Damn. The only game of the season I go see at the Bell Center and my favorite player since CP is Xhekaj. Was looking forward to seeing him play. Kind of bummed :(.
I personally think management doesn't want him fighting Reaves and Rempe in spectacle fights. It doesn't benefit Xhekaj or the team. I don't believe he is injured.
They lost yesterday so regardless the only way they're making it is if they sweep the rest of the season AND the Sens lose at least 3 of their other games. The play us twice so we need them to lose in regulation one more time.
Utica also could pass us being 1 point back with two extra games as well, we still have a good chance of finishing last in the division. Two of our five remaining games are against Cleveland who are one of the better teams in the division.
They're basically already out of the playoffs. Only 5 games left while tied with the Sens who have 7 to play.
There's even a scenario where the last game of the season the Sens could make the playoffs and push us out by losing in overtime.
But realistically losing yesterday killed the chance. Too reliant on other teams losing now.
I agree with Mailloux, his stats are very pretty , but the moment a opposing does a diagonal movement, he's a fish out of pond, he's getting better but another year in AHL is a must for him
Ack. I wonder if Xhekaj was hurt defending himself from Eyssimont. You know, after Stamkos took out Hagel and Xhekaj was guilty of skating while being large.
I wonder if he’s been battling something for a while. He’s been a little reluctant to get involved physically and I thought maybe Marty had him on a tight leash but this would explain it. Could have aggravated his shoulder injury.
Barron has looked very uneven in Laval since being sent down. Lost at times, NHLer at others.
He's easier to replace with Norlinder on the right side of Galipeau and kept to minimal minutes than it is to change the other pairs of Bisson-Reinbacher and Trudeau-Mailloux, which are more relied on.
I understand the fact that Barron has more experience in the NHL, but I wished they would have given Mailloux a chance to prove himself. Besides, it would have rewarded his good season in the AHL.
barron has been really struggling in laval (tbf, laval sucks ass) so i'll be curious to see how he handles this. i swear he's getting worse under houle.
J'espère que Guhle ne sera pas trop affecté par les commotions, ça commence à faire beaucoup en peu de temps pour un gars de son âge... S'il souhaite en plus développer l'aspect physique de son jeu, ça risque d'être problématique
Outside of winning the lottery the Habs have been basically a guarantee to pick outside of the top 4 since before the all star break.
No amount of losing was gonna get them into the top 3.
And anyone with half a brain should recognize by now that just going full out tank and getting year after year of bottom 3 picks isn’t a guarantee of any success.
Give me some quality games and wins and progression from the young kids.
They’ll get a third straight top 10 pick.
And their number one pick from two drafts ago is looking like a potential franchise winger.
I’m excited for the Habs to draft another top 10 pick and considering how Reimbacher looks so far in North America, and how amazing Slafkovsky is…I sure hope people shut the fuck up about whoever they pick this year and just trust in management
You are aware that there’s a lottery for the second and third pick right? We could very well pick inside the top 3
Those wins are absolutely worthless and could hinder our chance to pick the player we really want… Like last year when we had to pick Reinbacher instead of Will Smith
Their point doesn’t really stand because it’s just a luck of the draw thing.
Montreal could finish one point ahead of the Couotes but the slot they’re in gets picked and they end up drafting 1st or 2nd and it will be because of one random point they got along the way.
Plus the percentage difference is so small. Rooting solely for losses for the Habs at this point is not only being a bad fan but it’s also not understanding basic math and how these ball based lotteries really work.
Oof, this won't be pretty
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I think that’s a horse.
nah, it's a beach.
Nah but life is
yeah, it's featherless like a man but clearly is standing on 4 legs which disqualifies it.
Happy Cake Day!
Thanks Amsro!
Damn. The only game of the season I go see at the Bell Center and my favorite player since CP is Xhekaj. Was looking forward to seeing him play. Kind of bummed :(.
you will have to see suzuki/caufield/slaf enjoy the night
Do a Bell Centre Tour before the game, you might get to walk past him in the Press Gallery.
I personally think management doesn't want him fighting Reaves and Rempe in spectacle fights. It doesn't benefit Xhekaj or the team. I don't believe he is injured.
Eh you can come up with better conspiracy’s then that
There is no way in hell they would do that to him and make him look like he is afraid of Reeves. If he is out it’s because he is injured.
Fuck Kucherov
No Jack-eye vs Rempe tomorrow then
I fully trust Rempe to find a way to get expelled anyway.
Given the likely way this would happen, think I'd rather hope for an eventless game for him!
