Karine Hains: In Hainsight: Canadiens Come Close to Upsetting the Champs Montreal played a heck of a game last night, dominating Vegas for most of the game, but they just couldn’t pull off the win and fell to the champs in the shootout.

By the end of regulation, Vegas had only taken 19 shots.

That’s only about 3 less than Cliffy has..




















*runs*

but those who are on team tank are all over social media claiming that Monahan and Matheson should be traded now.

Karine....these people don't sound very smart! Can't rebuild with ONKY kids. You need guys like this through and through. I wouldn't be opposed to resigning Monahan. He's amazing.

Nice coverage or recap of a pretty solid effort. VGK's might have believed this was going to be an easy win, and they clearly did not bring their best effort. The Habs deserved the win, but alas it was not to be.

Do nothing with Slaf......other than keep playing him. OK, maybe tell him to shoot more often, but for Gods sake do not send him down the the A.....just be patient with him.

The defence is looking and maturing as projected. The Habs are going to have some really good D-men in a year or two.....

Excellent recap Karine.

Our young defense is playing well, Monahan was a monster yesterday (over 80% in the faceoffs circle!!) and Montembeault was solid when he needed to be.

I remember we were at the same point last year with Money. The man can obviously help this team, he's young enough to still be effective in 3-4 years when we can compete but his health remains a concern.

If he stays healthy all year, they'll have to make that call near the deadline and consider how much it would cost to keep him vs the potential return. I trust Hughes will make the right call on this.

Excellent recap Karine.

Our young defense is playing well, Monahan was a monster yesterday (over 80% in the faceoffs circle!!) and Montembeault was solid when he needed to be.

I remember we were at the same point last year with Money. The man can obviously help this team, he's young enough to still be effective in 3-4 years when we can compete but his health remains a concern.

If he stays healthy all year, they'll have to make that call near the deadline and consider how much it would cost to keep him vs the potential return. I trust Hughes will make the right call on this.
- Scabeh

*bus sounds vid*

Excellent recap Karine.

Our young defense is playing well, Monahan was a monster yesterday (over 80% in the faceoffs circle!!) and Montembeault was solid when he needed to be.

I remember we were at the same point last year with Money. The man can obviously help this team, he's young enough to still be effective in 3-4 years when we can compete but his health remains a concern.

If he stays healthy all year, they'll have to make that call near the deadline and consider how much it would cost to keep him vs the potential return. I trust Hughes will make the right call on this.
- Scabeh

Fully agree

Nice coverage or recap of a pretty solid effort. VGK's might have believed this was going to be an easy win, and they clearly did not bring their best effort. The Habs deserved the win, but alas it was not to be.

Do nothing with Slaf......other than keep playing him. OK, maybe tell him to shoot more often, but for Gods sake do not send him down the the A.....just be patient with him.

The defence is looking and maturing as projected. The Habs are going to have some really good D-men in a year or two.....
- Frozendisc

patience is something Habs fans struggle with when it comes to young players. Slaf will take 3-4 years to get up to speed and be a real top 6 for MTL. As I heard before, let him cook slowly, keep coaching him, let him play and develop at the NHL level.

I only watched the 1st period, went to bed after that, I was surprised with the results when I checked this morning.

patience is something Habs fans struggle with when it comes to young players. Slaf will take 3-4 years to get up to speed and be a real top 6 for MTL. As I heard before, let him cook slowly, keep coaching him, let him play and develop at the NHL level.
- Symba007

Kotkaniemi now at 10 points in 10 games.

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Kotkaniemi now at 10 points in 10 games.

- Scabeh

perfect example of a stupid move, match the (frank)ing offer sheet and move on.

Kotkaniemi now at 10 points in 10 games.

- Scabeh

It's fine. He'll go 20 games without a point soon and all will be right with the world.

Just got floor seats for Iron Maiden!!! Bucket List!!

Just got floor seats for Iron Maiden!!! Bucket List!!
- Snots33_77

aren't they all in their 60's or early 70's?

Is Metamucil the concert sponsor?

Just got floor seats for Iron Maiden!!! Bucket List!!
- Snots33_77

run to the hills!
run for your life!

perfect example of a stupid move, match the (frank)ing offer sheet and move on.
- Symba007

Well he is not lacking talent, but he also wasn't worth the cost. It is early, he will slow down his scoring, and become exactly what he is.....an above average top six forward.

aren't they all in their 60's or early 70's?
- Symba007

walk carefully to the hills!
walk carefully for your life!

perfect example of a stupid move, match the (frank)ing offer sheet and move on.
- Symba007

Wasn’t that a result of a Bergeron offer sheet?

Wasn’t that a result of a Bergeron offer sheet?
- pete26

retribution for the offer sheet to Aho, yes

walk carefully to the hills!
walk carefully for your life!
- kicksave856

retribution for the offer sheet to Aho, yes
- Symba007

Uh, the Bergeron gift that keeps on giving..

Wasn’t that a result of a Bergeron offer sheet?
- pete26

Patrice didnt make offer sheet

he was a centre for the Bruins

Uh, the Bergeron gift that keeps on giving..
- pete26

Bergevin "Italian leather" Pete

Patrice didnt make offer sheet

he was a centre for the Bruins
- Xizord

he meant MAB


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