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Karine
Hains: The Lines Are in
With 5 days to go before the puck drops in the Leafs-Habs series, the Canadiens are back at practice and we’ve had a first glimpse of what to expect line-up wise. |
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Location: He was responsible for the term “Gordie Howe hat trick”, where a player scored a goal, added an , NB Joined: 02.05.2013
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Karine
Hains: The Lines Are in
With 5 days to go before the puck drops in the Leafs-Habs series, the Canadiens are back at practice and we’ve had a first glimpse of what to expect line-up wise. - Karine Hains
Looks like a Leafs sweep with those lines.. |
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fidopro
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Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC Joined: 08.10.2008
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makes sense to me Karine. this could change though, wouldn't be surprised to see kk replace Staal at some point if he doesn't step up his game.
Perry and Anderson on the same line... Leafs dmen better keep their eyes open |
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habs88888
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Weber will be back either game 1 or 2 |
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Mashadar
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Location: Let the creamy goaltending season begin! Joined: 08.31.2014
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Weber will be back either game 1 or 2 - habs88888
Depends if there is wheelchair access or not.
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habs88888
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Looks like a Leafs sweep with those lines.. - AGalchenyuk27
If Staal doesnt get his poop together in Game 1 they need to take him out
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habs88888
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Depends if there is wheelchair access or not. - Mashadar
Just a few days rest for his hand |
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AGalchenyuk27
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Location: He was responsible for the term “Gordie Howe hat trick”, where a player scored a goal, added an , NB Joined: 02.05.2013
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If Staal doesnt get his poop together in Game 1 they need to take him out - habs88888
And CC in for Perry |
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habs88888
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And CC in for Perry - AGalchenyuk27
KK for Staal first, Perry can play as he does well in the playoffs |
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This line-up is not unexpected. Most of my colleagues agreed this is what Ducharme and Bergevin would assemble. Unfortunately, a direct comparison to the opponent's combos leaves us at a significant disadvantage in every situtation.
Line 1:
Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Gallagher and Hymen are comparable players with a similar style. Gallagher's stats do not match Hyman's, but Hyman plays with far superior players. Danault and Tatar are third line talents and are utterly unsuited to compare against Toronto's elite pair.
Line 2:
Toffoli-Suzuki-Armia
Foligno-Tavares-Nylander
Toffoli is our best scorer, but in an 82-game season it is likely Tavares and Nylander would outpace.
Line 3:
Perry-Staal-Anderson
Kerfoot-Nash-Mikheyev
Once Perry and Staal woudl have been a lethal top combination. Unfortunately, Perry is now suitable only for specialty teams and forth line duty and Staal's play is suitable for the Canes alumni roster games.
Line 4:
Byron-Evans-Lehkonen
Thronton-Spezza-Simmonds
The fourth line is where most teams place specialty teams players generally unsuitable for regular 5-on-5 shifts. Our trio are all acceptable fourth liners, but the opponent's fourth line appears to be loaded with acceptable 2nd PP unit and 2nd PK unit players.
Defense:
Toronto has no defensive liabilities, and have the best squad in the North. We on the other hand have Edmundson on the first pairing. He is generally viewed as too lethargic for the NHL and would not crack Toronto's lineup.
Starters:
Price was once the best goalie in the league, however, he is now statistically at the bottom. This is not a blip. He has been in steep decline for 4 years and is no longer a suitable starter. Allen may nor be spectacular but he is better than Price. Management in Toronto properly prepared for a declining starter. There is no doubt in Toronto. Anderson will correctly be their back-up.
Bergevin and Ducharme are buffoons. They should be stacking at least one line, as this scheme almost guarantees we will be stifled. I repeat, buffoons. These line-up choices may have been suitable in the clutch-and-grab steroid era, but this configuration do not bode well for the current playoffs. Buffoons.
Its too late to correct the mistakes made at the deadline, but if I would recommend Molson immediately shake things up. Changing the GM and coach now may provide immediate and long term benefits. Short term, it may spark the players, providing and edge for 2 or 3 games. This might make the series interesting. Long term, a good GM will begin a planned rebuild, providing us the opportunity to observe the reversion of this comical squad into a proud, winning team, suitable to carry the Habs banner.
