Brandon Smillie: Habs Look For Better Effort Tonight Against Minnesota

I would go with Niemi, he's likely to play one of the 2 games anyway

Wild will win it.

Expecting a KH blog in 3-2-1...

Man what are you smoking.subban was Norris candidate last year .been hurt this year .

Man what are you smoking.subban was Norris candidate last year .been hurt this year .
- Gpnewf

I’m of the opinion Josi is far better than Subban and PK’s Norris nomination last season was laughable

I’m of the opinion Josi is far better than Subban and PK’s Norris nomination last season was laughable
- Brandon Smillie

And you also claim to want the storyline to die by writing a entire blog about it in an attempt to re-spark the debate?

I normally agree with a lot of the stuff you write Brandon but Subban got 59 points just last season saying he failled to reach his best career season is a very thin argument. As for struggling to stay healthy, Subban has missed what 32 or 33 games with Nashville? Whilst Shea missed over 80 with us.

There is no need to crown a winner of the trade and you are right that the debate should end but the fact is that Subban hadnt reached his ceiling when MB traded him and he’s grown into a more complete and reliable player. He didnt play much Saturday as he’s come back from injury not long ago. The fact is that Nasville has got one of the best blue line in the NHL and Josi is a veteran and captain on the team, its only fair that hes on the first pairing that doesnt mean PK is no good.

Tbh i prefer the fast paced Subban style of play especially now that he is more defensively sound but that doesnt mean that I cannot appreciate what Weber brings to the Habs and his strenghts.

I normally agree with a lot of the stuff you write Brandon but Subban got 59 points just last season saying he failled to reach his best career season is a very thin argument. As for struggling to stay healthy, Subban has missed what 32 or 33 games with Nashville? Whilst Shea missed over 80 with us.

There is no need to crown a winner of the trade and you are right that the debate should end but the fact is that Subban hadnt reached his ceiling when MB traded him and he’s grown into a more complete and reliable player. He didnt play much Saturday as he’s come back from injury not long ago. The fact is that Nasville has got one of the best blue line in the NHL and Josi is a veteran and captain on the team, its only fair that hes on the first pairing that doesnt mean PK is no good.

Tbh i prefer the fast paced Subban style of play especially now that he is more defensively sound but that doesnt mean that I cannot appreciate what Weber brings to the Habs and his strenghts.
- Karine Hains

Speaking of thin arguments, that was is sixth games since coming back, so to me there is something to read into a 9M defenseman playing only 14:45 !!!

Speaking of thin arguments, that was is sixth games since coming back, so to me there is something to read into a 9M defenseman playing only 14:45 !!!
- Xizord

He played over 22 minutes the night before in Detroit

I agree with you Brandon, Weber is a beast man & changes the whole complexity of the Canadiens, obviously Subban is a good player, but when all is added up, I would take Weber!

Prefering Weber over Subban is fine, but your evaluation of Subban is way off.

I agree with you Brandon, Weber is a beast man & changes the whole complexity of the Canadiens, obviously Subban is a good player, but when all is added up, I would take Weber!
- Jrw10

I flagged this, my apologies

I normally agree with a lot of the stuff you write Brandon but Subban got 59 points just last season saying he failled to reach his best career season is a very thin argument. As for struggling to stay healthy, Subban has missed what 32 or 33 games with Nashville? Whilst Shea missed over 80 with us.

There is no need to crown a winner of the trade and you are right that the debate should end but the fact is that Subban hadnt reached his ceiling when MB traded him and he’s grown into a more complete and reliable player. He didnt play much Saturday as he’s come back from injury not long ago. The fact is that Nasville has got one of the best blue line in the NHL and Josi is a veteran and captain on the team, its only fair that hes on the first pairing that doesnt mean PK is no good.

Tbh i prefer the fast paced Subban style of play especially now that he is more defensively sound but that doesnt mean that I cannot appreciate what Weber brings to the Habs and his strenghts.
- Karine Hains

you just gonna sit there and take this Brandon?

you just gonna sit there and take this Brandon?
- Fountain-San

The real Schlemko is on waivers

I normally agree with a lot of the stuff you write Brandon but Subban got 59 points just last season saying he failled to reach his best career season is a very thin argument. As for struggling to stay healthy, Subban has missed what 32 or 33 games with Nashville? Whilst Shea missed over 80 with us.

There is no need to crown a winner of the trade and you are right that the debate should end but the fact is that Subban hadnt reached his ceiling when MB traded him and he’s grown into a more complete and reliable player. He didnt play much Saturday as he’s come back from injury not long ago. The fact is that Nasville has got one of the best blue line in the NHL and Josi is a veteran and captain on the team, its only fair that hes on the first pairing that doesnt mean PK is no good.

Tbh i prefer the fast paced Subban style of play especially now that he is more defensively sound but that doesnt mean that I cannot appreciate what Weber brings to the Habs and his strenghts.
- Karine Hains

Reliable?

He's a turnover machine play after play.

Reliable?

He's a turnover machine play after play.
- WaterBoy

Was, not anymore. He has grown in Nashville.

Was, not anymore. He has grown in Nashville.
- Karine Hains

search in twitter: pk subban turnover

He's a mess in Nashville lately

Ahh, the Subban vs. Weber debate

Ahh, the Subban vs. Weber debate


- stinger67

I'm more than happy with Weber.

Parmi les membres du "comité" appelé à remplacer Markov en 2017: Alzner, Schlemko, Davidson: ballottage. Morrow (4e ronde) et Jerabek (5e ronde): échangés. Streit fin de contrat. Le CH est beaucoup mieux servi par Mete et Reilly, d'agréables surprises depuis l'an dernier. (1/2)

Interesting

search in twitter: pk subban turnover

He's a mess in Nashville lately
- WaterBoy

He's a minus 7 as far as takeaways vs turnovers... Weber is minus 11, for whatever its worth

I'm more than happy with Weber.
- WaterBoy

Same

search in twitter: pk subban turnover

He's a mess in Nashville lately
- WaterBoy

He's really not. He's just not in game shape yet. He has 2 giveaways in 6 games, which is nothing compared to the rest of his teammates.

search in twitter: pk subban turnover

He's a mess in Nashville lately
- WaterBoy

I prefer watching games and having my own opinions rather than asking twitter thanks

Same
- obie

Im happy with Weber as well and I appreciate what he brings but i can also appreciate PK’s good sides