Montreal Canadiens

[agentzero]

I don't think I've ever seen a playoff team with a PP that bad. I don't want to make the playoffs if the Habs are gonna bring a PP like that. Weber looks like a shadow of himself (maybe he is). I don't get it. Armia was great tonight. Domi stunk.

[ericdaoust]

Why bother being a fan if we're this negative about an underdog team going toe to toe with top NHL teams? I'm thoroughly enjoying this run!

[niconasr]

I don't think I've ever seen a playoff team with a PP that bad. I don't want to make the playoffs if the Habs are gonna bring a PP like that. Weber looks like a shadow of himself (maybe he is). I don't get it. Armia was great tonight. Domi stunk.

It's actually not that bad when they get setup. Once Drouin has the puck in the offensive zone, I like the way they generate shots. I have no clue why Domi was on the OT PP. As much as I like him at ES, he just doesn't have it on the PP. KK should've been there or Tatar.

Anyway, that was a good game that the Habs easily could've won. They're competing hard and are hanging easily with the top clubs right now. It won't last because they have to play with a crazy pace to be this impressive but I think they'll keep it up the next two against NSH and TB and then maybe pump the brakes a little.

I agree with Eric though, I'm really enjoying this year and can only be optmistic about it. The Habs are miles ahead of where they should be right now.

[ericdaoust]

Agostino is on waivers. He had a good run but ultimately ran out of steam. I can see him getting claimed, if a team has a sudden injury and wants an immediate 4th line boost instead of calling up a prospect. He'll most likely clear though.

[ericdaoust]

In overtime I felt the PP guys did too much standing around. With an extra guy on the ice there's always someone open. They failed to take advantage of that. I understand putting Domi out there even though it didn't work. The coach wanted a stacked line out there. It's a gamble.

[tweetdrivr]

I’m having so much fun watching this team this year. So great to see the playoffs as a possibility when we thought they were going to be so bad. I owe Bergevin an apology...

The PP in OT was poor but even worse was the 3 on 3 line - throwing Lehkonen, Dannault, and Petry out there. It was after a whistle so that was by choice. That’s not a recipe for success in OT. Not a surprising result. Still a great game and they got a point.

[ericdaoust]

In any of the other divisions this team would be in contention for the division title.

[evans334]

Agostino claimed by NJ
Weise called up

[ericdaoust]

Agostino claimed by NJ
Weise called up

Not surprised. Devils have a few injuries up front.

[evans334]

@FriedgeHNIC
LA/MON talking about a Nate Thompson deal. We will see where it goes

[ericdaoust]

Not a fan of acquiring Thompson. Sure he does well at faceoffs but I think he hurts the team more in other areas.

This move reeks old school Julien

[tweetdrivr]

Yeah hard pass on Thompson.

[evans334]

@ArponBasu
Canadiens get Thompson and a 5th and only spend a 4th round pick. That is rather inexpensive.

[ericdaoust]

Apparently the deal is done. Thompson + 5th for 4th

[evans334]

I know it's a small cost, but I don't understand doing it.

Unless there's a larger deal coming that involves moving out Peca for some reason, i'd rather see him play those 4th line minutes.