Toronto should never again be the decisive favourite in a series against Montreal. |
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Newgod77
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Réal_Ruelle
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Location: 3333 pommes, NT Joined: 01.13.2021
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The Staal saga is the worst habs moment of my life. And Ive started watching the habs in the petrov zholtok derby era. |
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fidopro
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Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC Joined: 08.10.2008
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The Staal saga is the worst habs moment of my life. And Ive started watching the habs in the petrov zholtok derby era. - Réal_Ruelle
they got him exactly for that, playoffs. tbh kk didn't give dd any other choices. |
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obie
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: Oshawa, ON Joined: 09.17.2005
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If Caufield sits, they should fire all these braindead morons... from Dumbcharme to Bergy to Youppi!
Stupid people make stupid decisions, enough |
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obie
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Location: Oshawa, ON Joined: 09.17.2005
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The Staal saga is the worst habs moment of my life. And Ive started watching the habs in the petrov zholtok derby era. - Réal_Ruelle
I don't know about the worst |
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fidopro
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Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC Joined: 08.10.2008
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Leafs in 3 - Newgod77
excellent |
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This line-up is not unexpected. Most of my colleagues agreed this is what Ducharme and Bergevin would assemble. Unfortunately, a direct comparison to the opponent's combos leaves us at a significant disadvantage in every situtation.
Line 1:
Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Gallagher and Hymen are comparable players with a similar style. Gallagher's stats do not match Hyman's, but Hyman plays with far superior players. Danault and Tatar are third line talents and are utterly unsuited to compare against Toronto's elite pair.
Line 2:
Toffoli-Suzuki-Armia
Foligno-Tavares-Nylander
Toffoli is our best scorer, but in an 82-game season it is likely Tavares and Nylander would outpace.
Line 3:
Perry-Staal-Anderson
Kerfoot-Nash-Mikheyev
Once Perry and Staal woudl have been a lethal top combination. Unfortunately, Perry is now suitable only for specialty teams and forth line duty and Staal's play is suitable for the Canes alumni roster games.
Line 4:
Byron-Evans-Lehkonen
Thronton-Spezza-Simmonds
The fourth line is where most teams place specialty teams players generally unsuitable for regular 5-on-5 shifts. Our trio are all acceptable fourth liners, but the opponent's fourth line appears to be loaded with acceptable 2nd PP unit and 2nd PK unit players.
Defense:
Toronto has no defensive liabilities, and have the best squad in the North. We on the other hand have Edmundson on the first pairing. He is generally viewed as too lethargic for the NHL and would not crack Toronto's lineup.
Starters:
Price was once the best goalie in the league, however, he is now statistically at the bottom. This is not a blip. He has been in steep decline for 4 years and is no longer a suitable starter. Allen may nor be spectacular but he is better than Price. Management in Toronto properly prepared for a declining starter. There is no doubt in Toronto. Anderson will correctly be their back-up.
Bergevin and Ducharme are buffoons. They should be stacking at least one line, as this scheme almost guarantees we will be stifled. I repeat, buffoons. These line-up choices may have been suitable in the clutch-and-grab steroid era, but this configuration do not bode well for the current playoffs. Buffoons.
Its too late to correct the mistakes made at the deadline, but if I would recommend Molson immediately shake things up. Changing the GM and coach now may provide immediate and long term benefits. Short term, it may spark the players, providing and edge for 2 or 3 games. This might make the series interesting. Long term, a good GM will begin a planned rebuild, providing us the opportunity to observe the reversion of this comical squad into a proud, winning team, suitable to carry the Habs banner.
Toronto should never again be the decisive favourite in a series against Montreal. - Jackie Daytona
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obie
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Location: Oshawa, ON Joined: 09.17.2005
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- Takemedrunkimhome
Be nice! |
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Mashadar
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Location: Let the creamy goaltending season begin! Joined: 08.31.2014
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If Caufield sits, they should fire all these braindead morons... from Dumbcharme to Bergy to Youppi!
Stupid people make stupid decisions, enough - obie
They are trying to save their jobs, which ironically, will likely get them fired.
