Eric Engels: A Fit for Vanek, A Life for Eller, Defensive Concerns...

Eric Engels: A Fit for Vanek, A Life for Eller, Defensive Concerns...
- EricEngels

Great blog.

Montreal got through this stretch by the skin of their ass. given the circumstances of having to rely on Peter Budaj and the ridiculous logistics that teams have to face on these cross-continent trips (Leafs have it as bad if not worse this week), i think it's a minor miracle that they squeezed 2 points out of this trip and that they haven't fallen too far off the pace.

but either Carey Price comes back and plays well in the next week or two or we're not making the playoffs.

Montreal got through this stretch by the skin of their ass. given the circumstances of having to rely on Peter Budaj and the ridiculous logistics that teams have to face on these cross-continent trips (Leafs have it as bad if not worse this week), i think it's a minor miracle that they squeezed 2 points out of this trip and that they haven't fallen too far off the pace.

but either Carey Price comes back and plays well in the next week or two or we're not making the playoffs.
- DoubleDown

I wouldn't go that far, but the situation is certainly contentious.

so what happens to bourque then? will any team want to eat that salary after the season ends?

Here's an idea, how about removing Gionta from Plekanec's line and go with Vanek-Plekanec-Galchenyuk?

The Habs have so much trouble actually scoring goals, can they really afford to let their best center play a defensive role on the team?

Here's an idea, how about removing Gionta from Plekanec's line and go with Vanek-Plekanec-Galchenyuk?

The Habs have so much trouble actually scoring goals, can they really afford to let their best center play a defensive role on the team?
- Scabeh

Vanek on a line with Gionta and Plekanec is pointless.

Here's an idea, how about removing Gionta from Plekanec's line and go with Vanek-Plekanec-Galchenyuk?

The Habs have so much trouble actually scoring goals, can they really afford to let their best center play a defensive role on the team?
- Scabeh

Yeah, I agree. Go all out on your top-6.

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THANKS LINKEDIN

Vanek on a line with Gionta and Plekanec is pointless.
- DoubleDown

I think so too, and I think Eller could succeed in a defensive role with the experienced Captain and whoever.

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THANKS LINKEDIN
- dt99999

Vanek on a line with Gionta and Plekanec is pointless.
- DoubleDown

literally...

OUR LIBERTIES ARE UNDER SIEGE!!!!!

so what happens to bourque then? will any team want to eat that salary after the season ends?
- tourns

if they don't, buy him out, and live with the cap consequences. too much of a loser to keep around for no reason.

OUR LIBERTIES ARE UNDER SIEGE!!!!!
- Pecafan Fan

if they don't, buy him out, and live with the cap consequences. too much of a loser to keep around for no reason.
- EricEngels

Changed your view on Bourque, I see...

Changed your view on Bourque, I see...
- Pecafan Fan

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changed my view?

Eric Engels: A Fit for Vanek, A Life for Eller, Defensive Concerns...
- EricEngels

That lineup would look good.

Pac - DD - Vanek

EGG

Moen - Plek - Gio

Bournival - White - Prust (I'd rather Prust over Weise)

Tinordi - Subban
Markov - Beaulieu
Gorges - Weaver

Having too many bodies is a good problem to have.

I'm not sold on putting all the eggs in the same basket (Vanek with Patches and DD)

If it doesn't work with Plek, why not try him with some of the kids or Briere?

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changed my view?
- EricEngels

He went from the guy who suffered concussion and was scared to play because of it to a total loser.

BTW, I agree that he's a total loser...

OUR LIBERTIES ARE UNDER SIEGE!!!!!
- Pecafan Fan

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BTW, I agree that he's a total loser...
- Pecafan Fan

That's not very nice.

We barely know the guy.

He might be very good at something else.

He's just goddamn awful at hockey that's all.

I'M NOT SERIOUS WHEN I THREATEN TO LEAVE QUEBEC BUT I'M DAMN SERIOUS ON MY INTENTIONS TO CANCEL MY SUBSCRIPTION TO VIDEOTRON AND PAY MORE TO HAVE A poopTIER SERVICE WITH BELL
- hon_hon_hon