They can't score, they can't defend and goalies are subpar.

That pretty much explains it.

secondly, since his arrival Julien seems to have this team playing more of a possession styled game like he did with Boston..
- DoubleDown

So basically wrong coach for this team on a 5 yr contract.

yeah im not getting the whole Galchenyuk thing. it's making me side with Tanner and that doesn't feel good.
- DoubleDown

They need to split 67 from 92..

If this coach is about rewarding hard play, they definately need to change that line because only 92 belongs there.

Also, as much as we need a #1C, Drouing would benifit so much playing on the wing being able to join the rush.

At this point, I would be currious to see 92-14-27. Pleks is rejuvenated looking for a new contract in summer. He's playing quite well. This would be similat to the 46-14-27 we once loved.

So basically wrong coach for this team on a 5 yr contract.
- J-P

well i think he's a good enough coach to adapt but i don't think anyone saw this type of start coming and there's likely no time. they're another 2-3 straight losses from the season being over.

Even drunk as (frank), I think could easily pass these guys and get to my car.

well i think he's a good enough coach to adapt but i don't think anyone saw this type of start coming and there's likely no time. they're another 2-3 straight losses from the season being over.
- DoubleDown

Meh, Price could go on a 10-0 streak and we're in 1st place...

Even drunk as (frank), I think could easily pass these guys and get to my car.


- stinger67

(frank), they all look drunk...

So basically wrong coach for this team on a 5 yr contract.
- J-P

Nothing on this team makes any sense

from what i have seen so far this year (important to remember here that i know very little about hockey), i have 2 observations.

first, this team doesn't seem to have been built with any cohesion or blueprint behind it. for the most part, you have a big, lumbering defence and small, quick forwards who don't seem to complement each other.

secondly, since his arrival Julien seems to have this team playing more of a possession styled game like he did with Boston. it worked well in Boston's heydey because they were big and strong all over the ice and that allowed them to play that plodding game with success. Montreal's forwards are small and more importantly, incredibly soft. they are built for a more counterattacking style. which is hard to do when your defence can't move the puck.

i'll shut up now.
- DoubleDown

agrEEd

Meh, Price could go on a 10-0 streak and we're in 1st place...
- l3ig_l2ecl

I guess they could but I'm gonna take the odds on that one

agrEEd
- Symba007

With the shutting up part right?

I guess HE could but I'm gonna take the odds on that one
- dt99999

Fixed

With the shutting up part right?
- dt99999

They need to split 67 from 92..

If this coach is about rewarding hard play, they definately need to change that line because only 92 belongs there.

Also, as much as we need a #1C, Drouing would benifit so much playing on the wing being able to join the rush.

At this point, I would be currious to see 92-14-27. Pleks is rejuvenated looking for a new contract in summer. He's playing quite well. This would be similat to the 46-14-27 we once loved.
- l3ig_l2ecl

With the shutting up part right?
- dt99999

mostly his 2 points but I did agree with the whole thing

So basically wrong coach for this team on a 5 yr contract.
- J-P

The game changed since Julien won the Cup in 2011, this team isn't built to win, and I don't think the coach can adapt to make it work. You win with skill and speed now, not with big bearded (frank) defenseman who can't make an outlet pass even if his life depends on it.

The game changed since Julien won the Cup in 2011, this team isn't built to win, and I don't think the coach can adapt to make it work. You win with skill and speed now, not with big bearded (frank) defenseman who can't make an outlet pass even if his life depends on it.
- stinger67

Sure.. blame the 6th D who plays 11 minutes

The game changed since Julien won the Cup in 2011, this team isn't built to win, and I don't think the coach can adapt to make it work. You win with skill and speed now, not with big bearded (frank) defenseman who can't make an outlet pass even if his life depends on it.
- stinger67

there is no quick fix, not with the assets they have to trade. They won't commit to a rebuild, management thinks this is a great group.

The defense is better than last year

-MB

- BashCH

LMAO my reaction exactly, sadly if Bergevin is still there it will happen.

Sure.. blame the 6th D who plays 11 minutes
- Fredo

outside of Weber and Mete, the whole D group sucks so far this year, no chemistry but let's be honest, the forward group is not helping at all, they keep (frank)ing up on defensive coverage.

With the shutting up part right?
- dt99999

even i wanted to punch myself after that one but i feel like it had to be said

outside of Weber and Mete, the whole D group sucks so far this year, no chemistry but let's be honest, the forward group is not helping at all, they keep (frank)ing up on defensive coverage.
- Symba007

literally the only bright spot on this team.

literally the only bright spot on this team.
- DoubleDown

can't beLEAF they have no choice but to waste a full year of him on this team

The game changed since Julien won the Cup in 2011, this team isn't built to win, and I don't think the coach can adapt to make it work. You win with skill and speed now, not with big bearded (frank) defenseman who can't make an outlet pass even if his life depends on it.
- stinger67

i don't necessarily agree. those Bruins teams had a lot of skill especially up front. we saw LA win 2 Cups with a similar approach. you can win that way still if you have the proper personnel.

- BashCH

Plekanecs is the only one capable of winning faceoffs.. At this point, in the offensive zone, he coun't possibly be worst than Paccioretty.

I'm not saying resign him, just let Drouin play wing without having to worry about who's defending at center..

Obviously a Tavares would be much better, but not happening..
Maybe they could trade for Desharnais

Anyway, I'm sure the current lines will work.. 11 goals in 7 games