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fidopro
Chicago Blackhawks |
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Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC Joined: 08.10.2008
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They are trying to save their jobs, which ironically, will likely get them fired. - Mashadar
win-win |
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Karine
Hains
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: Lévis, QC Joined: 10.27.2018
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they got him exactly for that, playoffs. tbh kk didn't give dd any other choices. - fidopro
I think we can agree that they expected him to up his game when he arrived from Buffalo though which he hasnt. I know the decision is not surprising but i would rather try to give KK a chance to up his game than give it to Staal...but yeah the coach values experience, and it is what it is... |
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fidopro
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Location: Service Temporarily Unavailable, QC Joined: 08.10.2008
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I think we can agree that they expected him to up his game when he arrived from Buffalo though which he hasnt. I know the decision is not surprising but i would rather try to give KK a chance to up his game than give it to Staal...but yeah the coach values experience, and it is what it is... - Karine Hains
if Staal doesn't impress in games 1 & 2 we could see kk (and Caufield) in games 3 & 4 imo. |
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AGalchenyuk27
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Location: He was responsible for the term “Gordie Howe hat trick”, where a player scored a goal, added an , NB Joined: 02.05.2013
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Réal_Ruelle
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: 3333 pommes, NT Joined: 01.13.2021
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This line-up is not unexpected. Most of my colleagues agreed this is what Ducharme and Bergevin would assemble. Unfortunately, a direct comparison to the opponent's combos leaves us at a significant disadvantage in every situtation.
Line 1:
Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Gallagher and Hymen are comparable players with a similar style. Gallagher's stats do not match Hyman's, but Hyman plays with far superior players. Danault and Tatar are third line talents and are utterly unsuited to compare against Toronto's elite pair.
Line 2:
Toffoli-Suzuki-Armia
Foligno-Tavares-Nylander
Toffoli is our best scorer, but in an 82-game season it is likely Tavares and Nylander would outpace.
Line 3:
Perry-Staal-Anderson
Kerfoot-Nash-Mikheyev
Once Perry and Staal woudl have been a lethal top combination. Unfortunately, Perry is now suitable only for specialty teams and forth line duty and Staal's play is suitable for the Canes alumni roster games.
Line 4:
Byron-Evans-Lehkonen
Thronton-Spezza-Simmonds
The fourth line is where most teams place specialty teams players generally unsuitable for regular 5-on-5 shifts. Our trio are all acceptable fourth liners, but the opponent's fourth line appears to be loaded with acceptable 2nd PP unit and 2nd PK unit players.
Defense:
Toronto has no defensive liabilities, and have the best squad in the North. We on the other hand have Edmundson on the first pairing. He is generally viewed as too lethargic for the NHL and would not crack Toronto's lineup.
Starters:
Price was once the best goalie in the league, however, he is now statistically at the bottom. This is not a blip. He has been in steep decline for 4 years and is no longer a suitable starter. Allen may nor be spectacular but he is better than Price. Management in Toronto properly prepared for a declining starter. There is no doubt in Toronto. Anderson will correctly be their back-up.
Bergevin and Ducharme are buffoons. They should be stacking at least one line, as this scheme almost guarantees we will be stifled. I repeat, buffoons. These line-up choices may have been suitable in the clutch-and-grab steroid era, but this configuration do not bode well for the current playoffs. Buffoons.
Its too late to correct the mistakes made at the deadline, but if I would recommend Molson immediately shake things up. Changing the GM and coach now may provide immediate and long term benefits. Short term, it may spark the players, providing and edge for 2 or 3 games. This might make the series interesting. Long term, a good GM will begin a planned rebuild, providing us the opportunity to observe the reversion of this comical squad into a proud, winning team, suitable to carry the Habs banner.
Toronto should never again be the decisive favourite in a series against Montreal. - Jackie Daytona
You should make people pay for your opinion on hockey players. I cant believe I can have it for free.
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Karine
Hains
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: Lévis, QC Joined: 10.27.2018
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if Staal doesn't impress in games 1 & 2 we could see kk (and Caufield) in games 3 & 4 imo. - fidopro
Oh i know, like i said in the blog, i expect DD to be more comfortable with youth when he has last change.
wonder how DD would feel if the Gm said sorry DD we want experience for the playoffs, you’ll be a healthy scratch lol |
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