ranger.

I miss those days
- mr.peanut

he was just confused from the bumps to the head at that time.

Saros an Oiler yet?

Saros an Oiler yet?
- Mashadar

they really do not have a choice to go with Saros.
apparentlly EDM is on Allen's no-trade list.

god damn stupid laundry

no respect for the holidays

just there in a corner being dirty

pathetic

Was the effort uninspired because of christmas shopping?
- Gramps28

lets run with that

they really do not have a choice to go with Saros.
apparentlly EDM is on Allen's no-trade list.
- fidopro

really?

maybe hes getting old and dont want to move anymore at this point

or does not see the Oilers as a legit cup contender, I dont know

ils en ont plein leurs bottes le canada