tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post5647912059251480491..comments2023-06-01T21:15:57.354-11:00Comments on The H Does NOT Stand For Habs: Aftermath: A Bad PatchJ.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00012075493503316318noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-59845970493292275722010-12-30T09:26:27.719-11:002010-12-30T09:26:27.719-11:00Am confused by the Wisniewski deal. Why is a medio...Am confused by the Wisniewski deal. Why is a mediocre defenseman making 3.25 million, why has he failed to stick more than one season anywhere, why did the Isles get him for a third round pick, why did they dump him for a second round pick. That's a lot of whys. The only why I can answer is why the Habs grabbed him. They are desperate for defensive grit and youth. It also helps that he scored three goals against the Habs (none against any other team) so PG thinks he's a much better player than he really is (hope I'm wrong). In any case I'm not impressed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-61389786472090998432010-12-30T08:23:46.574-11:002010-12-30T08:23:46.574-11:00The mgmt and coaches know that the weak link was t...The mgmt and coaches know that the weak link was the defence. They didnt have the funds available to add anything back there and they didnt suspect that PK would be so irresponsible.<br /><br />Wiz will help but the problem is still the geezers logging too much time and the rookies not being ready, at this point I still maintain that Weber is never going to be an everyday player.<br /><br />The trading of OB turned disastrous when Markov went down and Picard is starting to show the form that made him a suitcase player. There is no help in the system and as the year goes on our defence will look worse and worse.<br /><br />The whole team knows this. Its not a secret. Why bust your can up front when you know the back end cant get it done?<br /><br />As for Lapierre...The guy is on a one year deal and his agent has probably told him to avoid injury at all cost. Same deal for Pouliot...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-58975626136926661792010-12-30T05:17:52.756-11:002010-12-30T05:17:52.756-11:00I think that everything taken in context you are l...I think that everything taken in context you are looking at the same team as last year. (1.13 pts per game now vs 1.07 pts per game last year). That is not surprising since the conditions are almost the same. Last year they scored 2.64 a game and this year they are at 2.51. Last year they allowed 2.71 goals a game. This year they are allowing 2.32. <br /><br />I think you have to throw out last years playoffs because of fan/media bias. The team barely squeeked into the playoffs last year. Goals against are down .4 this year so far and goals for .1. But the season is young. (I added that because of your Halak passion:)<br /><br />I think the team is the same as it was last year. Martin coaches the same way. The players didn't suddenly change. If they play within the system, if everyone does their job, they have a chance to win 4 out of seven. If they meet a strong team with more size who plays within a system and where everyone does their job - then they will lose 4 out of 5 or 6 or be swept.<br /><br />I think Markov would have made a difference but the nature of the players is the nature of the players. This isn't an issue about Martin, Gauthier, or Gainey. This is an issue the players must acknowledge and settle. They have to be able to step up, not quarrel. It should be them against the world. Not the other way around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-57617826199821834812010-12-29T08:48:20.920-11:002010-12-29T08:48:20.920-11:00Excellent assessment of the Habs current situation...Excellent assessment of the Habs current situation. The lack of leadership on the ice is clear. Something is wrong. The lack of support that P.K. is getting from the coach and seemingly from the players is troubling. He has gone from a Calder candidate to a scapegoat in just a matter of weeks. JM seems to be mishandling the defense, playing Price too much and appears clueless with his forward lines. It's probably not all his fault that the players are the screwing up and showing no pride but the coach has to be accountable. Since there are no french speaking coaches in the wings, (is Hartley a viable candidate?) a coaching change that may well be necessary can't happen. All it will take to sink the season is a few more disinterested losses. And the next three opponents are hungry and loaded with talent and have very good coaching. The Habs need at least a few loser points and fast because the Rangers, Penguins and Bruins are coming up next. The Canadiens don't play the Devils till February so there are no gimmes on the horizon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com