Price = 42 wins?

[TK12555]

Well after last season, it's very clear that Carey Price is going to be relied on for almost the entire workload all season. Last year, the Habs got 96 points, with 44 wins. Price got 38 wins, and played all but 10 of the games. This year, let's say the Habs get 44 wins again, and Price plays 2 more games. To get 42 wins in 73/74 games is not impossible, and he could get there.

[dmvincent]

Originally Posted by TK12555

Well after last season, it's very clear that Carey Price is going to be relied on for almost the entire workload all season. Last year, the Habs got 96 points, with 44 wins. Price got 38 wins, and played all but 10 of the games. This year, let's say the Habs get 44 wins again, and Price plays 2 more games. To get 42 wins in 73/74 games is not impossible, and he could get there.

I think its possible but I wouldn't bet on it. I'll say around the same amount of wins as he had last year.

[4T2]

If Price gets 42 wins, then expect exactly ZERO wins for Budaj.

I just don't see the Habs finishing with 42 wins TOTAL this year.

Price will be the only reason that Montreal sniffs at a playoff spot but will ultimately fall short. I would expect 35 Ws in around 70 games for Price with Budaj getting maybe 3 or 4 wins and Montreal finishing in the 9-10 spot in the East.

[Pengwin7]

Originally Posted by Chili con Carne

Currently reading the draft guide from cover to cover and notice Price is pegged for 42 wins and 8 SO. I realize that this is in large part due to the fact that he will get 70+ starts (this type of back up info is what makes the guide great), however, am wondering if others think this is likely or maybe a little high.

Yes - too high.
One of the poorer predictions in the guide, IMO.

Point #1:
It is slowly getting around the league that goalies shouldn't be playing more than 70games.
Teams playing their goalie 70+ games simply haven't done well in the playoffs.

Point #2:
The East was weak last year. PIT was banged up. PHI had no goaltending. NJ didn't have Parise. WAS was in a funk. All those teams will be a step better. NYR & NYI are both stronger. BUF is going to be really strong. OTT & TOR even should be a tad stronger. FLA is re-tooled. Which teams in the East will actually be worse than last year??? Think about that. It is going to be a very tough conference for MON this year. Wins are going to be much, much, much harder to come by.

Point #3:
Montreal lost two of their top four defensemen in Hamrlik & Wiz.
Do we really expect them to be better overall?

35-40wins.

[donions]

great post ^
I hadnt thought much about how improved the East is but you're completely right.

BUT I must go after the Hamrlik Wiz point again, everyone keeps bringing it up as a knock against Mtl but Gorges and Markov are significant upgrades(imo) over those 2; if they are healthy.