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Also, Texier has 1 move in the shootout, he used it last week, has been scouted, and for some fucking reason MSL sends him out there to do that one move that 100% of the people are expecting,
If there is one foolproof indicator that expectations are different this year for the Montreal Canadiens, it’s the fans’ reaction to the team’s play.
[See the full post at: Canadiens Inconsistent, But Good Enough]good blog as usual, Hugo 👍
any particular thoughts on the Danault trade?
Really enjoying that K(i)DS line.
I’m still wondering if Kapanen is the “real deal”, he’s probably the one who’s impressed me the most so far simply because I was not expecting this kind of production from him.
Slaf also seems to have found another notch to his game, as he completes the line really well with his physicality.
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Also, Texier has 1 move in the shootout, he used it last week, has been scouted, and for some fucking reason MSL sends him out there to do that one move that 100% of the people are expecting,I didn’t mind the selection all that much but I was expecting Texier to try another move, that one looks kinda dumb when it fails lol…
I guess it depends on the execution, Suzuki was able to use the same move for a while before goalies started catching on.
New blog!
Interesting that you talk about the kids, as the Habs traded for Danault last night before the roster freeze.
This better not mean less playing time for the kids, specifically Kappy (unless it is to give him a little less PK time).
I suspect Beck is going back to Laval, not Davidson.
What does the lineup look like?
CC / Zuk / Bolduc
Slaf / Kappy / Demidov
Anderson / Danault / Gallagher
Texier / Evans / Voleno
DavidsonBottom 6 is probably fluid, but they better not play with the top 6.
Will be interesting to see what happens if/when Newhook and/or Dach come back.
I do not think Laine plays another game with the Habs.
The Danault trade happened a few hours after I sent the blog for posting.
Because of course it did.
Love the trade and I’m glad Danault (who never should have left imho) is back. He’ll fill a glaring need as a left handed centreman.
Love the trade and I’m glad Danault (who never should have left imho) is back. He’ll fill a glaring need as a left handed centreman.
I would’ve preferred a different move, but between this and not doing anything at all, it was a logical trade for Hughes to make.
I would’ve preferred a different move, but between this and not doing anything at all, it was a logical trade for Hughes to make.
If you remove this season (where Danault obviously didn’t work with his new coach), Danault remains a pretty effective player.
The fact he’s signed for only 1 more season after this year makes it a perfect transition move to Hage if things go smoothly with the young man.
I don’t know which other options are/were out there and the pricetag attached to them. But I wasn’t a fan of giving up too much for a Kadri (whom I hate) or a O’Reilly as they didn’t really fit into what should remain the objective for this team: start your cup competitive window in 2 years.
If you remove this season (where Danault obviously didn’t work with his new coach), Danault remains a pretty effective player.
The fact he’s signed for only 1 more season after this year makes it a perfect transition move to Hage if things go smoothly with the young man.
I don’t know which other options are/were out there and the pricetag attached to them. But I wasn’t a fan of giving up too much for a Kadri (whom I hate) or a O’Reilly as they didn’t really fit into what should remain the objective for this team: start your cup competitive window in 2 years.
true, when looking at the bigger picture, this season has been an anomaly in Danault’s career, chances are he’ll manage to get on a better pace with the habs. I still would’ve preferred having LA retain salary, but it isn’t a huge risk either.
totally agreed on the older and potentially much more expensive options, Hughes did well to stay away from those since they wouldn’t fit all that much in the habs’ rebuilding plans.
I would’ve preferred a different move, but between this and not doing anything at all, it was a logical trade for Hughes to make.
Not sure if Evans is going to miss some play time, but at least they made a trade before he got hurt, or the Kinds might have asked for more.
I am not sure the trade was worth a 2nd round pick, but if Evans is out long-term, I won’t grumble too much.
Danault and Evans as the 3 / 4 Cs is an upgrade.
I don’t know which other options are/were out there and the pricetag attached to them. But I wasn’t a fan of giving up too much for a Kadri (whom I hate) or a O’Reilly as they didn’t really fit into what should remain the objective for this team: start your cup competitive window in 2 years.
They need help to improve the PK, they got it
They need help in team defensive play, they got it
They need help with face-offs, particularly from the left, they got it.
And he is someone that has played on Montreal and knows what the pressure is like.
I just hope he will accept his role as a bottom 6 player and not pout about lack of power play or offensive opportunities… he is known to be a whiner that way and that just kills the vibe of a dressing room.
Overall, this is a low risk trade, if expensive, that does not have long-term implications associated to it such as the other options you mentioned.
Not sure if Evans is going to miss some play time, but at least they made a trade before he got hurt, or the Kinds might have asked for more.
I am not sure the trade was worth a 2nd round pick, but if Evans is out long-term, I won’t grumble too much.
Danault and Evans as the 3 / 4 Cs is an upgrade.
yeah, seems to be a knee injury in Evans’ case, hopefully he doesn’t require surgery or anything like that, enough with the injuries already god damn it.
Also, this also frees up the Suzuki line to not always have to play against top lines most of the game, if Danault (and a healthy) Evans lines are ready, the Habs can match up better (especially at home), giving the Zuk and Kappy line more offensive opportunities.
he is known to be a whiner that way and that just kills the vibe of a dressing room.
really..? wouldn’t that be just an impression you have because of how things ended for him in MTL?
really..? wouldn’t that be just an impression you have because of how things ended for him in MTL?
He did it in MTL at the end and did it with the Kings.
Meh.
We will see.
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