Seems like the same strategy we have been using the past 20+ years. Patch some holes here and there and hope we can play 1 or 2 rounds in the playoffs.
- ShafterBenRaide

Have we had a Price and PK and Chuckie like talent before?

All the youngsters are good size. The big 3 2015 version on D are big. DLR is what 6'1 and the next Lucic is 6'5. We will draft a 7 footer this week.
- BingoLady

All the youngsters are good size. The big 3 2015 version on D are big. DLR is what 6'1 and the next Lucic is 6'5. We will draft a 7 footer this week.
- BingoLady

Our only forwards that has talent that can play top 6 are Andrighetto, Hudon, Lehkonen, Reway.Small guys. And a big maybe on McCarron. He was playing on the 4th line in the OHL. He is still a long shot. Which leaves us really with only DLR.

Have we had a Price and PK and Chuckie like talent before?
- BingoLady

Dryden, Robinson, Lafleur.
Roy, Chelios, Naslund.
Thibault, Savage, Brisebois.

1. Montreal finished the regular season with 100 points
2. Montreal doesn't play in the west, so that issue is irrelevant.
3. They beat the top team in the conference to reach the conference finals.
4. They lost in 6 games in the ECF, after losing their goalie in game 1.
5. There are a bunch of younger guys on this team (Subban, Galchenyuk, Gallagher, Eller, Patch, and the younger DMen on the way, plus Price). You can't have all younger players - it doesn't work.

Are they a "contender"? Well, final four is pretty good and it taught them a lot about how to win. Let's see what MB does to keep them competitive, and go from there.
- hscesq

ALL IN FOR VINNY LECAVALIER

ALL IN FOR VINNY LECAVALIER
- dt99999

Would definitely put them over the top.

Dryden, Robinson, Lafleur.
Roy, Chelios, Naslund.
Thibault, Savage, Brisebois.
- hscesq

Savage singlehandidly won us the Octocup for 7 straight years.

Savage singlehandidly won us the Octocup for 7 straight years.
- BingoLady

He really knew how to score in the autumn months.

Our only forwards that has talent that can play top 6 are Andrighetto, Hudon, Lehkonen, Reway.Small guys. And a big maybe on McCarron. He was playing on the 4th line in the OHL. He is still a long shot. Which leaves us really with only DLR.
- ShafterBenRaide

Hopefully they draft some size next 2-3 years. I doubt any of the top 4 ever make an impact.

Have we had a Price and PK and Chuckie like talent before?
- BingoLady

We have 3 great players with still a lot of potential. But they can't do it by themselves. We need more top talent. And we need guys that are not only big, but they play hard. For example Patch had 39 goals in the regular season, and only 5 in the playoffs.

Can't expect to win the cup if our top forwards under performs in the playoffs. The team will only go as far as our top players can carry them.

We have 3 great players with still a lot of potential. But they can't do it by themselves. We need more top talent. And we need guys that are not only big, but they play hard. For example Patch had 39 goals in the regular season, and only 5 in the playoffs.

Can't expect to win the cup if our top forwards under performs in the playoffs. The team will only go as far as our top players can carry them.
- ShafterBenRaide

While I agree Pacioretty will need to be better.

I'm sure he'll learn alot from the past year and will keep improving.

Also: If Thomas Vanek played like Marian Gaborik did for the Kings we might be having a whole different conversation.

1. Montreal finished the regular season with 100 points
2. Montreal doesn't play in the west, so that issue is irrelevant.
3. They beat the top team in the conference to reach the conference finals.
4. They lost in 6 games in the ECF, after losing their goalie in game 1.
5. There are a bunch of younger guys on this team (Subban, Galchenyuk, Gallagher, Eller, Patch, and the younger DMen on the way, plus Price). You can't have all younger players - it doesn't work.

Are they a "contender"? Well, final four is pretty good and it taught them a lot about how to win. Let's see what MB does to keep them competitive, and go from there.
- hscesq

Well done Howard

Wonder if Florida drafts Ekblad or trades down? Is he similar to Gudbradson?

While I agree Pacioretty will need to be better.

I'm sure he'll learn alot from the past year and will keep improving.

Also: If Thomas Vanek played like Marian Gaborik did for the Kings we might be having a whole different conversation.
- Scabeh

Had key goals vs Boston. Hank had his number.

Wonder if Florida drafts Ekblad or trades down? Is he similar to Gudbradson?
- BingoLady

I was impressed by him when I saw him play. Wouldn't mind having him.

Well done Howard
- habs12

Thanks Scott. He never does answer me.

Thanks Scott. He never does answer me.
- hscesq

Hate to imagine if he was a Leafs, Jets, Oilers etc etc fan.

How is Genie on grass?

How is Genie on grass?
- BingoLady

Just get some munchies in her. She'll be fine.

How is Genie on grass?
- BingoLady

What time does that match start?

Just get some munchies in her. She'll be fine.
- hscesq

What time does that match start?
- hscesq

1:30 EST

Thanks Scott. He never does answer me.
- hscesq

Hard to argue with what you said

Hard to argue with what you said
- habs12

Clearly, you're not my wife.

Clearly, you're not my wife.
- hscesq