tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post366778378006452425..comments2023-06-01T21:15:57.354-11:00Comments on The H Does NOT Stand For Habs: Aftermath: Under ConstructionJ.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00012075493503316318noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-33482994624371435882010-10-18T14:35:59.215-11:002010-10-18T14:35:59.215-11:00Great article as usual; your writing is so natural...Great article as usual; your writing is so natural. I wonder if it isn't too early to breathe that sigh of relief about Price just yet, but I too am heartened by the obvious difference in his psychological approach this season.<br /><br />BillBillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-21468571009301450572010-10-17T11:09:38.412-11:002010-10-17T11:09:38.412-11:00Excellent breakdown. I think the Habs do look bett...Excellent breakdown. I think the Habs do look better this year than last. There is more pressure on Price but at the same time, he doesn't have to wonder who will get the start and this may catapult his game to new levels. I like the new additions (Halpern, Boyd, Eller) and the fact Halak lost his last start. He'll do well though as he is a quality goalie and person. Gorges looks amazing this year as does AK. I am very impressed with your passion for the greatest hockey team in the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-63053465084112224812010-10-17T09:36:20.896-11:002010-10-17T09:36:20.896-11:00Superb breakdown, J.T. I'm new to your blog, ...Superb breakdown, J.T. I'm new to your blog, but have added it to my Habs' essential reading blogs. I'm a born and bred Montrealer (N.D.G.), but live and work in Ukraine right now, so I have to depend on CJAD and bloggers like you to keep me going. Thanks!Blair Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16810149970525727624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-13019196252847979872010-10-17T08:51:30.029-11:002010-10-17T08:51:30.029-11:00J.T., I really like your "Aftermath" pie...J.T., I really like your "Aftermath" pieces. You and Mike Boone cover just about everything between you. <br /><br />Your comments about the significance of that save on Regin are spot on. It was indeed a statement save, Price telling his teammates that he wasn't coming unravelled. And from their reaction, they got the message. One of the claims that was made repeatedly last year was that the team didn't play as well in front of Price as in front of Halak, that they couldn't score for him, that in the final analysis they didn't have confidence in him. There was probably some truth in this; certainly there were many nights on which Price gave his team a chance to win and they couldn't do it, but by the same token, there were many games that the team could have won had Price not allowed a late, soft goal. What we're seeing now is the strengthening of confidence between Price and his teammates. It goes both ways; he knows they'll go out and try and win the game in spite of a soft goal, they know he'll do his utmost to keep them in it. This is something intangible but, as you say, it should prove over the course of the season more valuable than the two points.<br /><br />As far as the powerplay goes, it looked dangerous at times yesterday and almost converted. I'd give the team a few games after Markov's return to see if they can get it going; if not, I'd seriously consider bringing back Marc-André Bergeron for the powerplay and a very limited role on defence or the fourth line - very limited because we don't want to mess up what's working quite well. For now, we're scoring at even strength, but in view of last year, we can't count on that to continue. We absolutely need the powerplay to work; besides, it would be nice to win by more than a goal sometimes.JFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-18847673519072800982010-10-17T07:08:19.981-11:002010-10-17T07:08:19.981-11:00#31,
It isn't as much as PK's ability to ...#31,<br /><br />It isn't as much as PK's ability to assure the right-hand point more than the fact Markov has always had success with a left-handed shot on the right point. It'S purely about physics. Subban won't be able to one-time Markov's passes comfortably, unless they both switch sides. But I'm not sure I want to disrupt what has been working so well for Markov in over a decade.<br /><br />In the near future, I could see PK & Weber on the 2nd unit, both being right-hand shots, with Markov and left-handed shooter X on the 1st unit. I'm thinking someone like Andrei K. or Cammalleri might have enough of a good one-timer, but we probably need them a bit more down low. Also, I realize it's a bit of a waste to have Subban on the 2nd unit, but I just can't see how he'll fit with Markov short term.Julesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-54326117400366118062010-10-17T06:42:30.392-11:002010-10-17T06:42:30.392-11:00I dunno, Subban can go on the right side. He score...I dunno, Subban can go on the right side. He scored his point-shot playoff goal from there. (And it was on the powerplay right? I don't remember). I also think with the Bulldogs he would play either side or the high-slot depending on who he was paired with or who was designated to take the point (I know Maxwell plays the point a lot). In junior I seem to remember him mostly on the right side though.Number31https://www.blogger.com/profile/04754429306690847476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-89012860477740192532010-10-17T05:24:16.283-11:002010-10-17T05:24:16.283-11:00Nice article and you are bang on JT.
I had thought...Nice article and you are bang on JT.<br />I had thought we would come out this year on fire.<br />But with the parity and 3 point games in this league now. This is about as hot as any team is going to get in the NHL now. A far cry from the turmoil at the beginning of last year.<br />Every point is going to be huge come spring time.Ian Cobbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-43924235528511590292010-10-17T04:56:10.090-11:002010-10-17T04:56:10.090-11:00JT,
You chose a good example with that shot. Lis...JT,<br /><br />You chose a good example with that shot. Listening to the game on the radio/internet, the announcer had that tone of voice that meant that could have been a goal and the save may have suprised him.<br /><br />Impressive starts with the previous game. Having memories of Lindy Ruff coaching a win in a similar score last year, I was nervous and then pleased at the way they closed out Buffalo. Against the Sens, they grab the lead with 4 minutes to go and then don't give up a shot - how different from last year! Hal Gill stands his ground and disrupts their best opportunity. Those are blocks to build upon and may be a case where Carey has his teammates trust, because they closed both those games well.<br /><br />Remember that this possible carryover from the playoffs has been done mostly without Markov. With his return, possibly we can win the special teams battles instead of breaking even (at best).DKerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445386772250841397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-57618769795723277262010-10-17T04:43:35.157-11:002010-10-17T04:43:35.157-11:00Geoffrion did fine on the right side so don't ...Geoffrion did fine on the right side so don't see why Subban can't as well. <br /><br />What a great game and that key save at the end of the second was fantastic. What a treat to see the Habs outshoot the opposition 40-19. That never happened last year. <br /><br />Wonder when Murray will take Kovalev for a walk in the park. Looks like he needs it. Playing like that he can play until he's 50, the question is where.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com