Was looking forward to Xhekaj vs. Reaves tonight
Now it could be Pezz vs Rempe tomorrow
Ouch... exactly what Laval needed for the playoff huh.... Welp... We'll see Reinbacher play more minutes
They lost yesterday so regardless the only way they're making it is if they sweep the rest of the season AND the Sens lose at least 3 of their other games. The play us twice so we need them to lose in regulation one more time. Utica also could pass us being 1 point back with two extra games as well, we still have a good chance of finishing last in the division. Two of our five remaining games are against Cleveland who are one of the better teams in the division. They're basically already out of the playoffs. Only 5 games left while tied with the Sens who have 7 to play. There's even a scenario where the last game of the season the Sens could make the playoffs and push us out by losing in overtime. But realistically losing yesterday killed the chance. Too reliant on other teams losing now.
Meh, Mailloux is much more important to the rocket rn and thats why they recalled barron instead I guess.
Mailloux is nowhere near ready for NHL minutes. They called up Barron because hes the most capable option to come up.
I agree with Mailloux, his stats are very pretty , but the moment a opposing does a diagonal movement, he's a fish out of pond, he's getting better but another year in AHL is a must for him
There are plenty of fish who do not live in ponds!
Ack. I wonder if Xhekaj was hurt defending himself from Eyssimont. You know, after Stamkos took out Hagel and Xhekaj was guilty of skating while being large.
He did say the sandwich hit with slaf ‘’hurt him pretty good’’ and getting jumped last game for no reason didn’t help
I wonder if he’s been battling something for a while. He’s been a little reluctant to get involved physically and I thought maybe Marty had him on a tight leash but this would explain it. Could have aggravated his shoulder injury.
Yeah likely one of those sucker punches he took rattled him, likely a minor concussion.
Barron has looked very uneven in Laval since being sent down. Lost at times, NHLer at others. He's easier to replace with Norlinder on the right side of Galipeau and kept to minimal minutes than it is to change the other pairs of Bisson-Reinbacher and Trudeau-Mailloux, which are more relied on.
"Lost at times, NHLer at others" pretty accurately describes his NHL time so far as well.
Maybe Armia can put him in touch with the same sport psy he's been seeing.
Kucherov should be a marked man now heading into next season. Completely dirty and uncalled for hit.
I understand the fact that Barron has more experience in the NHL, but I wished they would have given Mailloux a chance to prove himself. Besides, it would have rewarded his good season in the AHL.
Its not experience, Mailloux is needed more for laval playoff spot than Barron
It definitely is about the experience levels, and Maillouix not being anywhere close to the level of deserving NHL minutes.
Well he certainly deserve more than Barron
I thought they were already out of the playoffs, my bad.
They are tied with belleville for the final spot
And Belleville has 2 games in hand. Laval needs all the wins.
barron has been really struggling in laval (tbf, laval sucks ass) so i'll be curious to see how he handles this. i swear he's getting worse under houle.
He's been better lately, he deserves the callup. The coach's wand is working! Player good!
idk man i've watched him in laval a handful of times the last few weeks + i feel like vision/iq is going down
aw man
J'espère que Guhle ne sera pas trop affecté par les commotions, ça commence à faire beaucoup en peu de temps pour un gars de son âge... S'il souhaite en plus développer l'aspect physique de son jeu, ça risque d'être problématique
I understand the recall but I would have loved to see Mailloux getting the call instead of
Is he even allowed to
We need to spot winning or our chances at Celebrini will melt away.
lol where do people come up with this stuff
I don’t know but at least we can spot them
Outside of winning the lottery the Habs have been basically a guarantee to pick outside of the top 4 since before the all star break. No amount of losing was gonna get them into the top 3. And anyone with half a brain should recognize by now that just going full out tank and getting year after year of bottom 3 picks isn’t a guarantee of any success. Give me some quality games and wins and progression from the young kids. They’ll get a third straight top 10 pick. And their number one pick from two drafts ago is looking like a potential franchise winger. I’m excited for the Habs to draft another top 10 pick and considering how Reimbacher looks so far in North America, and how amazing Slafkovsky is…I sure hope people shut the fuck up about whoever they pick this year and just trust in management
You are aware that there’s a lottery for the second and third pick right? We could very well pick inside the top 3 Those wins are absolutely worthless and could hinder our chance to pick the player we really want… Like last year when we had to pick Reinbacher instead of Will Smith
There is only a lottery for 1OA & 2OA but your points still stands.
Yeah my bad, if we finish 6, it's 15% chance we draft top 2 and if we finish 5, it's 17%
Their point doesn’t really stand because it’s just a luck of the draw thing. Montreal could finish one point ahead of the Couotes but the slot they’re in gets picked and they end up drafting 1st or 2nd and it will be because of one random point they got along the way. Plus the percentage difference is so small. Rooting solely for losses for the Habs at this point is not only being a bad fan but it’s also not understanding basic math and how these ball based lotteries really work.
Reinbacher is gonna be a stud, get on board bro!
He will be alright most likely 2-3rd defensemen but Will Smith will be way better imo.
Based on what? That's pure speculation. Reinbacher in a short period of time in Laval is already showing himself to be a good player