He's always the better choice over Diaz.
- Pecafan Fan

apparently not, which leads to the Therrien Subban thing

Not questioning whether St-Pierre had a good game or not. I thought he was solid as well. Just not the place for him in his first game.
- hscesq

well...he's a 5'9'' goal scorer. I think he was more at place there than alongside White and Parros on a checking line.

well...he's a 5'9'' goal scorer. I think he was more at place there than alongside White and Parros on a checking line.
- stinger67

Not going to argue that either. Just saying that unless someone was dog tired from a prior shift, he shouldn't have been there.

apparently not, which leads to the Therrien Subban thing
- Pie

this is some NHL day-to-day stuff that gets blown out of proportion in Montreal (like everything regarding that (frank)ing team)

Eric Engels: Subban's use dominates post-game conversation after Habs 3rd straight lossOn Tuesday, I could've asked Therrien why he chose to go with Galchenyuk, Gallagher and Pacioretty in the shootout, or why he selected Tomas Plekanec out of the five players eligible to take that penalty shot in the third period. Instead, I framed it by asking him what his process is for selection, and whether or not it's based on gut feeling or statistics. There's a subtle difference, but a difference nonetheless.
- EricEngels

Don't reveal all your secrets.

well...he's a 5'9'' goal scorer. I think he was more at place there than alongside White and Parros on a checking line.
- stinger67

BTW, for a goal scorer, he hasn't really scored all that much overall.

I see he's from Ottawa.

this is some NHL day-to-day stuff that gets blown out of proportion in Montreal (like everything regarding that (frank)ing team)
- stinger67

it reeks of ego issues

Not going to argue that either. Just saying that unless someone was dog tired from a prior shift, he shouldn't have been there.
- hscesq

Fair enough, you are probably right about the bolded.

Also, I know the Habs are short staff, but I saw White on the PK a lot yesterday...I don't see him as someone who is reliable defensively.

...or reliable period.

BTW, for a goal scorer, he hasn't really scored all that much overall.

I see he's from Ottawa.
- hscesq

He's from Embrun

Fair enough, you are probably right about the bolded.

Also, I know the Habs are short staff, but I saw White on the PK a lot yesterday...I don't see him as someone who is reliable defensively.

...or reliable period.
- stinger67

His history agrees with your assessment. But I think he's been better so far this season. I am the first to rip him when he does something stupid, so I will pat him on the back for improving.

He's from Embrun
- stinger67

hockeydb says Ottawa. Where is Embrun?

hockeydb says Ottawa. Where is Embrun?
- hscesq

Near Russel...East of Ottawa...

I just think that Therrien's feeling a little too emboldened by the overinflated celebrity that comes with being coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Early on, his "team first" meritocracy came across like a breath of fresh air. But increasingly, his coaching decisions suggest that his sense of "merit" is utterly without context, while his off-ice comportment suggests that "team" is more of a euphemism for himself than anything else.

Near Russel...East of Ottawa...
- Fruitcakenipple

Like a suburb of Ottawa?

hockeydb says Ottawa. Where is Embrun?
- hscesq

Just east of you ever having to give a poop.

His history agrees with your assessment. But I think he's been better so far this season. I am the first to rip him when he does something stupid, so I will pat him on the back for improving.
- hscesq

Yeah, he's not bad...but his line as a whole are just horrible lately. I don't think they had one hit last night between him and Parros. They just get stuck in their zone.

Can't wait until Prust comes back...and dare I say Moen? (sigh)

I just think that Therrien's feeling a little too emboldened by the overinflated celebrity that comes with being coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Early on, his "team first" meritocracy came across like a breath of fresh air. But increasingly, his coaching decisions suggest that his sense of "merit" is utterly without context, while his off-ice comportment suggests that "team" is more of a euphemism for himself than anything else.
- oniremosewa

Do you really expect folks like Waterboy and Doubledown to understand half of the words in this eloquent blurb?

Like a suburb of Ottawa?
- hscesq

Pretty much...I believe it's actually outside Ottawa city limits...

Just east of you ever having to give a poop.
- oniremosewa

hockeydb says Ottawa. Where is Embrun?
- hscesq

southeast of Ottawa...

Let's say that I'm more from Montreal than he is from Ottawa

I just think that Therrien's feeling a little too emboldened by the overinflated celebrity that comes with being coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Early on, his "team first" meritocracy came across like a breath of fresh air. But increasingly, his coaching decisions suggest that his sense of "merit" is utterly without context, while his off-ice comportment suggests that "team" is more of a euphemism for himself than anything else.
- oniremosewa

reeks of ego

southeast of Ottawa...

Let's say that I'm more from Montreal than he is from Ottawa
- stinger67

When can we start calling him "Marty"?

Pretty much...I believe it's actually outside Ottawa city limits...
- Fruitcakenipple

Pls answer the following query:

WTF does fruitcakenipple mean?

I just think that Therrien's feeling a little too emboldened by the overinflated celebrity that comes with being coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Early on, his "team first" meritocracy came across like a breath of fresh air. But increasingly, his coaching decisions suggest that his sense of "merit" is utterly without context, while his off-ice comportment suggests that "team" is more of a euphemism for himself than anything else.
- oniremosewa

I miss Carbonneau. Wasn't perfect but he was the antithesis of that.

When can we start calling him "Marty"?
- hscesq

Do you often name furniture?