Yup.

Pretty sure leaving for "personal reasons" isn't covered by his contract.
- Scabeh

I imagine there are clauses in there for nearly everything.

had another GREAT run

currently drinking a BAFC

Yup.

Pretty sure leaving for "personal reasons" isn't covered by his contract.
- Scabeh

Psychological illness is

This line-up is not unexpected. Most of my colleagues agreed this is what Ducharme and Bergevin would assemble. Unfortunately, a direct comparison to the opponent's combos leaves us at a significant disadvantage in every situtation.

Line 1:
Tatar-Danault-Gallagher
Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Gallagher and Hymen are comparable players with a similar style. Gallagher's stats do not match Hyman's, but Hyman plays with far superior players. Danault and Tatar are third line talents and are utterly unsuited to compare against Toronto's elite pair.

Line 2:
Toffoli-Suzuki-Armia
Foligno-Tavares-Nylander
Toffoli is our best scorer, but in an 82-game season it is likely Tavares and Nylander would outpace.

Line 3:
Perry-Staal-Anderson
Kerfoot-Nash-Mikheyev
Once Perry and Staal woudl have been a lethal top combination. Unfortunately, Perry is now suitable only for specialty teams and forth line duty and Staal's play is suitable for the Canes alumni roster games.

Line 4:
Byron-Evans-Lehkonen
Thronton-Spezza-Simmonds
The fourth line is where most teams place specialty teams players generally unsuitable for regular 5-on-5 shifts. Our trio are all acceptable fourth liners, but the opponent's fourth line appears to be loaded with acceptable 2nd PP unit and 2nd PK unit players.

Defense:
Toronto has no defensive liabilities, and have the best squad in the North. We on the other hand have Edmundson on the first pairing. He is generally viewed as too lethargic for the NHL and would not crack Toronto's lineup.

Starters:
Price was once the best goalie in the league, however, he is now statistically at the bottom. This is not a blip. He has been in steep decline for 4 years and is no longer a suitable starter. Allen may nor be spectacular but he is better than Price. Management in Toronto properly prepared for a declining starter. There is no doubt in Toronto. Anderson will correctly be their back-up.

Bergevin and Ducharme are buffoons. They should be stacking at least one line, as this scheme almost guarantees we will be stifled. I repeat, buffoons. These line-up choices may have been suitable in the clutch-and-grab steroid era, but this configuration do not bode well for the current playoffs. Buffoons.

Its too late to correct the mistakes made at the deadline, but if I would recommend Molson immediately shake things up. Changing the GM and coach now may provide immediate and long term benefits. Short term, it may spark the players, providing and edge for 2 or 3 games. This might make the series interesting. Long term, a good GM will begin a planned rebuild, providing us the opportunity to observe the reversion of this comical squad into a proud, winning team, suitable to carry the Habs banner.

Toronto should never again be the decisive favourite in a series against Montreal.
- Jackie Daytona

Lol, your analysis made me laugh

Do you guys think Evans is ready to take Danault’s spot next year? Supposed we keep Tatar

Do you guys think Evans is ready to take Danault’s spot next year? Supposed we keep Tatar
- habs88888

Yes

Yes
- mr.peanut

Are you writing as a bias Leafs fan ?

Are you writing as a bias Leafs fan ?
- habs88888

As the greatest hockey mind of this generation

As the greatest hockey mind of this generation
- mr.peanut

That’s scary

That’s scary
- habs88888

tell me I'm pretty

tell me I'm pretty
- mr.peanut

This is not catching on at all

As the greatest hockey mind of this generation
- mr.peanut

Cherry had to pass the torch to somebody

Cherry had to pass the torch to somebody
- Takemedrunkimhome

Too bad he crossed the line otherwise he would have still been there

This is not catching on at all
- habs88888

go enjoy retirement

Too bad he crossed the line otherwise he would have still been there
- habs88888

now we're stuck with people pretending that Cassie Campbell adds anything of value

go enjoy retirement
- mr.peanut

You are ugly lol

You are ugly lol
- habs88888

Then why did you get my avatar tattooed to the insides of your eyelids?

You are ugly lol
- habs88888

- Takemedrunkimhome

As if enjoying retirement is not rude, stay out of it

As if enjoying retirement is not rude, stay out of it
- habs88888

It was a joke bud. Thought it was pretty mild at that

It was a joke bud. Thought it was pretty mild at that
- Takemedrunkimhome

I can’t see your face so I may be sensitive

Do you guys think Evans is ready to take Danault’s spot next year? Supposed we keep Tatar
- habs88888

no

its interesting to see how many have sent me messages panning my assessment of Ducharme's lines, particularly the comparison with Toronto's. Applying logic and not sentiment, it is practically impossible to argue any of Ducharme's lines or defensive pairings are comparable to those Toronto is using. Ducharme's configuration may have worked 20 years ago, but success is now unlikely using this maddening style.[unless Barry Trotz is the coach] This is partially why Toronto are such heavy favourites.

We can still win, but a lot needs to simultaneously go right for us and wrong for them. It is not impossible, but it is unlikely. I suggest it is also wise to look toward the potential benefits of losing to Toronto or Edmonton. The Habs will likely replace Bergevin and Ducharme, both have failed. We might be able to see Price and Weber moved without loosing assets. With KK and Druin likely moving this off-season, perhaps the new advisors will be able to recoup respectable assets. The Habs might begin to properly develop draft picks. We might finally see a proper rebuild that will make us cup favourites instead of hopelessly sneaking into the playoffs with a .429 win%.

Like most I also want the immediate gratification of winning, but the benefits of losing are immense.

canada, good morning!